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Broken nets, 'Maradona' skill and a new dad - Tamworth's tales on historic day
A net malfunction, a defender pulling off a bit of 'Maradona' skill he could not explain and the keeper who became a dad just the day before, the tales of Tamworth's dream FA Cup tie at home to ...BBC News - Jan. 12 -
California fires could make this pricey travel insurance add-on more essential
Insurers have seen a rise in cancel-for-any-reason policies. Here’s what travelers should know before buying in.MarketWatch - Jan. 12 -
Insurers Limit Coverage of Prosthetic Limbs, Questioning Their Medical Necessity
This is a MedPage Today story. When Michael Adams was researching health insurance options in 2023, he had one very specific requirement: coverage for prosthetic limbs. Adams, 51, lost his right ...ABC News - Jan. 11 -
‘Delay, Deny, Defend’ author: Fix the insurance industry to calm Americans’ rage
Anger at insurers goes beyond health coverage.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
‘There are a lot of bitter people here, I’m one of them’: rust belt voters on why they backed Trump again despite his broken promises
Many in Youngstown, Ohio, believe the president-elect will tackle the town’s decline this time. Others are worried about his character flaws. Their concerns help explain how he returned to power – ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
L.A. fire victims cautioned to view insurance claims process as 'business transaction'
Southern California residents facing losses from this week’s Los Angeles-area fires are beginning to confront their next challenge: filing an insurance claim.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
As L.A. Wildfire Damages Hit $20 Billion Estimate, Insurers Slump
The wildfire may be the costliest disaster in California history.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
How much does it cost to insure 1-ounce gold bars in 2025?
Planning to add 1-ounce gold bars to your portfolio? here's what you could pay to insure them this year.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Why you should get a home equity loan for spring projects now
Considering a home equity loan to pay for your planned spring projects? Here's why you should start the process now.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Fire home insurance: What people in California should not do
If your home or business was damaged or destroyed in a wildfire, California Insurance Commissioner Richard Lara says don't sign anything right away.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
California homeowners battle an 'insurance crisis' as wildfires burn out of control
The wind-driven wildfires burning out of control in the Los Angeles area couldn't have emerged at a more perilous moment for California's homeowners, as officials try to rehab what they concede is ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
What to know about California fires insurance claims, cancellations
Los Angeles officials provided an update for residents having to deal with insurance claims after several wildfires swept through Southern California. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
California official bans insurance cancellations, nonrenewals in wildfire-affected areas
California's insurance commissioner issued a one-year moratorium on policy nonrenewals and cancellations in areas affected by devastating wildfires in and around Los Angeles. “I am using my ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
California Wildfires Lay Bare an Insurance Crisis
Even before the latest blazes, California officials warned that an emergency state insurance fund was in trouble, while private insurers dropped coverage.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
WATCH: Insurance expert on how to prepare for insurance claims amid California fires
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with insurance broker Karl Susman about the difficulty of insuring homes and making fire claims in California as residents begin to survey the damage left by the fire.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Thousands of L.A. homeowners do not have insurance amid fires
Thousands of Los Angeles homeowners do not have home insurance. Several private insurers in California have either raised prices or completely removed their coverage in at-risk areas. Business ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
What Californians should know about filing insurance claims after fire
For those who have it, a standard homeowners' insurance policy does cover destruction caused by fire, including wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Before the Palisades Fire, many of those homeowners had lost insurance
About 1,600 policies for Pacific Palisades homeowners were dropped by State Farm in July, the state insurance office says.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
The Los Angeles Fires Will Put California’s New Insurance Rules to the Test
The state’s insurance industry was reformed in late 2024 to promote coverage in disaster-prone areas. Tens of billions in fire damage will stress-test the new regime.Wired - Jan. 9 -
Insurers brace for losses of up to $20bn from California wildfires
JPMorgan analysts double estimates as blazes continue to rageFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
NBA trade candidates: 70 players, broken into 11 tiers, who could be moved by Feb. 6 deadline
We're breaking down players who could be moved, from stars to salary fillerCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Can Americans end our abusive relationship with private health insurance?
What we mainly fear is that “breaking up” with the current private insurance model would be even worseThe Hill - Jan. 8 -
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Bank of England to relax rules for banks and insurers
PRA’s Sam Woods says burden can be eased without ‘race to the bottom’ on financial regulationFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Why HELOCs are cheaper than home equity loans now
Both allow you to borrow against your home's equity, but HELOCs offer measurable savings in today's market.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Asked & Answered: Week 18 is broken. Is there any way to fix it?
When the most compelling element of your regular season’s final week is which chump team is going to chump the hardest, something is definitely off.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs, questioning medical need
Only 30% of beneficiaries who lost a limb in 2016 received a prosthesis within three years, a report found.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
RuPaul says his heart is broken after The Vivienne's death
The Vivienne, who was 32 and won the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, died over the weekend.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Strictly’s Amy Dowden on cancer, broken feet – and bouncing back
The Welsh dancer turned down her first chance to appear on Strictly – then illness and injury twice took her off TV. She talks about her new tour, her best friend Carlos Gu and her ‘completely new ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Trump blasts the 'corrupt' and 'broken' legal system ahead of his sentencing
President-elect Trump on Sunday blasted the “corrupt” and “broken” legal system ahead of a Jan. 10 sentencing date in his New York hush money case. In a Truth Social post highlighted by Mediaite, ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
‘A glimpse of hope’: how Observer readers are helping mend broken lives in war-torn lands
Médecins Sans Frontières workers have unique insight into the suffering of those they help, providing medical care in times of crisis. Donate to our charity appeal here Médecins Sans ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Perimeter security broken at dozens of prisons in England and Wales, warn governors
High-profile escapes highlight under-investment at facilities that date back to the Victorian eraFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Why a home equity loan could be better than a HELOC this January
There's a strong case to be made for choosing a home equity loan over a HELOC this month. Here's what to consider.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Hiring Is Broken. And Not in the Way You Think
As hiring ramps up in 2025, managers and job seekers alike face a hopeless clusterf***k.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Pistons' Ivey undergoes surgery for broken fibula
Pistons guard Jaden Ivey, who was stretchered off after colliding with Orlando's Cole Anthony, has had surgery for a broken fibula in his left leg.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
A Year Ago, Tennis Was Broken. The Dysfunction Has Gotten Worse.
As the new season begins, the players, the tours and the Grand Slams are on a collision course.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Only UK's fourth warmest year ever – but which weather records were broken in 2024?
Tomasz Schafernaker looks back at this year's UK weather - from record breaking heat to red warnings.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Victim in Subway Shoving Suffered a Broken Skull and Other Injuries
The suspect, Kamel Hawkins, has been charged with attempted murder and was arraigned on Wednesday morning. The victim, Joseph Lynskey, is suffering, his sister said.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Pistons G Jaden Ivey undergoes surgery to repair broken fibula after collision with Cole Anthony
Ivey's ankle could be seen bending several degrees the wrong way.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Millions of children lost health insurance in Medicaid shake-up
Children were among the millions of people who lost Medicaid coverage after the government required states to reevaluate every recipient's eligibility. Some have been able to get benefits back, but ...NBC News - Dec. 31