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Millions of soon-to-be uninsured Americans are looking for a medical 'plan B'
In January, millions of Americans will face more costly premiums on their ACA health plans. Some will go without insurance, pay out of pocket to see doctors, and use special prescription drug plans.
America's new top health diplomat has strong opinions on abortion and gender
Bethany Kozma leads a key global health office at the Department of Health and Human Services. In past experience in the public eye, she's campaigned against abortion and gender-affirming care.
Ancient oceans were ruled by super predators unlike anything today
Long before whales and sharks, enormous marine reptiles dominated the oceans with unmatched power. Scientists have reconstructed a 130-million-year-old marine ecosystem from Colombia and found predators operating at a food-chain level higher than any seen today. The ancient seas were bursting with life, from giant reptiles to rich invertebrate communities. This extreme complexity reveals how intense competition helped drive the evolution of modern marine ecosystems.
My kids are 37, 32, and 4 years old. Being an older mom is different.
Charisse Ellison has sons, aged 37 and 33, and a daughter, 4. She delivered the girl at 51 and compares her experiences as a younger and older mom.
Looking Ahead to 2026 and Continuing the Journey Toward Improving Health Outcomes for All
Hannah Nesich, AHA senior communications specialist, recently sat down with Joy Rhoden, AHA senior vice president and executive director, health outcomes and care transformation, to talk about what’s ahead in 2026.
Daily Business Report: Friday, December 19, 2025, San Diego Metro Magazine
How CARE Court lost its teeth in the California Legislature By Yue Stella Yu and Erica Yee | CalMatters Three years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a
Ukrainian drones hit a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the Mediterranean Sea for the first time, security official says
A source in the Security Service of Ukraine told Business Insider that the attack was carried out more than 1,240 miles away.
For a prime minister struggling in the wake of Bondi terror, standing up to the gun lobby is smart politics
Restoring a feeling of safety for Australian Jews will take extraordinary effort. As well as stamping out antisemitism, the work should start with a national approach to managing guns
Industry Stakeholders, Experts React to Trump’s Schedule III Cannabis Order
Business executives, advocates, attorneys, politicians, and ancillary service providers overwhelmingly applaud the order as a first step, not an end destination.
As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care
US health care policy will remain fractured until lawmakers address the core question of who is responsible for health care costs.
You can't outrun burnout
Here are some cures for burnout from people with firsthand experience dealing with it.
Vertex Forward: Our animated video series
Watch the animated video series “Vertex Forward” to see the Vertex Pharmaceuticals philosophy and strategy explained.
Taylor Swift addresses politics briefly in Eras Tour docuseries
The comment appears during a behind-the-scenes look at the tour's final U.S. shows days before the 2024 election.
The Business of Sports Tourism: How Dallas Converts Sporting Events Into Long-Term Economic Growth
On the DLC Drop Podcast, Dallas Sports Commission Executive Director Monica Paul explains how the region recruits major sporting events—and what hosting nine 2026 FIFA World Cup matches means for Dallas–Fort Worth’s economy, community, and global brand.
Lions News: National predictions for Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
A look at who some national NFL writers and analysts are picking for the Lions-Steelers matchup.
I tried on coats at Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy. The experience reminded me that a great piece is worth investing in.
I tried on winter coats at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic, and compared each option based on the design, fabric, price, and overall quality.
Friday letters: Reading, giving, politics, civic engagement and more
Why letters still matter When we write letters to the editor, what is our intent? Who is the audience? Who reads? Who learns something and changes their mind? I recently heard that fewer than 2%...
How U.S. sports tickets got so expensive – and why it shocks the rest of the world
World Cup ticket prices are symptomatic of a greater issue across sports in America, where enough people have proven they'll pay in excess
Trump’s health cuts leave ‘huge void’ in Buffalo, New York – and patients fearing lack of care
After a traumatic brain injury, Rita Buckley worries the skills she worked hard to regain will atrophy as the largest healthcare provider in the area closes clinics
BBC outbid by TNT Sports for 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
TNT will broadcast the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after outbidding long-time rights holder BBC
An energy retrofit saved the Science Museum of Minnesota millions — why not do it everywhere?
The 111 million buildings in the U.S. are responsible for 40% of all energy use in the country at an estimated annual cost of $370 billion.
