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TL/DR - Donald Trump and Joe Biden are using the threat to democracy as a central theme in their campaign strategies for the election, each painting the other as a menace to the nation's constitution. Trump has faced 91 felony charges, many in relation to his attempt to hold onto power, and continues to falsely dispute the results of the 2020…

TL/DR - California has extended full-scope Medi-Cal benefits to undocumented immigrants as of January 1, 2024. This expansion could potentially add an additional 700,000 people to the program, costing the state around $3.1 billion annually, with the cost placed on California's taxpayers due to federal Medicaid not covering expenses for services…

TL/DR - Quebec's emergency rooms are facing critical overcrowding leading the government to plea for residents to stay home unless their situation is absolutely necessary. Healthcare experts argue this is a result of the government's own actions, pointing out the prolonged waiting times caused by their monopoly of the healthcare system. The…

TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has supported rural economic prosperity through projects with initiatives such as supporting farmers in financial distress, connecting rural communities to the internet, and promoting climate change mitigation efforts. In 2023, USDA helped over 30,000 farmers and ranchers stay on their farms…