Taken Advantage Power

‘Young women from the ghetto were taken advantage of’: the power and pain of R&B’s ‘new jill swing’ era

The female counterpart to new jack swing, which exploded in the late 80s by fusing hip-hop, pop and R&B, was thrilling – but held back by sexism, racism and dodgy contracts. A flash of Technicolor ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Trump has a clean sweep - but he won't always get his way

Gary O'Donoghue looks at Trump's "trifecta" of power, and how far it will help him keep his promises.

Medicare or Medicare Advantage? A Guide for 2025

Open enrollment for Medicare plans began on Oct. 15 and ends on Dec. 7. Here’s what older Americans need to know about the key differences when shopping for health insurance.

Health - The New York Times - November 1

Carville: Harris had 'every advantage' in the race

Democratic strategist James Carville said Vice President Harris had “every advantage” in the presidential race but lacked a motivating reason behind her campaign. Carville unpacked Harris’s defeat ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Ukraine and Russia fight for advantage ahead of Trump’s return

Kyiv sends more medics to eastern frontline before Moscow’s expected onslaught

World - Financial Times - November 13

We forget about comparative advantage at our peril

Companies and countries should maintain a laser-like focus on what they do best

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Medicare Advantage gets ally in Dr. Oz

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Medicare Advantage finds ally in Trump pick Dr. Oz Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for ...

Politics - The Hill - 19 hours ago

Amy Dowden taken to hospital during Strictly show

The dancer's spokesperson said the ambulance "was called as a precaution" and that she was now "feeling much better".

A look at safety measures taken at ballot printing facility

Runbeck Election Services shows how they securely print ballots for voters in nine states, including the battleground state of Arizona. For the general election, they'll print about 35 million ...

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine taken back into custody

Daniel Hernandez -- the rapper known as Tekashi 6ix9ine -- is back in custody and due Tuesday in federal court in New York.

Blues' Holloway struck in neck, taken to hospital

Blues forward Dylan Holloway was hit in the neck area by a puck late in the first period Tuesday night and departed on a stretcher before being taken to a hospital for observation.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Double-decker bus crash leaves 17 people injured

Passengers in the two-bus crash are taken to hospital by ambulance, air ambulance and another bus.

Harris slams Trump as a 'fascist' during town hall

The vice president also called the remarks from Trump's former chief of staff, John Kelly, a "911 call to the American people."

Democrats say Harris holds several campaign advantages over Trump

Democrats are nervous, but they say they haven't given up hope that they're going to win the presidential race. Quite the opposite. They say Vice President Harris holds a number of advantages ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Medicare Advantage plans get billions for dubious diagnoses: Report

Medicare Advantage plans run by private insurers are reaping billions by making home visits for senior citizens.

One reason I’m suspicious of Medicare Advantage? I’m a capitalist.

The downside of Medicare Advantage is that you are dependent for your health-insurance coverage on an organization that has powerful economic incentives not to pay.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

How Democrats' voter-registration advantage eroded in Pennsylvania, and what it means for 2024

Pennsylvania is perhaps the most pivotal swing state up for grabs in this election, just like it was in 2020.

Don’t fret, Democrats — here are 5 advantages Harris has down the stretch

Vice President Kamala Harris has several advantages in the short time left in the 2024 campaign, including her outreach to more voters, the support of prominent Republicans, and a more effective ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Considering Medicare Advantage during open enrollment? Watch out for this trap.

People age 65 need to understand this key risk before signing up.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Humana’s earnings boosted as Medicare Advantage membership exceeds expectations

The health insurer’s profit and revenue top estimates, while its stock is on track for its biggest one-day gain in more than a year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Super Micro needs a new CEO before its AI advantage erodes

Super Micro Computer Inc. was an early beneficiary of the artificial-intelligence boom. But with the server maker under an accounting cloud, Super Micro now needs its chief executive to step down ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Flaws of the Medicare Advantage ‘quality’ ratings exposed in insurance-company lawsuits

Lawsuits raise questions about the validity of the star ratings system.

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

Fact or Fiction: Is home-court advantage in the NBA's regular season dead?

Let's take a deeper dive into the decline of home-court advantage in the NBA.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Gold's price plunges from record highs: How to take advantage now

The price of gold is cooling again. Here are three ways investors can take advantage of it right now.

Is My Employee Taking Advantage of the Flexibility I Give Her?

I want to be flexible, but she’s asking for a lot.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return

Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.

Image of gun-wielding man was taken in Somalia, not South Africa

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Global climate disaster inevitable if action not taken soon, U.N. warns

The U.N. said that the world is now in "climate crunch time" as greenhouse gases have hit "unprecedented levels."

Crew of SpaceX Dragon capsule taken to medical facility after return to Earth

NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. ...

F1 Q&A: Why has it taken so long to review drivers' guidelines?

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions after an action-packed Mexico City Grand Prix.

Saoirse Ronan taken aback by ‘wild’ reaction to women’s safety comments

Comment on Graham Norton’s chatshow has gained support from women after clip shared around world . Saoirse Ronan has said the reaction to her comment about women’s safety on The Graham Norton Show ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Tackle For Loss Reveal Trailer Is Taken Meets Hotline Miami

In 2008, Liam Neeson reinvented himself as an action star in Taken, a story about a former CIA officer who went to great lengths to rescue his abducted teenage daughter. That movie appears to be ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

One dead and six taken to hospital after car crash

A 19-year-old man, who was a front seat passenger in one of the cars, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Has the Premier League title race taken an early twist?

It's only November, but Man City aren't atop the table, while Arsenal are seven points behind leaders Liverpool.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

US tourist killed while on vacation in Hungary as suspect taken into custody

Mackenzie Michalski, 31, from Portland, Oregon, met 37-year-old man from Ireland at nightclub in Budapest. Family members of a 31-year-old American tourist who was killed while on vacation in ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Italian court orders migrants held in Albania to be taken to Italy

World - Yahoo News - November 11

Meta Horizon Worlds Has Been Taken Over by Children

Lowered age restrictions and cheaper VR headsets have led to young kids hijacking the metaverse. Maybe we should let them keep it.

Tech - Wired - November 12

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