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Health crises can result in financial struggles and bankruptcy, even for those with insurance.

Health crises can result in financial struggles and bankruptcy, even for those with insurance.

Medical Emergencies Leaving Long-Term Financial Impacts Even those with health insurance in the U.S. can find themselves in tough financial situations after a medical emergency. A recent study in a health journal revealed that 18 months post-hospitalization for traumatic injuries—like car accidents or falls— people faced increased collection rates for medical debts. Specifically, these rates […]

Political tactics take advantage of crises to produce martyrs over four decades.

Political tactics take advantage of crises to produce martyrs over four decades.

In a bid to incite outrage and garner support, some activists are likely to instigate confrontations with federal law enforcement, potentially leading to harm or even fatalities among demonstrators. This might sound absurd, but it’s eerily reminiscent of past events. I experienced this firsthand 40 years ago when I testified before Congress about similar methods […]

New marshmallow concrete aids in halting planes during runway crises

New marshmallow concrete aids in halting planes during runway crises

There’s a new material being introduced that, while looking like regular concrete, behaves quite differently on impact—think marshmallows. Dubbed “Marshmallow concrete,” this ultra-light foam is engineered to absorb energy during emergency landings, helping planes come to a safe stop during runway overruns. Developed by researchers at the China Building Materials Academy (CBMA), along with partners, […]

Chris Sununu brushes off Elon Musk’s potential conflicts of interest, warns a ‘car crash of financial crises coming’

Outgoing New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) dismissed Elon Musk's potential conflicts of interest and praised the tech mogul's efforts to get Washington's fiscal authorities back on track. Sununu downplayed concerns that Musk's lucrative government contracts would influence policy advice to the incoming Trump administration, saying that Musk, the world's richest person, has more money. […]

3 crises we shouldn’t waste 

It seems counterintuitive to be grateful for crises, but they teach us something. They are stress tests that reveal our vulnerabilities.And like the guy said, they rude thing wastefully. There are no shortage of crises to learn about today, but three have reached existential crisis: loss of faith in democracy, civilization’s assault on nature, and […]