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‘Sort of blackmail’: Billions in rural health funding hinge on states passing Trump-backed policies
Democrats and health advocates described the strategy as highly unusual, and some fear it could be wielded to favor political allies.
In snowy Buffalo, Bengals lead Bills 21-11 at halftime
It’s a showy day in Western New York and the Bengals had little problem with that offensively in the first 30 minutes of Sunday’s matchup with Buffalo, carrying a 21-11 lead at halftime.
Cassidy projects optimism on winning bipartisan support for his health care plan
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who chairs the Senate’s health committee, said he planned to present leadership with his plan as soon as Sunday evening.
University of Utah Health research funding reaches record $531M in 2025
University of Utah Health this year achieved record research funding totals, surpassing the half-billion mark for 2025, reaching $531 million.
NFL Week 14 Live Updates, Scores: Bengals-Bills, Steelers-Ravens, Colts-Jaguars, More
There are a lot of games that have playoff-like stakes across the NFL on Sunday. Here are the highlights and top moments from Week 14.
Trump calls out Indiana GOP again on redistricting. What he said
The Indiana House passed a redistricting bill on Friday. Now it moves to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain fate.
Billionaire who moved business to Florida now selling final property in blue city at discount
Billionaire Ken Griffin set to complete Chicago real estate exit as final condo reportedly goes under contract.
Commentary: Is RFK Jr. better on women's health than Newsom? We're about to find out
Halle Berry called out Gov. Gavin Newsom for vetoing a bill guaranteeing women access to menopause treatment. Earlier, the Trump administration removed 'black box' warnings from hormone therapy drugs.
Economists Judge Brexit Bill to Be Worse Than Ever Just as Politics Is Shifting
It’s true the most dismal predictions about Brexit didn’t come true — immediately.
100K Alabamians could lose health insurance overnight
Alabama hospital leaders and Congresswoman Terri Sewell are warning that a new federal healthcare bill could push many rural hospitals, including one in Wilcox county, into deeper financial trouble.
Buffalo Bills news: Preview of Week 14 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Breaking down the matchups to watch and analysis as Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills look to hold on to a playoff spot.
This Week in Politics: Governor Murphy's final to-do list | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News
We look at the bills Gov. Murphy may sign before he turns the reins over to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill.
Darius Slay on not reporting to Bills: 'It wasn't a bad fit. They just caught me at a bad time.'
The veteran cornerback was claimed on waivers by Buffalo this week after being released by the Steelers
City of Hope, Hoag and UCI Health chose to build in Irvine, what makes the area attractive for health-care investment?
The billions of dollars in investments coming online more than double the number of hospital beds in the city, add thousands of jobs and makes Irvine a “biomedical, biotechnical” center…
As Pay TV Collapses, Sports’ Streaming Wars Kick Off
Major leagues shut the lights off on TV-only deals, but a platform battle is emerging as media giants aim to get the biggest bang for the billions they've spent on rights deals.
A way forward for making health insurance more affordable
After 43 days of a government shutdown, eight Democratic senators crossed the aisle and voted in favor of a Republican bill to extend the enhanced tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, which are…
Trump signs renewal of Bill Cassidy’s law to help fight overdoses. Here’s what it does.
The law authorized programs to help prevent and treat substance use disorders.
Idaho Congressman Fulcher introduces bill extending private, short-term health care coverage
Idaho Republican Congressman Russ Fulcher is hoping to expand the use of private, short-term health insurance.
Charitable groups, gaming venues clash on bell jar bill headed for Hochul's desk
The governor must make a decision by Dec. 31.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill loosening child labor laws
Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a bill that would have loosened child labor laws, allowing 14 and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m.
Turning Point USA rally draws supporters of redistricting to Indiana Statehouse
As Democratic lawmakers tried unsuccessfully to stop the redistricting bill from advancing in the Indiana House, Hoosiers supporting the new map gathered in the south atrium of the Statehouse to
A look back at the top 10 Capital Region business stories of 2025
From political shake-ups to billion-dollar industrial bets, the Capital Region’s biggest business headlines this year delivered plenty of suspense, as Business Report highlights in its latest issue. Baton Rouge’s arena dreams faced a plot twist when Oak View Group—the partner LSU wants for the job—got pulled into a federal indictment tied to bid-rigging allegations in […]
Pharrell Addresses Backlash Over Recent Comments About Politics and Diversity: ‘I’m Lumpenproletariat’
The Men's Creative Director for Louis Vuitton used his 'Shoe of the Year' speech at the FNAA's to comment on the criticism he's been receiving online.
