Switzerland's military leader has some tough things to say. He thinks the country isn't ready for a full-blown attack. Thomas Suessli, who's stepping down as the head of Switzerland's armed forces, shared his thoughts in an interview. He said that while Switzerland can handle smaller threats, like c
Switzerland is known for its high-tech industry. The Swiss Plastics Expo in Lucerne, happening from January 20 to 22, 2026, is a big deal. It's a chance for companies to show off their latest tech. One company, ENGEL, is bringing some cool AI stuff to the show. ENGEL is focusing on how AI can help
UnitedHealth Group has shared the first findings from an independent audit of its business practices. The company has promised to make changes in three key areas. They have 23 action plans in place. By the end of 2025, 65% of these plans will be done. The rest will be completed by March next year.
States are stepping up their game in the world of consumer finance. For a long time, Washington, D. C. was the main hub for enforcing rules in this area. But now, state attorneys general, banking departments, and legislatures are taking on more responsibility. This shift is changing the regulatory l
Switzerland is making a bold move to get its traditional yodelling added to a special list by the United Nations. This list is meant to protect and celebrate cultural practices from around the world. The decision on whether yodelling makes the cut is expected soon. Yodelling is a special way of sin
Switzerland and the US just made a big trade deal. It's a win-win for both countries. The US will lower tariffs on Swiss goods. This means Swiss products will be cheaper to sell in the US. The new tariff rate is now 15%. That's a big drop from the previous 39%. This deal is a big relief for Switzer
UnitedHealth has made a significant move. They have agreed to sell their South American business to a private equity firm called Patria. This deal is worth a cool $1 billion. The final agreement was signed on Saturday, and the announcement is expected on Monday. Sources say this, but they want to st
Switzerland is known for its high-quality healthcare. But when it comes to health equity, the country still has a long way to go. Health equity means making sure everyone has the same chance to be healthy. But in Switzerland, different groups still face different health challenges. A recent study l
Switzerland is about to have a big vote. It's not about who should be in charge. It's about whether the super rich should pay more taxes. This idea comes from a group called JUSOs. They want to tax big inheritances at 50%. The money would go to fight climate change. Only a few people in Switzerland
UnitedHealthcare's plan to limit remote patient monitoring (RPM) reimbursement starting in 2026 is a big mistake. They will only cover heart failure and hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. This decision ignores the growing evidence that RPM helps manage common conditions like hypertension and d
