The state of Maryland changed how hospitals get paid in 2014 by introducing a Global Budget Revenue (GBR) model. Under this plan, each hospital receives a fixed amount of money for the entire year instead of being paid per service. The idea is to keep hospital spending in check while encouraging bet
A warship from Iran went down after a U. S. submarine struck it off the coast of Sri Lanka, just days after the vessel had joined a naval drill hosted by India. The incident shows how far the U. S. –Israel campaign against Iran has stretched, reaching waters that India watches closely for its own se
Recent research examined who gets tested with new diabetes medicines that also help the heart. The study looked at large phase three and four trials of SGLT‑2 inhibitors, drugs that lower blood sugar by making the kidneys excrete more glucose. These medicines have shown promise for people with type
A new doctor named Dr. Casey Means talked to the Senate about how people get sick, She said we are all tired and angry, so the same problem causes many diseases. Means says this main problem is hidden inside each person’s thoughts and habits, and that food, water, and air are the real causes o
Ashby Ponds sits on 132 acres in Ashburn, VA, offering a lively environment for seniors who want to stay active. Instead of a quiet retirement home, residents find themselves surrounded by more than 180 clubs and activities. Woodworking workshops, pickleball tournaments, and classes that keep the
A small print shop that started in a garage has earned recognition from city officials for its positive impact on the town. The business, known as The Hairy Ant, was given a “Spirit of St. Charles Award” at the February 2 city council meeting. The award highlights how local companies can help a comm
Finland is set to remove a long‑standing prohibition that has kept nuclear weapons off its land. The move follows the country’s recent decision to join NATO, a step many see as a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The 1987 law that banned the import, creation, and use of nuclear bombs on F
Scientists studied how a common steroid, prednisolone, affects bone health in young rats. They looked at three blood markers that show how fast bones build and break down: a protein from new bone, another marker of bone strength, and one that signals bone loss. The team also checked the bones with d
A few years ago a list of 25 famous people from New Jersey was put together. It included actors, musicians, athletes and even an astronaut. The article highlighted how many of these stars were born or grew up in the Garden State. One name that pops up is Bruce Springsteen, known worldwide a
The 2026 Stagecoach Country Music Festival will feature a sizzling lineup of celebrity chefs and music stars who will cook up tasty treats for fans. The event, held from April 24 to 26 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, will see Guy Fieri hosting his own stage and a tent full of barbecue stands. Fans