Trump says war with Venezuela is possible
President says ‘I don’t rule it out’ when asked about the possibility of conflict during NBC interview
Mississippi-Tulane predictions: CFP picks for first-round rematch
It didn't go well for Tulane the first time it met Mississippi this season. Can the Green Wave change things in the playoff? We make our predictions.
News Analysis: Trump's math problem: Rising prices, falling approval ratings
Rising prices have given President Trump a major political problem: Many of the voters who backed him last year are losing faith.
I work in a research lab and have kids under 7. These are the science-based gifts that they've enjoyed most over the years.
I'm a mother of 2 who works in a research lab. These are the STEM-based toys my kids have played with the most over the years.
I work in a research lab and have kids under 7. These are the science-based gifts that they've enjoyed most over the years.
I'm a mother of 2 who works in a research lab. These are the STEM-based toys my kids have played with the most over the years.
Anders launches business transformation offering
Anders, a St. Louis-based accounting and consulting firm, has launched a new business transformation service line.
Here's what it's like to be in Blackstone's annual holiday video
What's it like to dress up like Max Headroom or execute a "Dirty Dancing" lift at work? Blackstone executives take us behind the scenes.
Google's new invite-only AI tool emails you morning briefings based on your Gmail, Calendar, and Drive. I tried it.
Google Labs debuted its new productivity tool, CC, which generates morning briefings using AI. It was great for sifting through my spam folder.
Hearts favourites against Rangers after 'remarkable transformation'
With Christmas just around the corner, Hearts supporters are craving the early present of three points against Rangers at a packed Tynecastle. For the first time in recent memory, the bookmakers have Hearts as favourites - and it's hard to argue. Derek McInnes' side have already shown this season that reputations count for little, with impressive victories at both Ibrox and Celtic Park.
Guns marketed for personal safety fuel public health crisis in Black communities
KFF Health News undertook an examination of gun violence during the pandemic, a period when firearm deaths reached an all-time high.
Delaware small businesses saw $14M through this federal program
Mum Mum Meka’s Training Academy owner Tameka Stanford-Daniels received a loan through the program that allowed her to sustain her child care center.
I'm 87 and earn $12 an hour working two jobs. I wish I were retired, but I have no choice but to work.
Rebecca Reed, 87, is still working out of necessity. She earns $12 an hour as a church secretary and an editorial assistant in New Orleans.
Can apple cider vinegar help support gut health? What the science says.
There’s been some research to back apple cider vinegar’s benefits for health, but how strong is the science behind it?
Where you give birth matters. Search our map to see C-section rates at hospitals near you.
C-section rates at individual hospitals are hard to find. Search our map by hospital name, city, state, or ZIP code to compare facilities near you.
Trump will revisit a North Carolina town, now the focus of a newly redrawn congressional district
While he is directly appealing to Americans that the economy is improving, President Trump will visit a congressional district Republicans are eyeing in their attempts to keep control the U.S. House.
Social Security payments vary by state. Here's where retirees get the most
Retirees in states like New Jersey get some of the highest Social Security checks, while others get less. See how payments differ in all 50 states.
Winners and losers are emerging in Trump's new H-1B visa landscape
New H-1B visa rules favor Big Tech's big salaries, limiting opportunities for startups and entry-level applicants in the job market.
India’s Health-Tech Firm Practo Said to Seek Banks for 2026 IPO
Practo Technologies Pvt., which runs a digital health platform, is planning an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, joining a wave of companies rushing to capitalize on India’s buoyant market for first-time share sales.
‘Not clear’ who was behind FCDO hack, says minister, amid reports of China link
Chris Bryant confirms October cyber-attack as the Sun names Storm 1849, a Chinese hacker group, as being responsible
The Trump administration pauses the green card lottery program
The diversity visa entry program offers 55,000 visas a year to people from countries with low rates of immigration to the US.
Reeves to Ryanair: Take the Guardian’s Christmas business quiz
Do you know your Tesla from your Jaguar? Test your 2025 business knowledge here with our annual quiz …
‘Matter of survival’: South Korean president urges public health cover for hair loss
Medical professionals and some in conservative circles feel argument of Lee Jae Myung may be a bit thin
Seahawks top Rams in OT: Winners and losers from huge NFC West battle
USA TODAY Sports was at the NFC West "Thursday Night Football" battle. Here are the winners and losers from the Week 16 instant classic.
California's solution for senior health care hides in plain sight
PACE lets seniors stay out of nursing homes and still receive a variety of health and home services. Too few people know about it.
Trump in the White House: is it time to call it corruption?
