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Automatic 401(k) rollovers reduce cash-outs, research finds — but few accounts reach new employer plans
A new automatic rollover system reduces cash-outs of small 401(k) balances when workers change jobs, but most transferred money remains in interim IRAs awaiting employer plan matches.
JetBlue stock surges as company outlook calms investors
JetBlue stock surged 18% after the airline projected a return to profitability, despite reporting a wider quarterly loss and countering restructuring speculation.
Judge Blocks Attempted Breakup of Antioch Board
An Ohio court blocked an attempt by the Coalition for the Common Good to dissolve Antioch University’s advisory board, though it permitted placing the institution’s president on paid administrative leave.
Aspiring Accreditor Approves First Institution
The Commission for Public Higher Education, a newly established accreditor, has approved Florida Polytechnic University as its first institution, though it still lacks federal recognition.
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What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
The UK faces high UV levels during extreme heat forecasts this week. While some sun exposure is necessary for vitamin D production, excessive UV radiation increases skin cancer risk and causes premature aging.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address meningitis B infection concerns. The disease can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.
Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recommended deploying a machine that preserves donated lungs outside the body, potentially rescuing four in five organs currently discarded for transplantation.
Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’
Stroke risk factors including high blood pressure and diabetes are rising faster among Black African and Caribbean populations compared with white people, according to analysis of 30 years of data from London.
Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
Scientists suggest regular sauna use could help people adapt to heat, though experts caution against using saunas during active heatwaves and emphasize traditional heat safety measures remain paramount.
Guernsey health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Guernsey’s health service commissioned 20 independent reviews over five years at a total cost of £187,479, examining departments including pathology, maternity, and ophthalmology.
New equipment helps Jersey charity support breastfeeding
A Jersey charity has acquired hospital-grade breast pumps and a specialist maternity chair to expand breastfeeding support services during World Breastfeeding Week.
NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
NHS radiographers report a notable increase in racist abuse from patients, including being called slurs and facing refusals based on race, according to a survey of 381 staff members.
Bedfordshire and London mental health NHS trust to make £24m cuts
A London and Bedfordshire mental health NHS trust rated outstanding faces £24.1m in budget cuts, potentially affecting up to 330 of its 6,000 staff.
‘It can be isolating’ – how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Research from Oxford University indicates that hot weather can trigger anxiety and other mental health problems, with physical sensations like rapid heartbeat and sweating intensifying symptoms.
Federal funds can’t be used to give test strips to drug users, raising overdose fears
A federal policy bans the use of federal grants for distributing drug test strips to people who use drugs, raising concerns among harm reduction organizations about potential increases in overdoses.
Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight
Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former personal lawyer, was sworn in as attorney general following a narrow Senate confirmation vote that exposed bipartisan concerns about the Justice Department’s direction.