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TL/DR - Due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Bethlehem has cancelled its Christmas celebrations. A vigil was held at Hance Park, with about 100 people from diverse backgrounds uniting to pray for peace and an end to the conflict. The event was organized by the Arizona Interfaith Vigil Coalition for Permanent Ceasefire and was attended by many…

TL/DR - Heavy rain is expected to hit Central Iowa, starting from the southwest and moving northeast. The rain will likely continue overnight into Monday afternoon, with high temperatures early in the day falling into the 30s by evening. A possibility of wintry precipitation in the form of freezing rain or snow is expected over the western parts…

TL/DR - The American Medical Association (AMA) has reported that limited competition in the insurance market may be harmful to consumers and providers. The report found that the 10 largest commercial health insurers by market share in the U.S. were UnitedHealth Group (14%), Elevance Health (12%), CVS (Aetna) (11%), Cigna (10%), Kaiser Permanente…

TL/DR - Brian Brace, an artisan furniture maker, began his career with an 8,000-hour apprenticeship in Vermont before opening a business in Black Mountain, North Carolina in 2010. After holding several woodworking positions in Naples, Florida, Brace returned to his passion for furniture making and navigated the effects of the 2008 financial…