A recent standoff between Bon Secours, a major healthcare provider in the Upstate region, and Humana, a significant insurance company, has finally been resolved. This agreement, effective from January 1st, ensures that 16, 245 patients will continue to receive coverage for services under Bon Secours. These patients are part of Medicare Advantage and Managed Medicaid ...
A historic church in Brooklin, Maine, is facing a big change. The First Baptist Church, standing tall since 1853, is no longer bustling with activity. The number of members has dropped to less than 10, and they are all around 70 years old. The church has not been used much in the last three years. The trustees of the church have decided to give the church, a nearby ...
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest and most expensive aircraft carrier, has arrived in the Caribbean Sea. This massive ship is carrying 4, 000 sailors and "dozens" of military aircraft. The U. S. Southern Command made this announcement on Sunday. This deployment comes at a time when the U. S. is putting more pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. In ...
In the vast Eastern Pacific, another boat suspected of drug trafficking met a fiery end. Three people lost their lives in this latest strike, marking the 21st such incident in recent times. The U. S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) confirmed the attack, but details remain scarce. The vessel in question was flagged as being operated by a group labeled a "Designated Terro...
The U. S. military has recently targeted and destroyed another boat in the Pacific Ocean. This action resulted in the deaths of three individuals, who were accused of drug trafficking by the Trump administration. This brings the total number of people killed in such operations to at least 83 since early September. The U. S. Southern Command made this announcement on...
A major player in Ecuador's drug scene has been caught in Spain. Wilmer "Pipo" Chavarria, the boss of Los Lobos, was grabbed in Malaga. He had been hiding out in Europe, pretending to be someone else after faking his own death. Ecuador's president, Daniel Noboa, shared this news. Chavarria was still running his criminal business from afar, including illegal mining an...
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the most advanced aircraft carrier in the U. S. Navy, has entered the Caribbean Sea. This move is part of a larger military buildup in the region. The U. S. government says this is to fight drug trafficking, but many see it as a way to put pressure on Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. The U. S. accuses Maduro of working with drug smuggler...
Banks are finally stepping up their tech game. For years, they lagged behind other industries, especially retail, when it came to adopting new technology. But now, with the help of something called agentic AI, banks are keeping pace with the latest innovations. This shift is huge. Just a few years ago, banks were slow to adopt new tech. But now, they're making big c...
Sleep isn't just about the number of hours you get. It's about the quality and patterns. Recent research has identified five unique sleep profiles, each with its own effects on the brain and overall health. These profiles are not just different ways of sleeping poorly. They are distinct patterns that can lead to various mental and physical health issues. The first p...
Central Pennsylvania is in for a windy Sunday and a snowy Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Warren, Elk, and McKean counties. This watch is in effect from 10 a. m. Sunday through Monday afternoon. Strong winds and lake effect snow will create dangerous travel conditions in northwestern Pennsylvania. The winds will be strong, wi...