Ever since Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group's health insurance unit, was tragically murdered outside a Manhattan hotel, the health insurance industry has been on a rollercoaster. Shares of big-name companies like UnitedHealth Group, Elevance, Centene, CVS Health, and Cigna have taken a
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has a financial arrangement with his ex-wife, Renee, that might surprise many. Despite their split seven years ago, she still has access to his $150 million fortune through a joint bank account. Portnoy explained that he trusts her implicitly and wants to share t
With Medicaid expanding access to addiction treatments, it's crucial to track overdose deaths among beneficiaries. However, surprising as it may seem, no solid data exists yet to keep an eye on this life-threatening issue. Let's dig into why this matters and what might be done about it. First, it's
Imagine you're planning a trip for 2050. That's just 28 years from now, right? Well, scientists are saying that by then, Americans might not be living much longer than we do today. They're predicting a tiny bump in life expectancy, from 78. 3 years in 2022 to 80. 4 years in 2050. That might not soun
It's still too early to predict this year's Christmas snow, but historical data gives us some hints. AccuWeather looked at weather patterns from 1991 to 2020 and found that big cities like Denver and Chicago have the best chances, about 1 in 3, for a white Christmas. Indianapolis and Boston come nex
The killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, has sparked a wave of reactions. Many people are angry not just at the violence, but at the healthcare system they blame for their own struggles. For years, insurance companies have used tactics like denying claims and dragging out legal battles
Today is a special day for celebrities Lindsay Price, Judd Apatow, Tom Hulce, and JoBeth Williams. If you're celebrating a birthday too, the advice is to focus on moderation and simplicity. Honesty and integrity are key to staying safe. It's time to take positive action, follow rules, and budget wel
Did you know that a company's commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors can significantly improve its investment decisions? In China, researchers looked into how well companies perform in terms of ESG and how it impacts their investment efficiency. They used data from Chinese
Gastric cancer is a big problem in Iran, ranking high on the list of causes of death for both men and women. To understand it better, scientists used a method called Causal Layer Analysis (CLA). They read lots of documents and talked to experts. They found that gastric cancer is deeply rooted in soc
The Los Angeles Lakers are in a tough spot. They've lost two games in a row by a huge margin – 29 points to the Timberwolves and 41 points to the Heat. That's the worst two-game stretch in the team's history. The Lakers are struggling, and their coach, JJ Redick, is feeling the heat. He said he's em
