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Corrective action is needed to preserve Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
Any lasting fiscal reforms must moderate the growth of the largest mandatory spending programs: Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Lakers' Redick loses home; Kerr: Fires 'surreal'
The Hornets-Lakers game was postponed because of the wildfires in the L.A. area that have claimed over 5,000 structures, including the home of Lakers coach JJ Redick.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Will a home equity loan or HELOC be better this January?
The decision between the two popular home equity borrowing options will depend on these factors now.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Ex-RFU official 'extremely comfortable' with bonuses
Genevieve Shore, the ex-chair of the Rugby Football Union's remuneration committee, defends its controversial bonus scheme.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
UK security officials monitor Elon Musk's posts
A Home Office team is tracking the reach and impact of posts by the tech mogul and others for security risks.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
L.A. homes reduced to ashes amid fires
Tens of thousands in Los Angeles County are living a nightmare scenario as crews battle some of the worst wildfires the area has seen in years. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports and Mark ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on
Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Prices of top 25 Medicare Part D drugs have nearly doubled, AARP study finds
AARP's new research finds price growth for top Part D prescription drugs has exceeded inflation, making a case for allowing Medicare to negotiate prices.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Medicare can now cover Eli Lilly's Zepbound for sleep apnea, Health Department agency says
It opens the door for broader coverage and access to Zepbound, which is not currently covered by Medicare and many other insurance plans for weight loss.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may be up for Medicare price negotiations — will Trump support it?
Medicare’s drug pricing negotiations — the first of their kind in the United States, passed under President Joe Biden — face an uncertain future in the incoming Trump administration.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Medicare can cover Zepbound for sleep apnea, creating a significant opportunity for Eli Lilly
Zepbound is not covered by Medicare or many other insurance plans as a treatment for weight loss. The injectable treatment costs about $1,000 a month without insurance.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Musk: Cutting $2T through DOGE ‘best-case outcome’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that the best-case scenario would be to make $2 trillion in cuts to federal spending through the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) he is co-leading. “I ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Before Elon Musk and DOGE, there was Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter's Inspector General Act of 1978 led to the creation of the Department of Justice's Inspector General, which has since issued reports critical of the FBI's role in the 2016 election, ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
White powder sent to Belgian PM’s office identified as poison strychnine
Aide of Alexander De Croo hospitalised after opening letter containing potentially fatal poison. A white powder in a letter that hospitalised an aide to Belgium’s prime minister, Alexander De Croo, ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
UK Home Office hands Fujitsu contracts worth £25mn
IT provider at centre of Post Office scandal had said it would restrict bidding for public workFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Multiple homes on fire in Studio City
KNBC's Julia Deng reports that multiple homes are on fire on Sunswept Drive in the Studio City area of Los Angeles, with the flames threatening a hillside behind the homes.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
L.A. fire official on new Hollywood Hills blaze
Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart called the fire burning in the Hollywood Hills "very dangerous and explosive." She describes the mandatory evacuation zones and ongoing ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
NHL postpones Kings' home game due to wildfires
The NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings' home game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday with several massive wildfires still burning across the greater Los Angeles area.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Officials provide update on Southern California wildfires
California officials on Wednesday held a news conference to provide updates on the brush fires raging in the Los Angeles area. The Pacific Palisades fire, the Eaton fire and several other blazes ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Los Angeles fire official on the challenges crews are facing
Los Angeles Fire Capt. Erik Scott spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell Wednesday about how firefighters are faring in their battle against multiple wind-driven ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Eaton Fire consumes homes in Altadena, Pasadena
The Eaton Fire has burned more than 10,000 acres in northeast Los Angeles County, forcing about 33,000 residents to flee. It has torched homes and burned houses of worship in the communities of ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
How to Create the Most Productive Office Space in 2025
Kick the year off by refreshing your space with products and tools to help you stay organized and on task.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
‘We need to be in the room’: DOGE Caucus Democrat works with GOP to slash spending
Rep. Val Hoyle (D-Ore.), a member of the new House caucus partnering with President-elect Trump’s announced Department of Government Efficiency, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the bipartisan ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Former Jan. 6 officer: Trump's win a betrayal by the American people
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn, who defended the Capitol during the attacks on Jan. 6, 2021, said President-elect Trump’s victory in the 2024 election felt like a betrayal by the American ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Elon Musk's DOGE says it's hiring. Here are the jobs it wants to fill.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency says it's now hiring. Here's how to apply.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Los Angeles fire official on multiple wildfires burning
Capt. Sheila Kelliher of the Los Angeles County Fire Department joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the latest in battling multiple wildfires in the area.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Uncontained Fire Threatens Pacific Palisades Homes and Businesses
The blaze tearing through the posh neighborhood nestled above the Pacific Ocean has already consumed over 10 percent of area, and remains out of control.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Dwarf Fortress' Adventure Mode Officially Launches This Month
For the better part of two decades, Dwarf Fortress has been the passion project of brothers Tarn and Zach Adams. Although the acclaimed fantasy simulation game has technically remained in ...GameSpot - Jan. 8 -
Back to office disputes spread across UK public sector
Staff at Land Registry to take industrial action after being ordered back to their desks three days a weekFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Hot property: five homes in Veneto
From an apartment in a palazzo overlooking the Grand Canal to a castle in the medieval town of ConeglianoFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
LA official on California wildfires: This is a public safety emergency
Los Angeles councilmember, Traci Park, who represents one of the areas under siege from the intense wildfires, joins TODAY to share an update and break down what people should know about the ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
LAFD firefighter and multiple civilians injured, official says
A Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter was injured and taken to the hospital for a serious head injury, according to LAFD official Margaret Stewart. There have also been multiple civilian burn ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
CFTC chair to step down when Trump takes office
The chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is slated to resign on Jan. 20, coinciding with President-elect Trump’s inauguration, leaving a vacancy for the federal regulatory ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out to fund President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.ABC News - Jan. 7