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Exciting Highlights from 51st Pulaski Days Parade, Grand Rapids

TL/DR - The 51st annual Pulaski Days Parade was celebrated in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with people lining Michigan Street in red outfits. Pulaski Days, a week-long event that shares Polish culture with the local community, was first created in 1973 by Ed Czyzyk and Walter Ulanch, and is celebrated every first week of October. The event, which…

Phoenix’s Deadly Heat: 2023 Forecasted to Break Death Records

TL/DR - Maricopa County, in the Valley of Arizona, is on track to record its highest number of heat-associated deaths since tracking began over a decade ago, with 331 confirmed deaths this year and 273 more under investigation. Around 44% of these deaths were among the homeless population and 74% occurred outdoors. The city experienced its hottest…

DEI Summit: Unpacking Race Theory & Hip-Hop Impact

TL/DR - The University of Michigan (U-M) will launch its second five-year strategic plan, DEI 2.0, at this year's annual DEI Summit, which will coincide with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and its intersection with critical race theory. The summit, titled “Truth Telling: The Kinship of Critical Race Theory and Hip-Hop,” will kick off with a…

Explore Your Rental Car Insurance Options: Is it Necessary?

TL/DR - The article tackles the question of whether additional insurance is needed when renting a car, with experts suggesting that it largely depends on personal circumstances, credit card benefits, destination, and existing coverage. Vehicle owners' personal insurance policies should generally cover rentals for damage, theft, or injuries caused…