Michigan

Marquette Elks & Little Brothers Deliver 200 Thanksgiving Meals

TL/DR - Little Brother Friends of the Elderly and the Marquette Elks collaborated to prepare over 200 Thanksgiving meals for seniors in their community. Volunteers distributed 170 meals to seniors' homes and another 35 meals were enjoyed in person at the Elks Lodge. To learn more about LBFE, which provides volunteering and donation opportunities,…
US Economy

Johnson’s Stance on Climate Change Misaligned

TL/DR - House Speaker Mike Johnson's stance on climate change contrasts with most of his Louisiana constituents and many fellow Republicans. Despite Louisiana experiencing real-time climate change impacts, and 81 of Johnson's Republican colleagues forming the Conservative Climate Caucus, Johnson voted against pro-environment legislation in 2022…
Arizona

Meet Phoenix Zoo’s Newest Baby Giraffe Addition!

TL/DR - The Phoenix Zoo has a new baby giraffe named Aurora. She is often found close to her mother, Sunshine, in the African Savanna exhibit. Guests at the zoo have been photographing and observing the baby giraffe since her introduction on December 5, 2023. Aurora, Phoenix Zoo's New Baby Giraffe, Dazzles Visitors Visitors to the Phoenix Zoo…
US Economy

Misuse of March-In Rights Could Harm Patients

TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Commerce (DOC) are reviewing the march-in rights under the Bayh-Dole Act, which allow the government to take over the development of pharmaceuticals that received federal funding. This review is seen as an attempt to increase government control over the…