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TL/DR - President Joe Biden attributed the increased cost of Super Bowl parties to corporate greed and "shrinkflation," a practice where companies reduce the size or quantity of their products while keeping the price the same. However, the author criticizes this stance, attributing the rise in living costs to the fiscal irresponsibility of the…

TL/DR - Employers are increasingly implementing vaccination policies for their employees due to concerns over the spread of diseases like COVID-19 and the flu. These policies may vary, with some employers requiring all employees to get vaccinated, and others only requiring certain segments of their workforce to do so. However, it's important to…

TL/DR - Duke Energy is planning to rebuild a substation in Asheville, North Carolina, and the proposal is now with the design review committee. The first proposed location required the felling of a tree grove, which raised concerns among residents. As a result, a new potential location at the corner of Hiawassee Street and Rankin Avenue is being…

TL/DR - Congress has sharply contrasting views on the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) handling of an $80 billion investment, with Republicans accusing the agency of wasteful spending and Democrats praising its progress. IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel testified that the investment, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, is crucial in efforts to…