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‘Scromiting,’ a bizarre condition linked to chronic marijuana use, is on the rise
CNN

Uncontrolled, explosive vomiting after marijuana use, called “scromiting,” is on the rise in the US, including among teenagers. Here’s what you need to know. more…

10 things to know before moving to California
Yahoo Entertainment

As one of the most desirable states in the country, California draws in hundreds of thousands of new residents each year. That said, living in California has... more…

What Happened When Luigi Mangione Had to Watch Himself Shooting CEO
Daily Beast

The video of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s violent end that was played on multiple screens at an evidentiary hearing in Manhattan Supreme Court on... more…

The Characters Who Helped Us Survive 2025
Gizmodo.com

Here's to the terrific, the unpleasant and vindictive, the singers, and other characters who enchanted us throughout 2025. more…

The End of Soft Power in Washington
The Atlantic

David Rubenstein was the quintessential symbol of wealth and influence in the capital. Then Donald Trump returned to the White House. more…

Mapping Every Dollar of America's $5T Healthcare System
Substack.com

Mapping Every Dollar of America's $5 Trillion Healthcare System more…

Notes on Shadowing a Hospitalist
Substack.com

16 observations on hospital culture and incentives more…

The best PC games of all time in 2025
Rock Paper Shotgun

Since 1873, the team at Rock Paper Shotgun have gathered once a year to select what they believe to be the best PC games of all time. Admittedly, they only started writing the list down in 2021, but try not to hold their spotty recordkeeping against them. Rea… more…

Don't Forget to Pardon One Drug Trafficker When You're Prepping to Invade Another
Jezebel

Even as the U.S. masses troops to potentially depose Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, Trump is busy pardoning another drug trafficking president. more…

Your guide to the weirdest winter virus season we’ve ever had
Vox

This winter was already shaping up to be one of the strangest cold and flu seasons in recent memory.  With Robert F. Kennedy at the helm of the US Department of Health and Human Services, the federal government has been casting doubt on the value of vaccines … more…

Luigi Mangione appears in court as lawyers seek to bar evidence at trial
Al Jazeera English

Mangione faces life in prison if found guilty of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. more…

Halle Berry Says Gavin Newsom ‘Probably Should Not Be the Next President’ After Menopause Bill Veto
Variety

Halle Berry spoke candidly about her opinion of a possible presidential run by California governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday at the New York Times DealBook Summit, declaring “With the way he’s overlooked women, half the population, by devaluing us in midlife,… more…

I drive for Uber and Lyft as a medical student. It's not the profitable side hustle I expected it to be.
Business Insider

One medical student who drives for Uber and Lyft in Atlanta said the side-hustle has been difficult to combine with her studies and family duties. more…

RFK’s individualist rhetoric hides a deeper public health threat
Salon

The debate isn’t about “trusting experts.” It’s about who shoulders responsibility for staying healthy. more…

Donald Trump is remaking America — to be more like Putin’s Russia
Salon

I've seen first-hand how autocracy can corrupt democracy — and how women suffer the consequences more…

Wealthy ranchers profit from public lands. Taxpayers pick up the tab.
Salon

The Trump administration is supercharging a system that props up a wealthy few while harming the environment. more…

WTF is weather targeting?
Digiday

This WTF guide, sponsored by The Weather Company, digs into what weather targeting is — how it differs from other contextual signals, common misconceptions and misunderstandings and how advertisers across industries can maximize its effectiveness. Amid the ma… more…

Halle Berry Declares Gavin Newsom “Probably Should Not Be Our Next President” Over Menopause Bill Veto; Governor To Follow Oscar Winner At NYC Conference Today
Deadline

Gavin Newsom hasn’t officially launched his all-but-certain campaign for the White House yet, but the California Governor has already lost Halle Berry’s vote. “Back in my great state of California, my very own governor, Gavin Newsom, has vetoed our menopause … more…

