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Patients Are Dying in Hospital Corridors, British Nurses Say
A damning report on overcrowded hospitals added fuel to a painful debate over the crises at the National Health Service.The New York Times - 42m -
What 11-word phrase can be used to stop debt collectors?
This simple phrase can be used with debt collectors to help stop their aggressive collection attempts.CBS News - 2h -
Medicare's new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket drug costs could save patients thousands, AARP says
The AARP report suggests the spending cap could be huge for Medicare enrollees who take costly drugs for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions.CNBC - 8h -
Israel, Hamas Agree to Deal to Pause Fighting in Gaza
The deal would open a pathway to end the 15-month and begin with an exchange of some of the hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.The Wall Street Journal - 20h -
2024 witnessed ‘absolute failure’ of west to lead fight for human rights, says watchdog
Leading democracies have stood by while allies have committed atrocities or supported perpetrators, Human Rights Watch chief says ahead of annual World Report. The past year has marked the ...The Guardian - 5h -
A giant US hospital chain says it’s leading the fight against medical debt. Not all patients agree
Many patients say they were harmed by Advocate Health’s billing and collection practices – even as the health system has canceled thousands of liens against patients’ homes. Advocate Health, one of ...The Guardian - 7h -
Patients dying in corridors at overwhelmed hospitals, say nurses
The Royal College of Nursing details harrowing cases from more than 5,000 nurses across the UK.BBC News - 19h -
Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreed to "in principle," officials say
U.S., Israeli and Arab officials tell CBS News the first phase of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been agreed to "in principle." The deal, which could go into effect as soon as next ...CBS News - 1d -
New AI tool for fighting health insurance denials could save hospitals billions, and help patients
Waystar announced a new generative AI feature that aims to help hospitals quickly fight insurance denials.CNBC - 3d -
Significant changes made at Letby hospital, says CEO
The CEO of the hospital where Lucy Letby murdered babies gives evidence at the Thirlwall Inquiry.BBC News - 3d -
An English Soccer Giant Is Being Targeted by Organized Crime. Now It’s Fighting Back.
Liverpool has been under siege from gangs trying to illegally sell seats for matches.The New York Times - 3d -
What happens if you don’t pay a medical bill, now that medical debt may not hurt your credit score?
Unpaid medical debt will no longer affect credit scores, according to a new rule from Biden administration regulators who want to mitigate the financial repercussions of those bills.MarketWatch - 5d -
The Britons killed fighting for Ukraine against Russia
Fifteen British men are known to have died in the conflict so far. Here are their stories. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, 15 Britons are known to have died in the conflict. The Guardian looks at ...The Guardian - 5d -
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Mets agree to terms with all six arbitration-eligible players
The Mets came to an agreement with all six of their arbitration-eligible players, signing each to a one-year contract and avoiding arbitration, the team announced on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Beto slots Everton into 'most welcome' lead against Peterborough
Everton striker gives his side a "most welcome" lead late in the first-half of their FA Cup third round tie against Peterborough United at Goodison Park.BBC News - 6d -
'The sky is the limit' on Damac investment in the U.S., Dubai property giant's chief says
"We can use initially our own financial resources, but then [in the] second phase we can use [a] third party's money," Sajwani said of the planned investment.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
The Unwitting Environmentalists in the Fight Against Poachers: Vultures
The birds, outfitted with tracking devices, are helping researchers and park rangers combat poaching in Uganda.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
North Korea learning from fighting with Russia against Ukraine, US warns
Diplomatic and military ties with Moscow making Pyongyang ‘more capable of waging war’, official says. North Korea is benefiting from its troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, gaining ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Sources: Verlander, Giants agree to 1-year deal
Justin Verlander agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Why investors clinging to cash could lose money in U.S. debt-ceiling fight
Investors clutching cash might soon bear the brunt of a U.S. debt-ceiling fight, which could boil over in the next few weeks without a resolution.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
McDonald’s new McValue menu foreshadows cheaper fast food elsewhere — and more struggles for chains, analysts say
After fast-food chains tried to win over inflation-weary customers with discounts last year, McDonald’s Corp. kicked off 2025 with yet another deal, launching its new “McValue” menu intended to ...MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Justin Verlander, Giants agree to deal: Veteran pitcher heading to San Francisco for 20th season, per report
The future Hall of Famer is heading to the Giants on a $15 million dealCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
New rule bans medical debt from credit reports
A new rule issued by the outgoing Biden administration will ban medical debt from appearing on people's credit reports. It's estimated the move will raise credit scores for around 15 million ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Report: Giants reach 1-year, $15 million deal with 9-time All-Star Justin Verlander
The three-time Cy Young winner will turn 42 in February.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
In Israeli Video, Detainee Says Hamas Operates Out of Gaza Hospital
Facing international condemnation and pressure to free the chief of Kamal Adwan Hospital, Israel released a brief interrogation video backing up its claim that militants used the hospital as a base.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Clyburn: Eliminating debt ceiling only area 'I really agree with Donald Trump on'
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said Tuesday that eliminating the debt ceiling is the only area “I really agree with Donald Trump on.” “We should do away with it altogether,” Clyburn told CNN’s John ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
CFPB finalizes rule to remove estimated $49 billion in medical debt from credit reports
Medical debt comprises the largest category of unpaid balances in collections. The CFPB wants to help ensure that doesn't ruin Americans' finances.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Biden administration finalizes rule to strike medical debt from credit reports
U.S. consumers will no longer have medical debt appear on their credit reports under to a new rule the CFPB finalized Tuesday.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Medical debt banned from credit reports by new Biden administration rule
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports under a final rule announced by the Biden administration.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
New federal rule will remove medical debt from credit reports
A new rule on medical debt could affect millions of Americans' credit scores.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Why China’s industrial giants won’t be damaged by latest US blacklisting
Being placed on the Chinese military blacklist does not carry specific penalties or immediate bansFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Biden Administration Moves to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports
The future of the new rule remains in question, however, with President-elect Donald J. Trump set to return to the White House this month.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
CFPB finalizes rule barring medical debt from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday finalized its rule barring medical debt from being included on credit reports, potentially freeing up billions in credit. The finalized ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. adolescents with commercial insurance received gender-affirming medications during a recent five-year periodABC News - Jan. 6 -
Pharma giant seeks to join lawsuit against FDA over weight loss drugs
Eli Lilly is seeking to end a lawsuit filed by a pharmacy trade group against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by joining as a defendant, stating it wants to end the "entitlement" some ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
FBI says it thwarted apparent plot against AIPAC
The FBI thwarted an apparent plot to harm employees at a Florida office of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), according to court documents filed Monday. Law enforcement arrested ...The Hill - Jan. 1