Jonathan Freedland is joined by the anthropologist Prof Janine Wedel, as they wade through the most egregious allegations of corruption from Trump’s first year in office
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Sam Altman says OpenAI has gone 'code red' multiple times — and they'll do it again
Sam Altman said OpenAI has entered "code red" mode multiple times to respond to competitive AI threats — and they'll do it again.
What the hyperproduction of AI slop is doing to science
A new study shows AI writing is turning traditional measures of research quality upside down.
Frustrations mount among survivors about House Democrats’ selective releases of Epstein files and photos
A number of Jeffrey Epstein survivors voiced their concern in a private meeting with female Democratic lawmakers earlier this week about the intermittent disclosure of Epstein-related documents and photos by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, sharing that the selective publication of materials was distressing, four sources familiar with the call told CNN.
Washington rides momentum into matchup with streaking Seattle
They call it the Battle for Seattle.
MPS rejects Pius proposal to build sports complex at a public park
After Pius XI Catholic School floated the idea of building a sports complex at a public park run by MPS, school board members are shutting it down.
On verge of AP Top 25, LSU welcomes Southeastern Louisiana
LSU is off to arguably its best start of the Matt McMahon era as it continues its nonconference slate against Southeastern Louisiana on Friday night in Baton Rouge, La.
Rams vs. Seahawks prediction, odds, time, spread: 'Thursday Night Football' picks by proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle best bets for 'TNF'
Republicans are trying to change the subject on health care affordability
In a spate of votes and announcements, the GOP is tacking hard to an issue where the party sees an advantage.
When we weaponize government to eliminate a political opponent, that's fascism: GOP lawmaker
Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., discusses the Mar-a-Lago raid on 'The Evening Edit.'
TikTok reaches deal with investors on its US business
The deal comes more than a year after Congress passed a law that forced the Chinese company to divest its US operations or face a ban.
Lausanne 1-0 Fiorentina: Match report
The Viola do exactly what they always do: disintegrate.
Affordable Health Care in Jeopardy for Millions
Lawmakers are set to leave Washington this week for the holidays, without extending the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax subsidies. With millions of people facing dramatic health care cost spikes if those credits end January 1, a recent KFF polling and data compilation offers context on health care cost burdens, underscoring the importance of […]
Eating Brie, Gouda, cheddar may lower dementia risk, new study says
A Swedish study found people who eat more high-fat cheese including Brie, Gouda and cheddar, and consumed cream had a lower risk for dementia.
Trump uses prime-time speech to blame Biden, immigrants for economy woes : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump used his prime-time speech Wednesday night to blame the country’s ongoing economic challenges on the Biden administration. We discuss what we learned from the speech and whether it is likely to sway Americans who don’t already support Trump. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Matt Siemer, head of nonprofit that provides free health care in underserved communities, dies at 43
Mr. Siemer helped expand the reach of Mobile Care Chicago, which currently operates four medical clinics on wheels.
Climate Science’s ‘Global Mothership’ Is Crashing
And somehow the Trump administration plans to keep its weather forecasting powers intact.
Here’s why you may have to wait until 2027 to get an iPhone Fold
Ming-Chi Kuo recently went on the MacroMicro podcast, where he shared some new information regarding the iPhone Fold’s production timeline.
Top 25 Redding-area girls basketball players for the 2025-26 season
See the top 25 Redding-area girls basketball players for the 2025-26 high school season.
Why does free agency matter more in MLB than in other sports?: Watch
Baseball free agency is unlike any other major-league free agency in North American sports.
Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order Establishing Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group -
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed Executive Order No. 741 to establish the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group. The Advisory Group will advise the governor on the progress, policy development and implementation of Alabama’s Rural Health Transformation … Continued
New flu strain emerging as a severe health threat
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'America's Newsroom' to warn of a new strain of the flu that is spiking hospitalizations across the country and newfound risks of medical marijuana's link to psychosis.
Hubble Space Telescope spies dusty debris from two cosmic collisions
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has gotten a rare peek at the aftermath of two cosmic collisions — and helped scientists solve a decades-old mystery.
Trump aims to take down ‘global mothership’ of climate science
By moving to dismantle Colorado’s National Center for Atmospheric Research, the White House says it is targeting ‘climate alarmism’
HR giant SHRM faces a new discrimination lawsuit
The plaintiff alleges SHRM, the nation's largest HR trade group, wrongly revoked a job offer over a service dog.
