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TL/DR - The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Native American tribes in a dispute with the federal government over healthcare costs, requiring the government to cover millions in overhead costs for tribes running their health care programs. The Department of Health and Human Services had argued that it isn't responsible for the overhead costs…

TL/DR - The National Park Service (NPS) is developing a plan to protect historic properties in western national parks from wildfires, using data and surveys to identify and strategize risk reduction, integrating these into existing fire management plans. The NPS aims to safeguard cultural heritage within these parks from wildfires, using…

TL/DR - The Joro spider, a large, brightly colored invasive species native to East Asia, is spreading across the South and East Coast of the United States. Despite public concern, spider experts say the species poses little risk to humans, while the increasing prevalence of invasive species that damage crops and trees is a greater worry.…

TL/DR - A severe storm hit the suburbs of Washington, D.C., causing damage and injuries in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Officials had issued a tornado warning, describing the situation as particularly dangerous, and believe that multiple tornadoes occurred. The storm damaged buildings, injured a number of people, and caused widespread reports of…