Big reset for insurance sector as govt readies sweeping reform Bill
The Indian Express

To implement the higher FDI cap, the government will amend the Insurance Act, 1938, the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956, and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999. Sitharaman has already indicated that the draft Bill will be tabled… more…

American ALS patient died alone after paying $84K US in pursuit of healing at controversial Sask. facility
CBC News

A 70-year-old American ALS patient came to Saskatchewan chasing the promise of healing offered by the Dr. Goodenowe Restorative Health Center in Moose Jaw, Sask. But former Goodenowe employees say that as her condition worsened, Goodenowe centre management le… more…

The Meaning of Freedom in These United States
Nakedcapitalism.com

Nicholas Buccola is a historian of the United States who will still be read 30-40-50 years from now.  I regret that I will not be here to see where he takes us.  In 2019 he published The Fire is Upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate O… more…

Helping a Spouse Cope With Being Laid Off
Psychology Today

Coping with involuntary job loss can be challenging. Spouses can serve as an important source of support by tending to their own emotions and making healing a team effort. more…

The new paradigm: a concentration of data in AI demands greater vigilance
TechRadar

In the age of AI, the most dangerous gap for enterprises lies with data in use — the moment it is loaded into memory for processing. more…

Sask. health minister asks regulatory bodies to investigate controversial facility after CBC report
CBC News

Saskatchewan’s Health Minister says his government has asked the organization that regulates doctors and the treasury crown tasked with protecting consumers to investigate concerns raised in a recent CBC investigation of a controversial health centre in Moose… more…

Gta Casino Heist Payment: Diamonds And Money”
Line25.com

What Is The Income Like For Online Casino Employees? Content Factors That Determine Casino Employee Salaries Crew Fellow Member Payments Gambling Winnings Tax Calculator Gold Bar Glitch Are Hard ... Read More → The post Gta Casino Heist Payment: Diamonds And … more…

Seminole Casino Lodge To Reopen Applying New Safety Safety Measures Once Very Long Closure
Line25.com

Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee Plans So As To Reopen Aug 23 Using ‘safe+sound’ Guidelines Content Florida Newspaper Front Internet Pages For Saturday Official Newspapers Concerning The Seminole Group Of ... Read More → The post Seminole Casino Lodge To Reope… more…

Is Arch Capital Stock Underperforming the Dow?
Biztoc.com

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL), headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda, provides financial services. With a market cap of $33.6 billion, the company offers life, health, and property insurance and reinsurance products, as well as mortgage insurance products. Comp… more…

Knownwell Builds A New Model For Obesity Care
Forbes

Knownwell delivers weight-inclusive primary care and metabolic health treatment as demand for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs grows and telemedicine rules tighten. more…

Wealthy Ranchers Profit From Public Lands. Taxpayers Pick Up the Tab.
ProPublica

A ProPublica and High Country News investigation found that government programs supporting grazing on public lands prop up a wealthy few while harming the environment. The Trump administration is supercharging the system. more…

Curative Health Insurance raises over $150m in Series B funding
Lifeinsuranceinternational.com

The capital elevates the company’s valuation to $1.25bn and will support national expansion, with a near-term focus on the mid-Atlantic states. more…

FIRE fans carefully planned their early retirement. Then health-insurance costs exploded.
MarketWatch

With pandemic-era subsidies for Obamacare set to end in 2026, people in the FIRE community are adjusting their plans to account for bigger health-insurance... more…

Morgan Stanley Sees Chubb (CB) Steady as Property and Casualty Market Softens
Yahoo Entertainment

Chubb Limited (NYSE:CB) is included among the 15 Best Boring Dividend Stocks to Buy. On November 17, Mor​gan Stanley lifted its price⁠ target on Chubb... more…

MetLife Stock: Is MET Underperforming the Financial Sector?
Barchart.com

Though MetLife has fallen behind the financial sector over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on its prospects. more…

