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US presidential debate: Biden 'like a Palestinian' in exchange on Israel, says Donald Trump
During a presidential debate at CNN headquarters, Donald Trump accused US President Joe Biden of siding with Palestinians by allegedly refusing to help Israel "finish the job" against Hamas. Trump claimed Biden has become like a weak Palestinian. Biden defended his economic record and criticized Trump, but struggled with his delivery. The debate highlighted their stark differences on issues like abortion, the economy, and foreign policy.
Biden administration says 1 lakh new migrants are expected to enroll in 'Obamacare' next year
The Biden administration has released a directive allowing approximately 100,000 children of US immigrants to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year. The move falls short of Biden's initial proposal to allow these migrants to sign up for Medicaid. However, it will allow thousands of migrants to access tax breaks when they sign up for coverage.
US officials urge UnitedHealth to expedite payments to providers
Officials from the US Department of Labor and the US Department of Health and Human Services urged UnitedHealth (UHG) to take "responsibility to ensure no provider is compromised by their cash flow challenges stemming from this cyberattack on Change Healthcare."
US government shutdown: What would close, what would stay open?
If Congress does not pass spending legislation by March 1, significant portions of the U.S. government will have to suspend operations. This includes agencies such as the Department of Transportation, which would affect airport security screeners and air-traffic control workers. Other agencies like the Food and Drug Administration and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission would also be impacted.
Why Americans feel gloomy about the economy despite falling inflation and low unemployment
Census Bureau surveys that Murphy and his colleague Aparna Jayashankar have studied show that nearly half of Americans say they're "very stressed" by inflation, little changed from a year earlier, even though inflation has tumbled since last year. Even for people whose incomes have kept pace with prices, research has long found that people hate inflation more intently than its economic impact would suggest. Most people do not expect their pay to keep up with rising prices. Even if it does, the higher pay may come with a time lag.
Safeguard your loved ones while you live: A millennial guide to making wills
It's unlikely that you'll die young. But if the unexpected happens, having a will in place - even if it feels like you don't need one - can be a simple way to avoid leaving important decisions about your assets and guardianship wishes to your state's laws and courts.
When is Amazon Prime Day 2023? Things to know about the annual sale
The annual Amazon Prime Day 2023 will have major discounts on things like the Echo device, robot vacuum, Fire TV and many other products.
Amazon deepens healthcare push with $5 monthly subscription for US Prime members
The programme, named RxPass, includes more than 50 medications addressing over 80 chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, anxiety, diabetes and male pattern baldness, Vin Gupta, Amazon Pharmacy's chief medical officer, told Reuters.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose
The drugmaker said it expects that people with private health insurance or coverage through public programmes like Medicare or Medicaid will pay nothing.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott defends abortion ban, advises rape victims to take plan B
Texas Governor Greg Abbott stood in favor of the state’s abortion ban which does not consider the crime victims as an exception. He suggested that the rape victims can choose plan B to instead of abortions, whereas, the low-income Texans do not have wide access to emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy.
Atlanta Medical Center to close on November 1. Here's why
Atlanta mayor was blindsided by the closure of the Atlanta Medical Center. Atlanta Mayor says that the community will feel like there is an open wound in their heart following the closure of the Atlanta Medical Center.
Biden bill to help millions escape higher health care costs
The bill will extend subsidies temporarily offered last year when Congress and Biden signed off on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill that significantly lowered premiums and out-of-pocket costs for customers purchasing plans through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace. It also continues reduced costs for more individuals and families who live well above the poverty line.
Wockhardt Q4 Results: Loss widens to Rs 311 cr
Wockhardt had agreed to pay USD 36 million and interest over nine instalments between 2022 and 2025, the company said, adding its US subsidiary has already made provision of Rs 51 crore in the previous year ended March 31, 2021 and further provision of Rs 67 crore was made on September 30, 2021.
End of Covid-19 pandemic to affect Americans, 5-14 million could lose Medicaid coverage
The United States of America decided to support the country's citizens by providing Medicaid health insurance coverage amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The government had agreed on this support's relevance until the end of the pandemic. Many people benefited from this program, but it seems like things might change in this quarter.
Alternatives to nursing homes in US get $12B boost in COVID bill
Advocates hope the estimated $12.7 billion will accelerate what has been a steady shift to supporting elderly and disabled people and their overwhelmed families in everyday settings.
Congress OKs $1.9 trillion virus relief bill in win for Biden, Democrats
Republicans in both chambers opposed the legislation unanimously, characterizing it as bloated, crammed with liberal policies and heedless of signs the crises are easing.
Biden to reopen online health insurance marketplace, ease Medicaid rules
Republicans have long sought to destroy the healthcare restructuring law, criticizing the cost and quality of care as well as extensive government involvement in healthcare markets.
Georgia's GOP governor under fire after US Senate losses
Trump loyalists are already working to recruit a primary challenger. Meanwhile, Democrats who have gained strength in Georgia since Stacey Abrams' narrow 2018 loss to Kemp are spoiling for revenge.
'Only in America': Raphael Warnock's rise from poverty to US senator
He grew up in Savannah in the Kayton Homes public housing project, the second youngest of 12 children. His mother as a teenager had worked as a sharecropper picking cotton and tobacco. His father was a preacher who also made money hauling old cars to a local scrapyard.
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