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TL/DR - Rural hospitals in America are facing financial difficulties due to low patient volumes, low reimbursement rates, and challenges in retaining healthcare providers. Some believe that the federal 340B program, which offers prescription drugs at discounted rates to providers in underserved areas, could help save these hospitals. However,…

TL/DR - The market for trading tax credit rights is growing due to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), with the sale of tax credits to third parties being termed a "game changer". Global investment advisor Evercore ISI estimates tax credits on the market will reach $47 billion this year, potentially exceeding $100 billion by 2030. The IRA has…

TL/DR - The Biden administration has notified Congress of its intent to sell over $1 billion worth of new weapons to Israel, which includes tactical vehicles and ammunition. The announcement comes as Biden has halted a shipment of bombs to Israel, aiming to prevent American-made weapons from being used in a potential invasion of Rafah in southern…

TL/DR - A storm system wreaked havoc in Houston, Texas, causing at least four deaths, massive power outages, and life-threatening flooding. The intense conditions resulted in over one million homes and businesses across Texas and Louisiana losing power, and has led to numerous damage reports across the city. The storm, which brought…