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TL/DR - The Vatican's doctrinal office has confirmed that transgender people can be godparents at Roman Catholic baptisms, witnesses at religious weddings, and receive baptism themselves. The Pope has previously met with transgender people and has expressed a desire to make the Church more welcoming to the LGBT community without changing Church…

TL/DR - A government advisory panel has put forward solutions to address surprise ambulance bills, including a cap of $100 out-of-pocket cost for patients. They are still debating on how much ambulance services should actually be paid. Concerns have been raised about whether the solution to allow ambulance service providers to set their own rates…

TL/DR - The General Services Administration (GSA) has selected Greenbelt, Maryland as the location for the new FBI headquarters. The decision was made based on the site's low cost, accessibility, potential for sustainability and equity, and project delivery certainty. However, the decision has sparked criticism from Virginia officials, who are…

TL/DR - The Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden is seeking volunteers to maintain the trail and local flora affected by summer heat. Multiple community events are taking place in Fountain Hills, including a Men's Discussion Group, American Legion Post 58 hosting weekly events, and the Fountain Hills Rotary Club hosting a speaker on cyber…