On Thursday, a group of state attorneys general, all Democrats, asked to join a federal legal effort. They want to preserve two gun control policies from the Biden era. One policy requires background checks for buyers at gun shows. The other bans a type of trigger that can make a semiautomatic weapo
Day 3 of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominee hearings gave us a sneak peek into the battles ahead. Scott Bessent, nominated for Treasury, stressed the importance of making Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent. He believes this will prevent a tax hike for the middle class and boost the economy.
At his Senate confirmation hearing, Scott Bessent, President Trump's pick for the Treasury, revealed a worrying trend in the U. S. economy. he doesn't think America has a revenue problem, but rather, a severe spending issue. Bessent explained that this very problem prompted him to leave his quiet jo
American Express is in trouble. They've agreed to pay a massive $230 million to resolve multiple fraud investigations. This includes $138 million for giving customers bad tax advice about two wire products: Payroll Rewards and Premium Wire. These products were marketed as a way to save on taxes, but
The upcoming administration change is set to bring significant shifts in education policies. Miguel Cardona, who served as Education Secretary under Joe Biden, is concerned about the incoming president's plans to eliminate the Department of Education. Cardona believes this could widen the gap betwee
Ever tried sleeping on a rock? A bad mattress can be just as comfy. It can cause serious pain and worsen health issues. That’s why the IRS lets you use your pre-tax dollars from a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) for certain health-related items. But not everyone can u
A new survey by Gallup shows that many Americans aren't betting on President-elect Donald Trump to make healthcare cheaper. Nearly half—46%—think the country is on the wrong track when it comes to his healthcare plans. More people doubt that Congress and Trump will lower health care and drug costs—4
The switch to electronic medical records (EMRs) in the Philippines has been in the works for over a decade, guided by the Philippine eHealth Agenda. EMRs are designed to enhance clinical management and are common in advanced economies. Yet, there's still limited research on how they're actually used
Maverick Carter, a close friend and business partner of NBA star LeBron James, is playing a key role in a new international basketball league. This league aims to raise $5 billion from private investors to create a global circuit of six men's and six women's teams. The plan is for these teams to tra
Ever wondered how hospitals can run smoothly, especially in busy emergency departments (EDs)? A recent study explored this, focusing on Australian and New Zealand EDs. Researchers looked at how continuous improvement (CI) and clinical practices (CP) affect the performance of these high-stress enviro