B.3 Living With a Star Science Clarification Regarding Interagency Awards
B.3 Living With a Star Science (LWS) emphasizes the science necessary to understand those aspects of the coupled Sun-Earth system that affect life and
The top 10 Capital Region business stories of 2025
1. The arena drama Community dreams of a sparkling new arena are looking more like a Netflix drama than a construction project. A coalition backing the project is pushing forward with plans for a key part of a billion-dollar entertainment district that pairs neatly with the big ideas in Plan Baton Rouge III. But the […]
Johnson Health Bill Next Week Unlikely to End Obamacare Standoff
Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing to unveil a Republican health care bill in the coming days for a vote by the end of the month, but the move is unlikely to resolve a congressional deadlock over expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
The acquisition, announced Friday, would bring two of the industry’s biggest players in film and TV under one roof and alter the entertainment industry landscape.
ENTERTAINMENT: Netflix Looks To Acquire Warner Brothers For $82.7 Billion
The possibility of rate increases on the current streaming giant and HBO could be in the cards
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO Max streaming for $72 billion
The merger would bring two of the industry’s biggest players under one roof.
Netflix buys Warner Bros. Discovery in $72B deal, reshaping entertainment landscape
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to buy the legacy Hollywood giant’s studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
Netflix buys Warner Bros. Discovery in $72B deal, reshaping entertainment landscape
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to buy the legacy Hollywood giant’s studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly $83 billion
Streaming giant Netflix has agreed to acquire film and television studio Warner Bros.The acquisition, which gives Netflix access to a vast film catalog as well as the prestigious streaming service HBO Max, is the largest consolidation deal in the entertainment industry since Disney's $71 billion acquisition of Fox in 2019.
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to buy the legacy Hollywood giant’s studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to buy the legacy Hollywood giant's studio and streaming business for $72 billion. The acquisition, announced Friday, would bring two of the industry's biggest players in film and TV under one roof.
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion in a deal that could reshape Hollywood
Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. for $82.7B, bringing HBO and major franchises under one streaming giant.
City Council overrides four vetoes by Mayor Adams
One bill caps household rental contributions at 30% of monthly income.
Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. in Deal Valued at $82.7 Billion
A deal "could potentially be killing three birds with one stone," argues one Wall Street analyst, while another one touts "iconic franchises that could be exploited for decades to come."
Evers vetoes nine bills, including a ban on immigrant health care
Wisconsin already doesn’t allow immigrants without legal status to access BadgerCare, which Evers noted in his veto message.
Q&A: Can the federal Rural Health Transformation Fund save Ohio's rural hospitals?
Ohio's proposal for a share of the $50 billion federal fund looks promising, local health experts say, but the money may not be enough to make up for rural hospitals' financial struggles.
Incoming Czech PM Babis' business empire spans chickens to fertility clinics
Czech billionaire Andrej Babis will become prime minister on December 9, after his populist ANO party won an October election. President Petr Pavel said he would appoint Babis after he cleared conflict-of-interest concerns by agreeing to shift his Agrofert business group to an independently governed trust.
Meet the billionaire pushing taxpayer-funded school vouchers
How one of the richest people on the planet presses his pet issue: school choice
CVS Health generates over $474 Billion in 2024 U.S. economic impact, supporting communities throughout the United States
New report highlights the company’s role as a top U.S. employer, investing in improving health and supporting local communities
Kevin O’Leary and Bill de Blasio debate: Are Democrats affordability worries real—or just a con job, as Trump claims?
SoFi Aims to Raise $1.5 Billion to Fund Additional Business Opportunities
SoFi Technologies is looking to fund additional business opportunities with an underwritten public offering of $1.5 billion of shares of its common stock.
Bengals-Bills Preview
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Impressed as Sean McDermott was regarding Buffalo’s dominance against Pittsburgh, the Bills coach knows last weekend’s win means little if Buffalo follows it up with a dud in hosting the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
Czech billionaire Babiš will become PM after disposing of agri-business conflict
President Petr Pavel applauds the anti-establishment tycoon for resolving an issue with the Agrofert holding that had overshadowed the election aftermath.
Millennium suffered big losses in one of the $81 billion hedge fund's favorite strategies last month
Teams run by big-name portfolio managers such as Glen Scheinberg and Pratik Madhvani suffered significant losses in November.
Usher & Big Sean Team Up to Invest $1 Million in Entertainment Production Facility for Detroit Youth
The Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator will be housed in the Michigan Central Boys & Girls Club.
Speaker Johnson struggles to keep control of the House floor
The Louisiana Republican has had a rough few weeks as rank-and-file Republicans deploy discharge petitions to go around him and block a key leadership-backed bill on the floor.
Football season leads to 21% increase in sports betting in North Carolina
North Carolina bettors have wagered more than $12 billion in legal online sports betting since it launched in the state in March 2024.
In Laurel, details thin about proposed state-run mental health facility
Details about the state’s proposed psychiatric facility in Laurel have been thin on the ground for local elected officials. The list of unknowns includes where exactly the state wants to build the 32-bed facility, the next steps for the project and what role, if any, local government officials will play in approving the plan.
