US Taxpayers Footed $1.8 Trillion Health Care Bill in 2022

TL/DR - In 2022, American taxpayers funded roughly $1.8 trillion in federal and state health care expenditures, accounting for about 41% of the nearly $4.5 trillion in total U.S. health care spending. This figure is significantly more than the combined health care expenditure of Germany, the U.K., Italy, Spain, Austria, and France, which offer…

Northern Kentucky Double Crash: 2 Dead, Several Hospitalized

TL/DR - Two fatal crashes occurred on I-71/75 northbound in northern Kentucky, leading to the death of two individuals and multiple hospitalizations. The first crash involved a Toyota Tacoma losing control due to icy conditions and colliding with multiple vehicles. The second crash occurred when a Cadillac XT6 was rear-ended by a Ford Ranger,…

Defamation Case Results in Rudy Giuliani Paying Over $148 Million in Damages

TL/DR - Rudy Giuliani, a former attorney for Donald Trump, was ordered to pay $148 million in damages to two Georgia poll workers for defaming their character through election fraud conspiracy theories. A federal judge in Washington, D.C., had previously ruled that Giuliani's claims were "false and unsubstantiated" and that they led to waves of…

Trump’s Extreme Rhetoric Sparks Profound Questions

TL/DR - The article highlights concerns over Donald Trump's extreme rhetoric and actions, comparing them to Nazi propaganda and autocratic behaviours. It cites his comments about immigrants "poisoning the blood" of the US, and his echoing of Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempts to discredit American democracy. The article suggests that…