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Twenty seconds to approve a military strike; 1.2 seconds to deny a health insurance claim. The human is in the AI loop. Humanity is not
In the first twenty-four hours of the war with Iran, the United States struck a thousand targets. By the end of the week, the total exceeded three thousand — twice as many as in the “shock and awe” phase of the 2003 invasion of…
Health insurers surge after Medicare agrees to pay 2.48% more in 2027, a bigger than expected boost
Health insurance stocks are surging after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said it plans to boost Medicare Advantage and Part D payments by 2.48% in calendar year 2027. The likes of CVS, Humana, UnitedHealth, Molina Healthcare, Oscar…
Medicare Insurer Payments to Rise 2.48% in 2027, Higher Than Some Analysts Expected
The Trump administration will raise payments to Medicare insurers by 2.48% next year, a significant improvement for the health-insurance industry after an earlier proposal torpedoed shares of the largest companies. The final 2027 rates for the…
UnitedHealth, Humana Among Stocks Getting a Boost From Medicare Decision
UnitedHealth (UNH): The health insurer's stock, a major component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, rose 8.5% in postmarket trading. Humana (HUM): The insurer's shares jumped 11%. Elevance Health (ELV): Shares surged 7.4%. Molina Healthcare…
New college graduates face a tough job market. Here's why unemployment hits them harder
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said at a BlackRock summit in March that 2026 graduates could experience the highest jobless rate in years, due in part to artificial intelligence making more entry-level roles obsolete. 'For young people early in their…
Humana Inc. (HUM) Stock Forecasts
Humana is a health benefits company that offers coordinated health insurance coverage and related services through a variety of plans for retirees, employer groups, and government-sponsored programs, such as Medicare Advantage and Medicaid. Humana…
U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner critiques Iran War, income inequality at latest town hall
WINDHAM, Maine — In the 53rd town hall of his U.S. Senate campaign, Maine Democrat Graham Platner began his 30 minutes of remarks on Monday evening with a sharp critique of the five-week-old war on Iran. “As I go all over the state of…
Cheapest Car Insurance Options in Michigan 2026
Geico is the lowest-cost provider in Michigan for a good driver with full coverage, averaging $130 a month. Michigan has the second-highest car insurance premiums for full coverage in the country, averaging more than $1,100 over the national…
I Asked ChatGPT How To Maximize My Business Taxes and Save Thousands
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Broadcom jumps after locking down Google as a customer for future generations of TPUs
Shares of Broadcom rose more than 3% in postmarket trading on Monday after its most important customer doubled down on the custom chip specialist's ability to produce its most valuable commodity. In a filing, Broadcom said that it entered into a…
CDC pauses dozens of infectious disease tests
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has temporarily paused testing state and local health department samples for dozens of infectious diseases and parasites. The agency has paused testing for 31 diseases as of this week, including…
Rahul Promises Monthly Rs 2k For Jobless Pondy Youth, 30k New Jobs
PUDUCHERRY: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday unveiled a series of welfare promises for Puducherry, including a ₹2,000 monthly allowance for unemployed youth and the creation of 30,000 jobs, while launching a sharp attack on the BJP-led…
How the Charleston Open shed light on tennis' prize-money economics
DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. — When Jessica Pegula lifted the trophy at the Charleston Open on Sunday, she became a part of tennis history. Her $2.3-million winner's check marked the first time a standalone WTA 500 tournament, the level two rungs…
Immigrant seniors lose Medicare coverage despite paying for it
Rosa María Carranza leaned forward to hold a 3-year-old's back as the girl climbed a rock in the forested hills of northeast Oakland. Dressed in hiking gear and beaded necklaces, Carranza, 67, maneuvered between trees and children on a sunny…
The Dangerous Allure of Compounded GLP-1 Drugs
A recent op-ed in the Washington Post describes the story of an author who decided he wanted to lose weight. Although he was healthy, he heard from friends how easy and effective GLP-1 medications could be. Instead of receiving a prescription from…
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