Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has rolled back a policy change that would have capped payments for anesthesia services and denied claims if procedures exceeded a specific time limit. The move comes after widespread criticism from anesthesiologists, legislators, and the public. The proposed policy was set to be tested before being implemented nationwide but sparked … Read more
NASA has delayed its Artemis moon missions until April 2026 and mid-2027, citing technical issues and changes in leadership. The delay comes as President-elect Donald J. Trump is set to return to the White House in January. The Artemis I mission, which sent astronauts around the moon in 2022, was initially planned for September 2025 … Read more
Splash pads have become popular attractions in parks worldwide, providing families with small children a cheap way to cool off during scorching heat. However, according to a recent CDC report, they’ve been linked to at least 60 waterborne disease outbreaks since 1997. The main culprit behind these outbreaks is the spread of fecal matter into … Read more
Lewis Hamilton will start from the back of the grid for Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, ending his final race with Mercedes in a disappointing qualifying session. The seven-time world champion, who announced he would be joining Ferrari next season, was eliminated in Q1 and finished 18th. Hamilton expressed frustration over the performance, stating that … Read more
A recent study published in The Lancet has projected that the United States’ life expectancy is expected to decline to 66th place globally by 2050, with Americans dying younger than their counterparts in many sub-Saharan African nations. Despite being one of the wealthiest countries, the US already lags behind almost 50 countries in terms of … Read more
Comerica Bank is facing allegations that it systematically mistreated millions of mostly disabled and older customers, including those receiving federal benefits. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Friday that it is suing the bank for failing to provide phone service to 3.4 million “Direct Express” card holders, who are primarily unbanked individuals. The … Read more
A technical issue has caused a website to go down due to an excessive number of requests. The error message “429 Too Many Requests” was displayed on the site’s homepage, indicating that the server had reached its limit. The cause of this issue is unclear, but it’s believed to be related to a sudden surge … Read more
OpenAI’s new partnership with Anduril marks a significant shift in the company’s stance on military use of its technology. In less than a year, OpenAI’s rules for using its models were relaxed, allowing collaboration with the Pentagon on cybersecurity and disaster relief efforts. Today, the company is announcing that it will deploy AI on the … Read more
Super Micro Computer Inc. received a letter from Nasdaq Inc. granting the company additional time to become compliant with listing rules, easing concerns about delisting. The extension allows Super Micro until February 25 to file its financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30 and its quarterly report for results in the period ended … Read more
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, downplayed concerns about the existential risks of superintelligent AI during a recent interview at the New York Times’ Dealbook Summit. When asked if he has faith that governments will regulate AI to avoid its potential dangers, Altman replied that he believes researchers will figure out how to address these … Read more