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Extreme heat no longer confined to summer, extending health risks, study finds
There was a time when, across large swathes of the world, the seasons fed into each other in a relatively predictable cycle of warmer and colder weather. In temperate nations, frigid winter thawed into spring. Spring bloomed into summer, where extreme heat beat down until cooler weather provided autumn’s relief. No longer. A recent study […]
UCF begins preparations for Kansas with uncertainty at quarterback
Once again, UCF faces a quarterback quandary. The Knights found themselves forced to make a quarterback change in their 41-9 loss to Baylor on Friday night after starter Keyone Jenkins went down with an ankle injury early in the third quarter. The senior had been dealing with the injury for several weeks, coach Scott Frost said after the game. Alonza Barnett III stepped off the bench to finish ...
Linda Moss Named Among Crain's Detroit Business Notable Leaders in Communications 2026
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Linda Moss, the firm's Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer, has been named to Crain's Detroit Business' list of Notable Leaders in Communications 2026. The recognition honors senior communications professionals who have demonstrated significant leadership and made a meaningful impact within their organizations, industries, and communities.
Fossilised red blood cells found in 115m-year-old dinosaur’s bone, say scientists
Chemical tests on Aratasaurus bone identify presence of heme, the organic compound that allows haemoglobin in blood to carry oxygen around body
David Shifrin celebrates a Chicago music institution
Myra Hess (1890–1965) was an English pianist who studied at the Guildhall School of Music and the Royal Academy of Music. She made her debut performing a piano concerto by
Vikings Could Be Considering Major Quarterback Shakeup: Report
The NFL trade deadline is quickly approaching, and November 10 will be here before you know it. The Minnesota Vikings have been a team that has been talked about as potentially making moves during the deadline, and Sports Illustrated’s Mike Silver is not exactly putting any potential quarterback rumors to rest. One of them includes […] The post Vikings Could Be Considering Major Quarterback Shakeup: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
Florida’s 27th District candidates offer competing approaches to housing, immigration and health care
Both Republican Maria Elvira Salazar and Democrat Eliott Rodriguez have made lowering housing costs a priority.
Enstar promotes Ni, hires Jones and Chai for executive roles
Enstar Group said Friday it has promoted David Ni to president and hired former Chubb executive Mike Jones as chief operating officer and former Zurich North America risk leader Ann Chai as chief risk…
Political consultants analyze home stretch of governor's race
Democratic consultant Trip Yang and Republican analyst Scherie Murray joined NY1.
Heather Bergan-Roller brings passion for science to NIU
After attending North Dakota State University to complete her bachelor’s and doctorate, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for her postdoctorate, she came to NIU to pursue her passion for teaching biology. Heather Bergan-Roller is an associate professor in the department of biological sciences, who has been at NIU since 2017. In her undergraduate years, Bergan-Roller...
18-Year-Old Expands Business in Atlanta
Helping the next generation of young entrepreneurs!
UAE Royal and Government Delegation Visits The Pinkfong Company to Explore Innovation in Kids & Family Entertainment
– The Pinkfong Company, the global entertainment company behind Baby Shark, welcomed a high-level United Arab Emirates (UAE) royal and
Kane would trade Ballon d'Or for Champions League trophy
Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane said Monday he would trade that accolade for the Champions League trophy, ahead of Bayern Munich's visit to face Atletico Madrid."The Ballon d'Or last week was one of the best feelings I've had in my life and my career... but to have moments with the team, celebrations with the club, to be able to lift the Champions League with Bayern would be an incredible feeling.
Week Starts with Spacewalk Preps and Life Science
Preparations continue for the second in the final series of spacewalks to upgrade the International Space Station’s power generation system on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Expedition 75 crew focused its research efforts on life science at the beginning of the week.