Sir Keir as Eliot Ness, Radon Liz proving TV gold – all in another year of Westminster psychodrama
With the Christmas recess stopping our politicians causing more havoc, it’s time for the Guardian’s parliamentarian of the year awards
Coordinating holidays with multiple divorced families is tough. At 72, I'm learning when to let go.
For decades, I've juggled exes, step-grandparents, shifting traditions, and multiple households. Managing a blended family takes emotional labor.
The top global health and healthcare stories from 2025
From climate change health impacts to transformative discoveries for brain health, here are the top health stories of the year.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025
Join Niall McVeigh for updates from the end-of-year ceremony in Salford
Google Pixel tweaks emoji designs to match iPhone in latest Android 16 beta [Gallery]
As a part of the Android 16 QPR3 beta update that rolled out to Google Pixel phones yesterday, Google has...
Washington Spirit and Monumental Sports Network Announce Record 2025 Viewership
Washington Spirit matches on Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) drew record audiences locally in the greater DMV region this season, the Spirit shared today. In a banner year for women’s sports on the network, Spirit contests set a new standard for local NWSL broadcasts.
Christiana Care, Virtua Health scrap regional care system plans
The two major healthcare networks signed a letter of intent "to explore the co-founding of a regional not-for-profit health system" back in July.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Thursday, Dec. 18
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Jessica Jones first look in 'Daredevil: Born Again' previews war for New York (exclusive)
'Daredevil: Born Again' season 2 first look reveals Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones, Matthew Lillard's Mr. Charles, and more players in the war for New York City.
Rand Paul criticizes National Science Foundation for wasteful grants and irresponsible spending
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to criticize U.S. pressure on Venezuela, reject military escalation, warn that extreme gerrymandering fuels unrest and unveil alarming examples of government waste.
Marshall Scholar examines the intersection of books, literature and politics
Jack Wallace, UVA’s 18th recipient of the scholarship, says critical thinking and literacy are antidotes for mistrust generated by technology.
In a first, a US Navy warship in the Middle East just launched a one-way attack drone
A top US commander called the launch a "significant milestone" in delivering cheap drones to American forces.
One of Trump’s grudges now threatens America’s weather forecasts
What happens when you kill the country’s climate science “mothership”?
How soaring healthcare costs are changing where millionaires move to
Henley & Partners say data shows wealthy families shifting plans as private healthcare costs surge worldwide and cheaper European options gain appeal.
Houston-area health officials warn of sharp rise in whooping cough cases
Houston health officials are sounding the alarm over a dramatic spike in whooping cough cases, with over 3,500 reported across Texas this year.
Palmer Luckey is ushering in a new age of defense tech
Luckey's on a victory lap as he shepherds the US into a new era where one of the biggest business battlefields is the literal battlefield.
Rashid Shaheed start or sit: Week 16 fantasy football advice
We break down the fantasy football outlook of Rashid Shaheed ahead of the Seahawks’ Week 16 matchup vs. the Rams.
Here’s What’s In Each ‘Fortnite’ Winterfest Cabin Present
Want to grab some free gifts from the Fortnite Winterfest cabin? Here is what is in each present so you can make some informed decisions
Get the AirPods Pro 3 for $199 on Amazon With Christmas Delivery
It's getting more and more difficult to find good deals with guaranteed Christmas delivery, but today Amazon has a match of the record low price on the AirPods Pro 3, as well as delivery before December 25. There's also a solid discount on the AirPods 4 on Amazon, but holiday delivery dates are slipping into late December for that one. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.
New downtown entertainment district announced as part of Water Street Tampa expansion
The team behind the transformative Water Street Tampa development announced plans for a new entertainment district in downtown that will build upon Water
US Plans to Dismantle Climate Science ‘Cornerstone’
It’s been labeled “scientific vandalism” and “a national security risk.” The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research has outraged scientists and policymakers.
Banijay Entertainment Expands Creator Push With Breakout Format ‘All Star Hide and Seek’ From Finnish YouTuber Roni Bäck (EXCLUSIVE)
Banijay has picked up the breakout streaming format 'All Star Hide and Seek,' underscoring a broader push into creator-led entertainment.
I booked a business-class ticket on the new Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $180 price tag.
I rode in business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train from NYC to Washington, DC, for $180. It was a great experience, but not worth the price.
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz to announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce a package of measures that would together ban gender-affirming care for minors. A press conference is set for 11 a.m. Thursday.