A giant US hospital chain says it’s leading the fight against medical debt. Not all patients agree

Many patients say they were harmed by Advocate Health’s billing and collection practices – even as the health system has canceled thousands of liens against patients’ homes Advocate Health, one of America’s largest hospital chains, says it is working hard to confront one of the biggest problems in US healthcare today – promoting itself as … Read more

Israel launches airstrikes after reaching ceasefire deal with Hamas

A ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas is bringing relief to American families who have waited more than a year for their loved ones to return. After the deal was announced, Israel launched deadly airstrikes and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of trying to change the terms. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for … Read more

Race for DNC chair narrows after longshot candidate drops out, endorses Minnesota’s Ken Martin

The field of contenders to become the next Democratic National Committee chair has narrowed after a long-shot candidate dropped out and endorsed Ken Martin, Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party chair. Martin, a DNC vice chair who has led the association of state Democratic Party chairs, has been considered a frontrunner for the DNC job.  Martin received a … Read more

Gov. Newsom joins handful of GOP governors raising flags to full height for Trump inauguration

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom will temporarily raise the American Flag at the state Capitol to full height on Inauguration Day next week, joining a handful of GOP governors and Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson in the decision. Newsom’s press office confirmed the decision to Fox News Digital on Wednesday night. Following tradition, flags at … Read more

Make boxing great again? Here are a few suggestions

Turki Alalshikh is willing to spend billions to promote boxing. Bringing back what once made the sport so compelling would help On January 14, 2025, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh posted a message on social media that read, “MAKE BOXING GREAT AGAIN.” That’s a noble goal. And the Saudi Arabian General Entertainment Authority has signaled its … Read more