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TL/DR - Ashli Babbitt's family has filed a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government, alleging she was "ambushed" by a U.S. Capitol Police officer during the January 6, 2021 Capitol breach. The lawsuit states that at the time Babbitt was shot, she was unarmed and posed no threat to anyone, and that the officer who shot her,…

TL/DR - The article discusses questions about health insurance. Health experts provide answers and guidance on how to choose a plan. The article promotes the third part of a series that intends to help people make informed decisions about their health coverage. Health Experts Provide Advice on Health Insurance Selection Conflicted on which…

TL/DR - In an effort to combat climate change, the Washington D.C. council has passed a law that mandates all new cars sold in the district from 2035 onwards to be zero-emission vehicles. The law also includes provisions for increased investment in charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. This policy is part of D.C.'s larger clean energy…

TL/DR - Three members of the Gilbert council in Arizona, Scott Anderson, Jim Torgeson, and Chuck Bongiovanni, have proposed establishing a subcommittee to examine teen violence in their town, alongside police efforts to address it. The proposal comes amid growing concerns about violent attacks by adolescents, linked to a group known as the…