How A Mass. Stroke Patient Got Hit With A $474,725 Med Flight Bill

And why these excessively high air ambulance bills have become more common. Having trouble viewing this email? [Click here]( [Like us on Facebook]( [View on Instagram]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [View our videos on YouTube]( [Listen]( A woman and her father believed the cost of her Angel MedFlight from Kansas back to Boston would be covered by her private insurance. Then they got a $474,725 bill. Here's what you need to know today. 5 by 5 1. [This Mass. Stroke Patient Receives 'Outrageous' Medical Flight Bill]( A patient was hit with a nearly half-million dollar bill. It's the total of four items, the largest of which was a per-mile charge that breaks down to $275 a mile. 2. [Cambridge Startup Says It Will Take $500M From Saudi-Backed Investor]( A co-founder of Cambridge Mobile Telematics called the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi a "crime against humanity." Yet the company said it was satisfied with the Saudi-backed fund's public condemnation of the killing. 3. [After U.S. Troops Leave Syria, What Happens Next?]( The move goes against recent statements by top American military officials who have consistently said they think it would be wise to stay, as well as Republicans and Democrats who are sharply criticizing the president. 4. [The Photos That Helped Us Tell 2018's Stories]( From storms to the Sox, from tears to cheers, here's a look back at the photos that helped us tell many of the stories of 2018. 5. [Boston School Committee Votes To Close 2 West Roxbury High Schools]( Despite [cries from students]( the West Roxbury Educational Complex (WREC) will close due to building deterioration from decades of deferred maintenance. What's it like outside? [A Beautiful Day - Then A Major Rain Event Tomorrow]( Temperatures getting well into the 40s will make today perfect for continuing your holiday shopping and completing any outdoor activities, such as checking gutters and sump pumps ahead of tomorrow's rainstorm. Tell me more [Worcester In Talks With Multiple Marijuana Businesses]( The city announced this week that it began conversations with companies concerning five pot retail stores, two cultivation facilities, a marijuana product manufacturing business and a micro-business. [Congress On Verge Of Approving Temporary Spending Bill To Avert Government Shutdown]( The Senate passed a short-term measure Wednesday night to keep the federal government open into 2019. The House is expected to take up the bill today. [The Monumental Push Behind Getting That Package Delivered By Christmas]( It's crunch time for companies like FedEx, UPS, the Postal Service and even Amazon. Here's a look into the complicated system that is working harder than ever this holiday season. [5 Things To Do This Weekend]( From a pop-up sauna to the weirdest 'Batman,' here's your weekend arts roundup. Bookmark this [Uprooted Once Before, Dorchester Christmas Tree Seller Vows To Stay Open]( For decades, Dannie Kelly has been selling Christmas trees in Boston. His tree lot in the heart of Dorchester's Four Corners neighborhood is a shining offering in an area without a lot of other holiday decorations. Other stories we're reading - Four Days, 170,000 People, And One Metallica Concert Later, I Figured Out What Salesforce Is ([Quartz]( - We Seem To Be In The Midst Of A Santa Shortage ([Boston Globe]( - Trump Administration Aims To Toughen Work Requirements For Food Stamps ([Washington Post]( - Nevada Makes History With First-Ever Female Majority State Legislature ([Reno Gazette Journal]( We value your feedback so [let us know what you think of the new look](. Love this newsletter? Forward it to a friend and have them sign up [here](. Want more stories from WBUR delivered to your inbox? Sign up for some of our other newsletters [here](. [Like us on Facebook]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [View on Instagram]( WBUR, 890 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215 [SafeUnsubscribe™ {EMAIL}]( [Forward this email]( | [Update Profile]( | [About our service provider]( Sent by wburtoday@wbur.org in collaboration with [Constant Contact]( [Try it free today](