RiteAid will end up closing close to half of their pharmacies, Walgreens is planning on closing 25% of their pharmacies, and even CVS has closed roughly 10% of its pharmacies. The result is a growing problem for tens of millions of Americans: pharmacy deserts. For example, according to CNBC, New Lebanon, Ohio, population 3,756, has three dollar stores, a Groceryland grocery store, a few fast-food restaurants, a public library branch, and a spirit-filled school system. What it doesn’t have is a pharmacy. Sadly, as CNBC points out, New Lebanon, though, is hardly alone in its struggle to hold on to a pharmacy.   Americans have already been dealing with massive prescription drug shortages, now – for tens of thousands – the problem is getting significantly worse. 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Blake Shelton is one of the good ones who loves his hometown. He and wife, Gwen Stefani, live on the sprawling Ten Point Ranch near Tishomingo, Oklahoma. There, they are one with animals, nature, and their family. But Blake didn’t grow up with a silver spoon. He came from more humble beginnings in his hometown of Ada, about 45 minutes away. Blake’s proud of being from Oklahoma and decided to do something big for the small town. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) Blake Shelton Recently Teamed Up With Music Will To Visit His Hometown He shared a video on Instagram of the incredible experience. Blake surprised students at Ada High School in his hometown to let them in on a little secret. With the help of Music Will, the students can now pursue their passion in music. Blake wrote on Instagram, “Honored to have teamed up with @musicwill and go back to my hometown and high school to surprise the kids with some brand new instruments and equipment. Music is so important and it’s really special getting to be part of this and help give the kids this opportunity. Thank you MusicWill!!! Go Ada!!!” He said that music is important for everyone, but “especially the kids.” Blake thanked Music Will for the chance to give back to his hometown and inspire a new generation of musicians. Blake’s fans loved the sweet gesture. One person wrote, “Thank you Blake for your support of music for our next generation! I happen to love the old songs from country, but love music from other generations too! You’re a pretty special guy! God bless!!.” This person agreed, “Hope you’re happy because you’re a great guy.” Fans appreciated that Blake never forgot where he came from. “Good to see you having a special place in your heart for your old school!” This story’s featured image is by DFree via Shutterstock. The post Fans Praise Blake Shelton’s “Kind Heart” As He Gives Back To Kids From His Hometown appeared first on InspireMore.

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The Federal Trade Commission this week announced a final ‘Click-to-Cancel’ rule that will require sellers to make cancelling their enrollment “at least as easy to use” as the sign-up process. “Too often, businesses make people jump through endless hoops just to cancel a subscription,” said Commission Chair Lina M. Khan. “Nobody should be stuck paying […] The post New ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Ruling Makes It Easier to End Recurring Subscriptions for American Consumers appeared first on Good News Network.

“I grew up in the middle class,” Vice President Kamala Harris says repeatedly to show that she understands what policies would best support the average American. However, Harris’ electric vehicle subsidies don’t help middle- and lower-income households; they go to upper-income households. It’s one of many hypocritical policies of the Biden-Harris administration. This year, the government has issued $2 billion in tax credits for over 300,000 electric-battery and plug-in hybrids—mostly to wealthy households that don’t necessarily need them. Nationally, 14% of households earning over $100,000 own an electric vehicle, compared to 5% of middle-income households and 2% of those earning $40,000 or less, according to a recent Gallup poll. In California, the state leading in electric vehicles, the Top 20 ZIP codes with the highest percentage of EVs have median household incomes above $100,000, while the lowest-income areas have almost no EV ownership. Electric vehicles are simply too expensive for lower- and middle-class households. The electric version of the average compact SUV (the most popular class of cars) costs $53,048—49% more than the $35,722 price tag of the model with an internal combustion engine. The federal government offers up to $7,500 in tax credits for a new electric vehicle, up to $4,000 for used electric vehicles, and up to $40,000 for commercial electric vehicles, all depending on domestic content requirements. Tax credits are designed so that electric vehicles have more American components. However, contrary to congressional intent, a loophole allows people to lease (not buy) EVs without the domestic content restrictions. This benefits foreign automakers, primarily those making cars with components made in China.   The Biden-Harris administration also requires automakers to produce EVs or face financial penalties.  The Environmental Protection Agency finalized strict emission standards that are projected to lead to 68% of new car sales being battery- and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles by 2032. Similarly, the Department of Transportation’s final rule will bring the average fuel economy standard of a light-duty vehicle to 50.4 miles per gallon by model year 2031, a goal that is impossible to meet without EV sales. Currently, the average car runs on 26.9 miles per gallon. An additional 13 states and the District of Columbia have signed up for California’s rules forbidding sales of gasoline-powered cars after 2035. These three sets of regulations will force an oversupply of electric vehicles that will sit unsold on dealership lots. Not only are they too expensive for the average American to purchase, but they also take an hour or more to recharge and lose range in cold or hot climates. People in cold climates are reluctant to purchase EVs because freezing conditions lower the vehicles’ average ranges by about 30%. EV registrations are low in Alaska (2,697), North Dakota (959), and Wyoming (1,139). That’s why 26 Republican state attorneys general recently filed a lawsuit to challenge “unworkable” fuel economy standards that “leverage the weight of the federal government to require auto manufacturers to produce more electric vehicles.” By a vote of  215-191, the House of Representatives last month passed a bill to repeal the EPA’s “out-of-touch regulation,” in the words of Rep. John James, R-Mich., sponsor of the legislation. Other challenges to EVs make them impractical to many Americans, such as poor charging infrastructure and long-distance challenges. Those were two of the top three reasons why 46% of current EV owners say they would switch back to an internal combustion engine vehicle, according to the consulting firm McKinsey & Co. In the aftermath of two recent hurricanes, Helene and Milton, electric vehicles exploded into flames and were difficult to extinguish, posing one more problem for EVs in areas vulnerable to natural disasters. The choice of what car to buy should depend on the drivers, whose preferences are tecbased on affordability, climate, range, and other design features. It’s clear now that drivers in hurricane-prone zones have one more reason to choose gas-powered vehicles. The post From Your Wallet to Theirs: How EV Subsidies Favor the Wealthy appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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