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TL/DR - A Raleigh man, who lost both his kidneys to cancer, is currently searching for a living kidney donor. The search was complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the establishment of a website to aid in the process. Interested donors can be tested at any local hospital, and the surgery is typically laparoscopic with a recovery time of…

TL/DR - UF Health and insurance company United Healthcare have failed to reach an agreement, disrupting healthcare services for thousands of patients. The insurance firm's contract with UF Health has expired, leaving the latter's patients without an in-network provider. If the two sides cannot reach an agreement by the September 1 deadline, UF…

TL/DR - The Mariucci Family Beacon House held a reverse raffle where the loser won $5,000. The house is a hospitality house for critical care patients and their families, and the raffle was part of their fundraising efforts. The winner is a supporter of the Beacon House and plans to donate some of the winnings back to the house. Mariucci…

TL/DR - The article provides information on how to save on green improvements under the Inflation Reduction Act. The Act allows people to claim tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements. These credits can offset the cost of installing solar panels, insulation, energy-efficient appliances and more, ultimately reducing an individual's…