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TL/DR - Three homeless men have been murdered in downtown and South Los Angeles on November 26, 27, and 29, prompting the LAPD to appeal for public help in identifying the killer. The victims were alone during the attacks, which happened in the early morning hours and which appear to be targeted. In 2023, homeless people accounted for 15% of the…

TL/DR - Melissa Stafford Jones has been announced as the new CEO and President of the Public Health Institute (PHI). She has over 30 years of experience in health and policy matters, and has previously held positions such as director of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative at the California Health and Human Services Agency. The…

TL/DR - John Turscak, 52, was charged with attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury by the United States Attorney's Office on December 1, 2023. The charges stem from an incident at the Federal Correctional Institution Tucson, where Turscak allegedly…

TL/DR - Every year, over 15,000 children between the ages of birth to 19 are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. These diagnoses can lead to hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical debt due to ongoing and regular inpatient and outpatient visits, as well as frequent hospitalizations. Apart from the emotional distress, there are various financial…