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iOS 27.3 expands Siri AI with many new capabilities across Apple apps
iOS 27.3 has just entered beta testing and includes major new features for Siri AI across iPhone, iPad and Mac....
iOS 27.3 introduces new iPhone Duo feature for one-handed use
iOS 27.3 beta 1 launched today with a variety of new features, including a big upgrade for one-handed iPhone Duo use thanks to Reachability.
Siri AI Gets More Capable in iOS 27.3
Apple is expanding what Siri AI can do in and across apps in iOS 27.3, which is available to developers as of today. Siri can complete tasks across Calendar, Files, Finder, Journal, Mail, Maps, Messages, Music, Notes, Photos, Preview, Reminders, Safari, Shortcuts, and Weather. You can ask Siri AI what you can do with each app to get more information on what's possible. In Mail, for example, Siri can unsubscribe you from mailing lists and undo recently sent messages.
iOS 27.3 Adds Vertical Tabs and Adaptive Dark Mode to Safari
With iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, and macOS Golden Gate 27.3, Apple is making major updates to Safari. The browser is getting a Vertical Tabs layout, which can be used instead of the standard horizontal tab bar. It's a change that pairs well with the iPhone Duo's larger display, but it is available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
iOS 27.3 adds all-new Apple Health app, details here
Apple released iOS 27.3 beta 1 today, and it reintroduces the all-new Health app that was first available for testing in the iOS 27.2 beta.
iOS 27.3 Beta Brings Back Apple's Redesigned Health App
iOS 27.3 reintroduces the redesigned Health app previewed in September. Apple tested the new Health app in the iOS 27.2 beta, but it was removed before the update launched. The Health app has been updated, and there are new Insights and Longevity tabs that show more information about your health and fitness metrics. The Insights tab includes your most recent health data, like Activity Rings, heart rate, sleep score, and vitals. Apple Intelligence will use that information to offer Personal Guidance.
Apple announces Fitness+ Gym Strength program with personalized workout plans
Apple wants to help you get stronger. Apple Fitness+ is expanding to the gym with a new strength training experience....
Apple releases first iOS 27.3 developer beta for iPhone
Apple has released the first iOS 27.3 developer beta for iPhone. The update starts a new round of testing as...
iPhone 18 will have two upgrades inspired by ‘Pro’ models, per leak
A new leak points to two iPhone 18 upgrades coming early next year that will follow the pattern of the iPhone 18 Pro.
As Bayer spots pharma recovery, questions resurface over potential crop science split
Bayer’s pharmaceutical business may finally be entering a long-awaited growth cycle, but CEO Bill Anderson still can’t quite escape the lingering questions around a potential crop science split.
iOS 27.2 adds two new features I’ve been really loving
iOS 27.2 arrived last week with a variety of new features and changes for iPhone. Here are two new iOS 27.2 features I’ve been loving lately.
Your Website May Be Sharing Health Data Even If You’re Not a Healthcare Company: 7 Steps to Take After Landmark Appeals Court Ruling
In what appears to be the first federal appellate decision addressing pixel tracking on a health-related website, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals just revived a class action accusing an eyewear retailer of sharing its website visitors’ health information with a social media company. In its October 23 Rand v Eyesmart decision, the 5th Circuit held that everyday shopping and scheduling activity on a healthcare-adjacent website can possibly count as protected health information, even when customers never typed in a diagnosis or symptom. For businesses like optical chains, pharmacies, dental practices, wellness providers, and telehealth platforms, the decision means higher litigation risk tied to particular data flows and identification practices, rather than a categorical prohibition on website analytics or advertising tools. Here’s what happened, what the court decided, and seven steps to consider now.
UEFI bootkit infected fully patched Windows machines. Is Microsoft to blame?
UEFI bootkit BlackX exploits Microsoft's lack of clarity around Secure Boot protections.
Your Apple Watch Can Automatically Identify Songs Around You
Ever been in a situation where you hear a song in a cafe, a shop, or a car, and wonder what it is? On the latest Apple Watch models, your watch can work it out for you, and you don't even need to ask. The music doesn't have to be playing on the watch. It just needs to be audible around you. Apple Watch does the rest. It's all thanks to a new automatic feature in iOS 27 called Music Recognition, which is just one of Apple's new Audio Intelligence features.
