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Top stories - NBC News
Deadly drug overdoses are plummeting, and public health officials don't know why
After years of rising, the tide may finally be turning on deadly drug overdoses in America.Drug overdose deaths fell 12.7% in the 12 months ending in May, the CDC said.October 18 -
Business - Inc.
Why U.S. Economic Health Depends on Wealthy Consumers
Affluent Americans are driving retail spending, which could sustain healthy growth for the next year.October 18 -
Business - The New York Times
At the Grocery Store, Blinded by the Light of the ‘Health Halo’
The term refers to the perception that a food product is generally good for us based on a single claim, casting subliminal power over our diets and dollars.October 18 -
Top stories - CBS News
Who was Yahya Sinwar and why is the Hamas leader's death significant?
Israel said Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a military raid in Gaza on Thursday. CBS News reporter Courtney Kealy breaks down what his death means for the Middle East, Hamas and the ...October 17 -
Top stories - NBC News
New Mexico governor won't renew ban on carrying firearms in public
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will not renew a temporary ban on carrying firearms in public.October 18 -
Business - CNBC
Lucid stock tumbles following public offering to raise $1.67 billion
Lucid intends to use the proceeds "for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, capital expenditures and working capital."October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
It’s localization, not globalization, for the health of the US economy
The U.S. is undergoing a transformative shift away from globalization and toward localization, with initiatives such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act prioritizing ...October 17 -
Top stories - CBS News
U.S. forgives $4.5 billion in student debt for 60,000 public employees
The Biden administration's latest round of relief should have borrowers learning of their canceled debt in coming weeks.October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
Biden administration forgives student loans for 60,000 public service workers
The Biden administration announced on Thursday that it is forgiving the student loans for more than 60,000 public service workers. The move gives $4.5 billion in debt relief to teachers, ...October 17 - Joe Biden -
Top stories - BBC News
Watch: Training police horses to help deal with public disorder
The BBC has been given an exclusive insight into the training of police horses when it comes to dealing with public order.October 17 -
World - Financial Times
UK should use private capital to rebuild NHS, say health leaders
Report by NHS Confederation concludes that ministers are likely to need several options to raise capitalOctober 17 - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Standing desks may be bad for your health, study suggests
Researchers say stand-up working could increase chance of developing swollen veins and blood clots. They have been billed as the ultimate antidote to sitting in front of a screen all day at the ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
More than 1,500 physicians call on Trump to release health care plan
More than 1,500 physicians around the country are calling on former President Trump to release his health care plan with three weeks until election day. In the new letter authored by the Committee ...October 16 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Family of Menendez brothers making public push for their release from jail
In 1996, Erik and Lyle Menendez both received life sentences for the murders of their parents, which they claimed were in self-defense. The family of the brothers are now pushing for reduced ...October 16 -
Top stories - NBC News
Health care fraudster Philip Esformes is latest Trump clemency recipient to be arrested
Philip Esformes, whose 20-year prison sentence for a massive, $1.3 billion Medicare fraud scheme was commuted in 2020 by then-President Donald Trump, was arrested over the weekend in Florida on ...October 16 - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NBA Survival Guide: 5 breakout candidates who can make significant leaps
These players are ready to elevate their game — and contribute in major ways to their teams' futures.October 16 - NBA -
Politics - The Hill
Florida health officials sued for censorship over abortion campaign ad
The citizen-led ballot initiative Floridians Protecting Freedom has filed a lawsuit against state health officials alleging political speech has been censored in the state. The Florida Department ...October 16 - Abortion -
Top stories - BBC News
Mental health patients could get job coach visits in hospital, minister tells BBC
Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results".October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Media bias is a great disservice to the American public
The media's bias in the upcoming election has undermined their credibility with a large swath of the country, leading to a lack of trust in the media and a threat to democracy.October 16 -
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Business - The Wall Street Journal
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insights on UnitedHealth Group, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Zealand Pharma’s Petrelintide, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.October 15 -
Business - CNBC
Health care fraudster Philip Esformes is latest Trump clemency recipient to be arrested
Donald Trump commuted the 20-year prison sentence of Philip Esformes, convicted of a massive Medicare fraud, during the then-president's final weeks in office.October 15 - Donald Trump -
World - Financial Times
The UK should resist calls for infrastructure public ownership
Privatisation is not the solution for every situation but it can be highly effective in many casesOctober 15 - United Kingdom -
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Business - Inc.
Here’s Why Employers May Get More Involved in Workers’ Health Care
The Business Group on Health wants to help business owners address rising health coverage costs. That may require more attention to the treatments workers receive.October 15 -
Tech - VentureBeat
Jacksepticeye’s Thankmas 2024 partners with mental health crisis hotlines
Thankmas, one of the biggest charitable events in the game space, is back again -- this time supporting crisis hotlines in the U.S. and U.K.October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
France warns it could block €15.5bn Sanofi consumer health deal
Proposed sale of controlling stake to US private equity group has sparked backlash in countryOctober 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Global public debt to pass $100tn this year, says IMF
Fund calls for tougher action by big economies, with debt set to approach 100% of world GDP by end of decadeOctober 15 -
Business - The New York Times
Pitchfork Alumni Launch New Music Publication, Hearing Things
After the popular publication was folded into GQ, a group of them is striking out on its own. One of the first orders of business: doing away with album scores.October 15 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Is Bone Broth Really Brimming With Health Benefits?
It’s called “liquid gold” on TikTok. We asked experts if there’s any science behind the health claims.October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
238 doctors, health care providers call on Trump to release medical records
The letter comes as Vice President Kamala Harris is criticizing former President Donald Trump for a lack of transparency about his health.October 14 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
How Democrats are making health care more affordable
As physicians, we are witnessing firsthand how growing health care costs affect average Americans.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Harris adviser Plouffe: Most public polls are 'horses‑‑‑'
David Plouffe, senior adviser to the Harris-Walz campaign, said most public polls are “hores‑‑‑" and discussed the campaign’s internal polling in a podcast interview released Sunday. Plouffe, the ...October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Christie sees ‘significant’ decline in Trump skills
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said he sees a “significant” decline in former President Trump’s skills. Christie, in a conversation with The New York Times, was asked if Trump, 78, is ...October 14 - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
Biggest US public pension fund Calpers invests in UK’s Octopus Energy
California retirement fund among investors drawn to power company for its software and green focusOctober 14