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Providence hospitals, clinics in Oregon are in-network again for Aetna members
A new deal between Aetna and Providence brings the state’s largest hospital system back into the insurer’s network across Oregon.
Health experts criticise NHS chief’s remarks that people with flu symptoms ‘must wear face masks’
Exclusive: Experts warn mixed messaging from Daniel Elkeles causes confusion and could undermine public faith in official guidance
Man made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, discovery in Suffolk suggests
Groundbreaking find makes compelling case that humans were lighting fires much earlier than originally believed
US Agrees on $1.7 Billion Health Funding Package With Uganda
The US and Uganda have agreed on a $1.7 billion health financing, part of a program that seeks to wean African nations off aid.
NY Warns 950,000 People to Lose Health Coverage Under Trump Cuts
Nearly 1 million New Yorkers are expected to lose health coverage as a result of President Donald Trump’s federal budget, a shift that will strain the city’s struggling public hospital system.
Amazon Bets on Color and AI With Its Priciest Kindle to Date
Review: Amazon’s $630 pen-enabled device is a tough sell for most people.
US politics live: most Americans blame Trump for high prices, poll shows
New poll shows 55% of Americans hold Trump administration accountable for cost of living rises – a day after Trump makes false claims on economy
Pre-budget leaks ‘unacceptable’, Rachel Reeves tells MPs
Chancellor says income tax U-turn was agreed in partnership with Keir Starmer
NYC Democrats Fight for Congressional Seat Showing Israel Divide
Dan Goldman is proud of his work taking on President Donald Trump — whether on immigration, Ukraine or the US Constitution. The Democratic congressman even led the first impeachment proceedings against Trump before winning election in 2022 to represent a wealthy, liberal New York City district.
US health officials re-examine RSV shots despite documented safety and efficacy
Officials from RFK Jr’s HHS are scrutinizing vaccines that have dramatically lowered infant hospitalizations
Wafer set for Quins debut after World Cup injury
Ireland's Aoife Wafer is expected to play her first game since breaking her collarbone and rupturing a medial ligament in September.
French Government Says Budget Talks Could Continue Into January
France’s efforts to adopt a budget could roll into next year as divisions remain among lawmakers and senators despite a breakthrough on the social security bill, the government said.
Finland Needs More Reforms to Pay for Health Care, Report Says
Finland needs to fine tune how it provides basic health-care services in the midst of deeper budget deficits, according to a report assessing an overhaul carried out two years ago.
Safran Agrees to Sell In-Flight Entertainment Unit to Kingswood
French aircraft engine maker Safran SA, which supplies Airbus SE and Boeing Co., entered into a definitive agreement to sell its in-flight entertainment and connectivity business to private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management LP.
Reeves faces Treasury committee before Tory censure motion in Commons saying she misled voters about budget
The chancellor will give evidence to the Commons Treasury committee about the budget from 10am
Elon Musk’s SpaceX ‘aiming for $1.5tn valuation’ in stock market flotation
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Mass. reports 'double' the usual number of people dropping Connector health plans amid expiring subsidies
A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you.
Hundreds rally outside hospital demanding affordable health care options
Tuesday night, hundreds of people rallied outside a Las Vegas Valley hospital demanding options for affordable health care.
Synthetic chemicals in food system creating health burden of $2.2tn a year, report finds
Scientists issue urgent warning about chemicals, found to cause cancer and infertility as well as harming environment
Humans rank among leading monogamous mammals, study finds
Human beings in 7th place out of 35 species on monogamy scale but behind moustached tamarins and Eurasian beavers
Baldur's Gate 3 dev Larian says "There aren't currently any plans" for a Divinity: Original Sin 3 — but a new Definitive Edition for 2 just got leaked
Larian's next game may not be Divinity: Original Sin 3, but a new version of 2 may be on the way.
The Atlantic and Prologue Entertainment Strike Exclusive First Look for Films and Series
RedBird IMI has first look for unscripted projects
NH health officials urge continued vaccination of newborns for hepatitis B despite CDC committee vote
New Hampshire health officials are urging parents to continue the standard hepatitis B vaccination regimen for newborns despite a vote from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention committee to remove the recommendation.
Supreme Court Questions Spending Curbs on Political Parties
The US Supreme Court weighed Republican calls for a fresh rollback of campaign-finance regulations, questioning federal caps that limit spending by political parties in coordination with candidates.
Organizers submit enough signatures to block gerrymandered Missouri map
More than 300,000 signatures delivered to secretary of state to force referendum on Republican-drawn map
Exxon CFO Kathy Mikells to Retire Feb. 1 Due to Health Condition
Kathy Mikells, the first outsider to join Exxon Mobil Corp.’s inner circle of top executives, will retire next year as she battles a serious but non-life threatening health condition.