Politics: The Final Weekend Before The Midterms
The final weekend of campaigning before Election Day has passed. President Donald Trump attended rallies in Kansas and Iowa on Sunday — despite initially announcing those rallies were cancelled. The president said they were back on the schedule on Friday.In more than two dozen campaign stops in October, the president’s influence among Republican voters has been tested — in a midterm election that is a referendum on his presidency so far.And while GOP campaigning continues to hinge on Trump — among Democrats, a fractured party in Michigan is becoming a problem of its own. In Michigan’s Senate Race, former Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens issued a late and shocking endorsement for the Republican candidate, Mike Rogers. Michigan’s Senate seat is a key piece to retaking control of the chamber for Democrats.More than 50 million votes have already been cast. What insight did this weekend’s campaigning give us to the state of the midterms?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Brownsville BCIC Earns Four International Economic Development Awards
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation received four 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council, recognizing its strategic planning, community grants, public reporting, and business education programs, BCIC announced Aug. 20.
Vandal Science Day features hands-on workshops and more for young students
Vandal Science Day is a free, open-to-the-public event hosted annually by UI’s College of Science. On Monday, Nov. 2 from 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. the event will take place at the Integrated Research and Innovation Center (IRIC). The event will feature hands-on workshops, presentations and interactive learning experiences led by…
Sphere Entertainment tops communications services stocks in short interest; Alphabet sees the lowest exposure
Within the communications services sector AMEX:XLC, media and advertising stocks remain the most shorted ones as of end-October, with Sphere Entertainment NYSE:SPHR taking the lead.Sphere Entertainment has a short interest of 25.49%, while Fox NASDAQ:FOXA at 24.25% is the second-highest-shorted com…
Sleep Clinic, Real Estate Broker Win BBB Ethics Award
The Better Business Bureau presents its Torch Award for Ethics to Alaska Sleep Clinic and Alaska Premier Group.
Who Is Jason Turkish, Haley Stevens’s Fiancé?
Mr. Turkish, 39, is a longtime Democratic donor and disability rights lawyer. He endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate on Wednesday.
Trump administration promised farmers $15 billion in weeks before midterms
President Donald Trump’s administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in the last few weeks before the midterm elections.
Health violations closed dozens of L.A. County restaurants in October
October was a busy month for Los Angeles County health inspectors, who cited and closed nearly six dozen restaurants and markets because of health code violations. The list includes upscale eaterie…
What’s Up: November 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
I'm Raquel Villanueva from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and that's What's Up this month.
New X-Plane To Be Announced At Max Power Airshow: NASA Administrator Isaacman
NASA's boss insists it is "not the one you're thinking about" and has deflected a new question about a 'missing' SR-71.
Hillary Clinton warns “The View ”that Donald Trump will get ‘even more out of control’ if Democrats win midterms
“I think he’s going to feel cornered, I think he’s going to feel angry, I think he’s going to be lashing out,” Clinton claimed.
We still have a farm crisis
My headline is my thesis. Inaction by Congress this summer and fall, combined with deteriorating economic conditions due to many factors, has compounded a dire situation for Arkansas farmers. We’ve...
We still have a farm crisis
My headline is my thesis. Inaction by Congress this summer and fall, combined with deteriorating economic conditions due to many factors, has compounded a dire situation for Arkansas farmers. We’ve...
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to sideline 20,000 disputed California mail ballots
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration appealed to the Supreme Court on Monday in its push to sideline thousands of disputed California mail ballots the day before the pivotal midterm elections. The emergency appeal came after an appeals court rejected the request to set aside some 20,000 ballots from people the federal government suspects may not be citizens. The federal government says those ballots should not be counted until the voters' status can be
Google will let Android & iOS apps directly integrate Quick Share next year
Google announced a Quick Share SDK that will let Android and iOS apps directly integrate its peer-to-peer file sharing capability.
Johnson County café closes ‘with a heavy heart’ after a year in business
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our customers,” a note on the door said.
