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High health costs squeeze workers, even if you have good insurance through a job
A KFF survey shows employer health insurance premiums rose 5% while workers face high deductibles and out-of-pocket costs, prompting concerns about affordability despite coverage through jobs.
‘Man, I loved that’: Trump cheers South Carolina rally attender who hit protester
President Trump praised a rally attendee who struck a protester at a South Carolina campaign event, calling the incident “incredible” and comparing the person to boxer Evander Holyfield.
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Apple announced changes to macOS privacy settings aimed at restricting third-party app developers’ access to sensitive user data through full-disk access permissions, citing concerns about AI agents’ potential to misuse such privileges.
Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey
A survey of 300 VMware users found that 90 percent are exploring alternatives, primarily due to licensing cost increases following Broadcom’s acquisition of the company.
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A Jewish scholar chosen to lead the Catholic Biblical Association is hit by antisemitic backlash
Jewish scholar Amy-Jill Levine was elected the first Jewish president of the Catholic Biblical Association, sparking antisemitic backlash on social media despite widespread support from Catholic leadership and Christian scholars.
Vance privately addresses Republican Jewish Coalition during tension over Israel and antisemitism
Vice President JD Vance addressed the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas, discussing his commitment to Israel and Jewish Americans while defending his podcast appearances, though some attendees remained uncertain about his true stance on the issue.
South Korea’s Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han sentenced to 2 years for corruption
A South Korean court sentenced Hak Ja Han, the 83-year-old leader of the Unification Church, to two years in prison for bribery and corruption charges involving political figures.
Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for those feared lost as some missing tourists make contact
Catastrophic floods in Nepal have killed over 1,200 people with thousands missing, though some foreign tourists have made contact with authorities. Families of those presumed dead are holding symbolic funeral rites honoring their unrecovered loved ones.
Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning
Parents of a San Diego mosque gunman claim a mental health facility ignored FBI warnings about their son’s concerning online comments before the attack that killed three people.
College can cost $100,000 a year. Here’s how families are covering the tab
College costs exceeding $100,000 annually have become increasingly unaffordable for American families, with only 12% viewing four-year degrees as accessible. Families are relying on a mix of scholarships, loans, savings, and employment to cover expenses.
Why to delay claiming Social Security — even when COLAs are high
Experts recommend delaying Social Security claims despite higher projected cost-of-living adjustments, as waiting until age 70 yields substantially larger monthly benefits and greater COLA increases over time.
New payment set up? Get in touch! The bank scam where your ‘bank’ is the scammer
Scammers impersonate banks via text messages claiming unauthorized payments, then convince victims to transfer funds or surrender cards. Losses have risen significantly despite fewer reported incidents.
Does Medicare pay for long-term care? Many people get it wrong — and it may cost them later
A survey reveals 39% of middle-class households incorrectly expect Medicare to cover long-term care expenses, when the program generally does not fund such services.
How will bond market turmoil affect your mortgage, pension and savings in UK?
Bond market turbulence has prompted UK mortgage lenders to raise fixed-rate pricing, with implications for savers and pension holders depending on their age and investment strategy.
The student loan scam looking to dupe already anxious students
Scammers are targeting university students with fake messages impersonating the Student Loans Company to steal banking information and redirect loan payments, with significant fraud occurring during peak disbursement periods.
CrowdStrike posts best day ever, Okta’s stock pops nearly 29% as rising AI threat lifts earnings
CrowdStrike and Okta posted strong earnings results, with shares surging 20% and nearly 29% respectively, as rising artificial intelligence threats drive increased cybersecurity spending among customers.