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Normal guy' turned killer over US insurance industry grievances
The man who admitted to shooting dead a US health insurance executive used a charged courtroom appearance to blame a back injury for his crimes that he said sought to make 'health care work better for everyone.' SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…
AOC says she's been saving up to freeze her eggs. Here's how much the procedure can cost
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said the decision to freeze her eggs took time 'to consider, weigh and save up for.' That's not surprising: A single egg freezing cycle, including hormone stimulation and the retrieval procedure, costs around…
Where healthcare could sway voters, Democratic canvassers ramp up an old tactic: talking to people
Going door to door in western Wisconsin, Bill Hogseth tells strangers about the seizures he has multiple times a week. Hogseth, the co-executive director and lead organizer of the nonpartisan group GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin (Groww)…
Luigi Mangione admits killing insurance CEO, pleads guilty in federal case
NEW YORK: Luigi Mangione admitted in court on Friday (Aug 14) that he fatally shot health insurance executive Brian Thompson and pleaded guilty to two federal charges of stalking the CEO with the intent to kill him. 'I shot Mr. Thompson in…
Roughly 23 million Americans trapped in jobs they want to leave over one costly fear
Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage. About 24% of U.S. workers with job-based insurance – roughly 23 million adults…
Luigi Mangione admits killing US insurance boss
Luigi Mangione admitted in court on Friday that he fatally shot health insurance executive Brian Thompson and pleaded guilty to two federal charges of stalking the CEO with the intent to kill him. 'I shot Mr. Thompson in Manhattan and he died,'…
Luigi Mangione fangirl 'reporter' lashes out at Brian Thompson's widow with vile comments, social media posts
One of the Luigi Mangione fangirl “journalists” lashed out at Brian Thompson's widow in a sickening social media posting spree after the object of her obsession pleaded guilty to murder. Lena Weissbrot, one of the three deranged…
Mangione pleads guilty to charges | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NEW YORK -- Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting matter-of-factly that he trailed the executive to an investor conference and gunned him down on a New York…
Trump admin escalates fight against transgender care
The Trump administration this week scaled up its fight against transgender health care, cutting Medicaid coverage and referring hospitals and clinics for potential prosecution. The moves this week add to the administration's quest to limit…
Before employers shift more healthcare costs to workers, they should ask hospitals a question
American employers are approaching an uncomfortable choice: absorb another large increase in healthcare costs or pass more of it on to workers. Mercer projects that employer health-benefit costs will rise 6.7% in 2026, the steepest increase in 15…
Maine insurance bureau approves nearly 15% average rate hike for ACA plans
The Maine Bureau of Insurance announced on Friday that it had approved a nearly 15% average rate increase for 2027 individual plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. The increase — 14.8% — was slightly lower than the 16.8%…
Ocasio-Cortez's decision riles some on right, while also winning admiration
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's (D-N.Y.) decision to freeze her eggs and publicly document the process is stirring up mixed reviews from her conservative critics while receiving praise from many women for demystifying the procedure. Many…
Luigi Mangione Details for the First Time How He Planned UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder
On Friday, Luigi Mangione appeared at a surprise hearing in Manhattan federal court in order to change his plea from “not guilty” to “guilty” for two charges involving the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Best Healthcare Stocks To Follow Now - August 15th
The FTC Is Suing Hims & Hers Health—Here's Why Investors Shouldn't Panic Eli Lilly and Company, UnitedHealth Group, Johnson & Johnson, AbbVie, and Stryker are the five Healthcare stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock…
Adjuncting Until the End of Time
Bluesky One night many years ago, my partner came home from work, hobbled on his crutches across the living room, and nearly collapsed onto the couch. He was still recovering from major surgery but was unable to take time off from work, as his…
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