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After Hurricanes, Navigating Insurance Claims Process Remains Challenging

Business and home owners digging out from Helene and Milton must depend on payouts to start rebuilding.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Andy Kim's GOP challenger denounces 'hateful' post from Trump delegate

New Jersey GOP Senate nominee Curtis Bashaw is condemning an attack on his opponent, Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), that questioned if the lawmaker had ties to North Korea. “As someone who has been ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Asheville schools to reopen a month after Helene hit, but challenges remain

When schools reopen for the first time since Hurricane Helene unleashed a deluge on Asheville, teachers will be ready to help kids with academics and emotions.

Elevance Health’s stock slumps 13% as profit dented by ‘unprecedented’ Medicaid challenges

Elevance Health Inc.’s stock tumbled 13% Thursday and weighed on rivals after the health insurer’s third-quarter profit fell short of estimates amid ”unprecedented” challenges in the Medicaid ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Elevance Shares Dive After Insurer Faces 'Unprecedented' Medicaid Challenge

The company’s earnings missed expectations, the latest sign of how medical expenses are squeezing insurers’ government businesses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Military voters see 'direct attack' from GOP election challenges

Republicans are coming under fire from veterans and military groups for attempting to restrict the votes of overseas service members through a series of lawsuits in battleground states. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

"Mornings Memory": Buying a home in 2024 echoes the challenges of 1979

In today's tough housing market, homebuyers face high mortgage rates — but it's not the first time. A CBS News report from 1979 shows a young family in Chicago struggling with even steeper rates of ...

Thelin’s Aberdeen challenge Celtic as Scotland yearns for new narrative

Swedish manager has enjoyed a fairytale 100% start at Pittodrie before Saturday’s surprise top of the table clash. Aberdeen will not win the Scottish Premiership barring the kind of Celtic ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

SEC newcomers represent major challenges to league powers South Carolina, LSU

South Carolina and LSU have two major new challengers for Southeastern Conference supremacy.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Challenged on death of Dawn Sturgess, Russia’s ambassador appears to laugh and dismisses inquiry

In a wide-ranging interview with Laura Kuenssberg, Andrei Kelin also accuses the UK of “waging war” on Russia by supporting Ukraine.

New Zealand win America’s Cup as Britain’s challenge falls short

NZ first to win cup three times in a row in modern history Ben Ainslie promises return with Ineos Britannia Ineos Britannia’s challenge for the 37th America’s Cup is over, and Ineos Britannia’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Supreme Court won't hear challenge to Consumer Product Safety Commission

The dispute raised separation of powers concerns arising from the president's ability to remove members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Supreme Court turns away challenge to consumer safety agency’s structure

The Supreme Court announced Monday it won’t take up a case that could have delivered another blow to federal agencies. Two conservative groups sought to challenge the structure of the Consumer ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

British woman inspires others by dreaming big despite challenges of cerebral palsy

When Ellise Hayward was born, she didn't breathe for nearly 10 minutes. Doctors didn't expect her to survive. Now 22, she's not only alive, but despite the challenges of cerebral palsy, she's ...

Public university protests escalate in challenge to Argentina's President Milei

A series of protests are expected to intensify across Argentina this week over a veto by President Javier Milei of a law that passed last month increasing funding for public universities

World - ABC News - October 21

This 1 Challenge Will Test New CVS Health CEO David Joyner

The industry-wide rise in health coverage costs makes the company’s Aetna unit the new leader’s most difficult problem.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Judges reject GOP overseas ballot challenges in Michigan, North Carolina

State judges in Michigan and North Carolina on Monday rejected the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) separate challenges to certain overseas ballots in the key swing states. The RNC alleged the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Job Protections at U.S. Consumer Watchdog

The conservative court declined to take a case that could have led to the weakening of limits on a president’s power to fire some federal agency leaders.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Judge tosses RNC challenge to Michigan voter roll maintenance

A federal judge on Tuesday tossed the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) lawsuit challenging how Michigan maintains its voter rolls. U.S. District Judge Jane Beckering ruled that neither the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Starbucks faces ‘challenging road ahead’ with no ‘quick fix,’ says Oppenheimer

Analysts are focused on the challenges that the company’s new CEO is facing.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Activists challenge colonial-era abortion laws in Antigua and Barbuda

Doctors, nurses and activists in Antigua and Barbuda are fighting a colonial-era law that largely bans abortions, igniting a debate about women’s reproductive rights on the tiny twin-island nation

World - ABC News - October 23

Don't be surprised if Fundora tops Spence; Shakur takes on a big challenge next

Mike Coppinger and Nick Parkinson discuss potential fights between Sebastian Fundora and Errol Spence Jr., Naoya Inoue-Junto Nakatani and more.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year — but challenges lie ahead

The WNBA outlook seems promising heading into the offseason following a banner season with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New York

Sports - ABC News - October 24

Watch: Putin challenged over Ukraine war by BBC's Steve Rosenberg

The Russian president gave a news conference after hosting a summit of world leaders in Kazan.

Trump Seeks to Challenge Jack Smith’s Appointment in Election Case

The former president’s request to file a new motion contesting how the special counsel got his job came on the same day he vowed to fire him if re-elected.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

This Hedge Fund CEO Extols the Virtues of Challenging Conversations in the Workplace

Robyn Grew, the first woman and openly gay CEO of Man Group, says its diversity is an advantage.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Virginia seeks Supreme Court's intervention in challenge to voter roll purge

Exactly 90 days before Election Day, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a systematic program to remove from voter rolls people unable to verify their citizenship to the DMV.

MLB to experiment with strike zone challenge system during spring training 2025

Rob Manfred confirmed the news during a media appearance on Monday

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Seminole Tribe settles legal challenges to online sports gambling exclusivity in Florida

The Seminole Tribe of Florida and a group of businesses that operate racetracks and poker rooms have settled a yearslong legal dispute over whether the Seminole Tribe should have exclusive rights ...

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Appeals court rules against GOP in challenge to North Carolina voter rolls

A federal appeals court ruled against national and state Republicans in a challenge to 225,000 voter registrations in North Carolina, reversing a lower court's ruling sending the challenge back to ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Incumbents Lawler, Ryan lead challengers in key New York House races

Two New York House incumbents, one from each party, lead their respective challengers in key races that will help determine which party wins control of the House next month, a poll released ...