Mikheil Kavelashvili, a hardline critic of the West, was sworn in as president of Georgia amidst a political crisis following the government’s freezing of European Union application talks. Outgoing President Salome Zourabichvili, a pro-EU opponent of the ruling party, left the presidential palace stating that Kavelashvili lacked legitimacy as president, sparking protests and accusations of electoral fraud. The standoff highlights a shift in Georgia’s pro-Western stance, with Kavelashvili’s loyalty to Bidzina Ivanishvili, the country’s de facto leader, leading to sanctions from the U.S. and ongoing protests challenging the election results.
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Washington's Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that major health insurers have committed to reforming the prior authorization process, which often delays patient care. Changes include honoring existing authorizations for 90 days after switching plans, clearer denial explanations, and streamlined online requests, though experts caution that significant reforms are still needed. Need More Context? 🔎
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