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$2.67 billion health insurance settlement will see payouts for millions
Millions of Americans are set to receive settlement payments from the health insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield Association following a 2020 settlement agreement resolving antitrust claims. Those covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance…
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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are slightly higher this morning after major market indexes plunged yesterday amid tariff uncertainty and concerns related to artificial intelligence; the Trump administration is considering enacting national security tariffs on a…
Likely the Largest Breach in U.S. History': What You Need to Know About the Conduent Fiasco
At least 26 million people have had their personal data stolen from Conduent, a company that provides printing, payment, and document processing services for some of the largest health insurance providers in the country. Some are already calling it…
The ACA health coverage subsidy lapse hit 22 million people. Here are some of their stories
Enhanced premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance expired at the end of 2025. About 22 million people received those enhanced premium tax credits last year, more than 90% of ACA marketplace enrollees. The average…
Why so many US TV stars are broke as actors' loved ones fundraise
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Eric Dane and James David Van Der Beek starred on two of the biggest and most loved shows of the nineties and noughties, racking in cash from their adored roles. However, their tragic deaths have…
'I thought about folding': How limited healthcare access cripples solopreneurs
Roger Sauerhaft thought he had done everything right. The 38-year-old PR consultant had been running his solo practice in New York since 2021, paying $1,189 a month for what seemed like good health insurance through his state's individual…
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Do Expenses Really Drop in Your 70s? Here's What the Average American Household Spends
The average household of 70- to 79-year-olds spends roughly $5,165 per month, or $61,977 per year. While this is slightly lower than those ages 65–74, it's significantly lower than some younger demographics. Healthcare expenses and cash…
The workplace benefit 95% of workers want but aren't satisfied with is a pretty basic one: bereavement leave, study shows
When a loved one dies, a pregnancy is lost, or a serious diagnosis lands, most employees uncover the true value of their workplace benefits—not in the enrollment brochure, but during the worst week of their lives. Increasingly, they're…
Conduent data breach grows, affecting at least 25M people
The spillover from a ransomware attack on one of the largest government contractors in the United States keeps getting bigger: more than 25 million people have now had personal data stolen in the hack. Conduent provides printing, mailroom services…
Trump to push Congress on health care, brag about affordability wins in State of the Union address
WASHINGTON — President Trump will use Tuesday's State of the Union address to share the stories of Americans who have benefited from his policies, mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and lay out his accomplishments…
Moving abroad from the UK? 10 things to get right.
Whether you're relocating for work, lifestyle or retirement, success starts with practical planning: understand visa rules, line up your finances, prepare documentation, and put a plan in place for healthcare, schooling (if relevant) and tax.
Park ranger fired for hanging trans Pride flag sues Interior Department
A former National Park Service (NPS) ranger who was fired last year for hanging a transgender pride flag in Yosemite National Park sued multiple federal agencies Monday over their termination, arguing it violated their First Amendment rights. The…
Independence Pet Holdings Welcomes Vandana Venkat as New President of Independence Pet Group
NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- Independence Pet Holdings (IPH), one of North America's leading pet insurance and pet health services organizations, today announced Vandana Venkat as President of Independence Pet Group (IPG). Vandana is a veteran…
Alyssa Milano defends celebrity fundraisers, says actors are not 'elite'
Alyssa Milano has defended the families and friends who have created fundraisers after the deaths of Eric Dane, her Charmed co-star, and James Van Der Beek. Milano, 53, argued that public perceptions of actors' wealth haven't kept up with a…
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Is UnitedHealth Stock Underperforming the Dow?
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH), headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, owns and manages organized health systems. With a market cap of $255.8 billion, the company provides employers products and resources to plan and administer employee…
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