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TL/DR - The Phoenix Opera will perform "Favorite Things" at the next Lunchtime Theater event at the Arts HQ Gallery in Surprise, Arizona on January 25. The Lunchtime Theater program is a seasonal initiative held once a month between October and April, in partnership with the West Valley Arts Council and the City of Surprise. The program aims to…

TL/DR - California is expanding its Medi-Cal health care system to cover sex change surgeries for state residents, including those without citizenship status. Nearly 700,000 immigrants in the state qualify for these services, costing California taxpayers an estimated $3.1 billion yearly. This development is part of California's ongoing efforts to…

TL/DR - Marquette Mountain in Michigan reopened for winter sports after being closed for snowmaking. The resort typically opens in mid-December, but warmer weather had caused a loss of snowpack. According to General Manager Kaet Johnson, winter sports not only attract visitors to Marquette Mountain, but also benefit local lodging and service…

TL/DR - The American College of Physicians has stated that voting not only bolsters democracy but also improves health. The medical association asserts that by engaging with their community through voting, citizens can influence healthcare policies that determine the efficacy of the healthcare system and accessibility of services. The…