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TL/DR - MANNA FoodBank has reported a record-breaking demand for food assistance in Western North Carolina, with the average number of people it serves monthly more than doubling since the onset of the pandemic. This is reflected in the experience of nonprofit Bounty & Soul, which has seen a 340% increase in participation at its thrice-weekly…

TL/DR - The Biden administration has allocated over $50 billion for infrastructure, climate, and technology projects in the Mountain West as part of its “Investing in America” agenda. The funding has potential to significantly impact rural areas, with projects such as road and bridge repairs, building renovations, and airport improvements already…

TL/DR - The article highlights how Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, used his Thanksgiving proclamations to address societal tensions and promote unity, often through references to economic turmoil and rising fascism. He also encouraged liberal idealism and cooperation, and used the proclamations as teaching…

TL/DR - Dogs across the U.S. are falling ill due to a mysterious respiratory illness, which has been fatal in some cases. Researchers believe the cause could be a new bacterial infection, with symptoms including coughing, difficulty breathing, nasal discharge, lethargy, and loss of appetite; in rare cases, it has turned into pneumonia. The…