How the Retirement ‘Spending Smile’ Concept Can Help You Plan Your Future
Yahoo Entertainment

Learn how the retirement 'spending smile' concept can help you plan smarter, manage expenses and secure future financial stability. more…

Airbnb rival Sonder files for bankruptcy, giving guests minutes or hours to vacate. What to do it this happens to you
Yahoo Entertainment

The last resort to resolve reservation chaos is a credit-card chargeback. Here's how that works. more…

Improve your fiscal fitness with 8 easy money moves that only take an hour or less and may save more than you realize
Yahoo Entertainment

Grow your cash in the time it takes to watch a show. more…

Can you retire comfortably on Social Security alone? We asked seniors.
USA Today

USA TODAY reached out to retirees across the country who are living mostly on Social Security, to ask how they were doing. more…

Podcast: Looking for Root Causes is a False Path: A Conversation with David Blank-Edelman
InfoQ.com

In this podcast, Michael Stiefel spoke with David Blank-Edelman about the relationship between software architecture and site reliability engineering. Site reliability engineering can give architecture vital feedback about how the system actually behaves in p… more…

Halle Berry Says Gavin Newsom Vetoed a Vital Menopause Bill
The Cut

Halle Berry criticized California governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing a bill aimed at helping women going through menopause. She added that he shouldn’t be president. more…

Falling Off the Aging Cliff at 44
The Cut

Elder millennials have gotten away with seeming young for a long time, but research shows that aging catches up with us at distinct moments — the first comes at 44. more…

A Nurse’s Mental and Costly Journey to Treating Her Topical-Steroid Withdrawal
The Cut

Uma Elmi spent over $10,000 to heal her skin. It was a multi-year journey of red light therapy, no moisture treatments, and more. Here is what worked. more…

Car Crashes Are A Public Health Crisis. Autonomous Cars Are The Cure.
CleanTechnica

Waymo has released data showing its autonomous cars are much safer than conventional cars. Other companies should do the same. The post Car Crashes Are A Public Health Crisis. Autonomous Cars Are The Cure. appeared first on CleanTechnica. more…

Doughnuts and Bullets: The Absurdity of Working for RFK Jr.
New York Magazine

Nine months after RFK Jr. took control of the CDC, scientists are figuring out how to fight back against his disastrous decisions, from wanton staff purges to anti-vaccine policy. more…

Luigi Mangione’s Capture and Arrest Take Center Stage at Manhattan Evidence Hearing
Vanity Fair

Almost exactly a year from his alleged assassination of a health care CEO, the international symbol is observing a pretrial proceeding that doubles as a granular reexamination of a manhunt and its aftermath. more…

The Putinization of America
Juancole.com

( Tomdispatch.com ) - It’s strange so many years later, in the United States of America, to feel as if I’m living in a country threatening to become like the Russia of Vladimir Putin that I spent years experiencing earlier in this century. To start, let me te… more…

Open Enrollment: Free Women’s Screenings You Might Be Paying For
Forbes

Many women unknowingly pay for screenings that should be free. Learn how ACA rules, coding, and plan choices determine whether preventive care becomes a surprise bill. more…

Young people are ‘quiet quitting’ the UK – but where are they going and is it really any better?
The-independent.com

As new stats reveal that Gen Z are leaving the UK in droves, Helen Coffey digs into the suprising hot new locations to set up shop, and whether the expat reality lives up to the dream more…

CDC panel to vote on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
CBS News

The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots. more…

RFK Jr. wants to delay hepatitis B vaccine. Here's what parents need to know.
CBS News

The three-dose hepatitis B vaccine has a long track record of safety, but rolling back recommendations could leave kids vulnerable to infections, doctors say. more…

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 30, 2025
CBS News

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Rep. Mike Turner and Sen. Tim Kaine join Nancy Cordes. more…

Schubert Club seeks Artistic and Executive Director
Artsjournal.com

The next Artistic and Executive Director will shape Schubert Club at a moment of organizational strength and artistic vitality. more…

