People who owe money for hospital visits often postpone going to the doctor, dentist or therapist. A study using data from a 2023 national health survey found that about ten percent of nearly thirty thousand U. S. adults had medical debt, meaning they struggled to pay any health‑related bills in the
A 70‑year‑old man who has beat prostate cancer twice now stands in a clinic lobby to help men who have just been told they might have the same disease. He sits on the third floor of a urology practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he gives out handouts about symptoms, support groups and hea
The Atlanta Hawks decided to call off a special event that was supposed to bring the Magic City club into their arena. The plan, set for a March 16 game against Orlando, had promised a unique experience and special merch. Instead of the planned live recording with owner Jami Gertz, rapper T. I. , an
Bitcoin climbed past $74, 500 on Monday, the highest level since early February. The move broke a six‑week trading range and lifted mood for riskier crypto tokens. Bitcoin’s price is almost 25 % higher than its February low of $60, 000. That jump echoes rebounds seen in 2022, but those earl
The author had been on a long meditation roller coaster, usually stuck in the “now what? ” pit stop. After years of trying to stay present while breathing, a new free app caught his eye because it promised science‑backed tricks that fit into daily life. Instead of long, quiet sessions on a mat, t
A United Nations investigator announced that an Israeli bombing of Tehran’s Evin prison last year amounted to a war crime. The strike killed over 70 people, according to Iranian officials, and the site has suffered further damage from recent U. S. -Israeli attacks. The prison is known for holding po
The FDA has introduced a new program that promises super-fast drug approvals. This program, called the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher, can approve drugs in just one to two months. This is much faster than the usual 10-month review process. The idea is to prioritize drugs that match certain
Celebrities often face intense and sometimes frightening situations with fans. These encounters can range from unsettling to downright dangerous. For instance, Dolly Parton once found a baby left at her gate with a note claiming the child was named Jolene, inspired by her hit song. This bizarre situ
Triton Partners, a big name in European investments, just raised a huge amount of money. They got €5. 5 billion for their new big fund. That's a lot of cash! This is a big deal because not long ago, they had some issues. People were talking about their work culture, and it was hard for them to get n
Warner Bros. Discovery is eyeing a deal that could bring Paramount Skydance into its fold, but the plan is under fire. The merger would change who owns the company if it clears regulatory checks, but opponents are ready to stop it. The Teamsters union is demanding that the deal include real wo
