Millions of Americans are in a terrible bind after a cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a critical division of UnitedHealth Group, forced them to choose between going without life-saving medications or paying out-of-pocket costs for them. A widespread cyber breach was detected on February 21, 2024, and since then, vital systems for medical billing and insurance […]
Day: March 6, 2024
New York City to deploy National Guard in subways
In response to a recent surge in transit crime, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday the deployment of National Guard troops and state police troopers into the city’s subway system. Hochul’s initiative aims to reassure riders and enhance safety following a spate of high-profile incidents. The governor’s five-point plan includes the deployment of […]
Super Tuesday key takeaways and results
Super Tuesday, a critical juncture in the 2024 presidential race, unfolded with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump emerging as dominant figures in their respective party primaries. Spanning over a dozen states, the primaries and caucuses showcased significant wins for both candidates, reinforcing their paths toward securing their party nominations for both Republicans […]
Warner Bros. Discovery shuts down Rooster Teeth
Rooster Teeth, a long-running staple of digital content has been shut down by Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) after 21 years. Founded in 2003 by Burnie Burns, Matt Hullum, Geoff Ramsey, Jason Saldaña, Gus Sorola, and Joel Heyman, Rooster Teeth made a name for itself within online communities for its popular Red vs. Blue series. Eventually, […]
Baker and Hart… My two favorite non-Yankees ever
I first met Dusty Baker during the 1977 World Series. Reggie Jackson had just told Dusty about how George Steinbrenner found me in the streets of the Bronx. From that point on I would have a very respectful relationship with Dusty. He was as cool as they came. The one advice that he always had […]
Gaza ceasefire negotiations fail to reach resolution with Ramadan just days away
The United States, Qatar, and Egypt have spent weeks trying to broker a deal between Israel and Hamas that would result in the release of 40 Israeli hostages in exchange for a six-week ceasefire, the release of some Palestinian hostages, and humanitarian aid. According to two Egyptian officials, the latest round of discussions ended Tuesday […]