Pennymac Made $29M. Its Origination Business Lost Money.
Pennymac is cutting jobs and accelerating automation after its mortgage production business swung to a third-quarter loss, even as servicing income kept the company profitable.The lender reported $29 million in net income for the quarter, but its production segment posted a $7 million pretax loss, reversing a $38 million profit in the second quarter and a $123 million profit a year earlier.
iPhone 18 Rumored to Get Larger Battery and Potential Price Increase
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 will feature a larger battery and potentially a higher price, according to the leaker known as "Digital Chat Station". In a new post on Weibo today, the leaker claimed that the standard iPhone 18 will continue to feature a high-resolution 6.3-inch OLED display with a refresh rate up to 120Hz, the Dynamic Island, and Face ID.
Lonza bets big on US growth, snaps up Merck KGaA’s CDMO business
In a major reshaping of the pharmaceutical contract manufacturing landscape, Lonza has struck a deal to acquire the CDMO business of Merck KGaA. | Lonza will purchase the German Merck’s U.S.-based CDMO network for mid-triple-digit million euros. Besides five sites, the deal will bolster Lonza’s prowess in rapidly growing sectors such as cell and gene therapy, bioconjugates, viral vectors and advanced drug-delivery technologies.
Apple explains the $400 premium for the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display
Apple argued that the touchscreen isn’t the headline feature of the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, merely a bonus. The headline should...
New iPad mini hands-on: Refreshed design, OLED display, more
Apple’s smallest iPad has gotten its biggest update in years. The new iPad mini features a much thinner and lighter...
Cats and dogs in restaurants: cute or a health hazard?
Critic MacKenzie Chung Fegan ate at a restaurant with a resident cat. Cute, or a health hazard?
Protalix BioTherapeutics to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Business Update on November 10, 2026
Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: PLX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, production, and commercialization of innovative therapeutics for rare diseases with significant unmet needs, today announced that it will release its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 and provide a business update on November 10, 2026.
Hollywood's King of Culture Is Building a Billion-Dollar Entertainment Empire
Macro CEO Charles D. King is the 2027 ADWEEK | Adcolor Beacon Award winner.
The Election-Denier Backpedal
The president is not getting the political cover he once enjoyed from Republicans.
1 trade Seahawks must make after MNF mauling by Bears
Coach Mike Macdonald’s team lost a 34-17 game to the Chicago Bears at home in Week 8 that led to stark comments from the Seahawks coach afterward . Defensive end Leonard Williams left the game with a stinger that gave him a questionable status for the future. The Seahawks are now 4-4 on the season, suddenly tied with Matt Stafford’s Los Angeles […] The post 1 trade Seahawks must make after MNF mauling by Bears appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Merck to Divest CDMO Business to Lonza
Merck to Divest CDMO Business to Lonza Darmstadt, Germany, Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lonza, a global contract development and manufacturing organization, to acquire the CDMO business of Merck Transaction sharpens the focus of Merck’s Life Science business sector and provides the CDMO business with a strong platform for its next phase of development Life Science sector’s broad portfolio of consumables, technologies and services will continue to equip pharmaceutical, biotechnology and CDMO
Boston Symphony Orchestra's grand AI experiment is a boon to democracy
In this year’s election season orchestras have been practicing the call for democratic thinking on a global scale, including in Los Angeles, Leipzig, Germany and Boston, where the Boston Symphony Orchestra is experimenting with AI —to great effect.
Apple posts record September quarter under new CEO as iPhone, Mac sales surge
Apple reported record September-quarter revenue of $114.5 billion, driven by strong iPhone 18 Pro and Mac sales despite price increases.
Apple CEO Ternus Says iPhone Duo Shortages Have No End Date in Sight
Apple is unable to meet demand for the iPhone Duo and there's no timeline for when the company will catch up, CEO John Ternus told Reuters following today's earnings report. Duo is constrained as of today. The ramp is going well, and we're working hard to get it to as many customers as quickly as possible, but at this point, we're not able to predict when supply and demand will be in balance.
John Ternus addresses iPhone Duo supply constraints, display issue
Apple CEO John Ternus spoke to Reuters about iPhone Duo supply constraints and also the units that have been returned for display issues.
