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Trump is promoting a $50 billion rural health fund to position Republicans as the health‑care party ahead of the midterms, arguing the money would shore up struggling rural hospitals and patient access despite criticism of his Medicaid cuts.
Medicare will end broad telehealth coverage on Jan. 31, 2026, generally requiring beneficiaries to be in a medical facility in a rural area for telehealth visits, with exceptions for ESRD home dialysis, acute-stroke evaluations, and certain home-based behavioral health services. Through Jan. 30, 2026, telehealth remains nationwide; after the deadline, many seniors may need in-person visits or rely on a Medicare Advantage plan that continues coverage in some cases.
Smith Island in Maryland, home to 202 residents, has finally received high-speed internet, ending its long-standing lack of broadband connectivity in a rural area.
A gunman targeted a rural Christian school, shooting two kindergartners in a deliberate attack. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence in educational settings.
Martin General Hospital in Williamston, NC, a hospital in a rural area with a declining population, has closed its doors and filed for bankruptcy due to financial difficulties.
A man in New York state allegedly shot and killed a 20-year-old woman, Kaylin Gillis, after her car mistakenly drove up his driveway. The suspect, Kevin Monahan, 65, has shown no remorse, according to police. The town of Hebron is rural and the driveways are poorly lit at night. None of the group had exited the vehicle or attempted to enter Mr Monahan's house before he allegedly opened fire, police say. Ms Gillis was an artist and a "Disney fanatic" who was looking forward to starting college in Florida so she could become a marine biologist.
A man in New York state has been charged with second-degree murder after he allegedly shot and killed a 20-year-old woman, Kaylin Gillis, as the car she was in mistakenly drove up his driveway. The driver was leaving when Kevin Monahan, 65, allegedly opened fire on the vehicle, hitting Ms Gillis. The area is rural, and the driveways are poorly lit at night. None of the group had exited the vehicle or attempted to enter Mr Monahan's house before he allegedly opened fire. A GoFundMe page was created to help Ms Gillis's family "with funeral and other expenses".