Negotiations between UNC Health and Cigna stalled, putting 65,000 patients at risk of going out-of-network by December 1
Negotiations Between UNC Health and Cigna Continue UNC Health and Cigna are in the midst of negotiations for a new agreement as the holiday season approaches. The current contract is set to expire on Sunday, November 30th. In a statement to WRAL, UNC Health expressed its ongoing commitment to reach a fair agreement with Cigna. […]
Putting makeup on a problem: The impact of printing money on America — and what it means for crypto
Impact of 1970s Decisions on Home Buying Today Decisions made in the 1970s continue to affect the ability of the average American to purchase a home. During the time when gold backed the currency in the United States, it restricted both the quantity and issuance of money. Currency expert Paul Stone claims that after the […]
The government shutdown is putting health care at risk
Health Insurance Should Support Families, Not Burden Them Health insurance is designed to offer families support, yet when large insurance companies and their lobbyists in Washington don’t achieve the outcomes they want, they often resort to a familiar tactic: increasing premiums. This situation creates pressure, and it’s the patients who feel it the most. We’ve […]
Democrats face criticism for putting healthcare access at risk as the shutdown continues, according to Emmer.
GOP Claims Democrats Are Being Hypocritical Amid Shutdown The third-ranking Republican in the House has accused Democrats of inconsistency as they resist the GOP’s federal funding proposal. With the government shutdown now stretching into its 13th day, there remains a stalemate between Republicans and Democrats regarding the future funding direction. This week, the Trump administration […]
Long Island teenager organizes putting challenge for the hospital that helped him survive as an infant
Skylar Friedman, a 17-year-old golfer from Long Island, recently achieved a significant milestone—he hit a hole-in-one and raised $700,000 for the hospital that saved his life when he was just a toddler. “They saved me, so it’s my duty to pay them back,” he expressed. Friedman is now looking to expand his impact by inviting […]
Ex-surgeons general: RFK Jr.’s actions are putting the nation’s health at risk
Former Surgeon Generals Criticize HHS Secretary’s Actions Six former Surgeon Generals openly criticized Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday, voicing serious concerns about his effects on public health. The group stated, “Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s actions are putting the public’s health at risk. […]
Bouncer filmed slamming a man’s head into a car window and putting him in a chokehold, but police receive a lead in the investigation.
Bouncer Incident Caught on Video in Baltimore A video circulating from Baltimore reveals a tense confrontation between security guards and a man outside a bar. The footage shows a large security guard placing the man in a chokehold and then smashing his head through a nearby car window. The clip, 51 seconds long, had garnered […]
VP Vance criticizes Schumer and Senate Democrats for putting Americans in a difficult position during the government shutdown.
Vice President JD Vance Critiques Senate Democrats Amid Government Shutdown Vice President JD Vance recently took aim at Senate Democrats, specifically calling out Chuck Schumer, the minority leader. Schumer had dismissed claims regarding Democrats not seeking taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants, labelling it a “silly” assertion. This exchange comes as the government is shut down, […]
Democrats block Republican funding proposal, putting government on the edge of a shutdown
On Tuesday, Senate Democrats nearly reached a consensus to oppose a bill aimed at extending government funding until November 21, as the threat of a government shutdown looms in Washington, potentially lasting several days or even weeks. Concerns among Democrats are growing regarding the implications of a shutdown, especially after President Trump hinted at taking […]
We should avoid putting Hamas in a difficult position regarding the peace agreement, or Israel’s ‘genocide’ will persist.
Concerns Over Gaza Peace Proposal During a segment on News Nation’s “Hill” on Monday, Representative Jill Tokuda (D-HI) expressed his worries regarding a recent proposal for peace in Gaza. He addressed whether it’s a responsibility for all parties involved to engage in dialogue, specifically questioning if Hamas has a duty to recognize the necessity of […]