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New details emerge in the manhunt for insurance CEO's killer
Police found a backpack in Central Park that they believe belongs to the man who killed an insurance executive in New York City. They found Monopoly money inside. The search for the suspect has now ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Killing of insurance CEO reveals simmering anger at US health system
Long-standing frustrations were revealed online after a health insurance executive was shot and killed in New York City.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance
The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has opened the door for many people to vent their frustrations and anger over the insurance industryABC News - Dec. 7 -
US airlines attempt crackdown on air rage incidents – but why are they so common?
Experts claim cramped cabin conditions create ‘perfect storm’ of stressors that lead to mid-flight meltdowns. Was it the too-big carry-on bag? Or perhaps a rise in passenger intoxication? Or the ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
My health insurer billed me for $1,883 I didn’t owe. Here’s how I fought it — and won.
Consumer protections exist, but it can take a lot of time, patience and determination to fight a health insurer, and not everyone prevails.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Drugs seized and arrests made in police crackdown
Police say they are determined to create a "hostile environment" for drug dealers in the county.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Wealthy Americans are still ducking the IRS crackdown on non-filers
WASHINGTON — Tens of thousands of wealthy Americans are not complying with recently revamped Internal Revenue Service efforts to get them to file tax returns, according to data obtained exclusively ...NBC News - Dec. 7 -
CEO killing surfaces anger aimed at health insurance industry
While investigators haven't locked down a motive for the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the killing has triggered a wave of anger and criticism on social media. Much of it ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Health insurers step up security, scrub websites of leadership information
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is spurring other major health companies to remove the photos of executives from their websites, close buildings and even switch to a virtual ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing spurs Centene to hold virtual meeting and insurers to pull exec photos
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot on his way to an investor meeting by a masked gunman on a New York City street.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Insurance CEO shooting suspect likely left NYC: Police
Law enforcement officials believe the suspected gunman who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday has now left New York City on a bus. The New York Police Department (NYPD) ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Insurance CEO shooter's meticulous planning has helped him evade police so far, experts say
The gunman being sought in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has not made it easy for the New York Police Department to find him, but he did leave behind some confounding clues ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
How an insurance CEO's killer became a symbol of American anger
People on social media have been celebrating the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was killed in an apparent premeditated attack.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
UnitedHealthcare CEO death sparks wider outrage over health care system, insurance
The public's deep frustration with the health insurance industry is coming to the surface online after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Wealthy Americans are still ducking the IRS crackdown on non-filers
Tens of thousands of wealthy Americans are not complying with recently revamped IRS efforts to get them to file tax returns.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder sparks online outrage at health insurance industry
While the motive for the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder remains unknown, online reactions reveal deep frustrations with the health insurance industry, including from doctors.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
After UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting, Americans Express Frustration With Health Insurance Industry
The shooting death of a UnitedHealthcare executive in Manhattan has unleashed Americans’ frustrations with an industry that often denies coverage and reimbursement for medical claims.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
UnitedHealthcare head Brian Thompson’s killing shines light on health-insurance denial rates
Words written on shell casings — “deny,” “defend” and “depose” — are leading to discussions about frustrations over the number of claims that get denied.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Brian Thompson murder investigation and insurer halts anesthesia policy change: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump overshadows Joe Biden in the lead-up to Inauguration Day.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Insurance giant Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line for $4.6 billion
Aviva, the U.K.’s largest insurance company, has agreed to fully-acquire Direct Line for 275 pence per share, or £3.6 billion ($4.6 billion)MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
The Memo: Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO uncorks anger at insurance industry
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street is the latest moment to shine a light on the tensions roiling American life. On social media in particular, some users ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line in £3.6bn insurance deal
Combined group would control a fifth of UK motor insurance marketFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Trump Names 2 Officials to Help Carry Out Immigration Crackdown
The president-elect picked Rodney S. Scott, an outspoken Border Patrol chief from his first term, to run Customs and Border Protection. And he chose Caleb Vitello to head Immigration and Customs ...The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
New photos released as NYPD hunt insurance boss killer
Police are still working to determine a motive in the slaying of insurance executive Brian Thompson.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Insurance executive's murder sparks online praise and hate
Support or sympathy for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO spread on social media, alarming some experts.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Fake bomb threat targets homes of insurance executive killed in NYC: Police
Two residences owned by the family of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson were targeted Wednesday evening in what police are describing as a “swatting” incident, according to the Minnesota ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Many people can't afford long-term care insurance. One proposal calls for creating a federal program to help
For many Americans, finding affordable long-term care is a challenge. One congressman wants to create a federal program to help.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defend
A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claimsABC News - Dec. 5 -
NYPD investigates bullet casing inscriptions in killing of insurance executive
Words ‘Deny’, ‘Defend’ and ‘Depose’ written on shells left at scene of shooting of UnitedHealth Group’s Brian ThompsonFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Hundreds detained in Northern Ireland in crackdown on people smugglers
Gangs charging €8,000 for illegal travel packages that avoid crossing Channel on small boats. Hundreds of people have been detained in Northern Ireland trying to get into Great Britain by crossing ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
South Korean Military Leaders Describe Confusion During Failed Crackdown
Top military officials offered the first inside account of when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. Mr. Yoon faces impeachment on Saturday, and massive protests against him are planned.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Insurance losses from natural catastrophes set to top $135bn
Two-thirds of global losses were in the US after two devastating hurricanesFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Natural-Catastrophes Insured Losses to Top $135 billion in 2024, Swiss Re Institute Says
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes like hurricanes and floods are on track to exceed $135 billion in 2024, marking the fifth consecutive year with such losses surpassing the ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Trump promises a crackdown on diversity initiatives. Fearful institutions are dialing them back already
As the president-elect and his allies plan a multi-pronged attack on DEI policies, companies and campuses are complying with threats even though they don’t have to. In 2020, Donald Trump signed ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
How climate risks are driving up insurance premiums around the US – visualized
‘Tight correlation’ between premium rises and counties deemed most at risk from climate crisis, experts say. Concern over the climate crisis may evaporate in the White House from January, but its ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Regulators sign off on new global rules for insurers
Rules will not require insurance companies to set aside more capital but could raise their reporting costsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
A Health Insurance C.E.O. Was Gunned Down in Manhattan
Also, the Supreme Court appeared inclined to uphold a Tennessee law on trans care. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
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Trump FCC pick promises crackdown on social media 'censorship cartel'
Brendan Carr, President-elect Trump’s pick to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), vowed Monday to break up the “censorship cartel” of social media platforms. “I think Americans have ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Consumer watchdog proposes crackdown on personal data sales
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday rolled out a new proposal aimed at cracking down on data brokers selling Americans' sensitive information. Under the proposed rule, the ...The Hill - Dec. 3
