Yearly Archives: 2024
Federal regulators are accusing the country’s three largest pharmacy benefit managers of illegally driving up the cost of insulin in the U.S., while making it harder for patients to obtain cheaper versions of the life-saving drug. The companies — CVS-owned Caremark Rx, Cigna Group’s Express Scripts and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Rx — acted in ways […]
King Charles II was utterly disappointed after Prince Harry called him for birthday last year. His Majesty was upset nothing had changed with the Duke of Sussex after a contents of the personal call were leaked. Royal expert Rebecca English notes: “Charles is angry and he is hurt but he is still his son at […]
The outlook for “Doomsday Glacier” just got gloomier. Scientists are warning the Antarctic Ice Sheet, known formally as the Thwaites Glacier, will deteriorate “further and faster” and that sea level rise triggered by the melting could impact “hundreds of millions” in coastal communities. “Towards the end of this century, or into the next century, it […]
Marieha Hussain holds a placard at a pro-Palestine protest. — Metropolitan Police LONDON: British Pakistani school teacher and campaigner Marieha Hussain has expressed relief after her honourable acquittal of a racially aggravated public order offence over the ‘coconut’ placard. However, she questioned the role of Britain’s institutions in prosecuting her for criticising former Prime Minister […]
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Markets: The Dow and S & P 500 were lower Friday after surging to record highs Thursday in response to the Fed cutting interest rates by […]
Photo: Nikki Bella ‘plans on fighting back’ Artem Chigvintsev: Source Nikki Bella is reportedly fuming after husband Artem Chigvintsev’s latest move. Recently, an insider shared with Life & Style, “Nikki is absolutely furious that Artem is asking for spousal support.” The tipster also tattled, “She’s still in shock and has been asking herself, ‘Who the hell […]
Consumers may feel their medical bills are unyielding, inflexible, set in stone. But that’s not always true: A new study shows patients can often reap financial benefits by disputing charges that seem erroneous or by negotiating for financial relief. Of consumers who don’t reach out to question a medical bill, 86% said it’s because they […]
Johnny Depp has put his directorial skills on display in ‘Modì’ Johnny Depp is set to be honored with a Lifetime Achievement award at the Rome Film Festival, where his directorial feature Modì will screen. Modì is based on the life of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, who was known for his groundbreaking modern style of […]
Apple rolled out the stable version of macOS 15 update, also known as macOS Sequoia, to all users on Monday. However, it appears the update has created some unexpected issues for users, especially around third-party security tools. As per a report, the Cupertino-based giant’s operating system (OS) is breaking down network-based security software by Microsoft, […]
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising people with a peanut allergy to avoid consuming foods that may contain mustard, because they could be contaminated with peanuts. Mustard ingredients – including mustard powder or flour – can be found in dips, sauces, salads and pre-packed sandwiches, the FSA said. It is trying to identify how […]