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Tracing the powerful family roots of suspected killer Luigi Mangione
BBC News

In his home city, the accused shooter's family name has meant wealth, power, prominence and philanthropy for decades. more…

Blood Types: Why Knowing Yours Is Crucial and How to Find It
CNET

Knowing your blood type is more important than you think. Here's why and tips for finding yours before an emergency happens. more…

She's worked at nearly every FAANG company. In her free time, she built a free tool to appeal health insurance denials.
Business Insider

Holden Karau founded a startup to help automate the process of appealing a health insurance claim denial after growing frustrated with the system. more…

How are states spending their opioid settlement cash? Look yours up in this database
NPR

From addiction treatment to toy robot ambulances, here's how state and local governments used billions in opioid settlement funds in 2022 and 2023. Explore this database to find our how officials are using the payouts where you live. more…

NPR's most-read stories of 2024 include a scam-fighter and zombie second mortgages
NPR

How can you outsmart scammers? What would you do if your friend was attacked by a wild cougar? NPR readers wanted to know the answers to those questions and more in 2024. more…

Verily's plan for 2025: Raise money, pivot to AI, and break up with Google
Business Insider

As Verily looks to mature, it's raising money, cutting ties with Google, and taking on a bolder AI strategy, employees told BI. more…

How younger Americans can avoid the most common regrets we heard from over 3,300 older Americans
Business Insider

Older Americans told BI they regretted not preparing well for retirement. We talked to financial planners about how young people can avoid mistakes. more…

Luigi Mangione, Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing, Faces New Federal Murder Charges
Time

Luigi Mangione, suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, faces new federal charges of stalking and murder. more…

What to Know About the Terrorism Law Prosecutors Are Using Against Luigi Mangione
Time

It’s not the first time the 9/11-era New York law has been applied to a case not about cross-border extremism or a plot to kill masses of people. more…

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing latest: Mangione hires 'veteran' New York lawyer
ABC News

Luigi Mangione has hired veteran former New York City prosecutor Karen Friedman Agnifilo to defend him against murder charges on Friday, according to a statement. more…

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing latest: Mangione's mother filed November missing report
ABC News

Luigi Mangione's mother filed a missing persons report about her son in San Francisco 16 days before he allegedly shot dead UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. more…

Half a million patients' personal info stolen in massive health care data breach
Fox News

Hackers recently leaked personal information of about 500,000 Americans and stole patient medical records that included lab results and insurance details. more…

UnitedHealth Gets Luigi Mangione T-Shirt Pulled With Copyright Complaint
Gizmodo.com

"I've unfortunately had a lot of experience navigating the healthcare industry," the designer told Gizmodo. more…

I tried the Dexcom Stelo, one of the best mobile gadgets for tracking your glucose
Digital Trends

CGMs have saved my life after a heart attack four years ago. I recently tried the Dexcom Stelo OTC CGM, and it's been mighty impressive. more…

Nurses whose shitty boss is a shitty app
Pluralistic.net

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Optimistic Computing
Deobald.ca

I recently made two new friends: Abhinav Omprakash and Dawn Walker. Abhinav said I’m an optimist and I should write about it. Dawn said I shouldn’t try to coin any new terms. I should know better, but this essay follows Abhinav’s recommendation — and credits … more…

The UnitedHealthcare Tragedy Is Why Insurance Needs to Change Now
Scientific American

I am a trauma surgeon and gunshot survivor who has experienced byzantine health insurance coverage firsthand. I understand why people are furious more…

The 4-Hour Workweek Revisited – How to Get Uncommon Results by Doing the Opposite, Aiming with Precision, and Aiming for the Unrealistic (#783)
Tim.blog

How to Get Uncommon Results by Doing the Opposite, Aiming with Precision, and Aiming for the Unrealistic The post The 4-Hour Workweek Revisited – How to Get Uncommon Results by Doing the Opposite, Aiming with Precision, and Aiming for the Unrealistic (#783) … more…

Three Different Documentaries About Luigi Mangione Are in the Works
HYPEBEAST

Three documentaries about UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione are currently in the works.The first comes from Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney, known for his work such as The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley about Theranos founder El… more…

