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Renowned Gilbert Chef Romeo Taus Loses Battle to Cancer

TL/DR - Romeo Taus, the owner and chef at Romeo's Euro Cafe in Gilbert, Arizona, has reportedly died following a long battle with cancer. In 2023, he started undergoing cancer treatments and surgeries after doctors found tumors in his brain and on his spine. The Cafe is temporarily closed as the family mourns, and details about a public…

Celebration Cinema GR South’s $4M Revamp: What to Expect

TL/DR - Celebration Cinema GR South in Gaines Township, Michigan, is set to undergo nearly $4 million of renovations, including the addition of heated recliners, a full kitchen and bar along with updates to the theater’s carpet, flooring and paint. The cinema plans to introduce a “premium viewing experience auditorium,” with more information on…

Slash Barriers with Covered California’s Affordable Healthcare

TL/DR - Elk Grove resident, Carol Dyer, used to pay $853 monthly for health insurance premiums and a co-pay of $80 per doctor visit. After signing up for 2024 coverage with Covered California, her monthly premium dropped to $168 and co-pays are expected to be $5. Approximately two-thirds of Covered California enrollees, nearly 1.1 million people,…

Retton Reveals: Why I Couldn’t Afford Health Insurance

TL/DR - 1984 Olympics champion Mary Lou Retton revealed she had no health insurance when she fell gravely ill with pneumonia. Retton was unable to afford insurance due to the cost and her pre-existing conditions, which included a history of over 30 surgeries. A crowdfunding campaign started by her family raised $459,000 to cover her treatment…