SUMMARY: In Bear County, 63-year-old Jesse Lutzenberger was arrested for allegedly punching an election worker who asked him to remove his MAGA hat at a polling location. The incident occurred at the Johnston Branch Library, with emergency services treating the worker, who returned to work. Sheriff Javier Salazar condemned the violence, stating it was unusual for elections. Election administrator Jackie Kalinin announced increased security at polling sites in response. Meanwhile, funds are being raised for a Vietnam veteran couple facing severe financial and health challenges. Additionally, various local events, including Those Fest and SpaceCon, are happening this weekend.

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SUMMARY: Israel conducted precise air strikes on military targets in Iran, prompted by a recent barrage of missiles from Iran that struck a school in southern Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu monitored the strikes from Tel Aviv. Iran’s missile attack was reportedly in retaliation for Israel’s killing of a Hezbollah leader. The White House confirmed that the Biden Administration received prior notice of the air strikes and is closely monitoring the situation as it unfolds.

Iranian state media reported the sound of explosions around Iran’s capital.

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SUMMARY: Starting November 1st, MD Anderson Cancer Center will no longer accept Blue Cross Blue Shield Managed Medicare Advantage and Medicaid coverage plans. In a recent statement, the institution emphasized its commitment to ensuring continuity of care for patients currently in treatment. MD Anderson is actively communicating with those impacted by this change and is collaborating with Blue Cross Blue Shield to coordinate care for affected patients.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas said MDA will no longer be in its Medicare Advantage (PPO)SM or Blue Cross Medicare Advantage (HMO)SM as of Nov. 1, 2024.

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