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Rising Health Costs and Coverage Changes Are Big Concerns for Older Adults as Election Day Nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barbara Weigand could not have prepared more for retirement. She stayed healthy and saved diligently for years. This year, though, a shoulder surgery and a bladder cancer diagnosis have really tested her finances. She recently withdrew $4,000 from her retirement account to cover ...
Letters to Sports: The Lincoln Riley debate and hate continues
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the USC and UCLA football teams, the Brewers winning the World Series and more.
Why daylight saving time should be eliminated entirely
Here is why sleep experts, doctors and scientists endorse ending Daylight Saving Time
Dark money in politics: Who's really paying for political ads?
Who’s really funding the political ads you see? In the third episode of Follow the Money, we investigate how dark money groups can conceal the identities of political donors, explain how money moves through nonprofits and super PACs, and examine how reporting linked Elon Musk to a website that appeared to support Kamala Harris but promoted anti-Harris messaging during the 2024 election.
4 keys to a Commanders' Week 8 victory over Eagles
The Washington Commanders have a perfect opportunity to finally win a conference game, so here's what needs to happen.
Americans may feel a bit spooked by Halloween prices
A group of college students walked into Lorenzo Caltagirone’s costume store in Washington, DC, earlier this week to dress up as yellow cartoon Minions for Halloween. Once they saw the price — $60 apiece — they opted for small accessories to get a similar look: goggles, gloves and hats.
How to watch Nebraska football vs. Washington: Time, TV channel
It's Nebraska vs. Washington in Big Ten football action. Here's how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin trusting God after season-ending injury
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is trusting God after his season-ending torn patellar tendon against the 49ers.
Husband’s ex won’t let my teen stepdaughter see me while he’s away
Can the letter writer show up for her stepdaughter without “making it worse” with her mom?
I’m a skeletal biology researcher. Here’s what you need to know about bone loss.
The quiet nature of bone loss makes menopause an important time to bring skeletal health into the conversation.
Meet the 'Socialist' Progressive Democrats Likely on Their Way to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — There's been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism, but only a handful of candidates running for Congress actually align with the far-left wing of the party or consider themselves part of the Democratic Socialists of America. Most of these candidates come from ...
Quick Hits: NBA Cup Win, Wizards' Stars Shine, Defensive Success
The Washington Wizards held the Charlotte Hornets to 79 points, the fewest allowed since Feb. 7, 2015, to move to 3-3 overall.
Washington Nationals Lose Hitting Assistant to Seattle Mariners
Director of hitting CJ Gillman is expected to leave the Washington Nationals and return to the Seattle Mariners under a new manager in 2027
Eye on Northwest Politics: Andrea Salinas
Reporting Portland and Vancouver area breaking news and weather stories to make Oregon and Southwest Washington a better place to live
Health Brief: Election Watch | Rising health costs become a key issue in governors’ races
Plus: Medicare drug plan costs rising by 50 percent
Washington vs. Nebraska – Game Thread and How to Watch
Washington got its season back on track on the road against Purdue and went into the bye week with a chance to get healthier and finish strong. That’s the positive way of looking at the season trajectory. However, there are concerns embedded in even this optimistic outlay. Are the Huskies healthier? Demond Williams is listed […]
Margaret Qualley, Jack Antonoff file for divorce after 3 years of marriage
Actor Margaret Qualley and Grammy winner Jack Antonoff have filed for divorce after three years of marriage
Wizards vs. Hornets Dicussion
Two days after losing their 17th straight game to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Washington Wizards return home to face the Charlotte Hornets — a team they’ve dropped five straight games to. The Wizards were out-rebounded 54-41 in their 110-103 loss to the Hornets on Monday. They allowed 21 offensive rebounds — 11 to Moussa Diabate […]
Brewers’ World Series parade gets a dose of Wisconsin politics
A plane flying above Milwaukee carried a message about Tuesday’s gubernatorial race.
Examining Anthony Davis’ Legacy In New Orleans
Lost in Washington, Anthony Davis still has not signed an extension with the Washington Wizards and is trying to reinvigorate his career in Washington after a down year in Dallas. However, in his early years, he lived through various stages as a player in New Orleans. As Harvey Dent said in the Nolan Batman trilogy, …
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maryland on Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore seeks a second term on Tuesday as he stakes his political capital on a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow his party to enter the mi...
Justice Department tells judge it may bring more charges against James Comey
The federal judge overseeing the new case against former FBI Director James Comey is now set to decide whether placeholder charges can survive as prosecutors attempt to get an indictment from a Washington, DC, grand jury.
