Obesity Drugs to Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Administration Proposal

Obesity Drugs to Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Administration Proposal

By Staff Writer | Editorial credit: Marc Bruxelle / shutterstock.com  In a significant move to address the growing obesity crisis in the United States, the Biden administration has unveiled a proposal that would allow Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight-loss medications. This historic policy change aims to improve access to life-changing treatments for millions of […]

How the First Pilgrims and the Puritans Differed in their Views on Religion and Respect for Native Americans

How the First Pilgrims and the Puritans Differed in their Views on Religion and Respect for Native Americans

By theconversation.com, Michael Carrafiello | Editorial credit: EvgeniiAnd / shutterstock.com  Every November, numerous articles recount the arrival of 17th-century English Pilgrims and Puritans and their quest for religious freedom. Stories are told about the founding of Massachusetts Bay Colony and the celebration of the first Thanksgiving feast. In the popular mind, the two groups are […]

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Case Raises Questions About the Many Observers who Might have Ignored his Alleged Crimes

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Case Raises Questions About the Many Observers who Might have Ignored his Alleged Crimes

By Zoe D. Peterson, theconversation.com | Editorial credit: Denis Makarenko / shutterstock.com  The billionaire hip-hop producer Sean Combs was charged in September 2024 with sex trafficking and a range of other offenses – and continues to be hit with lawsuits from alleged victims. Perhaps one of the most stunning aspects of the unfolding case is the large number of people […]

NYC’s Growing Higher Ed Sector Contributes $35 Billion a Year to City Economy, Study Finds

NYC’s Growing Higher Ed Sector Contributes $35 Billion a Year to City Economy, Study Finds

By Greg David, THE CITY  | Editorial Credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com  But challenges for the city’s 100 higher ed institutions loom, with Republican-led cuts to federal funding on the horizon. This September, Vanderbilt University signed a 99-year lease for 13 buildings in Chelsea where it plans to create a third major center for the […]

Giving Thanks to the Hands That Feed America: Immigrant Farmworkers

Giving Thanks to the Hands That Feed America: Immigrant Farmworkers

By Steven Hubbard, IMMMIGRATION IMPACT The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. With the approach of Thanksgiving, when many families will be celebrating with food and gratitude, it’s worth taking a moment to […]

What is the Hardest Stage of a Relationship?

What is the Hardest Stage of a Relationship?

Relationships are a complex blend of emotions, intimacy, and shared experiences but are also filled with challenges. As you grow closer to your partner, you inevitably face various stages of the relationship, each with unique difficulties. While every relationship is different, one of the most challenging stages is often the power struggle stage. This is […]

For Some NBA Draftees who Overcame Adversity, making the Transition to Fame and Fortune is no Slam Dunk

For Some NBA Draftees who Overcame Adversity, making the Transition to Fame and Fortune is no Slam Dunk

By Rob Book, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Natursports / shutterstock.com When a young athlete is drafted into the NBA – as 58 players were on June 22, 2023 – it is often seen as a life-changing event. The money makes it so. Salaries for first-round draft picks this year are projected to range from about $2.4 million at the low […]

Here’s What Seniors Need to Know About Changes to Medicare

Here’s What Seniors Need to Know About Changes to Medicare

By Kenneth Thorpe Congress recently made a number of changes to Medicare’s “Part D” prescription drug benefit. The changes were part of President Biden’s signature legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act. The legislation was intended to make it easier for seniors to afford their medicines. Some of the changes will indeed help seniors. But other changes […]

Who Suffers when Hospitals Close? The Pandemic offers Some Lessons.

Who Suffers when Hospitals Close? The Pandemic offers Some Lessons.

By Urban Matters | Editorial Credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com One of New York City’s oldest hospitals currently finds itself in what might be termed critical condition. Acquired over a decade ago by the Mount Sinai Health System, the 799-bed Beth Israel hospital on East 16th Street, founded in 1890, has been slated for eventual […]

How the Second Trump Administration Could Affect the Housing Market

How the Second Trump Administration Could Affect the Housing Market

By Equity Smart Realty Inc | www.equitysmartrealty.com The American Dream has long been defined by two core aspirations: entrepreneurship and homeownership. Yet, in recent years, the dream of owning a home has become increasingly difficult for many Americans. Whether you’re trying to buy a house or rent an apartment, rising costs and stagnant wages have […]