Drug Firms Counteroffer in Biden-Harris Lower Price Talks
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that all manufacturers participating in the first cycle of Medicare drug price negotiations have responded with counteroffers. The negotiations are part of the Inflation Reduction Act, a law aimed at reducing the cost of prescription drugs. In addition, the Inflation…
Weisselberg, Trump’s Key Associate, Admits to Perjury
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Allen H. Weisselberg, a close associate of ex-President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to perjury charges…
Could California Determine Who Gains Control of the House in 2024?
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As the November elections approach, Democrats are aiming to win control of the US House of…
U-M Experts Analyze Voter Concerns on Politicians’ Ages
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University of Michigan experts express that age does not necessarily equate to cognitive decline in politicians. Gerontologist Sheria Robinson-Lane states that aging can actually improve emotional regulation and coping abilities, and warns against age bias when considering political candidates. Other researchers, including Amanda Sonnega…
US Financial Regulator Battles Rising Medical Debt
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), initially established to protect people from banks,…
Nikki Haley Secures First GOP Race Victory in D.C. Primary
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Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Governor, won the Republican presidential nomination race in D.C.’s…
Greenville Man Paralyzed in Snowmobile Crash
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Ross Cusack, a 23-year-old man from Greenville, Michigan, was left paralyzed from the waist down after a snowmobile accident. During a ride with his brother on January 19, Cusack hit a ditch at 70 miles per hour, breaking five ribs, fracturing his wrist, and breaking two vertebrae in his lower back. While his prognosis is paralysis,…
Powerful Blizzard in California Closes Roads, Ski Resorts
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Northern California has been affected by blizzard conditions over the weekend with heavy snow and…
Healthcare Providers Paralyzed by Change Healthcare Hack
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Change Healthcare, a major health-care company owned by UnitedHealth Group, was hacked on February 21,…
Monitor US Politics on Monday – Decision on Trump Insurrection Anticipated
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The US Supreme Court is set to issue a ruling concerning former US President Trump's potential ban from running for presidency again. This comes after Colorado's Supreme Court stated in December that Trump was ineligible for election in the state due to his involvement in "insurrection or rebellion," referring to his role in inciting the…