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Vote for Improved US Healthcare System, Urge Doctors

TL/DR - The American College of Physicians has stated that voting not only bolsters democracy but also improves health. The medical association asserts that by engaging with their community through voting, citizens can influence healthcare policies that determine the efficacy of the healthcare system and accessibility of services. The…

Raleigh Hookah Bar Shooting: 2 Seriously Injured at Checkmate Lounge

TL/DR - A shooting occurred at the Checkmate Lounge, a hookah bar in Raleigh, North Carolina, leaving two individuals seriously injured. The incident took place around 4 a.m., and as of the time of reporting, Raleigh Police Department had not made any arrests or provided details about the victims or circumstances surrounding the shooting. The…

Montreal ERs Exceed 200% Capacity: Top 3 Most Crowded This Week

TL/DR - Quebec's emergency rooms are facing critical overcrowding leading the government to plea for residents to stay home unless their situation is absolutely necessary. Healthcare experts argue this is a result of the government's own actions, pointing out the prolonged waiting times caused by their monopoly of the healthcare system. The…

San Diego Family Sues U.S. for $30M over Capitol Shooting Fatality

TL/DR - Ashli Babbitt's family has filed a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government, alleging she was "ambushed" by a U.S. Capitol Police officer during the January 6, 2021 Capitol breach. The lawsuit states that at the time Babbitt was shot, she was unarmed and posed no threat to anyone, and that the officer who shot her,…