In Germany, a surprising scene unfolded when Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited a US military base. Instead of a warm welcome, he was met with chants of "DEI" and boos from around two dozen military families. This wasn't your typical protest. These were people who live on the base, making their
First thing Wednesday morning, Wall Street's stocks took a dip. Why? Because the latest inflation report came in hotter than expected. This report, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed that prices had jumped 3% in the past year, up from 2. 9% in December. The core Consumer Price Index, which
Spirit Airlines has once again turned down a takeover offer from Frontier Group. This time, the offer was worth around $2. 16 billion. The airline said the offer was not as good for its shareholders as its current plan to reorganize. Frontier's offer was similar to one made earlier. It incl
The US has been busy making changes to how electronic nicotine delivery systems, or ENDS, are sold and marketed. First, a nicotine warning statement became mandatory in September 2018. This was a big deal because it meant companies had to clearly state the risks of nicotine. Then, in December 2019,
In January, inflation rates unexpectedly rose, causing a stir in the financial world. The consumer price index, which tracks the cost of goods and services across the U. S. , jumped by 0. 5% for the month. This put the annual inflation rate at 3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Experts
Inflation is a complex issue that can't be fixed overnight. It's not something a president can wave a magic wand and solve. During the campaign, promises were made to bring prices down quickly. However, a few weeks into the term, the tune changed. The focus shifted to managing expectations. Policies
Women have been in the dark when it comes to rAAA repair outcomes. Until now, we had a fuzzy picture of how women fare compared to men. The studies are there, but they’ve not been given the spotlight. So, let’s dive in and see what the experts have to say. It all starts with a rupture in the aorta,
The role of Medicaid in shaping telehealth services in Federally Qualified Health Centers is a hidden story. These centers are key hubs for providing healthcare to communities in need. Telehealth, as we know, is a way of delivering medical care using technology. People often wonder how these cente
In January 2024, an 18-year-old teenager from Lancaster, Calif. found himself in serious trouble. Alan Filion would spend four years behind bars as punishment. He had made hundreds of toxic swatting calls. Swatting is a dangerous prank where a person makes a false call about a violent crime to a loc
The Education Department recently pushed for a significant change in how transgender athletes' records are handled. They want to remove records, titles, and awards from transgender women who have competed in women's sports. This stance comes from a place where some believe that transgender women hav
