Veterans Affairs Care

Is Department of Veterans Affairs care really ‘scandalously substandard’?

VA, certainly, is not perfect. The department has issues — but, as a former secretary of Veterans Affairs, I am convinced the health care VA provides veterans is better than most other Americans ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

Misplaced priorities at the Department of Veterans Affairs are hurting veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs is failing to serve the urgent needs of U.S. veterans due to chronic understaffing, long waits for health care, a six-figure backlog of benefit claims, and an ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Britain rejoins the EU foreign affairs council — for lunch

Also in this newsletter: the EU countries pushing for more, not less, green policy

World - Financial Times - October 14

Public Affairs Council taps ceiling-shattering new president

Nneka Chiazor will take over as president of the Public Affairs Council in January, becoming the first woman and person of color to lead the organization in its 70-year history, The Hill has ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Virginia au pair pleads guilty to manslaughter in gruesome double murder

A Virginia au pair has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection to the 2023 murders of her employer's wife and another man.

Our Daughter Is Having an Affair With a Married Man. How Do We Stop It?

A 20-something woman who lives with her parents has incurred their disappointment by continuing an affair with her former boss. Since she won’t end things, should they tell the man’s wife?

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

Trump’s 2nd-Term Agenda Could Transform Government and Foreign Affairs

The president-elect could reshape government and may dramatically transform foreign and domestic policy in a second term.

Top stories - The New York Times - 11 hours ago

Jim Hoagland, Distinguished Journalist on World Affairs, Dies at 84

A two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, he was a reporter, editor and columnist for The Washington Post, renowned for his deeply sourced dispatches.

Business - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Man guilty of hammer attack murder of army veteran

Jack Crawley was convicted of the murder of Paul Taylor from Annan, Dumfriesshire, who went missing in October.

Molinaro honoring Vietnam War Veterans in Cortland County

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Veterans demand better payout for gay ban

Leading charities have written to the prime minister, calling the average payments "unacceptably low".

Veterans Dept. Investigating Acadia Healthcare for Insurance Fraud

Several federal agencies are investigating whether the large chain of psychiatric hospitals held patients without medical justification.

Health - The New York Times - October 18

Veterans deserve the truth, not spin with the VA budget

VA officials are asking for a budget increase to cover a projected $15 billion shortfall, but their own numbers and estimates contradict what they are asking for and why, and solutions such as ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Mariners decline $12M option on veteran Polanco

The Seattle Mariners have declined their $12 million option on second baseman Jorge Polanco, allowing him to become a free agent.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

How Harris, Trump handle foreign affairs could play in the 2024 election: ANALYSIS

Foreign powers await the U.S. choice just as Americans do.

Week 8 Care/Don't Care: Cowboys could learn a thing or two from 49ers about the importance of depth

Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon breaks down the story of Week 8's Sunday action.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

800+ veterans receive honorable discharges from Pentagon review

An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.

Teacher and veteran cop part of crew accused of running Long Island brothels

A veteran cop and an experienced teacher are part of a crew arrested and charged with running brothels and managing sex workers on Long Island, New York, in what authorities described Tuesday as a ...

OpenAI Veteran Mira Murati Starts Fundraising for Her Startup

Murati left her position as chief technology officer of the world’s best-known AI company at the end of September. She’s now seeking $100 million in funding for her own venture.

Business - Inc. - October 21

The Wall Street Veteran Leading Disney's Search for Iger's Replacement

James Gorman wanted a challenging board role after nailing succession at Morgan Stanley. He’s getting one at Disney.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Launches With DLC To Support Military Veterans

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 arrives on October 25, and it will launch with a new DLC that supports charity. The in-game store will include the Call of Duty Endowment Endeavour: Tracer Pack, with all ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

Lynda Obst, veteran producer of 'Sleepless in Seattle,' 'Flashdance,' dies at 74

Lynda Obst, the longtime producer whose credits included 'Flashdance,' 'Interstellar' and 'Sleepless in Seattle,' died Tuesday at 74, The Times has confirmed.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 23

Detroit Veterans Village will house 85 vets in metro Detroit

World - Yahoo News - October 22

More Companies Bring Back Retired Veteran Executives for Steady Leadership

As CEO departures rise, many businesses are putting veteran former employees in top jobs to keep shareholders calm.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Veteran radio DJ Johnnie Walker retires after 58 years

The stalwart of the BBC calls time on his career due to ill health.

U.S. Marine Corps veteran shot dead by cartel gunmen in Mexico

Nichola Quets was traveling to the beach resort of Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, at the time of the attack, local media reported.

From an Olympian to a 45-race veteran: the hopes of New York Marathon runners

On Sunday more than 50,000 runners will run a 26.2-mile route from Staten Island to Central Park. The New York City Marathon is seen as the toughest world major for a reason. New York is a city ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Remains of 28 soldiers found in storage identified as Civil War veterans

The simple copper and cardboard urns gathering dust on shelves only had the name of each of the 28 soldiers — but nothing linking them to the Civil War.

Raiders bringing in veteran coach Norv Turner as offensive assistant

Turner's son, Scott, is the team's passing-game coordinator

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Report: 49ers reunite with veteran safety in practice-squad move

The San Francisco 49ers reportedly signed veteran safety Tashaun Gipson to their practice squad Tuesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Is the stock market open on Veterans Day? Will the post office deliver mail?

The Nov. 11 holiday, which honors those who have served in the military, dates back to the end of World War I.

Business - MarketWatch - 9 hours ago

The 2024 Stakes on Health Care

We explore the presidential candidates’ health policy proposals.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Week 7 Care/Don't Care: For the Jets' problems, Davante Adams is not enough

Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon makes sense of the major narratives from Week 7's Sunday action.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Week 9 Care/Don't Care: The NFC is a mess — but the Lions are squeaky-clean

Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon delivers his insight into the major results from Week 9's Sunday action.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

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.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

What's at stake for health care this election

Voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in an election with significant consequences for health care. A victory for Vice President Harris will likely mean the continuation and ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Election night: The future of health care

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Voters decide on the future of health care tonight Voters will decide the future of the U.S. health care ...