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TL/DR - A presentation by polling and research firm Morning Consult contradicts the conventional wisdom that public trust in higher education institutions is decreasing, revealing that universities are in fact the most trusted institutions in the U.S. However, trust levels vary considerably between demographics, with a marked partisan divide…

TL/DR - The key health care topics of 2023 were progress in global COVID-19 mitigation, an increase in syphilis rates, continuing high rates of anxiety and depression, the appointment of Dr. Carolyn Mazure to advise on women’s health research, and debates on new health care policies. The discussion panel included Dr. Joseph Drazkowski, Dr. Hanadi…

TL/DR - The National Weather Service has warned Californians about another round of extremely dangerous surf conditions due to Pacific storms, expected to hit on Saturday. This warning comes after eight people were hospitalized due to a rogue wave incident at Pierpont in Ventura, leading to the closure of beaches, piers, and harbors until the end…

TL/DR - Asheville's liquor sales had a record-breaking year, grossing over $52 million, marking consistent annual increases for over a decade. The Asheville ABC Board, the sole retailer where area customers can purchase liquor, paid $4.6 million back to local municipalities from its sales in 2023. Despite rising gross sales, profit before…