Latino voters shape California politics. What’s influencing their
Democrat Xavier Becerra is ahead of Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race, according to the latest UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies’ (IGS) poll. If he wins, Becerra
Underwater technology showcase brings ocean researchers and industry to URI Narragansett Bay Campus
KINGSTON, R.I. — Nov. 2, 2026 — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute, based at the URI Narragansett Bay Campus, hosted an underwater systems and autonomy showcase with two blue technology companies, Sonardyne and Voyis, in early October. The two-day event brought together oceanographers, ocean engineers, industry experts, and other participants […]
DOL Final Rule Expands PBM Transparency for Self-Insured Health Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued a final rule imposing new disclosure requirements on
The US Electorate Is Permanently Mobilized and Unable to Move
Voters are epically dissatisfied as we enter into the midterms. But our political economy and social world are not changing in response to that dissatisfaction.
AMC Entertainment to Post Q3 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. AMC is scheduled to release third-quarter 2026 results on Nov. 4, after the closing bell.AMC has a modest earnings surprise history in the trailing four quarters. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the trailing four quarters and lagged twice, t…
Dems outperform GOP in Sandoval County early voting, nonpartisans mostly on the sidelines
By Pat Davis, The New Mexico News — As Sandoval County voters turn their attention to Tuesday’s final Election Day, early voting data shows that partisan voters in both major parties were eager to vote this cycle, though Democrats outperformed Republicans in early turnout, while unaffiliated voters are still mostly on the sidelines. Voter turnout […]
These DSA candidates are poised for midterm wins
Most of these candidates come from Democratic strongholds, and several toppled seasoned incumbents in the primaries. They are expected to win their elections on Nov. 3.
Debra Lienhardt Honored by New Jersey Legal Awards as In-House Impact Winner
Debra Lienhardt, RWJBarnabas Health Executive Vice President, Chief Business Development and Legal Officer, has been named by American Lawyer Media’s New Jersey Law Journal the recipient of the In-House Impact award from the New Jersey Legal Awards, which celebrate the trailblazers, innovators, and dedicated professionals who have made a lasting impact on both their organization’s and the State’s legal landscape.
Florida State University neuroscientist earns $2.5M NIH grant to examine how temperature influences taste processing
A Florida State University neuroscientist has received a new grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate how a food or drink’s temperature
Florida State University neuroscientist earns $2.5M NIH grant to examine how temperature influences taste processing
A Florida State University neuroscientist has received a new grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate how a food or drink’s temperature
Texas Secures Top U.S. Business Climate Ranking for 4th Straight Year
Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas being named America’s Top Business Climate for the fourth year in a row by Site Selection magazine.
Here's What Spotify Looks Like on Apple's HomeView
Apple's new HomeView smart home hub lacks an App Store, but it can still run some third-party audio and video apps that support CarPlay. HomeView can automatically mirror CarPlay-enabled audio and video apps from a nearby, paired iPhone, with no modifications to the app required. In a post shared on Mastodon, Broadcasts app developer Steve Troughton-Smith demonstrated what Spotify looks like on a virtualized HomeView.
Oppenheimer maintains Flutter Entertainment at Outperform, lowers price target to $110 from $120
Oppenheimer maintained Flutter Entertainment at Outperform and lowered its price target to $110 from $120, an 8.3% decrease.The price target implies an upside of 33.2% from the Oct 30 close of $82.59.Recent analyst actions on Flutter EntertainmentAcross the five most recent analyst notes published…
76ers successful offseason ignites booming business opportunities
The Philadelphia 76ers generated unprecedented excitement in the offseason, and the on-court excitement is spilling into a massive year off the court.
UVA Health Expands Gastroenterology Services in Northern Virginia with Addition of Three Established Practices
UVA Health Expands Gastroenterology Services in Northern Virginia with Addition of Three Established Practices
Trump administration appeals in push to sideline 20K California ballots
The appeal came Monday
Trump administration appeals in push to sideline 20K California ballots
The appeal came Monday
Trump lawyers ask Supreme Court to set aside 20,000 California ballots
The appeal by the Trump administration comes days ahead of the midterm election, and after federal judges have rejected the bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots.
iOS 27.2.1 could launch soon as next iPhone update
Apple has confirmed it’s releasing the iOS 27.3 beta this week, but a separate software update might launch soon for all users: iOS 27.2.1.