Nancy Mace escalated airport incident into ‘spectacle’, police investigation says
Republican congresswoman berated TSA personnel in October with profanity and insults, leaving facility employees ‘visibly upset’
It Ain’t Just Sports: Time to catch up
This week we are not dropping a new episode of It Ain’t Just Sports, but encouraging people to go back and rewatch or catch up on previous episodes.
Political Shake-Up Hits Hedge-Fund Trade as Brazil Markets Swoon
As Brazil’s markets rallied, month after month, and global investors kept flooding in, the gains were big enough to overshadow the risks from a presidential election that’s still almost a year away.
Parasite cleanses: why are so many people obsessed with intestinal worms?
Probably the most disgusting online trend of 2025, this has led to pictures of people’s excrement all over the internet. Please make it stop ...
RFK Jr. succeeds in changing hepatitis B recommendation
A vaccine panel led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has voted to end the recommendation for hepatitis B shots for all newborns.
Apple's M5 iPad Pro Returns to All-Time Low Black Friday Prices at Up to $180 Off
Amazon and Best Buy today opened up big discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, offering as much as $180 off select tablets. Prices start at $899.00 for the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro at Amazon, down from $999.00. All deals in this sale match — or beat — the record low prices we tracked during Black Friday. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
US civic health rating downgraded after year of ‘restrictive‘ Trump actions
Civicus, a non-profit that monitors global civic freedoms, moved the US from the ‘narrowed’ to ‘obstructed’ category. Plus, the ‘gay wool’ taking over a New York catwalk
The Most Egregious Double Standard in Sports
For college coaches, greed is just business.
Hegseth and Rubio expected to brief ‘Gang of Eight’ as Trump refuses to rule out sending troops to Venezuela
Group that includes congressional leaders and leading intelligence committee members is traditionally briefed on major national security actions
The Imperfect Science of Home Climate Risk Scores
Zillow’s climate risk scores have disappeared from home listings, but the risks themselves are very real. Modeling those threats down to the home level, though, is challenging.
US Small-Business Optimism Rises on Brighter Sales Outlook
Sentiment among US small businesses increased in November, largely due to a surge in optimism about the sales outlook.
HR giant SHRM faces blowback after a 'nuclear' $11.5 million employee discrimination verdict. Its CEO called it a 'blip.'
After the verdict came down, SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor addressed employees in a video, saying the judgment lacked merit.
I'm the CEO of Canyon Ranch. My days can start as early as 2:45 a.m. and include the 'cowboy coffee' ritual and ice cream, if I'm lucky.
Mark Rivers drives from Austin to Forth Worth every Monday at 2:45 a.m. to spend time at Canyon Ranch's corporate office. He became the CEO in 2023.
Trump accused of ‘colossal economic and national security failure’ for allowing Nvidia to sell powerful AI chips to China
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
US civic health rating downgraded after year of ‘restrictive‘ Trump actions
Civicus, a non-profit that monitors global civic freedoms, moved the US from the ‘narrowed’ to ‘obstructed’ category
‘I feel it’s a friend’: quarter of teenagers turn to AI chatbots for mental health support
Experts warn of dangers as England and Wales study shows 13- to 17-year-olds consulting AI amid long waiting lists for services
Rage room or yoga class? How to beat anger
Ian Sample hears from science correspondent Nicola Davis, who recently tried out a rage room as a means of channelling her fury, and from Brad Bushman, professor of mass communication and psychology at Ohio State University. Is venting the most effective way to overcome anger, and if not, what is?
St. Petersburg gives Science Center revival the green light
The City Council voted unanimously to sell the 4-acre lot to the St. Petersburg Group.
Australian Business Confidence Slides Ahead of Final RBA Meeting
Australian business confidence declined further in November ahead of the Reserve Bank’s final policy meeting of the year, when it is widely expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged.
Leaked Paramount memo reveals what CEO David Ellison told staffers about its hostile WBD bid
Netflix made a winning bid for Warner Bros., but Paramount Skydance has not given up. Read Paramount CEO David Ellison's memo to Paramount employees.
Non-Banks Are Now a Big Banking Business
Hello and welcome to the newsletter, a grab bag of daily content from the Odd Lots universe. Sometimes it's us, Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway, bringing you our thoughts on the most recent developments in markets, finance and the economy. And sometimes it's contributions from our network of expert guests and sources. Whatever it is, we promise it will always be interesting.
Google Says First AI Glasses with Gemini Will Arrive in 2026
Alphabet Inc.’s Google said it’s working to create two different categories of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses to compete next year with existing models from Meta Platforms Inc.: one with screens, and another that’s audio focused.
