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TL/DR - The Town of Canton, following the closure of the Pactiv Evergreen paper mill, has produced a "necessity" budget for FY 2024-25 with no tax increases and efforts to save money following a $1.3 million decrease in revenue. The major financial challenge rests within the town's water and sewer fund, which could face a new $4 million expense…

Introducing a New Baby Sibling When welcoming a new baby into the family, it's essential to consider the impact on older siblings. The transition can be challenging, as they may feel left out or overlooked. Involving older siblings in the planning process can help ease this transition. Dr. DeFrank suggests including them in activities like choosing…

TL/DR - Texas was battered by severe thunderstorms, causing nearly 600,000 customers to lose power. The storms brought hurricane-force wind gusts of up to 77mph and golf ball-sized hail, as well as causing flooding of residential streets, downed trees and power lines, and significant damage to structures, including the Dallas Zoo and a historic…

TL/DR - Colombian insurance firm Sura is withdrawing from the national health system, citing inadequate funding from the government for managing over 5 million patients. Critics of Colombia's left-wing government accuse it of trying to force private insurers out of the market to favor publicly owned companies. Former President Alvaro Uribe and…