‘UPHS-Marquette New CEO: Progressing Towards Goals’

TL/DR - Tonya Darner is the new CEO of UP Health System - Marquette, the largest hospital in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, taking over from Gar Atchinson. In her first TV interview, Darner spoke about her plans to improve both internal and external relations, addressing issues of retention and shortages, and creating a healthier environment.…

Inflation Reduction Act: Successes and Failures

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by President Biden in 2022, has caused sales of electric vehicles to boom but has fallen short of expectations in terms of renewable power generation. Despite record levels of renewable power and batteries being added last year, supply chain issues, local opposition, and problems obtaining…

Cary Pharmacy Shuts Down After 70-Year Legacy

TL/DR - Ashworth Drugs, a Cary, North Carolina pharmacy that has been open for 67 years, will be closing its doors in the next few days. The decision comes as the son of the original founders, Paul, is retiring and there are no other family members to take over the business. The pharmacy will remain open until all stock is sold, after which the…

McCain’s Daughter Rejects Claims Attacks Were Jokes

TL/DR - Meghan McCain has responded angrily to Senate candidate Kari Lake's suggestion that her disparaging comments about Meghan's late father, Sen. John McCain, were made in jest. In a radio interview, Lake said she wanted to consolidate Republican support and that Republicans need to "get a little bit thicker skin". Lake, a close ally of…