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TL/DR - Thousands of protesters gathered in Milwaukee to denounce the Republican Party and its presidential nominee, Donald Trump, who had survived an assassination attempt just two days prior. Despite calls for unity from elected leaders in the wake of the violence, there was no sign of either side of the partisan divide lowering their rhetoric.…

TL/DR - The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a woman suspected of involvement in several identity theft and fraud cases dating back to September 2022, including a case of medical fraud amounting to approximately $500,000. The woman, described as white, 5'5" to 5'7", 110-150 lbs, with dirty blonde hair, green eyes, and several tattoos,…

TL/DR - The Biden-Harris Administration has proposed new policies aimed at improving maternal health and supporting underserved communities. This includes extending postpartum Medicaid coverage and implementing new hospital standards. Other policies aim to reduce health disparities within incarcerated populations and indigenous communities, such…

TL/DR - The lack of emergency power in care homes during natural disasters is causing concern among residents and experts. Hurricane Beryl, which hit Texas in July, caused power outages affecting more than 2 million people, including those in senior independent living facilities, many of which do not have emergency power systems. Despite…