A top health insurance provider, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, has scrapped its plan to limit anesthesia coverage for surgical patients. The proposal, which would have required patients to pay out-of-pocket for any additional anesthesia after a predetermined time limit, was met with widespread criticism. Following public backlash, the company cited “significant widespread misinformation” about … Read more
US technology entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy held initial talks with Republican lawmakers in Congress about their plans for the “Department of Government Efficiency,” a group tasked with shrinking federal employment rolls and challenging President-elect Donald Trump’s spending authority. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/12/05/musk-ramaswamy-doge-plans-congress
A rare alignment in space is set to thrill stargazers this weekend. The “Christmas Star” – actually Venus – will be the brightest object in the night sky, accompanied by the crescent moon and possibly spectacular displays of the Northern lights. Jupiter will also reach opposition on Saturday, appearing as the next brightest planet after … Read more
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public comment on a proposal that would require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation when flight disruptions are caused by the carrier. The proposal aims to address delays caused by airlines, with potential compensation amounts ranging from $200 to $775 per person, depending on the length of … Read more
US President Joe Biden acknowledged the horrific history of slavery connecting the United States and Angola, while delivering a hopeful vision for the future in a major speech from a country that was the departure point for millions of enslaved Africans. Biden expressed his pride to be the first president to visit Angola, stating he’s … Read more
Scottie Scheffler is tinkering with his putting once again, this time introducing a new claw grip to his short putts. At the Hero World Challenge, he debuted the grip on Thursday, hitting short putts at Albany Golf Club with the unconventional style. Scheffler teamed up with putting coach Phil Kenyon in 2023 and worked on … Read more
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported a 10.5% increase in shares after its third quarter earnings, beating Wall Street expectations and bolstering the company’s outlook. The athletic wear brand’s net income rose 41.5% to $351.9 million, surpassing analysts’ projections of $2.72 per share. Revenues for the quarter increased 8.7% to $2.4 billion, driven by strong international growth … Read more
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A new research note published in Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy has shed light on the possibility of rogue planets joining our Solar System. The study, led by Edward Belbruno from Yeshiva University and James Green from Space Science Endeavours, explores the concept of permanent capture into the Solar System. According to the researchers, phase … Read more
A long-discussed revival of the hit medical comedy series Scrubs is officially underway. ABC, which produced the original nine-season run from 2001-2010, has partnered with 20th Television and creator Bill Lawrence for a new project. The reboot has been a topic of discussion among Lawrence and the show’s cast, including Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and … Read more