Kansas City, KS

Columbus, OH

Texas State

The Hill

Texas is suing the Biden administration over a new policy that mandates minimum staffing levels in nursing homes, arguing the federal Medicare agency exceeded its authority. In a lawsuit filed Wednesday in the Northern District of Texas, state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) said the rule should be vacated and the administration should be permanently blocked from enforcing it.

Texas sues Biden administration over nursing home staffing rule

Atascosa County, TX

Jourdanton, TX

New York Post

A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader died Monday, four days after she suffered mysterious “life-threatening” injuries that her parents tried to treat with smoothies and vitamins, authorities announced Wednesday. 

Jourdanton Junior High School student Miranda Sipps died in the hospital Monday night after her mother finally called for help when the preteen went into respiratory distress, the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office said.

The girl’s mother, Denise Balbaneda, and stepfather, Gerald Gonzalez, 40, were arrested for failing to seek medical help sooner for the girl during the four days while she was “mentally and physically incapacitated and non-responsive,” the sheriff said. 



The pair didn’t...

Texas cheerleader, 12, dies after parents tried to treat ‘life-threatening’ injuries with smoothies and vitamins: sheriff

At times, even after giving our best, we do not get what we deserve. We must then stand up for our rights and speak for ourselves. A group of ten workers did this when they were denied a raise and the basic amenities that they needed at the workplace. They had first made a request but it went unheard so they decided to skip work on one day and meet at a coworker's place. u/UnoriginallyGeneric shared, "So, up until Monday, I was a lead shipper and receiver and forklift operator for a regional health care company. I supervised five people in my department. Unlike many industries, we never shuttered during COVID."

Ten employees get together and quit their jobs after company refused to give them a deserved raise

Great Falls, MT

Montana Free Press

The state’s largest nursing home plans to close its doors weeks after being terminated from the federal Medicare and Medicaid program after “a history of serious quality issues” and violations for deficient patient care. In a recent public notice, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid announced that...

State’s largest nursing home prepares to close following patient safety violations

The US Sun

WINNING the lottery is a dream scenario for millions of Americans who buy tickets. But lotto luck doesn’t always turn out quite as rosy as some imagine. One major lottery winner recently shared how his family dynamics have changed thanks to his supposedly lucky win. The winner anonymously shared the story on Reddit. It was […]

I won a life-changing lottery jackpot and gave my family $4 million – now I’m torn because they want even more

iHeartRadio

Scott Peterson admitted to making a 'terrible mistake' while breaking his 20-year silence since being convicted in his wife Laci's death.

Convicted Scott Peterson Breaks 20-Year Silence, Admits 'Terrible Mistake'

One group is seeking an emergency injunction citing the Supreme Court’s repeal of the Chevron Doctrine

Discrimination relief payments begin as some Black farmers ask courts to include heirs in program

Maine State

Apple Valley News Now

BANGOR, Maine — Operators of illegal marijuana grow enterprises hidden inside rural homes in Maine don’t have to worry much about prying neighbors. But their staggering electric bills may give rise to a new snitch.

Utility company's proposal to rat out hidden marijuana operations to police raises privacy concerns

AMERICANS have the opportunity to claim hundreds of dollars through a medical device settlement. Those who have paid for or rented a specific Philips Respironics ventilator may be eligible for a cash award after the product was recalled. This class action lawsuit alleged that members endured economic losses related to...

Americans can claim $100 payments from $494 million medical device settlement – but you need to meet one of two criteria

Finding Nemo is a tremendous and timeless film, but a nature documentary it ain’t. As much as we might wish it, fish don’t swim around with the personalities of Al Brooks and Ellen DeGeneres demonstrating human-like intelligence. Though we might love our pet goldfish, they’re not capable of telling jokes about anemones, speaking whale, or coming up with elaborate plans to escape their tanks.

‘He had a plan’: Woman flushes dead goldfish down the toilet, only to find out too late that he faked his death

UPI News

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott has signed an executive order directing hospitals to collect the immigration status of patients and report healthcare costs incurred by undocumented immigrants to the state.

Texas Gov. Abbott directs hospitals to collect immigration status of patients

Matthew Perry’s personal assistant injected him with the fatal dose of ketamine which led to his death after buying a batch of illicit drugs from a “master chef” on behalf of the late star, according to the federal indictment against him.

Perry’s live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, 59, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, the Department of Justice announced Thursday.  

Perry, 54, died on October 28 last year in the hot tub of his rented home following ketamine injections administered by Iwamasa, prosecutors said. Iwamasa, who has been Perry’s assistant since 1994, now faces up to 15 years...

Matthew Perry’s assistant Kenny Iwamassa injected fatal overdose, bought illicit drugs from ‘master chef’: feds

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided. The fact that Americans need affordable, quality health care became abundantly clear in the wake of the pandemic, but finding good health care at the right price point is not easy for everyone, according to a new report from WalletHub, a personal finance website.

12 Best States for Health Care: 2024

Have you ever felt pressured to conform to expectations that don’t feel true to who you really are? Understanding and respecting one’s own gender identity is crucial in navigating a world that often insists on clear-cut labels. What aspects of gender identity empower you to embrace and express your truest self?

21 Gender Identity Facts America Must Learn

California State

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Golden Gate Media

Optum, the health services segment of UnitedHealth, announced it will lay off 524 employees in California. This news was disclosed in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the state on July 18. The impending layoffs and departmental closures will impact a variety of healthcare facilities and administrative roles across the state.

More than 500 California workers with healthcare giant to be laid off in waves, stste filing shows

Fox News

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order requiring public hospitals in the Lone Star State to collect information on patients' immigration statuses.

Gov. Abbott issues executive order requiring Texas hospitals to gather data on immigration statuses

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food.

Denver revokes cash assistance for migrants

This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Wondered” series, where we tackle all of your questions about the world of business, no matter how big or small. Ever wondered if recycling is worth it? Or how store brands stack up against name brands? Check out more from the series here.

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Pasadena, CA

A hospice physician in California is facing up to a decade in prison after pleading guilty for their involvement in a kickback fraud scheme that bilked Medicare of nearly $30 million. Two years following his arrest, Dr. Victor Contreras, 68, recently pled guilty to one count of health care fraud....

1 at Large, Another Facing 10-Year Sentence in California $30M Hospice Fraud Scheme

HOUSE-FLIPPING experts Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have just closed their biggest real estate deal. The A-list couple sold their sprawling, blufftop mansion in California to mining magnate Robert Friedland for a staggering $96 million. Property records obtained by The Wall Street Journal revealed Ellen and Portia sold the property less than two years […]

Ellen DeGeneres sells 10-acre California mansion for $96m just one month after announcing she’s ‘done’ with showbiz

Kansas City, MO

NewsBreak

Nursing homes are fighting new staffing rules. Advocates say they’re essential.

The call came late one night in February, from the Kansas City-area nursing home where Georann Whitman’s 86-year old mom was living. “They said that they...

Nursing homes are fighting new staffing rules. Advocates say they’re essential.

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