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TL/DR - Robert Marion, 67, of Grand Rapids has been charged with open murder for the fatal stabbing of Esther Claxton on October 26. The Kent County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled Claxton’s death a homicide, and investigators believe the stabbing was the result of an argument between the two, who had been in a longstanding domestic…

TL/DR - The author outlines her difficulties in accessing the latest COVID-19 vaccine for her family, despite being insured. She describes the difficulties in locating a provider, even after securing appointments online, and the confusion between pharmacy and medical benefits leading to unexpected costs. The author warns that the health insurance…

TL/DR - The billions of dollars spent by the US government to arm Ukraine and replenish its own military stocks have not yet significantly boosted job numbers due to logistical challenges faced by defense manufacturers. The manufacturers have struggled to hire in a tight labor market, untangle supply chain issues, and restart outdated production…

TL/DR - The Senate Finance Committee is set to vote on legislation that includes substance abuse, mental health policies, and reforms to drug middlemen’s business practices on November 8, according to health care lobbyists. The proposed law is expected to feature a provision easing the process for state Medicaid programs to cover services for…