Health insurance costs are rising fast. This has people worried. Lawmakers in Washington wanted answers. They called the big bosses of major health insurance companies to explain. These bosses came from UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health Group, Cigna Health Group, Elevance Health, and Ascendiun. They s
McDonald’s is shaking things up with new menu items to attract more customers. Starting January 27, some locations will offer a hot honey sauce for a limited time. This move is part of a bigger plan to bring in more people by adding protein-rich options. The company is introducing several new sandw
Crime rates in the U. S. have been going down since the pandemic. This is true for both violent and property crimes. In fact, aggravated assault and burglary rates hit their lowest points last year since the pandemic started. Homicides have also dropped significantly. In 52 of the largest cities, ho
America's farmlands are facing a serious issue. Sewage sludge, often called "biosolids, " is being spread on fields as fertilizer. This sludge contains harmful chemicals and waste from homes and industries. The EPA allows this practice through a rule called the 503 rule. This rule does not make the
Cervical cancer is a big health issue. But not all groups are equally affected. In India, Muslim women have a lower chance of getting it. But there is a problem. Many do not know enough about it. This lack of knowledge can be dangerous. Why is this happening? There are many reasons. One big reason
In the high-stakes world of corporate takeovers, Paramount has made a strategic move. They've extended the deadline for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shareholders to back their hostile bid. Initially set for Wednesday, the new deadline is now February 20. This extension comes after Paramount's CEO, D
The NFL playoffs are heating up, and only four teams remain in the hunt for the Super Bowl. Two experts, Florio and Simms, have shared their predictions for the Conference Championship games, and they don't see eye to eye. Last week, Florio backed all the underdogs, but none of them came through. Si
The U. S. House of Representatives is in a rush to pass the final funding bills before the January 30 deadline to keep the government running. After the longest government shutdown in history last year, lawmakers are trying to avoid a repeat. The House is set to vote on four key funding bills that c
Minneapolis is in the spotlight as immigration enforcement actions intensify. Vice President JD Vance is set to visit the city, urging people to stop resisting these operations. He claims that most people are cooperating, but tensions remain high. Protests have erupted in response to the aggressive
A well-known activist in Minnesota has been arrested for her role in a protest at a church. The protest was against a local pastor who also works for U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The protestors chanted slogans and disrupted the church service. The protest was in response to the
