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TL/DR - Oak wilt, a lethal tree fungus, was identified in a cluster of oak trees in the Bird Hills Nature Area in Ann Arbor, marking the city's first confirmed case. Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation department's Natural Area Preservation division plans to hold an informational webinar on the disease, covering identification, reporting, and the…

TL/DR - MANNA FoodBank has reported a record-breaking demand for food assistance in Western North Carolina, with the average number of people it serves monthly more than doubling since the onset of the pandemic. This is reflected in the experience of nonprofit Bounty & Soul, which has seen a 340% increase in participation at its thrice-weekly…

TL/DR - The Biden administration has allocated over $50 billion for infrastructure, climate, and technology projects in the Mountain West as part of its “Investing in America” agenda. The funding has potential to significantly impact rural areas, with projects such as road and bridge repairs, building renovations, and airport improvements already…

TL/DR - The article highlights how Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, used his Thanksgiving proclamations to address societal tensions and promote unity, often through references to economic turmoil and rising fascism. He also encouraged liberal idealism and cooperation, and used the proclamations as teaching…