CDC scientists sought urgent alert on measles in pregnancy. It wasn’t approved.
The report could fill major gaps about a condition doctors have rarely seen for decades.
CDC scientists sought urgent alert on measles in pregnancy. It wasn’t approved.
The report could fill major gaps about a condition doctors have rarely seen for decades.
EXCLUSIVE: Dismissing Geneva Mergers, Global Fund’s Dybul Wants To Focus On Country Capacity
Returning to lead the Global Fund, Mark Dybul argues that the future of global health lies with domestic health systems, not agency mergers in Geneva. Evoking the founding ambition of the early 2000s, the incoming Executive Director explains how the Accra Reset and US bilateral aid can align under unified national plans - and how his active ties to Washington can help navigate political fragmentation.
Musk issues dire warning over 3 moves Dems could make if they sweep Washington: 'End of democracy'
Elon Musk warns a Democratic sweep in 2028 could create a permanent one-party state through statehood, immigration and Supreme Court expansion.
WA business groups seek energy cost relief, faster permitting ahead of 2027 session
Washington business groups agree the state needs more affordable, reliable energy but differ on how to get there. The Association of Washington Business, which represents businesses of all sizes, wants […]
D.C. government weighs suit to stop Trump’s arch, saying it will harm the city
A federal judge on Friday will weigh existing arguments over whether to let the controversial project proceed.
What elite athletes can teach us about the future of healthcare
Olympic athletes, a Hopkins sports medicine doctor, and healthcare tech startup founders weigh in.
What elite athletes can teach us about the future of healthcare
Olympic athletes, a Hopkins sports medicine doctor, and healthcare tech startup founders weigh in.
Trump adds weekend rallies back after canceling a day earlier
The president will travel to Iowa and Kansas on Sunday after spending Friday and Saturday in Florida.
Reproductive Rights Left on the Table: Senator Cappelletti Reflects on Unfinished Business as Legislative Session Concludes
Harrisburg – October 30, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Senate recessed last Wednesday, October 22, with only two additional session days scheduled through the end of the 2026-2027 legislative session. As the chamber recessed—currently controlled by Republicans—the Senate left hundreds of bills on the table, including several that would advance reproductive freedoms in the Commonwealth. Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Delaware/Montgomery) said many of these state-level protections are critical for Pennsylvanians as Republicans in Washington continue to dismantle the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. “Wrapping up this legislative session and looking ahead to next Tuesday, access to abortion care is at the very top of my mind. I’m deeply disturbed that the majority party in our chamber was once again unwilling to come to the table and move lifesaving legislation that would protect basic healthcare in Pennsylvania,” said Senator Cappelletti, who served as the Director of Policy for Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates prior to her time in the legislature. Senator Cappelletti has proposed several bills to address reproductive healthcare, and three proposals to protect abortion care were left on the table for the third session in a row since she introduced them. On November 30, 2026, all legislative proposals not signed into law […]
Two Dans, three Bobs: Alaska Senate controversy evokes 2024 WA fiasco
In Washington, the same-name scenario played out in 2024 when three-term Attorney General Bob Ferguson entered as the odds-on favorite in the race for governor.
Voters weigh in as early turnout builds in WA’s tight swing district
As Election Day approaches, voters in Washington's 3rd Congressional District discuss their hopes, concerns and choices in a closely watched tight race.
Virginia Tech leads women's health research project
Hormones are a big part of the women’s health conversation, and Virginia Tech professor Raffaella De Vita is leading a multi-million dollar project that will look at how they affect women’s bodies throughout their lives. News4’s Juliana Valencia and Molette Green spoke with her about her work.
Hornets vs. Wizards: How to watch, projected lineups and more
The Charlotte Hornets face the Washington Wizards on the road Friday, the second matchup between the two sides this season.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan on Election Day
Michigan voters are deciding a long list of contests that could swing the balance of power in Washington as well as in the state capitol in Lansing. Michigan is a
What opened the door to billions in political spending?
Why can corporations and wealthy donors spend millions on U.S. election campaigns? In the second episode of Follow the Money, we break down the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, explain how super PACs operate and hear from U.S. senators and political experts about the impact of unlimited independent political spending.
Washington, D.C. - More than politics and monuments
Barely a day goes by without images of Washington, D.C. being in the media. The US capital is the nation's political heart, and its iconic landmarks exude a sense of history.