Analogue 3D Game Console Rolls Out Throwback Transparent N64 Colors
Tonight we're going to game like it's 1999, as the modern recreation of the Nintendo 64 launches in "funtastic" colors of that year.
Tylenol Maker Isn’t Registered to Operate in Texas, Judge Says
Tylenol-maker Kenvue Inc. must comply with a Texas law requiring out-of-state businesses to register with the state or risk being barred from conducting business in Texas, a judge ruled.
Wall Street Gets a 3-Second Head Start Over Retail in Event Bets
In the fast-moving world of sports betting, a few seconds can mean everything. On Crypto.com’s prediction market, those seconds now belong to the pros.
‘We’ll need to see a warrant’: the group teaching businesses vital tool to fight ICE raids
Siembra in North Carolina gives owners fourth amendment rights trainings should federal agents show up at their door
AI Browsers Aren’t Smart Enough Yet to Take Over the Internet
A crop of under-baked new products is splitting the internet into two lanes, forcing website developers to rethink who their pages are for.
Forget Android vs iOS – this new privacy-focused Linux phone promises to be the alternative we need, but it still runs Android apps
Sailfish won't fish for your data
Why Bill Gates Thinks Donald Trump Cares About Global Health
Philanthropist is talking to US president as report shows childhood deaths will rise.
Sprawling defense bill will ‘restore warrior ethos’, House speaker says
Lawmakers have unveiled policy bill authorizing a record $901bn in national security spending next year
Labour Together reportedly canvassing party members on leadership candidates
Starmer to face questions over reports that local Labour groups have been asked who could lead party into next election
China’s trade surplus hits $1tn for first time despite Trump’s tariffs
Trade data shows China’s exports topped forecasts in November, driven by a surge in shipments to non-US markets
Rules on single-sex spaces pose risk to trans people’s mental health, UK charities say
Fifteen organisations sign letter expressing deep concern over EHRC guidance being considered by ministers
Tattoo Regret: Wyoming Residents Pay Big Money For Tattoo Removal
Across Wyoming, more people are paying big money to erase tattoos they regret having done. “I tell them don’t be embarrassed, because they were young and…
Better Business Bureau warns of holiday delivery scams targeting online shoppers
The holiday season brings an increase in online shopping and package deliveries, creating opportunities for scammers or thieves to target busy buyers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips on how you can protect yourself this holiday season.
Wbat data drops Tuesday? Dallas-Fort Worth business datebook for the week of Dec. 7, 2025
Fed interest rates, GameStop earnings and more in the week of North Texas business.
Confusion, Anxiety for Parents as Vaccine Guidelines for Children are Upended
Conflicting recommendations leaves parents with more questions than answers when it comes to vaccines for their newborn children.
'Flipping Farms' reality show, partly filmed in Lancaster, hosts Manheim premiere
Gowns and glam met cowboy hats and Western wear on the red carpet Thursday night as the stars of the streaming reality series “Flipping Farms” held a premiere screening at
Is the religious right on the rise in UK politics?
Powerful Christian figures are emerging in Britain but there are important differences from the US, where evangelism has fuelled Trump
Economists Judge Brexit Bill to Be Worse Than Ever Just as Politics Is Shifting
It’s true the most dismal predictions about Brexit didn’t come true — immediately.
Anwar to Cut Small Business Costs After Poor Poll, Bernama Says
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced measures to help reduce cost burdens for small and medium enterprises in the Southeast Asian country, according to a Bernama report, days after his coalition performed poorly in state legislative elections in Sabah.
Albanese defends decision to sign off on $100,000 US trip for Anika Wells and staff
Communications minister also faces scrutiny over taxpayer-funded family trip to Thredbo
‘Babies are at risk’: Health reporter breaks down CDC panel’s new Hepatitis B vaccine rules
The health community is in an uproar following a Friday vote by a federal vaccine committee ending a decadeslong recommendation that all newborns be immunized at birth against hepatitis B.
Darius Slay on not reporting to Bills: 'It wasn't a bad fit. They just caught me at a bad time.'
The veteran cornerback was claimed on waivers by Buffalo this week after being released by the Steelers
Reform UK gains its first peer after Conservative party defection
Malcolm Offord was unveiled as Reform UK’s latest recruit by party leader Nigel Farage in Falkirk on Saturday
Target of racist slurs accuses Farage of emboldening ‘toxic environment’ online
Party leader responsible for ‘dangerous’ culture shift, says broadcaster subject to alleged posts from Reform councillor
Nike pushes tech-assisted ways to just do it, from Project Amplify to a Mind Science Department
The sporting giant is seeking new ways of amplifying athletic performance, both physical and mental. We explore the world of Project Amplify and the work of the company’s Mind Science Department
Will UK Politics Pay a Price For Farage’s £9 Million Crypto Donor?
