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TL/DR - US Congressman Chuck Edwards is hosting a community summit to discuss the increasing rate of homelessness in North Carolina's 11th district. The public has been invited to participate in the event, where six community leaders and officials will speak on a panel. The aim of the summit is to facilitate a discussion on the causes of…

Pennsylvania's Opioid Crisis Settlement: Allocating $2 Billion Wisely As the $2 billion Pennsylvania's opioid crisis settlement begins being distributed across counties, state officials are strategizing the most effective utilization of these funds. The proportion of money to be spent lies chiefly in the hands of the counties, with…

TL/DR - In Rochester, respiratory virus transmission is on the rise again, though not at pandemic levels. To prevent the spread of germs at work, some recommendations include staying home if sick, practicing good hygiene and health habits such as washing hands regularly, getting vaccinated, and maintaining a clean work environment. Employers…

TL/DR - The University of Michigan Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia hosted a lecture by Pavlo Kukhta, Ukraine’s former Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture, discussing Ukraine's modern history and its role in Europe. Kukhta identified political and economic conditions including closed borders, the expulsion of…