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Biden Administration announces it is sending another $988 million in aid to Ukraine

The United States has committed over $62 billion in aid to Ukraine since Russia's invasion began in February 2022, with a new package adding $988 million in support. This latest assistance will supply Ukraine with additional drones, rockets for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), and resources for

The backpack that the suspected United Healthcare shooter left in New York Central Park was full of Monopoly money

Authorities have identified the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson and are closing in on him, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Saturday, according to the New York Post. “The net is tightening,” Adams remarked at a Police Athletic League holiday event in Harlem. While confirming

United Health CEO Andrew Witty gave an address to the company today, leaked to Ken Klippenstein, telling employees "we guard against... unnecessary care"

United Health CEO Andrew Witty gave an address to the company today, leaked to Ken Klippenstein, telling employees "we guard against... unnecessary care." Authorities have identified the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson and are closing in on him, New York City Mayor Eric Adams

There is currently a United Healthcare CEO shooter lookalike competition in NYC

Authorities have identified the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson and are closing in on him, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Saturday, according to the New York Post. “The net is tightening,” Adams remarked at a Police Athletic League holiday event in Harlem. While confirming

Authorities have identified the man suspected of killing UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson and are closing in on him

Authorities have identified the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson and are closing in on him, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Saturday, according to the New York Post. “The net is tightening,” Adams remarked at a Police Athletic League holiday event in Harlem. While confirming

Police believe the person of interest in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has left New York City

NYPD investigators have found a backpack in Central Park they believe may belong to the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a law enforcement source told CNN. The bag has not yet been confirmed as belonging to the suspect and is being sent to a forensic lab

Carnegie Mellon has said that tuition will be free for students from families making $75,000 or less

The University of Texas (UT) system will begin offering free tuition to students from families earning up to $100,000 per year starting next fall. On Wednesday, the university system's board granted preliminary approval to a plan that will waive tuition and fees for qualifying undergraduate students at

[Some] parents are stealing their children’s identities to access debt—and destroying their kids’ credit scores in the process

A landmark 2011 study by Carnegie Mellon CyLab revealed that children are particularly vulnerable to identity theft. Analyzing data from over 40,000 American children, researchers found that 10% had their Social Security numbers misused by others. This made children 51 times more likely than adults to fall victim to

CVS removes photos of executives from its website in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s assassination

CVS Health has removed photos of its executives from its website amid the ongoing manhunt for the person who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A CVS spokesperson confirmed to FOX Business on Friday that all executive leadership photos have been taken down but declined to provide further comment. Similarly, UnitedHealthcare’

Donald Trump's transition team is considering canceling the United States Postal Service's contracts to electrify its delivery fleet, as part of a broader suite of executive orders targeting electric vehicles

Donald Trump's transition team is reportedly considering canceling the United States Postal Service's (USPS) contracts to electrify its delivery fleet, as part of a broader set of executive actions targeting electric vehicles (EVs), according to three sources familiar with the plans. The potential move, which could

The US spot bitcoin ETFs have passed Satoshi in total bitcoin held, now hold more than 1.1 million, more than anyone in the world

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have reached a significant milestone, surpassing the Bitcoin holdings of the cryptocurrency's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Following the historic launch of spot Bitcoin ETF trading in the U.S. in January, the ETFs have, for the first time, accumulated more than 1.

USDA announces a federal order that the country's milk supply be tested for bird flu

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Friday that it will begin testing the nation’s milk supply to address the continued spread of H5N1 bird flu. Under a new federal order, raw milk samples from dairy farms, bulk milk transporters, transfer stations, and processing facilities nationwide will be collected

Donald Trump has appointed David Sacks as White House cryptocurrency and AI czar

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday the appointment of former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks as his "White House A.I. & Crypto Czar," marking another step toward reshaping U.S. policy in these innovative sectors. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated,