Mangione charged with ‘act of terrorism’ in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
Al Jazeera English

A grand jury indicted Luigi Mangione, the man suspected of shooting Brian Thompson, on an additional 'terrorism' charge. more…

Woman Moves To A Blue State For The First Time, Goes Viral After Sharing Her Unfiltered Thoughts
Boredpanda.com

A woman went viral on TikTok after posting a video comparing her previous life in a red state after moving to a blue state. The post Woman Moves To A Blue State For The First Time, Goes Viral After Sharing Her Unfiltered Thoughts first appeared on Bored Panda. more…

“Didn’t Expect This Twist”: Woman Uncovers Issues With Luigi Mangione’s Family Nursing Facilities
Boredpanda.com

"No one, and I mean no one, is talking about the fact that the healthcare companies are single-handedly responsible for all of his family's wealth." The post “Didn’t Expect This Twist”: Woman Uncovers Issues With Luigi Mangione’s Family Nursing Facilities fir… more…

Health Insurance Execs Should Live in Fear of Prison, Not Murder
The Intercept

The U.S. political system is owned by corporations despised by the American people. Luigi Mangione is the result. The post Health Insurance Execs Should Live in Fear of Prison, Not Murder appeared first on The Intercept. more…

Senate Approves Defense Bill Blocking Health Care for Thousands of Trans Youth
The Intercept

Biden appears ready to sign the NDAA, despite objections from advocates and some Democrats about an insidious anti-trans rider. The post Senate Approves Defense Bill Blocking Health Care for Thousands of Trans Youth  appeared first on The Intercept. more…

First baby conceived via breakthrough fertility tech born
New Atlas

An innovative fertility technology using stem cells to help an embryo mature outside the body has resulted in the world’s first live human birth. Gameto, the company that developed the approach, says it’s faster, safer and more accessible than conventional IV… more…

Luigi Mangione faces a judge in Manhattan courtroom, will be held in federal detention
Gothamist

Luigi Mangione arrives at a heliport in New York City with members of the NYPD on Dec. 19. Mangione was extradited from Pennsylvania to New York on Thursday. [ more › ] more…

Manhattan grand jury indicts alleged Midtown shooter on terrorism charge in CEO killing
Gothamist

Suspected shooter Luigi Mangione is led from the Blair County Courthouse after an extradition hearing Dec. 10, 2024 in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Prosecutors call the murder a “targeted, premeditated” act. [ more › ] more…

How Trump Uses Capitalism’s Myths to Exploit MAGA Rage
The New Republic

America is a nation still at war with her mythologies. For all the electoral postmortems, in which a teeming desire for some kind of break from the economic status quo continued to ring out in the exit polls, there was a blank space. While it seems to have be… more…

3 reasons behind the unsettling glorification of Luigi Mangione
CBC News

Experts in online communication, clinical psychology and health-care reform believe there are three key reasons so many members of the public seem to be celebrating an accused killer — and they believe they’ve been festering in plain sight for some time. more…

The 5 Best Cities To Live In Europe For Expat Families, Per New Report
Forbes

Expat insurance experts at William Russell explored various family-related factors to determine some of the best places to live abroad with a family. more…

Seven Reasons Regular Health Checkups With Your Doctor Save You Money
Forbes

Regular doctor’s visits can support with prevention and disease management before conditions become a significant medical and financial burden. more…

The Endless Possibilities Of AI And Mental Health
Forbes

As technology continues to expand its integration with healthcare services, these experts caution that the spike in innovation is outpacing the knowledge institutional... more…

Death Of A CEO: The Brutal Reality Of Workplace Violence In America
Forbes

Messages found at the scene—"deny, defend," and "depose"—are believed to reference alleged tactics insurers use to avoid payouts. more…

10 Areas Where VCs Are Looking To Invest In 2025
Forbes

Investment areas leading early stage VCs are excited about in the year ahead, including AI, health, climate, financial inclusion, vertical software and legacy industries. more…

The New Rules Of Personal Finance For Business Owners
Forbes

When personal finances are strained, sales feel desperate, money mindset is challenged, and panic may ensue as to how you’ll bring in more money. more…

