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Is private equity’s bet on life insurance turning sour?
Setbacks for European PE-backed insurers fuel warnings over ownership shiftFinancial Times - Business -
How life insurance can evolve into retirement income
Life insurance isn't just financial protection for your family; it can also protect you in retirement. Here's how.CBS News - Top stories -
Life-Saving ECPR v CPR: What to Know
A new approach to reviving victims of cardiac arrest has a higher rate of success than conventional CPR.The New York Times - World -
Need to Know: A well-written will makes life easier for your family
How to keep your estate tax efficientFinancial Times - World -
Software startup Recurrent helps used EV buyers know how much life is left in a vehicle
Recurrent aims to do for electric vehicle batteries what odometers do for fuel-powered cars: show the wear and tear on the battery and its future value.CNBC - Business -
National Plan to Look Into Homeowners Insurers Hits a Hurdle
Roughly two weeks after state regulators said they were collecting details on insurers’ homeowners businesses, key states may opt out, undermining the effort.The New York Times - Business -
Why auto insurance rates are skyrocketing in the U.S.
The average annual premium for full coverage auto insurance in the U.S. rose 26% from 2023 to 2024, according to Bankrate.CNBC - Business -
How much is full coverage pet insurance?
Wondering how much a full coverage pet insurance policy will cost you? Find out more here.CBS News - Top stories -
Insurers Report Rising Hail Damage Claims
Inflation is driving up the cost of materials and labor to repair roofs and cars. Adding to insurers’ costs is increased development in areas affected by severe storms.The New York Times - Business -
Wegovy will be covered by some insurers, but not for weight loss: report
Some large health insurers in the U.S. will start covering Wegovy, which has become a popular anti-obesity drug — but not for those using it to lose weight, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.MarketWatch - Business -
California homeowners face an insurance crisis. What will it mean for home prices in the state?
Californians face yet another setback on the housing front as a major insurer pulls out of 72,000 home-insurance policies, citing costs.MarketWatch - Business - California -
Matthews: Autocrats gonna mandate: health insurance, vaccines, EVs and more
We saw it with ObamaCare, COVID-19 vaccines, EVs and many other issues — e.g., the mandated use of ethanol in gasoline. And they may be coming for your gas stove next.The Hill - Politics -
3 pet insurance moves owners should make this spring
Pet insurance can offer protection for pets and their owners. Here are three moves owners should make this season.CBS News - Top stories -
Biden rolls back Trump expansion of short-term 'junk' insurance plans
The Biden administration is cracking down on insubstantial health insurance plans that don't have to meet ObamaCare’s consumer protection requirements. A final rule issued Thursday would roll back a Trump-era policy that drastically expanded what ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Insurance loss for US bridge collapse could hit $3bn
It could cost insurance companies $1.2bn for the bridge damages and millions more for the six deaths.BBC News - Top stories -
They Grow Your Berries and Peaches, but Often Lack One Item: Insurance
Farmers of fruits and vegetables say coverage has become unavailable or unaffordable as drought and floods increasingly threaten their crops.The New York Times - Business -
Lloyd’s of London chief calls for quick insurance payouts on Baltimore bridge
Head of London market says disaster may produce largest maritime claim in historyFinancial Times - Business -
Byron: A Life in Ten Letters review – dispatches from a lusty life
Andrew Stauffer conveys the vigour and pace of the poet’s escapades with brio, but stumbles when he suggests Byron anticipated modern celebrity. Wordsworth called poetry “the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings”, but in Byron’s case the ...The Guardian - World -
What we know about the incident
How events unfolded when a cargo ship crashed into and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge.BBC News - Top stories -
A Love That Endured Life's March Madness
Sally Settle and Gene Millard met in eighth grade and stayed together 68 years.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How to Bring Great Ideas to Life
Eat the Change founder Seth Goldman prioritizes taste and ownershipInc. - Business -
'The Twentysomething Treatment' Review: Launching a Life
How to overcome the uncertainty that often plagues the first years of adult life? The answer, one therapist suggests, is right outside the front door.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How much does long-term care insurance cost for a 75 year-old?
Long-term care insurance is an effective way to plan for the cost of care. But how much is it if you're already 75?CBS News - Top stories -
Biden is announcing a new rule to protect consumers who purchase short-term health insurance plans
President Joe Biden is announcing new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junkABC News - Health - Joe Biden -
Biden announcing rule to protect consumers who purchase short-term health insurance
President Joe Biden is announcing new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junkABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Baltimore disaster may be the largest-ever marine insurance payout, Lloyd's boss says
The head of Lloyd's of London said the insurance industry would nonetheless be able to handle the hefty claims.CNBC - Business -
Baltimore bridge collapse could lead to record insurance loss, says Lloyd’s boss
Bruce Carnegie-Brown says disaster could cost billions and result in largest single marine insurance loss ever. The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is likely to lead to the largest single marine insurance loss ever, the chair of ...The Guardian - World -
Moscow concert hall attack: What we know
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Reagan Didn't Know the Politicians of Our Day
Where’s the Scoop Jackson or Tip O’Neill on the other side?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Change Healthcare Hack: What You Need to Know
U.S. lawmakers and the Biden administration are taking a close look at the fallout from a cyberattack on Change Healthcare in late February that has crippled revenue flow in the healthcare sector.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chick-fil-A is changing its chicken: What to know
Chick-fil-A is rolling back a decision they made about their chicken roughly a decade ago.The Hill - Politics -
Julian Assange Extradition Decision: What to Know
On Tuesday, two British judges will decide whether the WikiLeaks founder can appeal his extradition order to the United States.The New York Times - World -
What to know about the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore
Baltimore's Key Bridge collapsed after a cargo ship struck one of its supporting columns early Tuesday, plunging cars and people into the water.CBS News - Top stories -
What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed after being hit by a massive cargo ship early Tuesday.ABC News - Top stories -
Hidden Cameras: What Travelers Need to Know
We talked to security and privacy experts about Airbnb’s new ban on surveillance cameras, your privacy rights and how to find a hidden camera.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
What to Know About Trump Media’s Stock Debut
Trump Media attracted a frenzy of interest on its first day of trading, and is now worth nearly $8 billion. Here are the basics of what’s happening.The New York Times - Business - Donald Trump -
GOP May Spurn Devil It Knows for One It Doesn't
Joe Lieberman seeks to unseat Sen. Lowell Weicker of Connecticut.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What We Know About Sean Combs Lawsuits, Raids and Federal Investigation
Federal agents executed search warrants at his homes in Los Angeles and Miami Beach, and he faces several civil lawsuits accusing him of rape and sexual assault.The New York Times - Top stories -
What we know about the accusations against Diddy
The rap mogul's homes were raided by federal authorities amid a flurry of lawsuits alleging abuse.BBC News - Top stories -
What We Know About Palestinians Detained in Israel
Since Oct. 7, Israel has detained thousands of Palestinians suspected of militant activity. Rights groups allege that Israel has abused some detainees or held them without charges.The New York Times - World - Israel