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DC gym shooter gave ominous quote on mold issues months before he opened fire
The doctor who opened fire inside a Washington, D.C., gym killing the building manager of his apartment complex after a long-running dispute about black mold — and knew exactly where to find him before carrying out the shooting, according to…
27 Sneaky 'Small Luxuries' That Used To Be Affordable, But Are Way, Way, Waaaaaaay Too Damn Expensive Now
'Happy hour. I used to meet friends once a week for it.' 'A few years ago, my wife and I were lamenting about how much we missed going to sit-down restaurants like we used to back in college. Now we have the same discussions about fast food.' 'I…
How wealthy is too wealthy? Introducing the 'rich line'
At the turn of the 20th century, Victorian philanthropists began making a calculation that was unheard of in England at that time: a “poverty line”. The social researcher Charles Booth decided, after surveying living conditions in…
Jake Bauers Signs With Red Sox: What's Next For Brewers And Free-Agent Market
Two years ago, first baseman Jake Bauers nearly retired. On Friday, he agreed to a four-year, $58 million contract with the Red Sox, according to multiple reports. It's the richest contract of his turbulent career, and the capstone to the best…
Africa must rethink how it invests in healthcare
I arrived in Nairobi for a continental media workshop on health investment in Africa, organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), expecting to learn about the challenges facing health systems across the continent, the…
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Trump's FDA Pick on Thin Ice; AI to Fight Insurance Denials; Coffee and Gut Health
Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Doubts have emerged among Senate Republicans about Heidi Overton, MD, PhD, President Trump's pick to run the FDA, just days before a key vote on her nomination by the Senate health…
Seven ways Democrats can help ordinary Americans and stand up to the oligarchs
Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The historic repudiation of President Donald Trump's agenda on Election Day had lots of ingredients. Voters were outraged over data…
'We are not asking for special treatment': Wallaroos captain blasts RA during pay dispute
Rugby Australia's pay dispute with its players has escalated with Wallaroos captain Siokapesi Palu slamming the governing body for a lack of commitment in negotiations and calling for better protections for injured players. The Brumbies player has…
Expert's 5 questions NHS patients should ask to get treated sooner
An expert has listed five essential questions he claims more NHS patients should ask, as they may help speed up their care. His advice comes as he strongly urges anyone stuck on NHS waiting lists to explore alternative treatment options amid…
Rahul Gandhi promises social security, insurance cover for gig workers in Telangana
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced a series of social security measures for gig workers in Telangana, including accident insurance of ₹5 lakh, health insurance of ₹10 lakh, dedicated Wi-Fi-enabled rest zones and a mechanism to…
2027 Open Season Exchange: BCBS' David Yoder on how to make smarter healthcare decisions
With Open Season now underway, federal employees and retirees have a key opportunity to evaluate health insurance options, changing benefits and varying premium increases ahead of plan year 2027. But over the next several weeks, it will be critical…
AI barely drove votes. Voters still wanted a crackdown.
Data centers became one of the most visible targets of voter resistance to the AI boom in the 2026 midterms. Across 41 local ballot-measure contests, the side opposing development prevailed in all but one. But some post-election polling suggests…
'Necessary expense': More customers are willing to spend $400 (or more) for a haircut
Add Boston.com on Google (opens in a new tab) Add Boston.com as your preferred source on Google to see more of our stories. It's around noon on a recent weekday, and the upscale salons lining Newbury Street are booked solid. Rows of women in…
2027 Open Season Exchange: NMFA's Eileen Huck on choosing the right TRICARE plan for you
It's that time of year again: open enrollment season for TRICARE beneficiaries. Through Dec. 8, military service members and their families can explore health insurance plans offered by the Defense Department and sign up for 2027 coverage.
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