UnitedHealth CEO defends insurer after major hack, reveals amount of ransom paid as senators question firm’s size
UnitedHealth’s problems are not a threat to the entire economy, the chief executive of the nation’s largest health insurer said after senators asked whether UnitedHealth’s size could pose a system-wide threat. (CEO) told a Senate committee Wednesday. In the first of two scheduled testimony before a Congressional panel about the recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth’s technology […]
Americans increasingly worried about economy as election looms: poll
Americans have become increasingly concerned about the economy in recent months, with immigration as their top concern, surpassed only by this issue. A Gallup poll released Monday found that 17% of Americans rate the economy as the biggest problem facing the country. Polls show that concerns about the economy have steadily increased in recent months, […]
UNC fraternity brothers defend reinstated American flag from campus mob who replaced with Palestinian flag
Fox’s first appearance – A moment of patriotism that occurred on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus on Tuesday garnered national attention. Anti-Israel demonstrators on Tuesday morning warned that before UNC President Lee Roberts responded with the law, the American flag that had been flown on Chapel Hill’s Quad (lower to half-staff […]
Trans Athlete to Compete in National Women’s Water Polo Championship
A transgender athlete will compete in the National Women’s Water Polo Championships this weekend at Texas A&M University. according to reduxArika Parnes (ex-Johnny) said, “ 2024 National Collegiate Water Polo Championships (CWPA) will be held from May 3rd to 5th. Texas A&M University” “Parns is University of Michigan Women’s Club Water Polo team. The club’s […]
Wife of man who helped fund terrorist group joined pro-Hamas protest at Columbia University: Report
Pro-Hamas protesters camped out at Columbia University, including the wife of a former professor who has pleaded guilty to federal terrorism charges. On Tuesday night, dozens of New York City police officers were dispatched to Columbia University’s campus to quell a pro-Hamas protest that was taking place simultaneously inside the building and on the lawn […]
A commonsense way to actually fix air travel
A country’s aviation system is a critical infrastructure that promotes economic development and supports the movement of people and goods. Air travelers have become accustomed to dealing with an endless list of rules and restrictions that airlines impose on their tickets, many of which are contained in voluminous and largely incomprehensible Air Conditions of Carriage. […]
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik again demands perjury probe of Trump ‘fixer’ Michael Cohen
House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik and the House Intelligence Committee chair on Wednesday accused the Justice Department of ignoring its request to investigate former Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen for perjury before Congress. denounced. Cohen, 57, who worked as Trump’s lawyer and fixer before rebelling against him, lied to the Intelligence Committee about various […]
No rate cuts after ‘lack of further progress’ on inflation
With inflation rising modestly and the labor market remaining strong, the Fed has decided to keep interest rates at their highest levels in 23 years, likely pushing the possibility of rate cuts into the year. Interest rates will remain in the range of 5.25% to 5.5% since last July, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) […]
NBC News reporter Kalhan Rosenblatt takes leave over ‘suicidal ideation’
A reporter who covers youth and internet culture for NBC News has gone public with his own struggles with mental health, saying he is retiring after “struggling with suicidal thoughts.” Calhan Rosenblatt, who has worked at the Comcast-owned network for seven years, announced his decision to take a “short break” Wednesday in a heartfelt message […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene Mocks Mike Johnson with ‘Make Ukraine Great Again’ Hat
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) made a hat with the “MUGA” logo and attached it to a cardboard cutout of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) standing outside the Capitol. Decorated. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday morning, Greene announced she would move forward with a motion to remove House Speaker Johnson and allow Democrats to take […]