Court Decision Eases Burden of Proof to Qualify for Medical Frailty Exclusion to Medicaid Work Requirements
A district court's Oct. 29 ruling, if it holds, will ease somewhat the administrative burden associated with implementing the medical frailty exclusion by reducing the complexity of the verification process, likely leading to fewer people losing Medicaid coverage for paperwork reasons.
Is Brazil the exception? Inside Latin America’s rightward political shift
Experts say recent conservative shift may not reflect ideological conversions but could instead stem from frustration with left-wing governments that may not have addressed persistent problems.
Trump Returns to Reflecting Pool, Now Refilled After Botched Renovation
The president will make his closing arguments before the midterm elections at a landmark that came to symbolize his administration’s dysfunction.
New cyberattack on supermarket fridges sweeps across Europe
A hacking attack on European supermarkets spread across the continent on Monday, hitting fridges and freezers from Sweden to Belgium and forcing stores to throw away food in an incident that echoed a…
Hilario Deleon on Hispanic voters and immigration politics
Hilario Deleon on outreach efforts to Hispanic voters in southeast Wisconsin.
SF Giants Community: Congrats Valkyries!
The Golden State Valkyries are your 2026 WNBA Champs!
Darline Graham rips opponent as 'paid political activist' ahead of tight midterm faceoff
South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham joins 'Fox & Friends' as her race against Democratic challenger Annie Andrews remains locked in dead heat.
Anderson Cooper calls out ‘frustrating’ interview with politician live on air
Anderson Cooper called out a ‘frustrating’ interview with Rep. Haley Stevens live on CNN, as the Democrat endorsed Republican Mike Rogers after losing the Michigan primary to Abdul El-Sayed.
Inside The Loop with Christian Perry: Perspectives on Power, Politics, and Progress in Chicago
Op-Ed: Black Political Leadership is The Key to Success for the Left’s Longterm Electoral Project Christian Perry is a community organizer, leadership strategist, and political operative from the Southside of Chicago who serves as Campaign Manager for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s re-election campaign Photo/Associated Press Democrats have spent decades asking Black voters to save the party. […]
Brittany Snow explains why she’s ‘grateful’ for divorce from “Selling the OC” star Tyler Stanaland
“The person that I am and the partner I’m with now, it’s just so different.”
Why Brittany Snow is ‘grateful’ for divorce from ex-husband Tyler Stanaland
Brittany Snow reflected on her high-profile divorce from ‘Selling the OC’ alum Tyler Stanaland, explaining why she’s ‘grateful’ for what they went through.
NASA’s Mission to Study Sunlight Completes Vacuum, Vibration Testing
Bright white lights reflect off the metallic hardware of a satellite poised for inspection. Engineers outfitted with bunny suits traverse the clean room, past
What the Final Polls Say About Tomorrow's Election
Four new surveys show Democrats Troy Jackson and Hannah Pingree leading in the final polls before Tuesday's election.
Early Voting Turnout Offers Promising Signs for Democrats
Early voting figures tell an incomplete story, but strong turnout among key demographics stood out in critical Senate battlegrounds.
