US health system ranks last compared with peer nations, report finds | US news
The U.S. health care system ranked last in an international comparison of 10 countries. New reports By the Commonwealth Fund. Americans spend nearly twice as much on health care as other countries, yet our health care system performs poorly on health equity, access, and outcomes. “I see the human toll of these flaws every day,” […]
US has worst healthcare system among wealthy nations, survey says
A new analysis of 10 countries by a leading nonprofit health research organization has rated the U.S. health care system as the worst overall. “Mirror Mirror 2024: A Portrait of America's Collapsing Healthy System” The report, released Thursday by the Commonwealth Fund, looked at 70 health systems in 10 wealthy countries, including Australia, Canada, Britain […]
When nations clash, children suffer: Unpacking China's adoption ban
On September 4, China's Ministry of Civil Affairs China is no longer With very few exceptions, foreign adoption is prohibited. Notified Many of the American families had already been matched with children in China years ago and were waiting to bring them home. With this shocking announcement, China has nullified ties with American families and […]
Western nations have bought $2B in Russian oil this year through sanctions workarounds
Western countries have indirectly purchased $2 billion worth of Russian oil through Turkey, revealing a glaring loophole in the current sanctions regime. a New reports The company's operations have been profitable in the past few months as crude oil arrives at Turkish refineries to be made into products such as gasoline and diesel and shipped […]
European states sanction Iran Air over missile transfers, other nations should follow suit
Continued revelation Following reports that the Islamic Republic of Iran has transferred hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced new U.S. sanctions against the administration's national airline, IranAir. Along caveat The move, announced by the G7 in April, is also being implemented in France, Germany and the UK. Terminate bilateral […]
How one Ohio town captivated the nation’s attention
Springfield, Ohio – An Ohio town gained national attention last week after similar claims were made separately by vice presidential candidate and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and former President Donald Trump, making it an unexpected battleground ahead of the November election. Springfield, Ohio, located about 50 miles east of Columbus, has many of the characteristics […]
Chinese military machinery claimed to be in use at nation’s top secret research lab
The House Oversight Committee said it was aware of machines run by a Chinese military company being used in some of the most secretive government laboratories in the United States. “We are aware that there is a BGI machine at Los Alamos,” a committee spokesperson told Fox News Digital. Located in rural New Mexico, Los […]
Wales’s lightning start in Montenegro downpour earns Craig Bellamy first win | Nations League
That trip to Montenegro will live long in the memory for Craig Bellamy and the hundreds of Wales fans who travelled with him: in Niksic, in a tiny stadium with a running track and just two stands, one of which is completely exposed to the elements, Bellamy recorded his first victory as Wales manager. In […]
Test your NFL knowledge on Sept. 9 with SB Nation’s new daily trivia game
The SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game is back for another day. We're happy to announce that it's in beta testing this week. Today's game can be found below. You can also play previous days' games. Match on September 8Match on September 7Match on September 6Match on September 5Match on September 4Matches on September 3 […]
Test your NFL knowledge on Sept. 8 with SB Nation’s new daily trivia game
SB Nation's 5-day trivia game is back for another day, and we're happy to announce that it's in beta testing this week. Today's game can be found below, and you can also play the previous day's game. Match on September 7Match on September 6Match on September 5Match on September 4Matches on September 3 The object […]