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TL/DR – Marine veteran Craig Wiggins served in various roles, from calibration technician to Communications Officer, during his 20-year career. After retirement, he struggled with the transition to civilian life, but found purpose in creating a non-profit organization, "Heel and Toe 4 Heroes," aimed at supporting veterans, their families, and…

TL/DR - A Michigan resident, Leticia Spagnuolo, is advocating for stronger laws related to dangerous dogs following the fatal attack on her pet Yorkie by a bull mastiff mix. After forming "Justice for Pearl" and launching an online petition, Spagnuolo is now working with Republican State Representative Bob Bezotte to update legislation, aiming to…

TL/DR - Republican attorneys general from multiple states are seeking to sway a federal appeals court considering Florida's restrictions on treatments for transgender people, such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy. They have argued against a previous ruling that blocked Medicaid coverage for these treatments and rules preventing minors from…

TL/DR - A student at Jackson State University, Jaylen Burns, died following a shooting on campus, leading to the suspension of classes. The incident occurred at the University Pointe Apartment Complex and is being investigated by campus police with assistance from the Jackson Police Department. Burns, an industrial technology major from Chicago,…