WHO Global Preparedness and Response to El Niño-Related Public Health Risks and Emergencies - Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan
in English on World; published on 2 Nov 2026 by WHO
European cat pricing tumbling ahead of January 2027 renewals
European catastrophe rates are falling by high single to low double digits for the January 2027 renewals, while rates for loss-hit lines such as marine, energy and war are rising sharply…
Hanwha to offer premium discounts to shipowners with strong cybersecurity
South Korea’s Hanwha General Insurance Company Ltd. has partnered with Busan-based Cytur Inc. to develop an integrated system that rewards shipowners with preferential insurance terms for…
Selling Your Company: When Every Stroke Counts
JEROME FOGEL Partner, Corporate Practice Group; Chair, Sports and Entertainment Group Fogel & Potamianos LLP For owners of successful middle-market
Henrico Business in Brief: Nov. 2, 2026
Weekly news and notes from the Henrico business community. Sarah Payne has joined Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer’s corporate accounting team as a senior financial analyst, the Henrico-based firm announced Oct. 26. Payne previously worked as a financial analyst for the Virginia Department of Health. Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Oct.
Voter Guide: Healthcare in PA’s 15th Congressional District
Democrat Ray Bilger and Republican Glenn Thompson, who are running to represent Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District, answer questions from the News Lab at Penn State about healthcare.
6K views · 84 reactions | The last time a Democrat won a statewide...
The last time a Democrat won a statewide election in Texas, it was the 1990s. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why Democrats think this year could be different.
AFT Expands National Soil Health Demonstration Trial Network with nearly $5 Million from USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding American Farmland Trust (AFT) nearly $5 million over five years through its Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Trials program to help expand AFT’s national network into a coordinated Soil Health Management Systems (SHMS) Network. Working with 35 trial host farms across 14
Enter Business Facilities 2026 economic development Deal Of The Year Awards
Business Facilities' annual award recognizes innovative, impactful corporate relocation and expansion projects. Extended deadline - Enter by November 12, 2026.
How Tim Moore Built Vū Technologies Into a Global Virtual Production Business
Tampa's Vū Technologies raised $23 million, then sold its studio operations to focus on building virtual production systems for others.
Luka Doncic Posts Historic Statline to Lift Lakers Over Raptors
With the Los Angeles Lakers in need of a bounce-back win after falling to the Golden State Warriors to open the Emirates NBA Cup group play stage, superstar Luka Doncic set the tone defensively and filled up the stat sheet Sunday night. Welcoming in the Toronto Raptors two nights after a 112-95 road loss to …
PAHO expands partnerships with Barcelona institutions to drive innovation and strengthen health systems in the Americas
Barcelona, Spain, November 2, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) strengthened its cooperation with institutions in Catalonia during a visit to Barcelona by its Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, from October 30 to November 2.
Republicans were hoping to flip this New Hampshire Senate seat – will Trump get in the way?
Republican John Sununu tries to distance himself from unpopular president in race against Chris Pappas that has gone from ‘toss-up to ‘lean Democrat’
El-Sayed campaign reports $2.4 million fundraising day as Stevens endorses GOP rival
The shocking decision by Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Michigan) to endorse Republican Mike Rogers instead of Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee, triggered denunciations by Democratic leaders across the country.
Around Town: An entertainment zone, a democratic dispute
Read about Palo Alto's newest proposal for a downtown 'entertainment zone' and a council candidate's dramatic exit from a Stanford event.
CNA’s profit halves on long-term care reserves, cat losses
CNA’s profits sank about 51% in the third quarter, largely due to a reserve increase in its long-term care business, while key combined ratios worsened.
Portland’s Minibar closes after a year in business
Owner Kevin Moschella announced the closure in an Instagram post on Friday, Oct. 30, saying he fought to avoid closing but hopes another operator might take over the venue and keep the business going.
These 20 local projects are 2026 Excellence in Construction winners
Photos and insights into the 20 winners of North Bay Business Journal’s 2026 Excellence in Construction Awards celebrating new healthcare and education facilities, housing, hospitality, office and transportation improvement projects.
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Delivers Keynote Address at the Advanced Therapies in Orthopaedics (ATiO) Foundation Annual Meeting
Laurencin spoke on Regenerative Engineering at the 2026 ATiO Conference in Berlin, Germany.
