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Congress Again Delays Budget Decision: The Ongoing Saga

TL/DR - Congress recently avoided a federal government shutdown by passing a two-part continuing resolution, extending spending levels and federal agency funding. However, the difficulty of obtaining long-term care for seniors was highlighted by investigations indicating the financial burden on families and the use of artificial intelligence by…

US Life Expectancy Falls Behind: Research Reveals Shocking Gap

TL/DR - New research shows that the United States falls behind many other developed nations in average life expectancy, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Health at a Glance report. The U.S. had a life expectancy of 76.4 years, below the OECD’s average of 80.3 years. The report also highlighted that…