Health care costs are on the rise, and employers are feeling the pinch. With 154 million people under 65 relying on employer-sponsored health insurance, the financial strain is significant. Recent data shows that the average annual premiums for single coverage have reached $9, 325, while family cove
In the world of pig slaughterhouses, a silent battle is raging. It's not between humans and animals, but between cleaning agents and tiny, invisible foes: bacteria. These bacteria are not your average germs. They carry genes that make them resistant to antibiotics, and some even have genes that make
In Sumter County, one school is making waves for all the right reasons. Alice Drive Elementary School has earned the first-ever "Every Day Counts" award from the Sumter School District. This honor comes with a 95. 4% student attendance rate, which is no small feat. The school district has been worki
The Montreal Canadiens are facing a bit of a hurdle with their star player, Patrik Laine. He's dealing with a lower-body injury and has decided to get a second opinion. This means he won't be playing against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. It's also likely he'll miss the game against the Edmonton O
Vallejo has seen a wave of top officials leaving recently. Rekha Nayar, the city's finance director, is the latest to go. She spent nine years with Vallejo before moving to the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. Her last day was Thursday, and she starts her new job next week. Nayar isn't th
Russia is keeping a close eye on the European Union's actions regarding frozen Russian assets. However, they are not currently planning to take any European assets, such as companies or banks. This stance could change if the EU decides to confiscate Russia's frozen assets. A high-ranking official f
Thyroid cancer is becoming a bigger problem for young adults. This is clear from recent research. The study looked at data from 2021. It focused on people aged 15 to 49. The findings show how thyroid cancer affects this age group worldwide. The research used the latest information. It comes from th
Britta Denny, a freshman from Rockport, made her mark in a big way for the University of Maine's soccer team. She scored the first game-winning goal at their new field, a beautiful strike that sealed a 2-0 victory over UMBC. It was her first collegiate goal, and she made it look easy, tapping in a p
Big banks are diving into the world of tokenization, turning traditional assets into digital tokens. This isn't just about crypto anymore. It's about making old-school finance work better with new tech. Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon have already launched tokenized money market funds. These funds are
In the world of politics and finance, things aren't always as clear as they seem. Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Donald Trump's administration, is under the microscope. Senators, led by Adam Schiff, are asking tough questions about his crypto investments. They want to know why he still holds stakes
