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TL/DR - California Forever, backed by Silicon Valley, plans to build a new city on farmland between Sacramento and San Francisco. The development could house up to 400,000 people and create at least 15,000 jobs, but requires approval from county voters due to protections against turning farmland into urban space. Critics argue that existing…

Revisiting Your Health Goals with the New YearA new year often brings about a desire to reassess your health. As data shows, if you're among the 75% of Americans who don't meet physical activity recommendations, you might consider focusing your New Year's resolutions on increasing your activity levels. However, a common obstacle is the lack of…

TL/DR - The article discusses a Community Legends Sculpture dedicated to Lucius Lyon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Lucius Lyon was a significant figure in the state's history, being a U.S. Senator, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and one of the first Senators from Michigan after it achieved statehood. The sculpture, made by artist…

TL/DR - The House Select Committee on Health Innovation in Florida has unanimously passed four health care bills. HB 63 mandates Florida hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to use smoke evacuation systems during surgeries that are likely to generate surgical smoke starting from January 2025. HB 241 necessitates commercial insurance policies…