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TL/DR - Black women in the US are over 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, a statistic that has largely remained the same for a decade, according to the American Cancer Society. Factors contributing to this disparity include biological differences such as aggressive forms of breast cancer, inadequate insurance coverage,…

TL/DR - Rabah Samara won a $321,223 jackpot from the North Carolina Education Lottery the day after his birthday. He purchased the jackpot-winning ticket at a convenience store in Raleigh, and after taxes, took home $229,667. Samara plans to pay bills and save some of his winnings. A Belated and Bountiful Birthday Gift A lottery player…

TL/DR - Flash flood warnings remain in place for the Californian counties of Ventura and Santa Barbara due to an "extremely dangerous flood situation". The National Weather Service (NWS) reported numerous flooded roads, submerged vehicles, rock and mudslides, quickly rising river levels, and said that between 3 and 7 inches of rain have fallen,…

TL/DR - Senate Republicans and Democrats have proposed a $118.3 billion bill to strengthen border security and provide security aid to Ukraine. The bill, which emerged from bipartisan talks, features measures such as expanded detention capacity, stricter asylum claim restrictions, and the potential for border closure if unlawful migration exceeds…