Martha Stewart's ventures, from Entertaining to Martha Stewart Living Radio
These 10 Martha Stewart business ventures, from a Connecticut catering company to a Macy's home line, trace how she turned entertaining know-how into a media and retail brand
Apple releases new tvOS 27.2 build ahead of updated Apple TV 4K launch
Ahead of the new Apple TV 4K’s November 13 launch, Apple today released an updated build of tvOS 27.2 exclusively for the fourth-generation model.
Ohio State hosts researchers, business leaders to share AI strategies
Students, scholars and business leaders from across the country recently gathered at The Ohio State University to discuss how academic institutions and companies are implementing AI.Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business convened the AI in Business Conference at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center on the Columbus campus. The confere...
iOS 27.2’s clever new Messages feature can be tailored to your needs
iOS 27.2 has a clever new Messages feature called ‘Suggested Actions,’ here’s how you can customize the feature to your liking.
Microsoft AI CEO warns industry against trying to build conscious machines
Should artificial intelligence systems be given rights? One of the leading thinkers on the fast-evolving technology weighed in over the weekend. Microsoft AI Chief Executive Mustafa Suleyman, in an X
The Guardian view on Poland’s political turmoil: an ominous portent of bigger battles to come
Editorial: Donald Tusk is attempting to restore legitimacy to the country’s constitutional court. In a polarised country and continent, that carries political risks
Early Black Friday Brings Steep Price Drops on Apple's Latest iPhone Cases
Amazon this week has big discounts across Apple's Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. These deals are part of ongoing early Black Friday deals, which we've begun keeping tabs on in our main post on all the best early Black Friday Apple deals. 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.
World of Warcraft: Forever – How Controller Support Reimagines the Way We Can Play in Azeroth
My approach to World of Warcraft has largely been one of logging in and enjoying a casual adventure in Azeroth. I’m not messing around with macros or On November 4, players can return to a nostalgic world many grew up with – now with the freedom to play wherever and whenever they choose with Gamepad (Alpha) support.
International Business Machines vs. Synopsys: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy for 2027?
IBM trades at a lower valuation but carries heavier debt, while Synopsys boasts stronger margins and a cleaner balance sheet.
Here's What Spotify Looks Like on Apple's HomeView
Apple's new HomeView smart home hub lacks an App Store, but it can still run some third-party audio and video apps that support CarPlay. HomeView can automatically mirror CarPlay-enabled audio and video apps from a nearby, paired iPhone, with no modifications to the app required. In a post shared on Mastodon, Broadcasts app developer Steve Troughton-Smith demonstrated what Spotify looks like on a virtualized HomeView.
iOS 27.2.1 could launch soon as next iPhone update
Apple has confirmed it’s releasing the iOS 27.3 beta this week, but a separate software update might launch soon for all users: iOS 27.2.1.
Apple TV just added a ton of free classic movies, here’s everything new
Apple TV just added 20 beloved classic movies to its catalog that you can stream for a limited time, here’s everything new.
iOS 27.2.1 Coming Soon, iOS 27.3 Beta Likely Available Tomorrow
Apple has started testing iOS 27.2.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions. iOS 27.2.1 should be a minor update that includes bug fixes and/or security patches, including for the iPhone Duo that launched Friday, October 23. We do not know exactly when the update will be released, but usually upcoming iOS versions begin to show up in our logs a few days to a few weeks before they are made available to the public.
Mark Gurman: Apple Initially Aimed to Release iPhone Duo in November
Apple initially aimed to "wait until November" to release the iPhone Duo in the U.S. and China only, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, but it ultimately launched the device in more than 70 countries on Friday, October 23. "Apple rushed the Duo to market without enough inventory to meet demand," he said. "Apple rushed the Duo to market without enough inventory to meet demand," he said.
6K views · 84 reactions | The last time a Democrat won a statewide...
The last time a Democrat won a statewide election in Texas, it was the 1990s. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why Democrats think this year could be different.
Apple Isn't Done With 2026: Here's What's Still Coming
Apple's busiest season isn't over yet. Far from it. With two hardware launch dates still to come in November, plus software updates and new smart home accessories running into December, there's more on the way from Apple before the end of 2026, so be sure to stick around. Below, we've rounded up what's still coming, along with one date in particular that's worth watching if you're a holiday shopper.