NCAA-backed effort to reshape college sport regulations has hit a wall in Congress
House Republicans plans to vote on a bill regulating college sports has been scrapped due to divisions within their caucus
Robot Musk Goes Full ‘Poop Mode’ in Unhinged Art Freakshow
Robotic quadrupeds with hyperrealistic billionaire heads churned out artwork in the most unsettling manner at Art Basel Miami.
Amplitude CEO says Sam Altman is the 'best salesperson of this generation, bar none'
Amplitude CEO Spenser Skates praised Sam Altman's ability to get people to rally behind a "very ambitious vision" — and invest billions.
Cassidy calls ACIP ‘totally discredited’ ahead of vaccine guidance votes
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Thursday called a federal vaccine advisory committee “totally discredited” ahead of a vote on whether to change hepatitis B vaccine guidelines, an issue ver…
House GOP leaders finalizing health bill for next week
House Republican leaders are finalizing health care legislation for early next week, with a plan to bring it to the floor by the end of the year. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) t…
Planet Earth has never had so many billionaires
The number of billionaires worldwide – and their combined wealth – reached record highs this year, buoyed in particular by gains in tech stocks, Swiss bank UBS has found.
Schumer says Democrats will bring up bill to extend health care tax credits for 3 years
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday that Democrats will offer a clean three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits for a vote next week.
Contest Casts UMW Business Students as ‘Reel’-World Problem-Solvers
Five teams laid out plans to save a cinema giant, but only one could claim top billing. University of Mary Washington seniors Karla Bonilla Lizama and Evelyn Centellas won the Fall 2025 College of Business Case Competition – titled “Reel Choices: The Crossroads of a Movie Studio’s Destiny” – for their ideas, presentation and polish. […]
US signs pact with Kenya under 'America First' global health plan
The U.S. will provide more than $1.6 billion to Kenya's health system under a new five-year agreement signed on Thursday, the first such agreement reached under the Trump administration's overhaul of foreign aid.
Melinda French Gates slams billionaires who aren't giving away enough
French Gates said billionaires who have benefited from businesses in the US should give back "far more than they are."
House bill aimed to counter N.Y. all-electric buildings mandate moves forward
The Energy Choice Act passed the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday.
Congress pulls major college sports bill after bipartisan backlash: 'Not ready for prime time'
The move to pull the SCORE Act by GOP leaders two hours before it was slated for a final vote was seen as a sign it didn't had enough support to pass.
N.Y. lawmakers' bill would move state's presidential primaries to Super Tuesday
The argument for the legislation is New York’s waning importance in the presidential nomination process in recent years.
SCOOP: Trump to unveil 'historic reset' of Biden fuel rules, touts $109 billion in savings
Trump unveils changes to CAFE fuel economy standards that the White House says will save American families $109 billion while meeting with Ford, GM and Stellantis executives.
VA staff flag dangerous errors ahead of new health records expansion
A multibillion-dollar electronic system seeks to boost medical care for veterans across VA’s network. Some users say glitches and errors put patients at risk.
High mortgage rates come back to bite real estate investors who bet on rising rents
Landlords built mini-empires of rental homes using billions of dollar's worth of once-obscure DSCR loans. For some, the cash isn't flowing as planned.
Thames Water profits surge on higher bills; Prada buys Versace for $1.4bn
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
OPENING ARGUMENTS: Republicans tout politics, critics say racial gerrymandering
By Colleen Steffen TheStatehouseFile.com December 2, 2025 Over and over, critics of Indiana House Republicans’ proposed new congressional map were met with the same phrase from Rep. Ben Smaltz, R-Auburn, at Tuesday’s hours-long hearing of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee. “We have drawn these maps to create a Republican political advantage.” Smaltz authored House Bill
Early Earth’s sky may have created the first ingredients for life
Researchers recreated conditions from billions of years ago and found that Earth’s young atmosphere could make key molecules linked to life. These sulfur-rich compounds, including certain amino acids, may have formed naturally in the sky. The results suggest early Earth wasn’t starting from zero but may have already been stocked with essential ingredients.
College sports bill heads to final vote despite GOP defections
The 210-209 vote paves the way for House passage as soon as Wednesday.
Colorado seeks at least $500 million in rural health funding from federal Republicans’ megabill
Colorado health officials are seeking at least $500 million in health care funding over five years for rural communities, as cuts to Medicaid and other safety-net services are set to take hold. The funding would...
Indiana's redistricting bill author says it's all about politics
Some are concerned, though, about splitting the minority vote in Marion County.
Indiana's redistricting bill advances to a vote in the House with a lone Republican opposed
An overwhelmingly anti-redistricting crowd testified for hours Dec. 2.
