UnitedHealthcare’s contract extended by 90 days to mid-February due to deadline concerns
Changes in Medicaid Contracts in Louisiana BATON ROUGE – The health insurance contracts for over 330,000 Louisiana residents who depend on Medicaid services are expected to change come February. This follows a 90-day contract extension. United Healthcare is one of six Medicaid insurance providers in the state, but some lawmakers are raising concerns regarding this […]
Activists say Nassau County violates its own regulations by holding ICE detainees for extended periods.
Issues with Immigrant Detention in Nassau County Nassau County is reportedly holding many immigrant detainees in jail far longer than the agreed three-day limit stipulated in its arrangement with federal immigration authorities, according to immigration advocacy organizations. Recent federal data from the Deportation Data Project claims that over 360 immigrants have been kept beyond the […]
Nasdaq seeks approval for 23-hour extended trading to satisfy crypto demands
Nasdaq Proposes Extended Trading Hours Nasdaq is looking to create a nearly round-the-clock trading schedule to align with the increasingly global financial market dynamics and investor behaviors. The provided documentation suggests a collaboration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Under the new proposal, trading for stocks and exchange-traded products (ETPs) would extend from […]
Jimmy Kimmel’s contract with ABC is extended until May 2027
ABC has confirmed that it has renewed Jimmy Kimmel’s contract until 2027. Initially set to expire in May 2026, his new deal will extend through at least May 2027 with the network owned by Disney. Bloomberg was the first to report on this extension. The liberal comedian had faced some controversy and was briefly removed […]
Delta estimated a $200 million loss due to the extended US government shutdown, according to the CEO.
Delta Air Lines reported a loss of approximately $200 million due to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, as shared by CEO Ed Bastian. This was the first insight from a U.S. airline into the financial fallout from the shutdown. Bastian noted that Delta’s earnings fell by around 25 cents per share, with a […]
Citi AAdvantage Business Card Loyalty Points Double Dip Extended Through 2026
The top way to earn American AAdvantage loyalty points through credit card purchases has been extended until the end of 2026. This is definitely good news for many… The best way to earn American Loyalty Points with your credit card Typically, the American AAdvantage loyalty points program offers 1 loyalty point for every dollar spent […]
Trump mentions that the asylum freeze might continue for an extended period following the Guard shooting.
President Donald Trump mentioned on Sunday that the suspension of asylum processing by his administration, following a recent shooting involving National Guard members, might continue for a “long time.” He also suggested the possibility of revoking citizenship from some naturalized immigrants with criminal backgrounds. The administration has framed this asylum freeze as an emergency measure […]
Status of WNBA labor talks as the initial extended deadline approaches
Discussions for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in the WNBA are ongoing as the deadline for new contracts nears. League officials and representatives from the Women’s National Basketball Players Association were slated to convene over the weekend in anticipation of the Sunday 11:59 p.m. ET deadline. While it’s still uncertain if a work stoppage […]
Cocoa and berries might help safeguard heart health during extended sitting, recent research shows.
Sitting for Long Periods Can Harm Your Heart—But Diet Can Help Prolonged sitting can negatively affect your heart health, but a recent study suggests that tweaking your diet might mitigate some of this damage. Researchers at the University of Birmingham found that consuming foods high in flavanols—natural compounds present in items like cocoa, berries, and […]
Chiefs’ Josh Simmons chooses not to discuss his extended absence
Kansas City Chiefs’ Josh Simmons Returns After Absence Josh Simmons, an offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, has finally spoken out after missing 22 days and four games. His return comes after he left the team unexpectedly just hours before a matchup with the Detroit Lions in Week 6. At a press conference, the […]