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US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him
The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Presidential election puts Affordable Care Act back in the bull's-eye
The outcome of the upcoming presidential election could affect the number of insured Americans and the cost of coverage for tens of millions of peopleTop stories - ABC News - October 25 -
How "Pair Eyewear" brings affordable customization to prescription glasses
Sophia Edelstein, co-founder and co-CEO of eyewear company "Pair," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share how her brand is transforming the eyewear industry.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
How some Nevada voters see the affordable housing crisis
Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed building three million new homes and rental units, while former President Donald Trump has said he will reduce mortgage rates by slashing inflation.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Why a Key Biden Effort to Boost Affordable Housing Has Faced Hurdles
The Biden administration rolled out a plan last year to create more housing by unlocking more than $35 billion in lending capacity. It has yet to close on any loans that would support ...Business - The New York Times - October 28 -
Georgia launches state-run Affordable Care Act website
The 1.3 million Georgians enrolled in health care through the Affordable Care Act marketplace exchange can begin looking for options as of Monday through the state-based websiteHealth - ABC News - October 28 -
The delicious rise of ramen: 17 creative, surprising, affordable ways with instant noodles
Noodle sales have been soaring – not surprising given their cost, convenience and versatility. Want to turn them into the ultimate warming dish for winter? Look no further …. Instant ramen noodles ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
The top 10 most affordable college towns in the U.S.—nearly half are in Texas
Nearly half of the 10 most affordable college towns are located in Texas, per WalletHub's analysis. Cities in South Dakota, Ohio and Georgia also made the list.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Keychron K2 HE Review: An Affordable Hall Effect Keyboard
Keychron's latest Hall effect keyboard has a much more accessible price and looks fantastic with woodgrain styling.Tech - Wired - November 6 -
Here’s How Trump Could Change the Affordable Care Act
Donald Trump’s second term might mean big changes for the ACA and entrepreneurs’ health insurance.Business - Inc. - November 8 -
What a second Trump term means for Social Security, Medicare and affordable housing
Congress may have more impact than the president when it comes to retirement.Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
The No. 1 thing the ‘best’ places to retire have in common — and it’s not affordability
Here’s why Florida topped this annual ‘Best Places to Retire’ list once again, despite hurricane concerns.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
An affordable housing complex for Hollywood workers grapples with tenant complaints
Tenants at the Hollywood Arts Collective, an affordable housing complex for entertainment workers, are protesting a rent increase.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago -
Ukraine foreign minister: ‘The United States cannot afford to look weak’
Ukraine’s top diplomat warned that the United States cannot afford to look weak in the face of increased threats from the deepening cooperation between Russia, North Korea and Iran, addressing ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
12 Best Computer Speakers (2024): Affordable, Soundbar, Surround Sound, Gaming
These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.Tech - Wired - Yesterday -
A promising schizophrenia drug showed mixed results. What does that mean for patients?
Some people who took a new schizophrenia drug for one year improved with only a few side effects, but many dropped out of the researchHealth - ABC News - October 31 -
Gunmen storm hospital, kill patient and 2 police officers
The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Should you panic or be patient with Gobert, Simons and the rookie class?
Andre Snellings explains whether to move on or wait it out on trending players and slow-starting rookies.Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
'I've had to remind patients I'm the surgeon' - life as a female doctor
Being a female surgeon comes with its challenges - but Elena Theophilidou hopes her story can inspire others.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Texas doctor convicted after accepting kickbacks for patients' blood, urine
Dr. Hector Ubaldo, 60, was indicted in September and found guilty recently by a federal jury after just 14 minutes.Top stories - CBS News - November 9 -
Doctor accused of criticizing Russia's war in front of patient is jailed
Dr. Nadezhda Buyanova was arrested after the mother of one of her patients reported the pediatrician to authorities.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Moscow doctor accused by patient of criticising war is jailed for five years
Ukraine-born Nadezhda Buyanova was accused of referring to young patient’s late soldier father as ‘legitimate target’. A Russian court has sentenced an elderly Moscow paediatrician to five and a ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Doctors Without Borders ambulance in Haiti ambushed and two patients killed
Medical charity says its staff members were violently attacked by police and vigilantes 100 meters from hospital. The medical charity Doctors Without Borders ( MSF ) has said that at least two of ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Former doctor is sentenced to life in prison after conviction for sexually abusing patients
A former doctor has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing multiple patients, including children, over the span of years in the New York areaHealth - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Urologist Who Sexually Abused Patients Is Sentenced to Life in Prison
Darius A. Paduch, a fertility specialist, assaulted men and boys for years at prominent New York hospitals, prosecutors said.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
NYC urologist sentenced to life for sexual abuse of patients, including minors
A New York City urologist was handed a life sentence Wednesday after previously being convicted of the yearslong sexual abuse of patients, some of whom were minors.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Chaos at California hospital after patient climbs into ceiling and gets stuck
Firefighters rescue man after he was firmly wedged into the ceiling of emergency room and could not free himself. A patient believed to be under the influence of drugs caused chaos at a California ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Patient sues Algerian author over claims he used her in novel
Saada Arbane said she refuse a meeting with Daoud after finding out he wanted to use her in his book.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
New York hospitals accused of knowing urologist sexually abused patients
New York hospitals are being accused of knowing that Dr. Darius Paduch sexually abused his patients. This comes after Paduch was sentenced to life in prison. NBC News' Tom Llamas talks to an ...Top stories - NBC News - 13 hours ago -
New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.Top stories - CBS News - 2 hours ago