Midwestern retirees helped turn Florida red. Now they could turn it blue.
Like voters still in the Midwest, many Midwesterners who moved to Florida to retire in the sun are preparing to vote for Democrats on Nov. 3.
Brash architect of Trump’s midterm strategy could become midterm scapegoat
Intense and self-assured, James Blair has had the president’s backing, but a major loss could set off a search for someone to blame.
Haverhill Coalition Plans Downtown Business Focus Groups
A coalition of city and regional leaders and business groups plan two focus group sessions to, in organizers’ words, “open up the discussion to build momentum in our downtown.” Downtown business focus groups take place Wednesday, Nov. 4, at noon, at the offices of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, 29 Washington St., and, 4
Britt McHenry says ‘truly vile’ comment sparked drink-throwing incident: ‘I was sticking up for myself’
Former ESPN reporter Britt McHenry says she threw a drink at a man after he said “something truly vile to me” during an incident at a Washington Wizards game last
Controversial attack ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother has run its course in Ohio
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says his campaign is pulling its controversial attack ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton
Netanyahu alleges stolen election as he seeks political survival amid uncertainty
Accusations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Tuesday’s election was “stolen by Arab parties,” and an official investigation into the matter, have cast a shadow over the vote.
Ex-FBI officials accused of false statements about Hunter Biden press for dismissal of charges
Defense lawyers have urged a judge to dismiss a criminal complaint charging two former FBI counterintelligence officials with making false statements to Congress about Hunter Biden, calling the case an overtly political prosecution aimed at placating President Donald Trump
Senate is skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent despite Trump's pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is unlikely to act before the end of the year on a House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, defying President Donald Trump and dashing the hopes of Americans who don’t like having to change their clocks twice a year. As daylight saving time ends early Sunday and much of the country turns the clocks back an hour, several senators are holding up legislation that would eliminate the
Health Brief: Medicaid decision gives ‘frail’ Americans some relief from work rules
Plus: Political ties can hurt nursing home care, report shows
Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek” and Professor Charles Xavier in “X-Men,” has died at 86
RFK Jr. announces latest plans to update infant formula standards
HHS said 30 required nutrients will be examined as part of the first review of infant formula’s ingredients and nutrition in nearly three decades.
Dan Quinn Explains Addition of Steve Wilks to Commanders Staff
The Washington Commanders explained what led Steve Wilks to the organization to help the defensive staff
Washington Wizards Make AJ Dybantsa Announcement After Cavaliers Loss
The Washington Wizards are off to a 2-3 start to the NBA season after losing 121-111 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.However, the biggest storyline was the return of rookie and first overall pick AJ Dybantsa, who began the season sidelined with an ankle sprain.Dybantsa made his Wizards debut and led the team in […] The post Washington Wizards Make AJ Dybantsa Announcement After Cavaliers Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
How prejudice could be influencing Vivek Ramaswamy’s run for Ohio governor
Social media users routinely hurl racist insults and comments at Ramaswamy, who would be the nation’s first Hindu governor.
Elke Sommer, German-born star of ‘A Shot in the Dark’ and ‘The Prize,’ dies at 85
Elke Sommer, the German actor known for her roles in 1960s Hollywood comedies and espionage films, has died at 85
How much money is spent on U.S. elections? The numbers are staggering
Americans spent $14.8 billion on federal elections in 2024. In the first episode of Follow the Money, we ask USC students to guess the cost of elections and speak with experts from OpenSecrets to understand how political spending has grown, where the money goes and why campaigns cost so much.
Washington Business Journal Highlights McGuireWoods’ Tysons Managing Partner John Thomas
The Washington Business Journal featured John E. Thomas Jr., McGuireWoods’ office managing partner in Tysons, Virginia, in an Oct. 26, 2026, feature story on regional business executives with new roles....
New NGA, Matter Neuroscience, Napolitan Institute National Survey Finds Americans Want Leaders Who Demonstrate Dignity
As Americans head to the polls in November, survey finds voters see political life marked by disrespect and dehumanization; Companion report examines everyday conditions associated with well-being WASHINGTON – The National Governors Association (NGA), Matter Neuroscience and Napolitan Institute today released “Dignity in American Political Life: What Registered Voters See — and What They Say […]
The Politics Hour: What's at stake locally in the 2026 midterms
UVA's Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato on Virginia possibly being the key to a blue wave, WAMU's Jenny Abamu breaks down the redistricting constitutional amendment, and Washington Sun's Martin Austermuhle explains the controversy around at-large D.C. Councilmember Robert White's bid for D.C. Delegate.