The Future Is Dry: Why Soil Is The Sexiest Climate Solution
Forbes

Soil underpins all life on earth. Without it, we wouldn’t eat. So why aren't we talking about it? more…

Daring To Use AI For Predicting Your Precise Death Date
Forbes

AI-based death date apps are trending. They seemingly calculate your precise date and time of demise. Concerns about this are many, including for use of generative AI. more…

Jamie Foxx Credits Daughter’s Guitar Playing For Saving Him. A Neurologist Explains How
Forbes

He also highlighted the profound impact of music on his recovery, particularly his daughter's guitar playing, which he described as his spiritual defibrillator. more…

IRA Tragedies: 4 Cases Show The Pain Caused By Overlooking Simple Details
Forbes

Many people are surprised and shocked when they learn what happens when retirement account owners neglect simple details about the tax code and their accounts. more…

Why Should Pharma Brands Look For HIPAA Certification In Their Marketing Partners
Forbes

While HIPAA compliance is an ongoing process, HIPAA certification confirms that an expert has completed external training to understand these requirements thoroughly. more…

“The Corrections”: The New Administration And The Employment Reset
Forbes

With a new Administration, it’s time for an employment reset: confronting truths about government benefit and guaranteed income programs, and employment failures. more…

Luigi Mangione Charged With Murder As An Act Of Terrorism—Here’s What That Means
Forbes

An “act of terrorism” can refer to a violent act intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population, influence the policy of a unit of government or coercion or affect the conduct of a unit of government by murder, assassination or kidnapping. more…

How Technology Could Speed And Support Disaster Response
Forbes

Both current tools and cutting-edge innovations, leveraged quickly and wisely, could make all the difference in saving lives during widespread emergencies. more…

What We Know About Luigi Mangione: Suspected CEO Shooter Charged With First-Degree Murder
Forbes

Luigi Mangione was arrested on gun charges in Pennsylvania and faces a murder charge in New York for the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. more…

What We Know About Luigi Mangione: Suspected CEO Shooter Makes First Federal Court Appearance
Forbes

Luigi Mangione was arrested on gun charges in Pennsylvania and faces a murder charge in New York for the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. more…

What We Know About Luigi Mangione: Suspected CEO Shooter Appears For Extradition Hearing
Forbes

Luigi Mangione was arrested on gun charges in Pennsylvania and faces a murder charge in New York for the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. more…

What We Know About Luigi Mangione: Suspected CEO Shooter Indicted For Murder—NYPD Says It Spoke To His Mother Pre-Arrest
Forbes

Luigi Mangione was arrested on gun charges in Pennsylvania and faces a murder charge in New York for the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. more…

Hospices in England to receive £100m funding
BBC News

Hospice leaders had warned they were being forced to close beds closing due to financial pressures. more…

Insurance Quotes for 2025 Porsche Macan: Cheapest Rates From Best Companies
Ibelieveinadv.com

[ad_1] Car insurance is a necessary expense for all drivers, as it provides financial protection in the event of an […] more…

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AI in life sciences and healthcare
BetaNews

The life sciences and healthcare industries have critical challenges to overcome in 2025. Costs in both are on the rise, forcing business leaders to seek out more efficient methods for developing and delivering new products and services. Additionally, consume… more…

Woman Thinks She Knows A Better Way To Use Teeth Whitening Strips. – ‘Oh my gosh, they cover everything now.’
Twistedsifter.com

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Doctor Warns That Many Air Fryers Contain Dangerous Chemicals That Can Leech Into Your Food. – ‘Most of them have forever chemicals in the non-stick.’
Twistedsifter.com

Finding a safe way to cook is harder than ever. more…

'Anger Is Rising Up': Bernie Sanders Says CEO Shooting 'Totally Unacceptable But..."
Crooksandliars.com

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) blamed the murder of a health care CEO on "people's anger" about unfair insurance practices. During a Sunday interview on Meet the Press, host Kristen Welker noted that Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) suggested that Luigi Mangione al… more…

Federal prosecutors considering charges against Luigi Mangione in insurance CEO's death
NBC News

Federal prosecutors are looking into whether to charge Luigi Mangione, the suspected killer of United Healthcare’s CEO, two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News Wednesday. more…

