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Lancet Criticises Deterioration of Modi’s India Healthcare

TL/DR - The Lancet medical journal has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's management of India's healthcare, citing declines in public health spending to about 1.2% of GDP and a lack of reliable data. The journal noted that out-of-pocket healthcare expenses in India remain extremely high. It also highlighted the failure of government…

Letter: Remember Biden’s Victories – Lincoln Journal Star

TL/DR - The article is an opinion piece in the Lincoln Journal Star that discusses the positive outcomes of President Joe Biden's tenure. The author highlights Biden's achievements, such as 1.9 million jobs created since he took office, the reduction of COVID-19 infections and deaths due to efficient vaccination rollouts, and the passing of the…

Chamber Approves Funding for Border Crossings

TL/DR - The US government is allocating $50 million from the federal Inflation Reduction Act to fund various projects in New York State, including three major projects in the North Country. The funding will go towards improving border facilities and initiating long-overdue construction projects while reducing carbon emissions, creating jobs, and…