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TL/DR - Grand Rapids, Michigan has been named the No. 1 Beer City in the United States by USA Today for the fourth consecutive year. The city's beer scene, which includes the world-renowned Founders Brewing Co. and more than 80 breweries listed on the official “Beer City Ale Trail”, was praised by USA Today. This award comes after Grand Rapids…

TL/DR - The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions that are set to expire at the end of 2025 have sparked a debate about future tax reform, with emphasis on carbon fees and energy tax credits. A study has suggested that extending the Inflation Reduction Act and adding a moderate carbon fee could lead to efficient decarbonization, but doing so would…

TL/DR - Cancer patients in Canada face significant financial burdens, with direct and indirect costs contributing to poor health outcomes, particularly for those with low incomes. Direct costs include cancer treatment such as outpatient medications not publicly funded, with variation by province, while indirect costs encompass loss of income and…

TL/DR - The Wake County Animal Center ran a Community Pet Day, providing affordable wellness services for pets in Zebulon. Meagan Frost, the Animal Center Community Outreach Manager, expressed the importance of keeping pet-related costs down to help owners keep their pets, as the cost of living continues to rise. The shelter, which previously had…