The stock market is feeling the pinch after the Trump administration dropped a bombshell on health insurers. They proposed keeping Medicare Advantage rates almost unchanged for next year. This news sent shockwaves through the industry, with big names like Humana, CVS Health, and UnitedHealth Group s
The UK government has decided to change its approach to non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs). Instead of recording these incidents, they want police to focus on real crimes. NCHIs are not actual crimes, but they can still cause problems for people accused of them. These incidents can show up on police r
New Mexico's Medicaid and Behavioral Health Services divisions have seen another change at the top. Alanna Dancis, the state's chief medical officer, is now stepping in as interim director after Dana Flannery's sudden resignation. This is the second leadership shift in less than two years, raising q
The housing finance world is buzzing with changes. Bill Pulte, the head of federal housing finance, has given Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the green light to buy way more mortgage bonds. Initially, the limit was $40 billion for each, but now it's up to $225 billion. That's a huge jump! This move coul
Georgia has joined a federal tax credit program that lets people give money to private school scholarships and get it back as a tax credit. This is on top of an existing state program that does the same thing. Governor Brian Kemp signed up for this new program, making Georgia one of the states where
President Donald Trump has introduced a new healthcare plan. This plan focuses on giving Americans direct money for healthcare through health savings accounts. The idea is to put the power of choice in the hands of individuals. Trump believes this will make healthcare more affordable and accessible.
In a surprising turnaround, home prices in the UK have climbed to new heights just after the holiday season. This unexpected jump follows a period of decline, which many believe was caused by worries about the finance minister's budget announcement. Experts are now seeing a shift in the housing mar
A recent speech by Lane County Commissioner David Loveall sparked debate. The talk was heavy with religious references, starting and ending with prayers. Loveall even mentioned "the savior" while discussing homelessness. His solution? Have citizens take in the mentally ill and drug addicts. This rai
The idea of a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve in the United States is gaining traction, but legal hurdles are slowing things down. Patrick Witt, who leads the White House Crypto Council, shared this update on the Crypto in America podcast. He mentioned that while the plan seems simple, some complex legal rule
Missouri is shaking things up in education. The state is creating a new way to grade schools. This is after Governor Mike Kehoe gave an order. The Missouri Department of Education has until June to make a plan. The new system will use letter grades from A to F. It will be based on how well students
