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The year is 2025 and I just liked a post on Instagram by my son at college that was “#broke” where he posted a picture of himself doing uber eats (driving, not consuming) a large Taco Bell order.

How the U.S. Broke Its Own Rules to Help Ukraine

A New York Times investigation reveals that the United States was much more involved in Ukrainian military operations than publicly disclosed. Adam Entous, a Times investigative reporter, breaks down a key moment in the war when the Biden administration changed its policy on the war in Ukraine. .S

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bmfnews - · How the U.S. Broke Its Own Rules to Help Ukraine - bmfnewsA New York Times investigation reveals that the United States was much more involved in Ukrainian military operations than publicly disclosed. Adam Entous, a Times investigative reporter, breaks down a key moment in the war when the Biden administration changed its policy on the war in Ukraine. #U.S #Broke #Rules #Ukraine

So I made a cover for my book, using AI, *as a placeholder!*

How would I go about finding an artist at a reasonable price to get a proper cover without shelling out $1000+ which I don't have?

Alternatively, I could do it myself, but I don't think stick figures will help…

So my now costs $30 each with my very expensive Silver level Blue Cross . It had been $0 as a generic maintenance med the last 3 years on this same plan

Meanwhile my expensive name brand Spiriva inhaler is still $0

This makes no sense

And after 15 min on the phone with the insurance co, all the nice agents in the Philippines can do is say, yep it costs $30

Oh did I mention my Emergency Room copay went from $75 to $375?