Saquon Barkley Reveals Frustrations After Eagles’ Loss vs Commanders
Veteran running back Saquon Barkley is having a tough season. The Philadelphia Eagles star has battled setbacks since Week 2. First, it was a stinger, which didn’t result in any missed games. Two weeks later, Barkley suffered a hamstring injury. After missing two games in a row, Barkley returned to the field for the Eagles’ […] The post Saquon Barkley Reveals Frustrations After Eagles’ Loss vs Commanders appeared first on HEAVY.
Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast's perfume
There are plenty of gifts for movie lovers this holiday season. Highlights include a 30-disc Stanley Kubrick collection with 4K restorations of all of his 13 features, “Killer's Kiss” to “Eyes...
Live updates: Last day of campaigning for midterm elections is here
Washington Post reporters are fanned out across the country as candidates make their final pitches and the rest of the electorate prepares to cast ballots.
Jet crashes into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all nine on board and leaving a fiery crater
Federal investigators are expected to provide an update on a fiery plane crash that killed all nine people on board in South Florida | 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA
Paxton and Talarico make final election pitches of U.S. Senate campaign to Houston voters
Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico spoke as more than 1.8 million voters cast ballots early across Greater Houston -- close to a quarter of the early voting total for Texas.
Preparing for the Pathogen We Can’t Predict: Lessons from Dr. Stephen Morse
National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center
AI is breaking the search business model
In the Loop host Ejaaz Ahamadeen explains how artificial intelligence is upending the traditional search business and forcing companies across industries to rethink their competitive strategies.
FDA Approves First Generic Of HIV Prevention Drug, Lenacapavir
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic version of lenacapavir, the highly effective twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV,
The Missing Engine Behind Quantum Computing Is Literally All Around Us
Scientists say they can corral up to 40 quantum-ready photons from everyday light, even at room temperature.
Cineverse Nominates Dr. Samrat Ganguly for Election to Board of Directors
/PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. (Nasdaq: CNVS) ("Cineverse" or the "Company"), an entertainment technology company and studio, announced the nomination for...
The AI economy is a small-business economy
For Goldman Sachs, the opportunity is helping small businesses move from experimenting with AI to integrating it into how they operate and grow
FSU celebrates completion of $137.5 million health research building in Tallahassee
Construction is complete on FSU Health's $137.5 million Health Research and Collaboration building. The university unveiled it during a ribbon cutting Friday.
Viktar Babaryka’s return and the limits of managerial politics
After more than five years in prison, Viktar Babaryka has returned to Belarusian public life asking what the country’s democratic forces have actually achieved since 2020. The question is legitimate, but it also raises a more difficult one: can political effectiveness be assessed according to the same logic by which we evaluate a successful business, organization or project?
SESAME Symposium Places Science Diplomacy at the Heart of Regional Cooperation, Peace and Human Responsibility
The role of science in a world increasingly shaped by conflict, technological rivalry and deepening political divisions was at the heart of an international symposium held at the Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East (SESAME) in Allan, Jordan, on 28 October 2026. Bringing together senior scientific leaders, diplomats, policymakers and researchers from across the region and beyond, the symposium examined how major research and technology infrastructures can advance international cooperation, strengthen scientific capacity and contribute to peacebuilding.
The Latest: Democrats and Republicans make a final push one day before midterm elections
President Donald Trump closed out the final weekend of a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in two states he had handily won in the past.
Deep-sea 'chimneys' found by Chinese team could help submarine warfare
Chinese researchers have identified underwater "inertial chimneys" that channel wind-generated energy thousands of feet into the deep ocean.
Are Employer Health Costs Out of Control?
In a new column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman dissects the conventional wisdom that employer health costs are “out of control.” He writes that “the story this year is not about out-of-control employer health costs—they were moderate—or of a collapsing employer-based insurance system, although it certainly has many problems, including being propped up by a $470 billion annual tax subsidy. Instead, the story this year seems to be a conspicuous shift of premium costs to workers despite a moderate overall premium increase.”