GW Is a Founding Partner in Hugging Face’s Project ProtoStar, a National Effort to Make Publicly Funded Science AI-Ready
The George Washington University is a founding partner in Project ProtoStar, a partnership with Hugging Face and other research institutions and universities to accelerate scientific discovery. The initiative aims to make publicly funded datasets, models and code easier for people and AI systems to find, understand and reuse. GW’s participation is led by its Open Source Program Office (OSPO).
GW Public Health Experts Call for Greater Investment in Preventing Zoonotic Diseases Amid Climate Change and Global Health Funding Shifts
Climate change, fragmented health systems and shifting global health funding are creating new challenges for preventing diseases that spread between animals and humans, according to a new report by George Washington University’s Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness and CORE Group.
PHOTOS: Protect Our Care’s “Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now” Bus Tour Holds Gabe Evans’ Feet to the Fire for Ripping Away Coloradans’ Health Care
Sen. John, Hickenlooper, Rep. Brittany Pettersen, Manny Rutinel Joined Protect Our Care’s “Sick of It!” Bus Tour in Adams County, Colorado View the Getty Photos Here Washington, D.C. – On...
U.S. economy grew at a fast clip in 3rd quarter, thanks to consumer spending
The economy grew at an annual rate of 3.4 percent.
Chiefs Get Intriguing Insider Take on Commanders’ Stefon Diggs
With a 1-4-1 record, the Washington Commanders have reason to consider moving veteran players before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Trading players who don’t fit into their long-term plans could help Washington add draft picks and build toward future success.Stefon Diggs is one player who could be available. The veteran wide receiver is playing on […] The post Chiefs Get Intriguing Insider Take on Commanders’ Stefon Diggs appeared first on HEAVY.
Where Washington Nationals Roster Stands at Start of Offseason
With the offseason officially in full swing, we breakdown the Washington Nationals' offseason, who is arbitration eligible and what to know
Are you facing rising health care costs in 2027? We want to hear from you.
Health insurance premiums and costs are rising for millions of Americans again starting in January. We want to know how your lives will be impacted.
ACA premiums are going up again. See what it means for you.
The Post analyzed insurers’ finalized and proposed 2027 rate increases across the U.S. See what costs will look like where you live.
Few are as loved or hated as streamer Hasan Piker — if you’ve heard of him
The progressive Twitch commentator is a household name among political junkies. But do the debates he provokes carry into real-world politics?
Alaska governor orders investigation into Democrat’s Senate campaign
The probe follows a New York Times report about efforts by aides to Mary Peltola to recruit an outside candidate with a name similar to her Republican rival.
Health Care Trade Groups Leaning Right
Yet, the most recent filings by the political action committees of the American Hospital Association, AHIP (America’s Health Insurance Plans), the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association and the American Medical Association reveal the industry is continuing to provide financial support for Republican incumbents. They are still funding the party that’s kicking them in the teeth.
Second Half Collapse Highlights Washington Wizards Loss vs. Cavs
The Washington Wizards were outscored by 20 points in the second half, falling by ten on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers
VNA Health COO: Regulatory Scrutiny a Chance to Show Hospices’ Integrity
The tightening regulatory scrutiny on hospice providers is an opportunity for hospices to demonstrate their ethics and integrity, according to Sena
Good reasons, bad politics surrounding third Trump impeachment
A coalition of right-wing organizations and activists is lobbying the White House to grant mass pardons to junior staffers in the administration. “A pardon for all junior administration personnel is viewed as unlikely,” one source told the Washington Sun, “but the president could issue blanket pardons for all employees involved in particular policy areas, such […]
Justice Department makes a splash with politically sensitive cases and actions during midterm blitz
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department has been scrambling before the midterm election with a blitz of headline-making actions and cases that some critics say reeks of politics
Trump, Obama head out campaigning and accusations heat up in Alaska: What you missed on the election trail
What you should know about the midterm campaign trail.
Warsh Says Politics Played No Role in Fed's Rate Decision by Group He Is 'Honored' to Lead
By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Wednesday said he is "honored" to lead the central bank's policymakers and said politics played no role in their decision to skip a rate hike, rebutting at least indirectly President Donald ...
