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TL/DR - A person has been killed by gunshots near where two other dead bodies were discovered in southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan. Police responded quickly to the Burton Heights neighbourhood, creating a presence near a previous death investigation on Horton Avenue. More information is expected to be provided by the police during the evening.…

TL/DR - Wake Tech held an International Day celebration where students from 37 different countries shared their cultures through history, photos, artifacts, food, and performances. The event was planned by the International Friends Club and Student Activities to promote respect and understanding of all cultures, a tradition the college has held…

TL/DR - The article is a public call for photo submissions to The Mining Journal. It encourages readers to submit large format .jpg photos, specifying that they should include who took the photo, their hometown, and where and when the photo was taken. It adds that photos should be at least 1MB and submission does not guarantee publication.…

TL/DR - The article discusses the issue of older adults struggling to find professional mental health care, largely due to low payments and bureaucratic hassles causing nearly half of behavioral specialists to opt out of Medicare. Advocates for Medicare expansion acknowledge that bias surrounding healthcare for older adults limits appropriate…