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Americans Advised To 'Get A Job' To Secure Health Insurance
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has said that the best way for Americans to secure health insurance is to "get a job," after President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" was successfully signed into law last week. The tax and...
Estes Congressional Intern Killed in D.C. Shooting
By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — U.S. Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas honored the memory of one of his congressional interns who was shot to death in Washington, D.C. Estes offered condolences to the family of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, of...
Melania Trump makes rare public appearance at D.C. children's hospital
The first lady came bearing gifts. Melania Trump visited young hospital patients in Washington D.C. July 3 for Fourth of July-themed activities, arriving with stuffed toys for the children and a plant for the hospital garden. Trump brought fluffy...

Charlotte eighth graders advocate for political issues in trip to D.C.
Andrew Arriola was nervous. He and his 8th Grade classmates from Trinity Episcopal School in Charlotte had arrived in Washington, D.C., with a packed schedule. Over the next three days, they were scheduled to meet with Capitol Hill lawmakers to...

Baptist Health offering $35 sports physicals through Aug. 31
To help prevent injuries and maximize athletic performance, Baptist Health is providing sports physicals for $35 at urgent care and primary care locations throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana. This special pricing is available now through Aug....

Student loan repayments under the "big, beautiful bill" impacts
After already experiencing whiplash in student loan policy since COVID-19, borrowers must once again brace for changes. The "big, beautiful bill" that President Trump signed into law on July 4 overhauls the federal student loan system by reducing...

FBI uncovers ‘largest health care fraud scheme’ in U.S. history — over $14.6 billion in false claims, 324 charged
Share Post Viber icon Viber Email Historic $14.6 billion health care fraud crackdown announced by DOJ and FBI. 324 charged in nationwide schemes involving Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers. Operation Gold Rush leads largest enforcement...

All Together Now unveils sizzling new food and wellness experiences ahead of 2025 festival
All Together Now, one of Ireland's hottest festivals, has lifted the lid on a feast of new experiences set to wow festival-goers at Curraghmore Estate this summer, teasing everything from fiery food battles to serene Nordic spa escapes alongside a...

Buffalo Bills rookie C Jacob Bayer must prove versatile to stick with team in 2025
The Buffalo Bills tend to stockpile their offensive line with athletic prospects, not necessarily players who played at prestigious NCAA powerhouse programs. For general manager Brandon Beane, the traits take precedence over the pedigree, as he...

‘The Resident’ Bosses Reveal How Medical Stories Would Have Changed in Season 7
If The Resident had continued for a seventh season, the medical stories likely would have looked a bit different. TV Insider recently spoke with co-creator Amy Holden Jones and executive producer Andrew Chapman about what would have happened if...

GOP Congressional Intern Gunned Down in D.C.
Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old Congressional intern for Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.), was tragically gunned down in Washington, D.C., in a senseless act of violence that underscores the urgent need for stronger law enforcement support in the...

State Rep. Jaime Greene awarded for distinguished service by Michigan County Road Association
State Rep. Jaime Greene, R-Richmond, was honored by the County Road Association of Michigan on June 25 with a Distinguished Service Highway Industry Award. The award recognizes individuals who have uniquely dedicated their time, talent and service...
Megabill Will Mean Higher Health Costs for Many Americans
This story by Phil Galewitz, Julie Appleby, Renuka Rayasam and Bernard J. Wolfson appeared on KFF Health News on July 3, 2025, and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. The tax and spending legislation the House voted to send to...

Police: 21-year-old congressional intern fatally shot in D.C.
A 21-year-old congressional intern was fatally shot in Washington, D.C. on Monday night, police say. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym of Granby, Massachusetts was shot around 10 p.m. on Monday, June 30 near Washington D.C.'s Mount Vernon Square, according to...

Senator Whitehouse Delivers 300th Climate Speech, Urges Action Against Fossil Fuel Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island delivered his 300th climate speech on the Senate floor Wednesday, criticizing both the Democratic party and the fossil fuel industry for failing to confront climate change effectively....

Metformin Activation of Sirtuin 3 Signaling Regulates Mitochondrial Function Improves Diabetes-Associated Cognitive Impairment
Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) is defined as a chronic metabolic disorder and constitutes one of the most rapidly expanding chronic diseases globally. Furthermore, according to pertinent statistics, the global DM patients have exceeded 463...

How "Hell Bent" Evangelical Theology Fuels America's Politics | Opinion
We stand on the brink of a fundamental transformation of our country. President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" is the most sweeping legislation in a generation, and it is not only a triumph for his administration—it is the culmination of...

‘The brightest future:’ Friends remember UMass Amherst senior killed in D.C. shooting
The woman and teenager are expected to survive the attack, police said. Tarpinian-Jachym was taken to a hospital, where he died on Tuesday, authorities said. Police said Tarpinian-Jachym was on the street when a group of people jumped out of a car...

Slurpee Day: Free frozen drink deal Friday, July 11 at 7-Eleven
Fridays are always cool, but this one, July 11, is especially so because it is Slurpee Day. On what will mark the convenience store chain's 98th birthday – its first store opened in Dallas in 1927 – participating 7-Eleven, Speedway or Stripes...

D.C. Schools Think Your Kids Belong to Them: District Ends Delayed Enrollment Under Threat of CPS
A week ago, we told you about the Chicago Teachers' Union president who said kids belong to the Left, and not their parents. A few days after that, an Iowa school board member said the purpose of public education is to 'teach them what society...