Luigi Mangione charged with ‘murder as an act of terrorism’
Dazed

The 26-year-old is accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive, Brian Thompson more…

Plutocracy, Masculinity, and the Psychology of Fascism
Crookedtimber.org

Now that the U.S. faces the return of a fascist President to power, we must consider the connections among plutocracy, misogyny, and fascism. In 2016, many pundits attributed Trump’s election to the rightward shift of white working-class voters in response to… more…

Why America’s $4.5 Trillion Healthcare System Can’t Afford To Stay The Same
Forbes

This issue goes beyond coverage; it calls for a foundational rebuild of our healthcare system to reduce waste and increase value. Reform is the only way to address the dysfunction that is causing so much despair across the US. more…

The murder of Brian Thompson must usher in a new era of health insurance PR
PR Daily

This tragedy has underscored an urgent need. Lori Ruggiero is managing partner and EVP, 5WPR.  The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel sent shockwaves through the healthcare insurance industry, revealing deep-seated… more…

Why Do These People Agree About the Mangione Murder?
The American Conservative

Elites of any political persuasion ignore widespread anger over the healthcare system at their own peril. The post Why Do These People Agree About the Mangione Murder? appeared first on The American Conservative. more…

That's So Raven's Anneliese Van Der Pol Marries Costar Johnno Wilson - Wedding Details Reaveled
Just Jared

Anneliese Van Der Pol and Johnno Wilson said “I do” nearly a year after announcing their engagement! The 40-year-old actress, famous for playing Raven-Symone‘s best friend Chelsea on That’s So Raven and Raven’s Home, married Johnno in a private ceremony on De… more…

The Making of a Medical Care Crisis
Thenation.com

Annika Inampudi Over the past decade, Massachusetts witnessed the slow death of its largest hospital chain, leaving the largest and most diverse neighborhood in Boston without essential care. The post The Making of a Medical Care Crisis appeared firs… more…

A Close Reading of Luigi Mangione’s Self-Help Library
Thenation.com

Maya Vinokour A look at the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter’s social media accounts points to what Americans are inclined to turn to when their government fails to give them sufficient options. The post A Close Reading of Luigi Mangione’s Self-Help Libr… more…

I Had the Most Hated Job in America. The Secret to It Will Never Leave Me.
Slate Magazine

You won’t like how I did it. more…

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The Best Memes of 2024
Hyperallergic

From a chronically moisturized baby hippo to Trump’s bloody ear and the glorification of Luigi Mangione, nothing was off limits this year. more…

Health insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs
CBS News

Advocates say it is discrimination and are arguing for "insurance fairness" on the grounds that people who have joints surgically replaced typically don't face the same kinds of coverage challenges. more…

Luigi Mangione waives extradition, will return to NYC today
CBS News

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione will return to NYC today after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania. more…

Here's when homeowners should give up their low mortgage rate to buy a new home, according to experts
CBS News

Giving up your low mortgage rate to buy a new home may make sense in some scenarios, experts say. more…

CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione expected to waive extradition
CBS News

An attorney for Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, says he will waive extradition at his hearing on Thursday. more…

Seven reasons why Americans pay more for health care than any other nation
USA Today

Americans pay more for health care but don't get better results. Why? The blame goes well beyond insurance companies. more…

UnitedHealthcare’s second largest market is Florida. What does that mean for insurance denials?
Sun Sentinel

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — About 4 million people in Florida are insured by UnitedHealthcare, a company facing backlash after its CEO was shot to death in... more…

MAPFRE RE debuts $125m catastrophe bond
Lifeinsuranceinternational.com

The bond was issued through the special purpose vehicle Recoletos Re DAC, with a three-year protection from January 2025 to December 2027. more…

Signs You’re Interviewing at a Toxic Workplace
Wealthofgeeks.com

Job interviews are the perfect way for employers to review applicants’ abilities, conduct, and suitability as team players. However, interviews are also an... more…

Is AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) the Best Weight Loss Stock to Buy Now According to Hedge Funds?
Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Best Weight Loss Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. In this article, we are going to take a look at where... more…

