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The California Assn. of Public Hospitals and Health Systems is requesting a one-time general fund payment in the 2026-27 budget to help cover inpatient care for fee-for-service Medi-Cal patients at the state’s 17 public hospitals.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
BYD founder Wang Chuanfu said at the company’s annual general meeting Tuesday that it planned to be the world’s largest automaker within five years, according to a summary of the meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
In 2021 her father made her a chief of staff in his private bodyguard, giving her the rank of general.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
The general view is that the ECB will hike once again in September.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
I’d say I have a good set of ears for this kind of work—spending time with the Pickled Onion sure has helped me in the arts of eavesdropping, spying, and general sneaking around.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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