A new contract dispute between Legacy Health and Regence BlueCross could push costs higher for people who use Legacy’s hospitals. The two companies are in talks, but their current deal ends on March 31 and a fresh agreement has not yet been signed. If no compromise is reached, patients will still be
A recent survey found that nine percent of people who signed up for Affordable Care Act plans last year had to drop their coverage because premiums were climbing too fast. The same study shows that about eighty percent of respondents feel every medical bill is higher than it was a year ago. Mo
Alcohol can damage the liver in many ways, from fat buildup to serious cancer. People with heavy drinking habits often develop a chain of liver issues that can become life‑threatening. One dangerous form is alcohol‑related hepatitis, which can kill quickly if not treated fast. The disease usu
The U. S. Army is at a turning point in its artillery strategy. Traditional howitzers, like the M109 Paladin, must stop to fire and then move again. This pause makes them easy targets for enemy radar that can spot a firing gun within seconds. Stryker units use the M777A2, a towed howitzer t
The weather in March is hotter than usual, and it’s melting the snow fast on the Sierra Nevada mountains. Ski areas are closing early or cutting back their days because there isn’t enough snow left for a full season. At Sierra‑at‑Tahoe, the slopes that used to be deep and white are now showing bare
People living with disabilities face unique challenges when nature throws a curveball. When heavy rains or violent storms hit Bangladesh, the country’s already fragile toilets and drainage systems get wrecked. The damage isn’t just about broken pipes; it means that those who need extra help to
Renewable power will drive future energy, but it changes with the weather. Because wind and sun are unpredictable, planners must think ahead of time. A new method looks at many years of weather data instead of just one. It starts with a plan built from a single year, then checks that plan a
The early hours of Thursday saw a freshman from Loyola University, Sheridan Gorman, shot and killed while walking with friends near the campus’s lakefront. The incident occurred at a spot that many students frequent, raising immediate concerns about personal security in the area. Gorman had come to
The new eight‑episode crime drama on Apple TV has taken the streaming world by storm. A murder shakes a close group of friends, and secrets start to surface. The story keeps viewers guessing about who will stay loyal or betray the others. According to recent data, the series ranks third worldwid
Eric Overmyer was a well‑known writer and producer in television. He began his career writing for the hospital drama “St. Elsewhere. ” From there he moved into crime shows, joining NBC’s “Homicide: Life on the Street” in 1996. He stayed with the show until its final season, and helped create the rel