Best Early Black Friday Deals on Apple Products Available Now
We're officially in the month of Black Friday, which will take place on Friday, November 27 in 2026. As always, this will be the best time of the year to shop for great deals, including popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and more. 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.
iPadOS 27.2 adds convenient new multitasking option on iPad
iPadOS 27.2 launched last week with a variety of new features for iPad, including a convenient change for multitasking.
Here's what's coming for the MacBook Pro next year, per report
Apple just unveiled a huge update to the Mac lineup last week, introducing the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display....
CSO of Napo Pharmaceuticals, a Jaguar Health Family Company, and Clinical Investigators Evaluating Crofelemer Conduct Panel Discussion at Pediatric Gastroenterology Conference in Dubai (UAE)
Napo was one of the sponsors of this meeting.The 2nd Best of Elite Ped-GI meeting was dedicated to advancing clinical knowledge and best practices in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, with one of the plenary sessions being focused on parenteral nutrition in children with complex gastrointestinal disorders and intestinal failure (IF).
Machine learning and winter storm predictions to be the focus of Nov. 6 talk
Song Zhang, a graduate student in the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Penn State, will give the talk “Understanding, retrieving and predicting winter precipitation with polarimetric radar and machine learning” at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in 117 Earth and Engineering Sciences Building on the University Park campus. The talk also will be available via Zoom.
When science builds bridges: European and Jordanian diplomats jointly learn science diplomacy
Amman, 29 October 2026 – Approximately 100 diplomats, scientists and Jordanian officials gathered in Amman today for an Orientation Seminar on Science Diplomacy. The event was organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Jordan, the Jordan Institute of Diplomacy and SESAME (Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East), the international research centre based in Jordan.
SESAME Symposium Places Science Diplomacy at the Heart of Regional Cooperation, Peace and Human Responsibility
The role of science in a world increasingly shaped by conflict, technological rivalry and deepening political divisions was at the heart of an international symposium held at the Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East (SESAME) in Allan, Jordan, on 28 October 2026. Bringing together senior scientific leaders, diplomats, policymakers and researchers from across the region and beyond, the symposium examined how major research and technology infrastructures can advance international cooperation, strengthen scientific capacity and contribute to peacebuilding.
South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare to sell women's health product in Europe to Ennogen
By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG, Nov 2 (Reuters) - South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare will sell the European commercialisation rights and related intellectual property for its women's health product
Where Life Science Scales in Basel
The Basel region is one of the world’s leading life-science clusters. Pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms and research institutions benefit from a unique combination of talent, infrastructure and international collaboration. As the industry continues to grow, the demand for scalable laboratory and office environments within this innovation ecosystem is increasing.
Coffee’s new status symbol is a machine without plastic
Growing concern over ingesting microplastic is sparking a wave of plastic-free coffee pods and machines.
Boichik Bagels among Bay Area victims of credit card skimming machine
The scam includes 50,000 fakes websites — and growing.
OncoC4 Appoints Dr. Dan Janiak as Chief Business Officer
OncoC4, Inc., a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel medicines for cancer and immunological diseases, today announced the appointment of Dr. Dan Janiak as Chief Business Officer.
Yakuza Creator's Studio Officially Shuts Down After Backers Desert It
Nagoshi Studio and its expensive gangster drama Gang of Dragon are no more
The best new popular-science books of November 2026
From a “modern bestiary” by Richard Dawkins to a book co-authored by Robert Macfarlane and an Ecuadorian cloud forest, there are plenty of exciting new popular-science books out this month, says Liz Else
Health insurance rules are changing. Here’s how to avoid an unanticipated bill.
A raise is supposed to help your finances, but for some Americans with Affordable Care Act plans, it could backfire this year.
Why are Republicans listed first on Florida's ballots?
Florida law gives the top ballot position to candidates from the party that won the last governor's race. Researches say this can benefit those candidates, due to a phenomenon called the primacy effect.