The record-biggest single donation comes as some in Westminster seek a cap on political spending.
‘True activism has to cost you something’: Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan on politics, paparazzi and parasocial fandom
The diminutive Derry Girls star isn’t afraid to speak her mind, even if it costs her fans and followers
UK IVF couples use legal loophole to rank embryos based on potential IQ, height and health
British fertility clinics raise scientific and ethical objections over patients sending embryos’ genetic data abroad for analysis
From Eternity to Jamiroquai: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Elizabeth Olsen examines her life choices in metaphysical romcom and the elaborately titferred sometime Space Cowboy returns
Most countries make progress towards universal health coverage, but major challenges remain, WHO–World Bank report finds
A new joint report from WHO and the World Bank Group reveals that most countries – across all income levels and regions – have made concurrent progress in expanding health service coverage and reducing the financial hardship associated with health costs, since 2000.
Masters in Business: JP Morgan's Paul Zummo
Barry Ritholtz looks at the people and ideas that shape markets, investing and business.
Legislators Grill Wyoming Business Council, Says It ‘Picks Winners And Losers’
They Wyoming Business Council was grilled by legislators this week over its $111.8 million budget request, while Gov. Mark Gordon recommends it receive…
US health panel ditches guidance to give hepatitis B vaccine to newborns
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has faced swift backlash for its change to government guidance.
Report: Man tells police he is ‘Jesus’ after entering business to announce killing
Report: Man tells police he is ‘Jesus’ after entering business to announce killing
19 unique small business gifts that beat the boring big-box picks
From artisanal chocolate truffles from Buffalo to affordable candles poured in LA, here are the unique gifts small businesses are offering
AI deepfakes of real doctors spreading health misinformation on social media
Hundreds of videos on TikTok and elsewhere impersonate experts to sell supplements with unproven effects
Science journal retracts study on safety of Monsanto’s Roundup: ‘serious ethical concerns’
Paper published in 2000 found glyphosate was not harmful, while internal emails later revealed company’s influence
CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infants
In a controversial move, the vaccine advisory group reversed a recommendations for universal immunizing of newborns intended to protect them from a virus that attacks the liver.
Johnson Health Bill Next Week Unlikely to End Obamacare Standoff
Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing to unveil a Republican health care bill in the coming days for a vote by the end of the month, but the move is unlikely to resolve a congressional deadlock over expiring Obamacare subsidies.
First Brands’ Business Flails as Customers Don’t Know Who to Pay
As First Brands Group makes its way through bankruptcy court, the auto-parts supplier is bumping up against an unexpected snafu: Its customers don’t seem to know who to pay.
Eurovision has faced political boycotts before – how does the latest compare?
Decision by four countries to pull out over Israel’s inclusion is significant for the contest but crisis may not be existential
Horror game Horses has been banned from sale – but is it as controversial as you’d think?
Pulled by Steam and Epic Games Store, indie horror Horses shook up the industry before it was even released. Now it’s out, all the drama surrounding it seems superfluous
UK-EU youth mobility scheme could let tens of thousands live and work abroad
Ministers want to secure deal by end of 2026 as part of a broader reset of Britain’s relationship with Europe
CDC advisory panel expected to vote on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The vote was delayed on Thursday because of disagreements and confusion over the voting language.
Snowboarder Chloe Kim talks mental health, 2026 Olympics, Myles Garrett
Chloe Kim talked about prioritizing mental health, her offseason training and how she had no idea who Myles Garrett was before they stared dating.
Pentagon announces another boat strike amid heightened scrutiny
Four killed in attack on boat in eastern Pacific as questions continue over earlier double strike
Trump Says Europe Risks Being Wiped Away Unless Societies Change
The Trump administration said that European civilization is at risk of “erasure” as a result of decades of economic decline, political censorship and immigration.
Boehly’s Eldridge and Arctos to Manage Sports and Media Retail Fund
Eldridge and Arctos are teaming up to give individual investors access to the typically exclusive world of sports and media, the latest effort from major money managers to jump into the space.
A viral confrontation and a sudden resignation shake up Georgia GOP
The man behind the vigilante sting operation that apparently netted a teenage GOP official says he has no regrets.
Five of the best science fiction books of 2025
An eco-masterpiece, icy intrigue, cyberpunkish cyborgs, memory-eating aliens and super-fast travel sends the world spinning out of control
Netflix in Exclusive Talks for WBD Acquisition, Sports Broadcasting Reportedly Not Included in Deal
WBD's entertainment, sports and news television brands will reportedly continue to split off into a newly formed Discovery Global brand.