Hopes fade in Congress for a health care deal before premiums soar in January
Billions of dollars in tax credits under the Affordable Care Act are poised to expire at the end of the year. Lawmakers in both parties say they're nowhere close to a deal to renew them.
The 10 Biggest Music and Politics Stories of 2025
The 10 biggest music and politics stories of 2025 cover tariffs, pardons, deportations, casual copyright infringement by the government and more.
Michele Kang launches Kang Institute with U.S. Soccer
Billionaire Michele Kang is launching the Kang Women's Institute to study the needs of female athletes with U.S. Soccer.
Texas makes first bitcoin purchase through comptroller's office
Senate Bill 21, which passed in June, gave the comptroller the ability to create the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Indiana maps drawn 'purely for political performance' of GOP, bill author says
The author of Indiana's new congressional redistricting bill acknowledged the maps are "politically gerrymandered" but defended them against accusations of illegal racial gerrymandering.
College football rankings: Bottom 25 national champion crowned for 2025
North Carolina and Oklahoma State were among the Power Four's most feudal teams this season
Delaware works to shore up rural hospitals threatened by Medicaid cuts
Delaware has a plan to transform health care in the state’s rural areas, but is dealing with billions in federal funding cuts.
BI readers told us their grocery bills keep going up. That's bad news for more rate cuts.
Business Insider surveyed readers about how prices have changed. Their answers could mean the next interest-rate cut catches a snag.
Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25B to fund 'Trump accounts'
Michael Dell and his wife pledged $6.25 billion to support the new "Trump accounts" program giving American children $1,000 at birth plus additional bonuses.
Dell family to give $6.25 billion to create 25 million additional 'Trump Accounts'
"This gift is expected to reach nearly 80% of children age 10 and under across 75% of U.S. zip codes," according to Invest America.
Michael and Susan Dell donate to encourage families to claim 'Trump Accounts'
The historic gift has little precedent, with few single charitable commitments in the past 25 years exceeding $1 billion.
Health Insurer Curative Valued at $1.28 Billion in Fund Raise
Curative, a startup health insurance company that aims to reduce costs by encouraging people to get preventative care, has raised more than $150 million in a bid to redesign how employer health benefits work.
French Premier’s Budget Push Faces Key Stretch Ahead of Vote
France’s National Assembly is starting a second reading of the 2026 social security budget bill on Tuesday in a crucial test of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s plan to shepherd contested financial legislation through a divided parliament.
Feds Promised ‘Radical Transparency’ but Are Withholding Rural Health Fund Applications
Proposals from states that have shared their applications to a new $50 billion rural health program include using drones to deliver medication, installing refrigerators to expand access to healthy produce, and bringing telehealth to libraries, day cares, and senior centers.
Corporations to claim $16B from retroactive GOP tax break, federal report says
The Republican tax law's bonus depreciation provision is expected to cost $362.7 billion over the next ten years, with corporations claiming $16 billion in new tax breaks this year.
'The era of data-labeling companies is over,' says the CEO of a $2.2 billion AI training firm
Simple annotation work is no longer enough for advanced AI, says Turing's CEO, who says models need complex, real-world data.
Shopify experienced instability for hours on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Last year, it handled $11.5 billion between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Last year, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the platform handled $11.5 billion in sales, according to a Shopify press release.
Go behind the scenes at a successful Marin County estate sale business
From modest items to billionaires’ collections, this nearly 29-year-old San Rafael company has evolved from auctions to consignment with a model that seeks to help families find new homes for…
Zac Taylor gives health updates on Tee Higgins, Trey Hendrickson
Zac Taylor provided the latest updates on several key players ahead of the Bengals upcoming game against the Bills
Congress set to vote on college sports bill that limits NIL, transfers
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote Monday, Dec. 1 on the SCORE Act to give the NCAA more authority to set rules on NIL and transfers.
U of U Health Research Achieves Record Funding, Drives Advances to Tackle Health Challenges
University of Utah Health surpassed the half-billion–dollar mark in research funding for fiscal year 2025. These investments fuel research, advance treatments and technologies, boost Utah's econoomy, improve health across the state and worldwide, and support the training of future scientific leaders.
Bills show resilience in overcoming mistakes, injuries by dominating Steelers
Put aside the turnovers, middling passing production, poor tackling and all the other issues that have hounded the Buffalo Bills for much of this season
Hochul signs bill into law to build first New York state Holocaust memorial
Public officials and the Capital District Jewish Holocaust Memorial are trying to bring it to Albany.
Browns lose suprising record they held vs. the Steelers
Cleveland’s 231 rushing yards in 2016 was the most at Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium before the Bills bested them on Sunday.
Opinion: Chicago's fiscal crisis demands a pro-growth strategy
Solving Chicago's $1.2 billion budget gap calls for pro-growth policies and real cost reforms to restore stability, writes the Chicagoland Chamber's president.