Freebirth Influencers are Killing Babies
Skepchick.org

This post contains a video, which you can also view here. To support more videos like this, head to patreon.com/rebecca! Transcript: I don’t have children. Human children, that is. I do not want human children, and at this age, I will certainly never give bir… more…

Job Posting: Washington Nationals – Multiple Openings
Fangraphs.com

The Washington Nationals are hiring. more…

Why Are So Many Fit Guys Microdosing GLP-1s?
menshealth.com

Microdosing semaglutide (think Ozempic and Zepbound )is catching on among men who want better labs, not just better abs or weight loss. Read the inside story and the unknowns doctors flag. more…

Update: Coping With Inflation–Strategies for Investing, Bartering, Dickering, and Survival
Survivalblog.com

JWR’s Introductory Note: This is an update to an article that I wrote for SurvivalBlog back in December, 2007. It is part of a series of SurvivalBlog 20th Anniversary update re-posts, in recognition of the fact that the majority of readers did not join us unt… more…

The Ozempic effect reshaping supermarkets and stock markets
ABC News (AU)

The explosive rise of drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro is shifting consumption patterns, health outcomes and pushing pharmaceutical giants into trillion-dollar valuations. more…

The things people with diabetes want you to be aware of
ABC News (AU)

We spoke to six people with three different types of diabetes to find out what they wish more of the public knew. Here's what they had to say. more…

Halle Berry: Gavin Newsom 'Probably Should Not Be the Next President'
Breitbart News

Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry came out swinging against California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), saying he "probably should not be the president" due to his policies on women. The post Halle Berry: Gavin Newsom ‘Probably Should Not Be the Next President’ appeare… more…

‘She brags how she is ahead of the game for retirement and stuff’: Older sibling pays parents' bills while 26-year-old sister lives at home rent-free, travels to Japan, so the sibling tells them if they keep subsidizing her, they’ll cut financial help
Cheezburger.com

Not sure why, but in a lot of families, there always seems to be one kid cast as endlessly capable and another treated like a glass ornament that might shatter if life gets too loud. That dynamic shows up hard here. One adult child gets trusted with mortgages… more…

Bridging the AI Investment Divide (Blog)
Ssir.org

The concentration of AI funding in profit-driven applications has the potential to drive widening inequalities in three critical ways. more…

They contracted hepatitis before the vaccine was given at birth - now the shot may be delayed again
BBC News

Health secretary Robert Kennedy has questioned the safety of the vaccine and has downplayed the risk of contracting the virus. more…

The $79 Trillion Heist
The American Prospect

We’re in an affordability crisis because workers aren’t being paid at the same levels they earned in the past. The post The $79 Trillion Heist appeared first on The American Prospect. more…

KIMBERLY BIRD: Florida’s Lawsuit Against Planned Parenthood Just The Beginning
The Daily Caller

This month, Florida Attorney General James Ulthmier filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood for false advertising. more…

As millions of Americans face pricier health insurance, is 'Trumpcare' the solution?
CBC News

Health insurance is about to get a lot more expensive for millions of Americans, and that's posing a political challenge for U.S. President Donald Trump. more…

Wednesday: Hili dialogue
Whyevolutionistrue.com

Welcome to a Hump Day (“ден на ритамот” in Macedonian): Wednesday, December 3, 2025 and National Apple Pie Day. To be frank, apple is among my least favorite pies, even though it’s said to be quintessentially “American.” But here is a much better version, a F… more…

Why Earlier Eye Intervention Matters: A Modern Look at Refractive Lens Exchange, Aging Vision, and Long-Term Clarity
International Business Times

According to Dr. Katzman, the reason earlier intervention is possible is rooted in how the eye ages. "The natural lens inside the eye stiffens over time, and the change starts becoming noticeable in your early 40s," he says. more…

