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HEADLINES ON October 19, 2024
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- Headline: Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Drugstore Crisis. Impact: As local drugstores closed their doors, communities lost their neighborhood pharmacists, leading to a rise in DIY medicine practices. Who knew that the secret to a thriving black market would be a lack of access to aspirin?. Fact: In the 80s, the average person filled their prescriptions at local drugstores. Now, you might as well consult a YouTube tutorial for your ailments..
- Headline: Navigating Rising Family Car Insurance Costs. Impact: The $20,000 family car insurance bill led to a boom in public transportation innovation. Suddenly, riding the bus became the trendy way to avoid bankruptcy. Who needs a car anyway when you can enjoy the scenic route and your fellow riders' life stories?. Fact: In the 90s, the average insurance bill was more like a pizza night. Now it's a down payment on a house—bon appétit!.