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Rising Drug Costs: Are Pharmaceutical Benefit Managers to Blame?

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Jun

Health

Rising Drug Costs: Are Pharmaceutical Benefit Managers to Blame?

More news - Recent news For many Americans, the rising tide of prescription drug prices seems like a relentless force, threatening to swamp family budgets and access to health care. While pharmaceutical companies often assume public responsibility, the web of influences on drug costs is much more intricate. Today we shine our spotlight on a critical, but typically hidden, player in this system: pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. Rebecca Robbins, a leading investigative reporter specializing in pharmaceuticals for the New York Times, takes us on a deep dive into the world of PBMs. We explore their role as middlemen between…

Caitlin Clark finally gets it, but she has to consider the agenda around her name

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Jun

By Benjamin Hall

New miscellaneous

Caitlin Clark finally gets it, but she has to consider the agenda around her name

Related media - News 24 hours INDIANAPOLIS — Athletes often speak in generalities as a defense mechanism. Rather than delve into a potentially controversial topic, or even address the issue, they provide non-answers, using clichés and pre-planned talking points to keep a safe distance. Part of me would like to believe that this is what Caitlin Clark did. Thursday morning when I asked her if she was bothered by fans using her name as a weapon in the culture wars dividing the country. The Indiana Fever's star guard hasn't closed the door on the topic; she refused to even open…

Supreme Court Sides With Biden Administration in Social Media Case

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Jun

By Benjamin Hall

Science and Technology

Supreme Court Sides With Biden Administration in Social Media Case

More news - Latest news The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden administration in a case involving social media, scoring a significant practical victory. The ruling rejected a Republican challenge seeking to block the government from communicating with social media platforms to combat misinformation. In a 6-3 decision, the Court found that the plaintiffs, including states and individuals, had not suffered direct harm that would have entitled them to sue. This decision leaves unanswered broader questions about the First Amendment's limits on government influence over tech companies, which control much of the flow of information online. The case…

Middle East crisis: Israel orders evacuation amid attacks on Gaza City

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Jun

By Benjamin Hall

New miscellaneous

Middle East crisis: Israel orders evacuation amid attacks on Gaza City

More news - Latest news Israel ordered evacuations in eastern Gaza on Thursday as heavy attacks hit the region, causing numerous casualties, according to Palestinian officials and residents. Those in the area described a desperate scramble to escape amid the continuing explosions. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the strikes, which reportedly targeted the Shajaiye neighborhood, an area badly damaged by previous intense fighting. Israel's public broadcaster, Kan, noted that the military was conducting a ground operation to eliminate Hamas, based on intelligence suggesting the group was regaining control of the neighborhood. A witness from a human rights…

Boeing in trouble again for sharing details of plane crash investigation

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Jun

By Benjamin Hall

Investments and Business

Boeing in trouble again for sharing details of plane crash investigation

Related media - Latest news Boeing is facing renewed criticism after the revelation of a January crash involving a 737 Max plane. During a factory tour, a Boeing executive revealed details about the missing bolts that led to a panel coming loose in mid-flight. This sharing of information angered the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which called it a “blatant violation” of investigative rules. The NTSB is investigating the crash and says Boeing is not permitted to discuss details or speculate on the causes. As punishment, they will limit Boeing's access to information about the investigation and prevent him from…

American Travelers in Europe Face Phone Outage

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Jun

By Benjamin Hall

New miscellaneous

American Travelers in Europe Face Phone Outage

Related media - News 24 hours US mobile carriers AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile suffered an outage that impacted travelers in Europe. Many vacationers have lost access to essential phone features like data, calls and messages. Social media is full of frustrated travelers from Britain to Türkiye, unable to connect for 24 hours. The cause of the outage remains unclear, but appears to be related to an issue with a third-party provider used for international roaming. Carriers have acknowledged the problem: AT&T says their network is operating normally, but some international customers may experience outages due to an external issue. They…