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TL/DR – If Congress doesn't pass funding by October 1, the government will shut down, impacting pay for active duty military families and veterans. Many of these families, earning below $30,000 annually and relying on programs like WIC, will face hardships. The shutdown would halt essential services like on-base childcare and some medical insurance…

TL/DR - President Joe Biden, during a speech in Arizona, criticized former President Donald Trump and other "MAGA extremists" as threats to democracy. Biden also took the opportunity to announce a library honoring the late Sen. John McCain, whom he described as a friend who prioritized country over personal interests. The McCain National Library,…

TL/DR - The Tulsa Health Department will begin offering flu shots and the updated COVID-19 vaccine at five locations throughout Tulsa County starting from October 2. Vaccines are recommended for everyone aged six months and older, and appointments are required. The vaccines are especially important for people who are at high risk for serious…

TL/DR - ArtPrize 2023, a festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is nearing its end, with the top 25 artists vying for the grand prize having been announced the previous week. One of the finalists is a mural called "Evolve", produced collaboratively by Vicinity Energy's general manager and an Albanian muralist from the local area; it celebrates 135…