The Biden administration has proposed a new regulation for the Medicare Advantage industry, which marks a significant departure from its previous approaches. For 2026, the average benchmark payment to private Medicare Advantage plans will increase by 2.2%. This compares to cuts of 0.2% in 2024 and 1.1% in 2025. The largest players in the market … Read more
Ben Stiller, 59, recently opened up about his separation from wife Christine Taylor in an interview with The New York Times. The couple separated around 2017 but remained “connected” throughout their time apart. Stiller explained that the brief separation allowed them to explore what their relationship was like when they weren’t together and how much … Read more
Greenland has expressed its willingness to work more closely with the United States on defense and natural resources, following President-elect Donald J. Trump’s comments about taking over the island. Prime Minister Múte Egede stated that “we are going to work with the U.S. — yesterday, today and tomorrow,” but emphasized that Greenlanders did not want … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that two Robinhood broker-dealers have agreed to pay a combined $45 million in civil penalties to settle charges of failing to comply with regulatory requirements. Robinhood Securities will pay $33.5 million, while Robinhood Financial will pay $11.5 million. The companies also admitted to certain findings and agreed to … Read more
Blue Origin plans to try launching its New Glenn rocket again on Tuesday at 1 am ET (06:00 UTC) after initially pushing it back to Thursday due to technical issues and weather concerns. The company announced a second launch attempt just hours after the initial morning scrub, citing ice buildup on a vent line that … Read more
The Times of Israel’s website is currently experiencing technical issues, resulting in an outage. The website is under maintenance to resolve the problem and ensure a stable online experience for users. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/white-house-says-palestinian-prisoners-israeli-troop-withdrawal-main-sticking-points-in-deal
The horseshoe crab, an ancient creature with cobalt-blue blood, has fascinated scientists for centuries. This living fossil has survived five mass extinctions and continues to amaze researchers with its unique biology and resilience. One of the most striking features of the horseshoe crab is its blue blood, which contains hemocyanin, a copper-based protein that transports … Read more
A rare celestial event is approaching the skies above Colorado, offering stargazers a unique opportunity to spot a comet and multiple planets with the naked eye. Comet C/2024 G3, recently discovered last year, will be visible in the southern hemisphere but can also be seen in Colorado under optimal viewing conditions. To increase chances of … Read more
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Boyce Thompson Institute have discovered a new mechanism by which beneficial gut microbes regulate fat metabolism using a molecule called bile acid-methylcysteamine (BA-MCY). This finding could lead to new treatments for metabolic diseases, such as fatty liver disease, high cholesterol, and obesity. The study reveals that when gut … Read more
In his final days in office, President Joe Biden claimed that U.S. foreign policy has bolstered the country and its allies, as gathered officials at the State Department were reminded of its significance. This statement marks an attempt by Biden to enhance his legacy as a president, focusing on the achievements of his time in … Read more