Apple Launching Five New Products This Friday
Apple is releasing five new products this Friday, November 6, following pre-orders that opened last week, including its first touchscreen MacBook Pro models. The following new products will be available from Friday: iPad mini with OLED display and A20 Pro chip iMac with M6 chip 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip 14-inch MacBook Pro with OLED touchscreen 16-inch MacBook Pro with OLED touchscreen The iPad mini starts at $699, the iMac starts at $1,499, and the M6 MacBook Pro at $1,999.
“Not Move the Needle” – Serena Williams’ Ex-Coach Questions Ben Shelton’s Decision to Hire Juan Carlos Ferrero
Ben Shelton’s decision to add Juan Carlos Ferrero has drawn criticism from Serena Williams’ former coach, Rick Macci, who said the addition may not significantly improve the American’s game. Carlos Alcaraz’s former coach, Ferrero, will join Shelton’s team to work alongside his father, Bryan, which the American tennis player confirmed on his Instagram story.
Predators’ Chris MacFarland breaks silence on Shane Wright trade
The Nashville Predators acquired Shane Wright in a trade with the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. This ends a bit of a saga within the Kraken. Wright has preferred a trade out of Seattle for a while now. He finally got his wish with this move. The newest Predators forward has had a rollercoaster of a career to this point. He was never able to establish […] The post Predators’ Chris MacFarland breaks silence on Shane Wright trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Q3 earnings report preview: what to look for
Slot machine and terminal operator Accel Entertainment NYSE:ACELwill be announcing earnings results this Tuesday after market close. Here’s what to look for.Accel Entertainment beat analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $368.1 million, up 9.6% year on year. It was a str…
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Q3 earnings report preview: what to look for
Slot machine and terminal operator Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) will be announcing earnings results this Tuesday after market close. Here’s what to look f...
Three new iPad models are reportedly launching early next year, here's what's coming
After debuting the refreshed iPad mini with OLED this past week, Apple still has more in the pipeline for the...
If we say AIs deserve rights, it could start to believe it, Microsoft CEO says
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman warns against building conscious AI, arguing that treating machines as sentient could lead to dangerous consequences.
Immaculate Conception Parish Center hosts annual health fair
It was all treats and no tricks for Clarksburg community members seeking free health services at Immaculate Conception Parish Center.
In Warren, a reflection of rural healthcare’s turmoil
Warren County is like most rural regions struggling to provide adequate and affordable healthcare to its aging population. A family-owned pharmacy is at the heart of keeping the system afloat.
2 Ravens injuries could spark trade for 49ers QB
The Ravens might need a QB trade to save their season, and Mac Jones might be the perfect fit if the price is right.
Before you vote, hear from the candidates in the Pennsylvania election
Before the Pennsylvania elections, hear from Gov. Josh Shapiro, Stacy Garrity, Brian Fitzpatrick, Bob Harvie, Ryan Mackenzie, and Bob Brooks.
Chargers Remain Stubbron in Khalil Mack Trade Plans
The Chicago Bears admitted they reached out to the Los Angeles Chargers front office multiple times, and everyone was just waiting for the trade announcement to drop. It never did.After weeks of Mack-to-Bears reunion and Mack-to-several-other-teams rumors, The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones confirmed that “The Chargers have confounded teams by not engaging in trade talks. The […] The post Chargers Remain Stubbron in Khalil Mack Trade Plans appeared first on HEAVY.
What to know about the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period now underway
The sign-up window for the marketplace, also known as Obamacare, starts Sunday in most states and runs through Jan. 15.
Business People: Toro appoints Tennant exec David Huml to board
Manufacturing The Toro Co., a Bloomington-based maker of lawn mowers and snow removal machines for consumers and businesses, announced the election of David Huml, president and chief executive officer of Tennant Co., to its board of…
Nearly Every M5 MacBook Air Now $200 Off on Amazon
Amazon is taking $200 off nearly every model of the M5 MacBook Air this weekend, with matches of the best post-hike prices we've ever seen on the computer. Prices now start at $1,099.99 for the 512GB 13-inch model and $1,299.99 for the 512GB 15-inch model. 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.
Route 7 fills the bill for thrills for family entertainment, event space
Go-karts zoom around curves, guests glide on the zipline above, and people of all ages try their hand at one of the 80 arcade machines.
Here's how I'm solving the iPhone Duo kickstand problem, without any bulk
If you’re like me and bought an iPhone Duo, you’re likely a bit disappointed by the options on the market...