Kelly Dodd Speaks Out About Daughter Jolie Following Voicemail Leak Drama
Us Weekly

Kelly Dodd is speaking out following the leaked voicemail drama involving her daughter, Jolie. “I apologized to Jolie. All I want is Jolie back in my life,” the Real Housewives of Orange County alum, 50, said in an exclusive statement to Us Weekly on Monday, … more…

RHOC’s Kelly Dodd’s Family Guide: Daughter, Ex-Husbands and More
Us Weekly

Kelly Dodd has had some ups and downs with her family throughout the years. The Real Housewives of Orange County alum — who starred on the Bravo show from season 11 to season 15 — was born in 1975 in Scottsdale, Arizona, to parents Frank Meza and Bobbi Meza. … more…

Luis de Guindos: Interview with El Periódico
Europa.eu

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the European Union countries which have adopted the euro. Our main task is to maintain price stability in the euro area and so preserve the purchasing power of the single currency. more…

Luigi Mangione's arrest videos played at hearings over U.S. healthcare executive's killing
Japan Today

Police spoke to Luigi Mangione in a McDonald's restaurant for more than 30 minutes before arresting him for allegedly gunning down a UnitedHealthcare executive, according to videos played on Monday during state court hearings over whether prosecutors can use … more…

The Price Of Silver Goes Parabolic As The Cost Of Living Spikes And Mass Layoffs Occur All Over The Nation
Shtfplan.com

For a long time, we were warned that when the financial system finally started melting down, the price of silver would explode.  It appears that those who predicted this were quite prescient.  The yen carry trade is unwinding, more than a trillion dollars in … more…

Kentucky basketball hits early season crossroads as Mark Pope's honeymoon flames out in loss to North Carolina
CBS Sports

The struggling Wildcats have not defeated a top-200 opponent yet and have three more ranked foes looming more…

Mangione appears for suppression of evidence hearing
RTE

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a UnitedHealthcare Group executive outside a Manhattan hotel, appeared in state court as a series of high-stakes hearings on the admissibility of key pieces of evidence at his murder trial kicked off. more…

How life insurance settlements could bring liquidity, tax savings
Financial-planning.com

When a client's insurance needs change, the opportunity to sell their life policies to outside buyers should not be overlooked. more…

Don't put these 5 assets in a living trust. How to help your kids bypass probate when you die
Yahoo Entertainment

'I hate probate' more…

UnitedHealth to offload Banmedica to Patria Investments for $1bn
Lifeinsuranceinternational.com

The divestment allows UnitedHealth to focus on other restructuring measures under CEO Stephen Hemsley. more…

You could be passing up ‘free money’ when contributing to your FSA and HSA. Make the most of open enrollment
Yahoo Entertainment

Here’s how to pick the right plan and maximize benefits. more…

‘Peak 65’ boomers can’t tell if they’re ready to retire, and this ‘confidence paradox’ could cost them big in retirement
Yahoo Entertainment

Boomers are rocking confidence in their retirement plans. But they're missing the beat when it comes to inflation more…

5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Investing in an Annuity
Yahoo Entertainment

Before committing to an annuity, ask the right questions about your goals, risks and long-term needs. Learn how to choose the annuity that truly fits your... more…

Extending Obamacare COVID Subsidies Will Result In Employers Dropping Insurance Coverage
The Federalist

Even Republicans are now considering extending Obamacare subsidies, exacerbating existing incentives for small employers to dump employees onto taxpayer subsidized insurance exchanges. more…

Longer Healthcare / Plague Reads: A More Dangerous World
Balloon-juice.com

The power trip Doughnuts and Bullets. The agony and absurdity of working for RFK Jr. #RFKjr nymag.com/intelligence… [image or embed] — (@photoframd.bsky.social) December 2, 2025 at 11:03 AM Kerry Howley, at NYMag, on “The agony and absurd… more…

