UnitedHealth Group boss responds to killing of CEO: ‘Let’s fix’ our health care system
The head of UnitedHealthcare's parent company has responded to the murder of the insurance giant's CEO, Brian Thompson. New York Times guest essay On Friday, he mourned his death and called for efforts to improve the country's “patchwork” health insurance system. In his article, Andrew Whitty says that the health system is “not perfect” and […]
This December, let’s recall the spirit of the 1914 Christmas truce
The sky was clear that morning. For the first time in months, there were no swarms of fighter jets or missiles. The air was neither yellow with poisonous gas nor red with blood mist. There were no gunshots, no explosions, no screams of dying men. “First the Germans sing one of their carols, then we […]
JOSH HAMMER: SCOTUS To The Rescue — Let’s Stop The Transgender Movement
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the major cases of the term. USA vs. Scumetti. The case, filed in Tennessee, concerns a state law that nominally bans the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones by minors for purposes of so-called gender-affirming care, all euphemisms. If removed, it means genital mutilation or […]
Instead of Trying to Trump-Proof, Let’s Just Fix Our Problems
In an interview that aired on Friday's episode of “The Issue Is,” San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will be the state's president in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump's victory. He responded to calls for a special session of Congress to help stop President Trump. “The best resistance, if […]
The rich will pay up when prodded. So let’s make tax-collecting great again | Torsten Bell
what do we want? The number of tax inspectors will increase. When do you want it? Ideally a few years ago, but now is fine too. It may not be the most exciting protest song, but it works for me. My first job at the Ministry of Finance was with a very glamorous team called […]
Given the sharenting, let’s hope the little Rees-Moggs inherit papa’s exhibitionism | Catherine Bennett
With Britain's birth rate below replacement levels, extended exposure to the family life of Jacob Rees-Mogg and his six children may not do much to turn things around. The devout Catholic and TV presenter is sincere as he urges viewers on GBNews to follow his example, but the sight of young children squirming and showing […]
Ding Liren lets Gukesh D off hook in Game 5 draw as world title match remains deadlocked | World Chess Championship 2024
• Read the complete World Chess Championship viewing guide players china Ding Liren Defending world chess championship against rapidly growing Indian teenager Gukesh Donmaraju. The best-of-14 matches will be held at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa from November 23 to December 15, with a total prize pool of $2.5 million (£1.98 million). Ding became China's first […]
JOHN STOSSEL: This Thanksgiving Let’s Be Thankful For Capitalism And Abundance
As we gather together this Thanksgiving, it’s easy to take abundance for granted. Leftovers are virtually guaranteed. It wasn't always like this. For most of history, Thanksgiving banquets did not exist. Starvation, if not starvation, was the norm. Today, supermarkets are stocked with exotic foods from all over the world. Most of them are more […]
Canada’s Conservatives Demand Snap Election After Trudeau Ignores Pro-Hamas Riot, Lets Loose at Taylor Swift Concert
Montreal Police Chief Fadi Dagher said On Saturday, it was announced that at least three people had been arrested during Friday's violent pro-Palestinian, anti-NATO and anti-Semitic protests downtown, and that more arrests were likely. On Friday, protesters engaged in an orgy of hate and vandalism in downtown Montreal, vandalizing buildings, throwing projectiles at police and […]
Neil deGrasse Tyson While Refusing to Say Inherent Gender Differences Exist in Sports: ‘Let’s Talk About Science’
On Friday's broadcast of HBO's “Real Time,” astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson said whether Scientific American's claim that the differences between male and female athletes are due to bias is wrong. “Let's talk about science,” he declared when asked about the issue. . Host Bill Maher said: [relevant exchange begins around 13:50] Although he disagrees with […]