Best 140W power station for Apple users, CUKTECH 15
CUKTECH 15 140W PowerStation delivers fast USB-C charging, wireless charging, and a retractable cable in one compact desk setup.
Apple's HomeView Ships With Six-Month-Old Software
It is well known that Apple's new HomeView smart home hub was significantly delayed, and there is now yet another piece of evidence: the device will initially ship with six-month-old HomeView software version 26.5, according to AppleDB. When setting up the HomeView, users will be prompted to update to HomeView software version 27.2. When setting up the HomeView, users will be prompted to update to HomeView software version 27.2.
Affordable Care Act open enrollment: Americans face higher costs and fewer options
The sign-up window for the marketplace, also known as Obamacare, starts Sunday in most states and runs through Jan. 15
Apple to eliminate non-touch MacBooks Pros other than core 14-inch model
When Apple launched the new touch-enabled MacBook Pros, the M5 Pro and M5 Max models stuck around. A new report says to not expect that to last.
Three New iPads Rumored to Launch in First Half of 2027
After announcing a new iPad mini with an OLED display earlier this month, Apple plans to release new iPad Air, iPad Pro, and entry-level iPad models in the first half of 2027, according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the next iPad Air will also feature an OLED display, while he expects the next iPad Pro to be equipped with a vapor chamber system that dissipates heat for improved sustained performance.
Why 2026 Is a Health Care Election
_Ypsilanti, Michigan_THE MIDTERM ELECTION IS ABOUT a lot of things: gas prices and groceries, the spread of corruption, and the future of democracy. And yet, as much as any single issue, it’s about health care. You can tell by listening to all the Democrats talking about high deductibles, drug costs, and insurance companies as they campaign around the country. Or you can tell by reading all the public-opinion surveys in which voters consistently rank health care as one of their top concerns. But if you really want to know why this is a health care election, your best source isn’t the politicians or the pollsters. It’s the people on the front lines. One of them is Raymond Rion, a family medicine physician and executive director of Packard Health, a small network of clinics spanning Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti on the western outskirts of the Detroit metro area. Packard is what’s known as a Federally Qualified Health Center, where anybody can get care regardless of income or insurance status. And like similar safety-net providers all over America, for the past decade it has benefited directly from the Affordable Care Act. “We almost went bankrupt in 2011,” Rion told me in a conversation last week, recalling how in the old days staff at Packard would work the phones furiously to get supplies and find specialists who would take referrals. Now many more patients have either Medicaid or private coverage they’ve purchased through HealthCare.gov, the online marketplace that the law created, so that the proportion of uninsured patients has fallen from around one in three to one in ten. It’s a lot easier to find referrals for these insured patients, though thanks to the infusion of paying customers Packard can do much more on its own. In particular, Rion said, the organization has opened two new branches, started a pharmacy, begun offering prenatal services, and vastly expanded behavioral health care by bringing on a half-dozen new doctors, nurses, and case workers. Now a retrenchment is underway. Coverage options on the HealthCare.gov marketplace got more expensive because Donald Trump and the Republicans refused to renew temporary subsidies that had been reducing the price of insurance. On top of that, the first cuts to Medicaid as part of last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” are starting to take effect. Rion told me Packard has already laid off a provider in anticipation of less revenue next year.1 Patient volume is down, he went on to explain, in part because uninsured patients sometimes avoid care altogether out of fear a single visit will lead to more treatments with more bills. And postponing care in that way can have serious medical consequences, as his colleague Ron Romero told me. “So you have somebody with diabetes, their chronic condition isn’t getting cared for,” said Romero, who like Rion is a family physician. “Their sugars rise, and they end up having other medical problems. Their kidneys start to get damaged. They start to have eye damage. They increase risk for heart attacks and strokes. . . . They end up in the emergency room.” And things are likely to get worse. Partly that’s because next year most of the remaining Medicaid cuts will take full effect, throwing more people off coverage. And partly it’s because forces that have nothing to do with Trump or Republican actions are making medical care more expensive for everyone, including those with employer insurance and Medicare. That will lead to still more people delaying or skipping care, ending up in the emergency rooms, and putting yet more cost pressure on providers. Rion wasn’t taking a position on the election or political parties, he made clear. He was just describing the reality he sees around him: “The whole system is being pressured. Nobody is immune to this stuff.” He’s right. And here’s the thing: This has all happened before. We know happens next.