UnitedHealthcare has the highest claim denial rates by insurance companies

UnitedHealthcare, whose CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in Manhattan on Wednesday, has faced mounting scrutiny in recent years over its high rate of claim denials. While the motive for the attack is still under investigation, NYPD officials have described the shooting as “targeted” and “premeditated.” According to the Associated

Trump says "YOU’RE WELCOME" on Bitcoin hitting $100,000

President-elect Donald Trump is wasting no time celebrating bitcoin's recent surge and the wealth it’s generating for cryptocurrency holders. In a post early Thursday on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: "CONGRATULATIONS BITCOINERS!!! $100,000!!! YOU’RE WELCOME!!! Together, we will Make America Great Again!"

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield calls off decision to cap anesthesia for surgical patients

A major health insurer is backing away from a controversial policy to limit anesthesia coverage in at least one state, according to Connecticut's comptroller. Why it matters: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield had proposed a policy to stop covering anesthesia costs if surgeries exceeded a set time limit,

Chinese attackers have infiltrated US telecom providers such as AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile to monitor US officials, and even politicians like Trump and Harris

In the spring, federal officials began investigating a significant Chinese breach of global telecommunications systems, which they warned on Tuesday is “ongoing” and potentially more extensive than initially believed. First disclosed publicly in October, the breach has been attributed to Salt Typhoon, a hacking group linked to the Chinese government.

California earthquake and Tsunami alert

This morning, a tsunami warning was issued and later canceled for the Pacific coast following a series of nine earthquakes near Northern California. Among the quakes was a magnitude 7 event that initially prompted the warning. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System has since declared the threat over, lifting the

Killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson wrote "deny", "defend" and "depose" on bullet casings

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed Wednesday morning in Midtown Manhattan in what police described as a "brazen, targeted attack" as he walked toward the company’s annual investor conference. The gunman remains at large, according to the New York Police Department. Incident Details: * Timing and

Gen Z thinks a salary of nearly $600,000 annually is what it takes to be "financially successful"

A recent report reveals that Generation Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—define "financial success" as earning nearly $600,000 annually. This figure is nearly double the salary considered successful by other generations and significantly exceeds the average American's yearly income. The survey, conducted by

Tesla, TSLA, based EV charging plug will officially be the federal EV charging standard, acting Federal Highway Administrator Kristin White said

Federal officials are providing more details about the J3400 standard, based on Tesla’s plug design, according to acting Federal Highway Administrator Kristin White, who spoke on Tuesday. The Tesla-Based J3400 Standard Gains Traction In October, SAE International, an independent standards organization, officially released the J3400 standard, built around Tesla&

Murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO had been receiving death threats about "lack of coverage," his wife has said

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed Wednesday morning in Midtown Manhattan in what police described as a "brazen, targeted attack" as he walked toward the company’s annual investor conference. The gunman remains at large, according to the New York Police Department. Incident Details: * Timing and

Blue Cross Blue Shield in Connecticut, New York and Missouri has declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia for the full length of some surgeries

Anthem Insurance's decision to limit anesthesia coverage based on time has sparked sharp criticism from medical professionals. The new policy, set to take effect on February 1, 2025, has drawn backlash for its potential implications on patient care. Anthem announced the change in a November statement: “We will

The Biden administration is considering pardoning Anthony Fauci and Liz Cheney, per Politico

President Joe Biden’s senior aides are actively debating whether to issue preemptive pardons to current and former public officials who may become targets of President-elect Donald Trump when he assumes office, according to senior Democrats familiar with the discussions. The White House is particularly concerned about a range of

Google, GOOGL, must sell its Chrome browser, share data and search results with competitors and take a range of other measures to end its monopoly on searching the internet

In a pivotal move, U.S. prosecutors are calling for sweeping measures to rein in Google’s dominance in online search, according to recent court filings. Proposed remedies include divesting the Chrome browser, offering search results to competitors at minimal cost, and dismantling exclusive agreements with device manufacturers. Prosecutors assert