Bolsonaro arrives in Miami with his family after fleeing Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro landed in the U.S. on Wednesday after fleeing Brazil, threatening to add new strains to relations between Brasilia and Washington and raising questions about his family’s future as
Washington’s Devan Chandler Long on his journey to ‘Ghosts’
The Anacortes-raised actor returns as the Viking ghost Thorfinn in the "Ghosts" Halloween special, which premieres Thursday on CBS.
Hegseth says Trump’s arch will be ‘generational national defense opportunity’
Trump officials on Wednesday presented their case to build the towering arch as a federal judge weighs whether to halt the project.
RFK Jr. plans to make these 6 unapproved peptides available for temporary sale
The Trump administration published a draft policy for widening access to controversial peptides while federal officials continue to hammer out permanent rules for the products.
Multiple Commanders' Injury Updates Ahead of Week Eight vs Eagles
The Washington Commanders officially opened the practice window for defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton, one of several roster moves announced on Wednesday
Hasan Piker accuses fellow commentator Scott Jennings of defamation in $72.5M suit
The left-wing Twitch streamer alleges that Jennings, a conservative podcaster, falsely said Piker had advocated for lynchings.
FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration's effort to ease peptides access
WASHINGTON (AP) — A plan to give Americans easier access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was opposed by most Food and Drug Administration scientific staff members, who had limited input in drafting the policy, according to six people familiar with the p...
Georgia's Keisha Lance Bottoms navigates the challenges of Black women battling political barriers
Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is trying to make history as the first woman to be elected governor in the United States
Trump cheers Canadian provincial election wins, but analysts say they're no rebuke of Carney
U.S. President Donald Trump is facing criticism for celebrating election wins by a Quebec separatist and a British Columbia Conservative
NHL Rumours: Washington Capitals Forward Seeking Trade from Team
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. The season is in full swing as we're now an eighth of the way through the regular season. Teams are getting a really good look at their rosters and how they match up with the rest of the league. …
Public Health Leaders and Scholars File Amicus Brief Challenging CMS Medicaid Work Requirement Rule in Taylor v. Kennedy
The American Public Health Association, Grantmakers In Health, the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health’s Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health and National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership, Liberty Health Alliance and 167 public health and health policy deans, chairs and scholars have filed an amicus curiae brief supporting the plaintiffs in Taylor v. Kennedy, a lawsuit challenging a federal Medicaid rule that they argue unlawfully narrows protections for p
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez vs. John Braun: Two styles of lawmaking
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and state Sen. John Braun face off in Washington's 3rd, bringing contrasting styles of lawmaking, coalition-building and problem-solving to a tight race.
How the end of “Roe” is reshaping medical care
In her new book “Side Effects,” Alice Miranda Ollstein shows that the impact of abortion bans goes far beyond reproductive health care.
The Latest: Trump pushing to keep red-state Senate seats in GOP hands
President Donald Trump told Texans they’d better accept data centers in their communities and floated making Venezuela the 51st state as he stumped for Republican Ken Paxton, while Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico said a “corruption crisis” plagues U.S. politics
A rancher found an innovative business plan. Then regulators pounced.
A cattle-sharing arrangement shouldn’t be treated like a Wall Street investment.
Want good news? Look at health care innovation.
The research could provide health benefits to most of humanity.
Why won’t candidates debate? The reasons go beyond this viral gaffe.
Politicians are trading unscripted scrutiny for safe appearances and attack ads.
With Terry McLaurin Out, Commanders Depending on Antonio Williams
Head coach Dan Quinn noted he expects wide receiver Terry McLaurin to draw more targets with Terry McLaurin now sidelined for the season
How an Iowa farmer cut back as fuel, fertilizer and health care costs soared
Aaron Lehman, 58, has put off big purchases and stopped making retirement contributions to offset rising prices.
Analysis | Response to Ramaswamy’s controversial ad says a lot about JD Vance’s future
The vice president's decision to stand by the ad has led to criticism of Vance, widely seen as the GOP favorite to run for president.
Health insurance rules are changing. Here’s how to avoid an unanticipated bill.
Older adults not yet eligible for Medicare could be the most affected, particularly if they are self-employed or ineligible for workplace plans. Some in this group could face annual premiums of more than $20,000.
Your phone knows you’re at the doctor, and data brokers are profiting from it
Privacy and legal experts want more states or Congress to ban advertisers from tracking Americans’ locations via their phones.
Michele Tafoya, NFL reporter turned Senate hopeful, toes the line on Trump
The former “Sunday Night Football” sideline reporter turned conservative podcaster is running for Senate in Minnesota.