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TL/DR - Federal health care fraud schemes across the U.S., involving nearly 200 people, have led to over $2.7 billion in intended losses. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced charges against 193 people, including 76 medical professionals across 32 federal districts, with the defendants accused of millions of dollars in fraudulent claims,…

TL/DR - The United States is using diplomatic means to prevent a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, worried about the potential for a wider regional conflict involving Iran and the US. The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has escalated tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with fear that if Hezbollah continues its…

TL/DR - Meijer, a supercenter chain in the US, has doubled the milk discount it offers to participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), providing them with a 40% discount on any brand or size of 1% or fat-free milk. The discount applies to purchases made online and in physical stores and will remain in effect until fall…

TL/DR - In a recent debate, President Joe Biden did not assertively challenge former President Donald Trump's stance on abortion rights, causing dismay among proponents of these rights. The constitutional right to abortion was overturned in 2022 during Trump's tenure, with three anti-abortion justices being nominated to the Supreme Court leading…