In a surprising turn of events, the U. S. government has reached an agreement with nine major pharmaceutical companies. The most talked-about part of this deal is Bristol Myers Squibb's decision to provide its popular blood thinner, Eliquis, at no cost to Medicaid recipients starting next year. Thi
Rural health care is in dire need of support. A $50 billion fund is up for grabs, but states are in the dark about how it will be split. By the end of December, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) must reveal its plans for this money. Half of the fund is already earmarked, with each
Walking sticks are a common sight. They help many people move around. But using them wrong can cause problems. That's where the ICanWALK app comes in. It's a new app that teaches people how to use walking sticks safely. The app is part of a study. It's a test to see if the app can help people use w
A prominent U. S. senator recently highlighted the benefits of supporting Israel. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, argued that the U. S. gains a lot from its defense aid to Israel. He believes the alliance brings valuable intelligence, counterterrorism skills, and advanced tech that
New York has a big problem. It's not collecting the right info to make sure students get their fair share of college money. The state has a law that says schools must report how many students fill out the FAFSA form. This form is key to unlocking over $1 billion in federal aid. But the state won't s
Colorado has faced a tough time recently. Wildfires and floods have caused a lot of damage. The state's governor, Jared Polis, thinks the federal government is not helping enough. He believes President Trump is playing politics with disaster aid. Polis said that people in Colorado need help. He urg
Russia and the US are having talks about ending the war in Ukraine. These talks are happening in Florida. A Russian official said the talks are going well. He also said they will keep talking today and tomorrow. The US has been trying hard to make peace. They have met with Ukrainian and European le
Nintendo fans have been buzzing about the recent release of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on the Switch and Switch 2. This game marks the beginning of the Tomb Raider "Survivor" trilogy, which includes Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The positive feedback from Nintendo enthu
Colorado is facing another tough year when it comes to money. Lawmakers are getting ready for a tough time, as the state's income is expected to drop. This means they will have to cut spending by a lot, around $850 million. They already cut $1. 2 billion this year and another $783 million over the s
In the early hours of October 28, a group of armed men fled the Alemão favela, sparking a violent confrontation with police. This event led to a massive police operation that lasted 17 hours and resulted in the deaths of 121 people, including four police officers. The operation, intended to dismantl