Thankful Thursday | a good spot for a leak
Thefrugalgirl.com

This week, I am thankful: that my pipe leak was right above my utility sink I am not thrilled that a pipe sprung a leak … The post Thankful Thursday | a good spot for a leak appeared first on The Frugal Girl. more…

They Worked Underground in the Uranium Mines. They’ve Been Surrounded by Death Ever Since.
In These Times

The uranium industry left a trail of sickness and loss through Navajo territory, yet Trump is pushing for another mining boom. more…

The Price Of Silver Goes Parabolic As The Cost Of Living Spikes And Mass Layoffs Occur All Over The Nation
Theeconomiccollapseblog.com

For a long time we were warned that when the financial system finally started melting down, the price of silver would explode.  It appears that those that predicted this were quite prescient.  The yen carry trade is unwinding, more than a trillion dollars in … more…

Do You Agree That It Takes A Minimum Of $136,500 A Year For A Family Of Four To Afford The Basics In America Today?
Theeconomiccollapseblog.com

If your household is struggling to pay the bills right now, you are far from alone. The cost of just about everything that Americans regularly spend money on has been soaring, and as a result our standard of living has been steadily declining. Over the past c… more…

Luigi Mangione’s Lawyers Push to Exclude Crucial Evidence Over ‘Illegal’ Police Conduct
Mediaite

Luigi Mangione, the man charged with allegedly shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is set to appear in court on Monday as his legal team seeks to dismiss a swath of evidence they say was obtained illegally. Pre-trial proceedings in the state case a… more…

Connecticut Launches Site to Help Consumers Understand Insurance Needs
Insurance Journal

Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) announced the launch of the Consumer Information Center, an online resource to help citizens better understand and navigate their insurance coverage and make informed decisions about the protection they need. The Consume… more…

War on Women Report: Antiabortion Extremist Charged in S.C. Shooting; Army OB-GYN Accused of Abusing Women Patients
Ms. Magazine

MAGA Republicans are back in the White House, and Project 2025 is their guide—the right-wing plan to turn back the clock on women’s rights, remove abortion access, and force women into roles as wives and mothers in the “ideal, natural family structure.” We kn… more…

Paying for citizenship
Africasacountry.com

What began as a revenue lifeline for small island states has become a global market where the wealthy buy mobility and sovereignty itself becomes a commodity. more…

Skeptical Science New Research for Week #49 2025
Skepticalscience.com

Open access notables Bedrock uplift reduces Antarctic sea-level contribution over next centuries, van Calcar et al., Nature Communications The contribution of the Antarctic Ice Sheet to barystatic sea-level rise could be as high as eight metres around 2300 … more…

Luigi Mangione fights to exclude gun, notes as anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing nears
Boston Herald

Hearings are set to on Luigi Mangione's bid to block prosecutors from showing or telling jurors about items seized during his arrest. more…

Luigi Mangione back in court for dispute over evidence in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case
Boston Herald

The defense is seeking to keep jurors at his eventual trial from hearing about some evidence. more…

A hidden health crisis following natural disasters: Mold growth in homes
Boston Herald

An estimated 47% of residential buildings in the United States contain mold or dampness. more…

Crucial hearing on tap in alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione case over use of manifesto, other evidence
Boston Herald

Luigi Mangione and his lawyers are is gearing up for marathon court hearings starting Monday in Manhattan in his state murder case, coming up on the first anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s execution-style killing on a Midtown sidewalk. more…

Autoimmune diseases can strike any part of the body, and mostly affect women. Here’s what to know
Boston Herald

New research is raising the prospect of treatments that might do more than tamp down symptoms. more…

Class-action lawsuit certified against CN and CP railways over Lytton, B.C., fire
CBC News

The ruling released Tuesday from Justice Ward Branch says there's "some basis in fact" to support the plaintiffs' allegations that the "horrific fire" was caused by railway operations, where CN and CP have parallel tracks that run through the town. more…