Intriguing players to watch in Falcons vs. Bucs
Naming five Falcons who hope to haunt the Bucs on Halloween weekend to secure NFC South supremacy in Week 8.
Edison's Entertainment Complex Female Athletes Of Month: Edwardsville Girls Cross Country Captures Sectional
Edwardsville won the IHSA Class 3A girls cross country sectional at The Oaks, led by MacKenzie Kerpan, and qualified for the state meet in Peoria.
HomePod Mini 2 first look: Three things I love and one disappointment
The new Mini is faster, quieter, and gorgeous in green, but its upgraded Mac speaker feature didn’t work for me.
Scientists shrink Archimedes’ screw to the size of a single molecule
Scientists have built a groundbreaking molecular motor that spins in either direction using electricity, inspired by a machine invented more than 2,000 years ago. Even more remarkably, its rotation can boost electrical conductivity by up to 100 times, potentially transforming the future of molecular electronics.
Obamacare continues to shrink as enrollment opens for 2027
Holly Hendricks, who is battling an autoimmune disease that leaves her with open wounds down to the muscle, did everything she could to maintain her Affordable Care Act coverage after the enhanced premium subsidies lapsed at the start of this year.
Parties are on the hunt for moderate Tarrant County Republicans
The Fort Worth area, no longer solidly red, is a midterm election wild card as Democrats and Republicans jockey for supremacy.
Meet the people 'vibe manufacturing' their ideas to life
These techies are using AI to prototype answering machines, toys, and jewelry. They call it "vibe manufacturing," a play on the term vibe coding.
“Makes Me Sick to My Stomach”: Dave Portnoy “Disgusted” by Ryan Day and Ohio State Losing to “Soft as Marshmallow” Lincoln Riley
Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes had a disappointing outing on Saturday. They suffered a humiliating 30-18 road loss to the USC Trojans, ending their five-game winning streak.
Opinion | Prejudice has been weaponized for political purposes
Always latent, they have crawled out from under their rocks and been given legitimacy under the MAGA brand.
Obamacare enrollment starts Sunday, more Health Headlines
Open enrollment for the state’s health insurance marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado, starts Sunday, Nov. 1.
CVG Airport's next big business may not involve flying
At Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, some of the more interesting traffic isn't in the sky. Autonomous machines scrub terminal floors. Robots can deliver concessions to passengers. An experimental baggage tractor has been designed to move luggage without a driver. CVG is trying to turn the airport itself into a laboratory and, potentially, some of what it learns into products that can be sold elsewhere.
It's here: 2027 Obamacare enrollment
Millions of Florida residents who purchase their insurance policies on healthcare.gov can begin shopping Sunday for coverage to take effect next year. Twelve companies will offer so-called Obamacare plans on the healthcare.gov marketplace, where subsidies are available to lower the costs of monthly premiums, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website shows. Another three are […]
Immaculate Conception Parish Center hosts annual health fair
The community was also able to enjoy and even participate in Tai Chai and line dancing demonstrations throughout the duration of the health fair.
Science Spooktacular Returns to Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds for Halloween
WSBT CBS 22 provides news, sports, entertainment and public interest programs to the South Bend, Indiana area including Mishawaka, Notre Dame, Granger, Osceola, Elkhart, Jimtown, Dunlap, New Carlisle, Goshen, Middlebury, Bristol, New Paris, Nappanee, Howe, Lagrange, Topeka, Bourbon, Milford, Syracuse, North Webster, Warsaw, Bremen, Plymouth, Walkerton, Argos, Tippecanoe, Culver, Grovertown, Delong, Rochester, Akron, Winamac, North Judson, LaPorte, North Liberty, Wakarusa, Lapaz, Millersburg, Knox, and Michigan City, Indiana – and these areas of Michigan: St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Buchanan, Niles, Three Oaks, New Buffalo, Harbert, Bridgeman, Stevensville, Watervliet, Berrien Springs, Dowagiac, Marcellus, Cassopolis, Decatur, Vandalia, Constantine, White Pigeon, Galien and Edwardsburg.