Is Structure Therapeutics Inc. (GPCR) the Best Weight Loss Stock to Buy Now According to Hedge Funds?
Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Best Weight Loss Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. In this article, we are going to take a look at where... more…

Is Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) the Best Weight Loss Stock to Buy Now According to Hedge Funds?
Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Best Weight Loss Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Viking... more…

No ‘Buts’ About It: Leftist Democrats Are Wrong in Excusing Violence
Daily Signal

Democrats are slowly, but surely, building a permission structure for progressive activists to kill those they determine are bad. From the rise of antisemitism to,... Read More The post No ‘Buts’ About It: Leftist Democrats Are Wrong in Excusing Violence appe… more…

Luigi Mangione is not a hunk or hero and there's a danger in forgetting that
Advocate.com

I remember when Ted Bundy made national headlines after finally being captured in 1978. And what I remember about that is people were talking about how good-looking he was, and well educated, and not the stereotypical murderer. more…

Affordable Care Act Insurance Open Enrollment Deadline Extended: What to Know
CNET

The open enrollment period for "Obamacare" is going on now, and the deadline for getting covered by the start of 2025 just got extended. more…

‘She told me I’m becoming a loser’—Young, rich, retired husband smokes and drinks all day. People have a lot of thoughts
The Daily Dot

An early retiree caused a discourse after his wife called him a “loser” for getting stoned and playing video games all day. In a post on the Reddit sub r/Fire, the 41-year-old told the story of how he managed to secure a substantial passive income that allowe… more…

Texas Tech University data breach impacted 1.4 million individuals
Securityaffairs.com

Texas Tech University reports a data breach affecting 1.4 million, exposing personal, health, and financial data from its health sciences centers. Texas Tech University disclosed a data breach that impacted over 1.4 million individuals following a cyber attac… more…

ConnectOnCall data breach impacted over 900,000 individuals
Securityaffairs.com

ConnectOnCall disclosed a data breach impacting over 900,000 individuals, exposing their personal information. ConnectOnCall is a telehealth platform and after-hours on-call answering service designed to enhance communication between healthcare providers and … more…

U.S. CISA adds Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Securityaffairs.com

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the vulnerability CVE-2024-50623 … more…

U.S. CISA adds Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver and Adobe ColdFusion flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Securityaffairs.com

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Driver and Adobe ColdFusion flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the Micros… more…

Security Affairs newsletter Round 502 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
Securityaffairs.com

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. IOCONTROL cybe… more…

Report claims that Serbian authorities abused Cellebrite tool to install NoviSpy spyware
Securityaffairs.com

Researchers warn of previously undetected surveillance spyware, named NoviSpy, that was found infecting a Serbian journalist’s phone. In February 2024, Serbian journalist Slaviša Milanov was summoned to a police station after a routine traffic stop. After the… more…

Russia FSB relies on Ukrainian minors for criminal activities disguised as “quest games”
Securityaffairs.com

Ukraine’s SBU uncovered an FSB espionage campaign recruiting minors for criminal activities disguised as “quest games.” The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU or SSU) uncovered a new espionage campaign linked to Russia’s intelligence agency Federal Security Ser… more…

Raccoon Infostealer operator sentenced to 60 months in prison
Securityaffairs.com

Raccoon Infostealer operator Mark Sokolovsky was sentenced to 60 months in US prison and ordered to pay over $910,000 in restitution. The US Department of Justice sentenced the Ukrainian national Mark Sokolovsky (28) for his role in the distribution of the Ra… more…

PUMAKIT, a sophisticated rootkit that uses advanced stealth mechanisms
Securityaffairs.com

Researchers discovered PUMAKIT, a Linux rootkit capable of hiding files, escalating privileges, and evading system tools and detection. Elastic Security Lab researchers discovered a new loadable kernel module (LKM) rootkit called PUMAKIT that supports advance… more…

The FBI warns of HiatusRAT scanning campaigns against Chinese-branded web cameras and DVRs
Securityaffairs.com

The FBI warned of a fresh wave of HiatusRAT malware attacks targeting internet-facing Chinese-branded web cameras and DVRs. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a Private Industry Notification (PIN) to warn of HiatusRAT malware campaigns targeti… more…