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Why Americans are angry with the U.S. health care system
Many Americans are expressing anger with the U.S. health care system as clues emerge about a potential motive in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Julie Rovner, the chief Washington ...CBS News - 5d -
What the Polio Vaccine Has Meant for Public Health
A lawyer working with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has asked the F.D.A. to withdraw approval of the current shot because it hasn’t been tested against a placebo. Scientists say such a test would be ...The New York Times - 5d -
Oscar Health CEO says employer health care should be abolished
The killing of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4 has led to an outpouring of backlash against the healthcare industry.The Hill - 5d -
UnitedHealth Group CEO Acknowledges ‘Flawed’ U.S. Health Care System
In an op-ed in ‘The New York Times,’ his first public comments on his colleague Brian Thompson’s murder, Andrew Witty said, ‘No one would design a system like the one we have.’Inc. - 5d -
How can we balance the public good of healthcare with our privatized system?
As a wealthy country, we can do better. Let’s hope the next Congress acts to make things better for all.The Hill - 5d -
UnitedHealth Group CEO concedes the U.S. health system is flawed
The UnitedHealth Group’s CEO addressed boiling frustrations, threats and vitriol aimed at health care insurers, conceding, “We know the health system does not work as well as it should.”NBC News - 5d -
UnitedHealth leader addresses CEO murder, says health care system flawed
Andrew Witty, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group, memorialized slain executive Brian Thompson in an op-ed and acknowledged industry flaws.CBS News - 6d -
UnitedHealth Group CEO addresses Brian Thompson death, says health-care system is 'flawed'
In a New York Times opinion piece, Witty made his first public comments since last week's fatal shooting of Thompson.CNBC - 6d -
Health Protections for Migrant Children in Custody Are Set to Expire
A 2022 legal settlement established requirements to protect the health of minors detained at segments of the southern border. It ends nine days after Donald Trump takes office.The New York Times - 6d -
US says $365 million is available to install solar and battery storage systems in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Department of Energy says $365 million is available to install solar and battery storage systems in homes and healthcare centers across Puerto RicoABC News - 6d -
America’s system to fund and reimburse health care is broken
The American health care system is broken, with payors limiting access to services in order to maximize profits, and the recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked calls for ...The Hill - 6d -
Dallas woman who fell into sewage system found dead miles away, family says
The family of a Dallas woman is seeking answers after they say she fell into a sewage line and was found dead miles away.NBC News - Dec. 12 -
Bidens host women's health conference to focus on health care gender gap
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Warren: 'Visceral' response to insurance CEO's killing should be 'warning to everyone in the health care system'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said in a new interview that the "visceral" response to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson should serve as a warning "to everyone in the health care ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Reaction to C.E.O. Killing Exposes Frustrations With Health System
In some quarters, the suspect in Brian Thompson’s murder is being defended and even applauded by Americans who share his outrage over the insurance industry.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Kiffin: Portal before bowl is flaw of 'dumb system'
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin said college football's crammed calendar is "a dumb system," especially with the transfer portal opening before the end of the season.ESPN - Dec. 10 -
Abandon some jury trials or fund crisis-hit system, former chief justice says
Exclusive: Lord Thomas says there has been political failure to either properly invest in justice or make hard decisions. Ministers should consider abandoning jury trials for some crown court cases ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
A new benchmark for AI investment: Swift Ventures unveils system to separate talk from action
Swift Ventures launches an index of public companies truly investing in AI, showing 37% annual growth and outperforming the Nasdaq and S&P.VentureBeat - Dec. 9 -
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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 -
Jupiter, ascending: See our solar system’s biggest planet at its brightest all year
Weather permitting, Jupiter will not only be brighter than most other stars and planets in the evening sky, but will also be visible all night long.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Moss takes hiatus as ESPN analyst due to health
Randy Moss will take a hiatus from his role as an analyst on ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown" as he deals with a health issue, the network announced.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
Emergency alert system used for red weather warning
People across Wales and south-west England received the alert on their mobile phone.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
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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 -
UK rail travel returns to normal after problems with a radio system disrupted the morning commute
British rail travel is returning to normal after problems with a radio system used by drivers and signalers nationwide caused widespread disruption during the morning commuteABC News - Dec. 6 -
ScotRail services 'normal' despite system fault
Network Rail is experiencing a nationwide fault with the radio system between driver and signallers.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Belfast Health Trust questioned over hospital delays
Belfast's new maternity hospital at the Royal Victoria site is almost a decade behind schedule.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Light Field Lab launches SolidLight holographic imagery systems
Light Field Lab has launched its SolidLight Holographic and Volumetric display technologies that will power some amazing imagery of the future.VentureBeat - Dec. 5 -
Virtuix launches Omni One Core full-body VR system for PC gamers
Virtuix, maker of the Omni brand of omni-directional VR treadmills, announced the launch of Omni One Core to deliver full-body VR experiences for PC gamers.VentureBeat - Dec. 5 -
We’ve Never Been Closer to Finding Life Outside Our Solar System
Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, we may have spotted a galactic neighbor with all the right molecular ingredients a mere 40 light-years away.Wired - 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 -
Vanuatu blasts US, China for asking Hague to continue status quo for climate change harms
The island nation of Vanuatu criticized representatives for major emitters like the U.S. and China for their remarks during International Court of Justice (ICJ) proceedings that will determine ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Google DeepMind predicts weather more accurately than leading system
AI program GenCast performed better than ENS forecast at predicting day-to-day weather and paths of hurricanes and cyclones. For those who keep an eye on the elements, the outlook is bright: ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Morant, prioritizing health, 'not trying to dunk at all'
Grizzlies star Ja Morant received boos from the Dallas crowd Tuesday night when he finished a fast break with a basic, two-handed dunk that didn't even rock the rim. Said Morant: "I'm not trying to ...ESPN - Dec. 4 -
High snow totals for U.S. as another system moves East
A break from the snow in the Northeast may come to a close as another weather system threatens parts of the U.S. CBS News' Rob Marciano looks at the weather impact.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Why Hackers Want Your Health Information
Health records contain personal information that can leave patients exposed to financial and medical risks.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Vanuatu calls on the World Court to recognize climate change harms
Vanuatu urged the top United Nations court to recognize the harm caused by climate change in its judgment on the legal obligation of countries to fight it.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
'I'm pretty angry': Dem. lawmaker on Biden's claim of politicized justice system in Hunter pardon
Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) tells Meet the Press NOW that President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter and claiming that the justice system has become politicized hurts Democrats’ attempts ...NBC News - Dec. 2
