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TL/DR - Lehigh Valley Health Network and Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health are planning to merge, creating the second largest health network in Pennsylvania. The merged entity would encompass a national research university, a non-profit health plan, 30 hospitals, over 700 outpatient sites, and more than 62,000 employees, generating an estimated…

TL/DR - Crypto firms such as Coinbase, Circle, and a16z have increased their political donations as they face increasing resistance from US politicians. These companies are supporting pro-crypto legislators and seeking to influence pending legislation in the leadup to the 2024 presidential elections. The contentious climate in Washington has been…

TL/DR - Despite only having a few runs open, Marquette Mountain in Michigan welcomed visitors for skiing and snowboarding, including a festive visit from Santa Claus. Lift Op Supervisor Ian Schenkel remarked that despite unfavorable conditions, the energy on the mountain was high with people excited to get out and ski. Marquette Mountain's…

TL/DR - Five individuals were shot, one of whom died at the scene, at Woodlawn Drive in Baltimore County in the early hours of Saturday morning. The remaining victims were taken to local hospitals, but their conditions remain undisclosed. No information about potential suspects has been released, and local police are urging anyone with knowledge…