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‘Patients are collapsing in the waiting room’: A&E nurses speak out

The NHS is experiencing intense winter pressure, with critical incidents declared at a dozen hospitals across the UK by Wednesday. Ahead of a special day of coverage, the BBC has spoken to nurses dealing with demand in A&Es. “Patients are collapsing in the waiting room. It’s just hectic,” Lorraine, a nurse in Birmingham, told BBC […]

Georgia ACA health insurance enrollment surges again, to 1.5 million – The Atlanta Journal Constitution

“Enrollment has nearly doubled since I took office,” President Joe Biden said in a written statement. “That's not a coincidence,” he said, noting the administration's focus on making enrollment easier and more affordable. This includes extending enrollment periods, increasing funding for assistance and support, and increasing subsidies to lower premiums. The news also marks the […]

Nancy Pelosi’s Stock Portfolio Explodes In Value, Beats Market By Nearly 200%

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi beat the S&P 500 by nearly 200% in 2024, continuing her streak of outperforming the stock index. Pelosi’s portfolio grew 70.9% between Dec. 29, 2023, and Dec. 30, 2024, compared to the S&P 500’s 24.9% return for the period, according to financial data platform Unusual Whales’ 2024 Congress Trading Report. The […]

Errors That Cyclists Often Make That May Harm Their Personal Injury Claims

Did you know that thousands of cyclists are injured in the United States? Many of these cyclists miss out on receiving compensation for their injuries because they make avoidable mistakes after an accident occurs. To effectively navigate this process and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve, you need to know the consequences of those […]

TikTok’s fate divides Trump and fellow Republicans as Supreme Court action looms

President-elect Donald Trump called on Friday to block an impending U.S. ban on TikTok in a major lawsuit over national security concerns and free speech rights over the disputed Chinese-owned short video app. He has asked the Supreme Court, but many of his Republican allies argue the opposite. Conservatives hold a 6-3 majority in a […]

Universal Studios Hollywood closes due to Southern Calif. wildfires

Amid multiple wildfires burning in Southern California, Universal Studios Hollywood will close the gates to its theme park and Universal CityWalk on Wednesday, citing “extreme wind and fire conditions.” “Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk are closed today due to extreme wind and fire conditions.” said the theme park. “We continue to assess the situation […]

FEMA to reimburse California so it can hire more firefighters amid shortage

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will reimburse California for the cost of hiring more firefighters and controlling the raging wildfires sweeping Southern California. News about the Fire Management Assistance Grant trickled in Tuesday, and by the evening the White House confirmed the move with a statement from President Biden. FEMA acknowledged the action Wednesday […]

Luxury real estate brother misses hearing after mix-up in twins’ sex crimes case

One of three wealthy brothers charged with drugging, sexually assaulting and raping dozens of women in multiple states last month went to court Tuesday after a mix-up of cases. It is reported that he was absent. Tal, 38, and Oren Alexander, 37, two prominent jet-setting brokers from New York and Miami, and their brother Aron […]