Medicaid payment portals in all 50 U. S. states were unexpectedly down on Tuesday, after the federal government froze grants and loans. This temporary halt raised concerns among lawmakers and health providers. Senator Ron Wyden from Oregon shared on a social media platform that the portals were down
Ever heard of the Texas Rangers? Well, they're not just a baseball team anymore. They've just started their own sports network called Rangers Sports Network. This new venture will produce and distribute the team's games, and maybe even other content. The team is expecting big deals with major cable
Ever since Donald Trump was elected president in November 2024, people have been wondering who he would choose to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Recently, Trump announced his nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , widely known as RFK Jr. , for this key role. Trump believes th
Imagine walking into an emergency room and finding it overcrowded, not because of physical injuries, but due to mental health crises. That's been a common sight in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. But there's hope on the horizon. Governor McMaster has proposed a budget that includes $2 million for
You might be wondering why Pete Hegseth, a guy who was up for a big job with the government, would pay a woman $50, 000. Well, let's dive into it. This all started back in 2017 when a woman accused him of rape. Now, Pete says this accusation is false, and he paid the woman to keep things quiet. He w
Suicide prevention is a pressing global health matter. Annually, about 800, 000 people die by suicide, with around 20 attempts for every death. Large language models (LLMs) could boost digital suicide prevention services, making them more accessible and affordable. However, this also raises importan
Star Trek has always been about exploring new worlds and ideas, and the movies are no different. With the recent release of Star Trek: Section 31 on Paramount+, we thought it was time to look back at all 14 Star Trek films and rank them from worst to best. The quality of these movies varies greatly,
"Imagine you're one of the over 4 million folks who rely on both Medicare and Medicaid. You might be on a dual-eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) that only coordinates care. What does this mean? Well, it's a bit like having a personal healthcare manager. This manager makes sure you get all the serv
In the small town of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Gundersen Health System is on the lookout for dedicated volunteers to join their Crime Victim Services team. This team plays a crucial role in assisting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, providing much-needed support during difficult times. T
Cities around the world are seeing changes in their vegetation, with some areas getting greener and others turning brown. This study looked at over 11, 000 urban areas globally to figure out what's driving these changes and how they might help or hurt city temperatures. The results? About 41% of cit
