Keeping Up With America

Senior citizens are rattled by news that Medicare telehealth coverage could expire next month: For Kaye Peterson, 67, the expansion of Medicare telehealth coverage during Covid-19 was a godsend. Peterson, who has Type 1 diabetes and lives in an assisted living facility, no longer drives, so she depends on extended family when she needs in-person appointments with specialists who are roughly an hour away from her home in Lebanon, Kentucky. But for routine primary care, she simply uses her iPhone.

Could flu shot supply fall short this year? FDA's canceled meeting sparks worries: The Food and Drug Administration’s abrupt decision on Wednesday to cancel next month’s vaccine advisory committee meeting — where experts recommend the strains for next season’s flu shot — is raising concerns about whether the U.S. will have enough of the vaccine for the next flu season.

Movie theater ceiling collapses during screening of 'Captain America: Brave New World': Two moviegoers got an extra taste of action Tuesday night — and not just from their choice to view "Captain America: Brave New World." During a showing of the latest Marvel flick at Liberty Cinema in downtown Wenatchee, Washington, the ceiling of the theater collapsed onto the audience, local officials said.

'We're not prepared': States brace for Trump's plans to dismantle the Education Department : President Donald Trump has set his sights on abolishing the U.S. Education Department and has said he’d prefer to put education policy in the hands of the states. But that may not be so simple, with state officials and lawmakers saying they’re wildly unprepared for such a huge undertaking.

Governors to fired federal workers: We're hiring: Governors around the country are putting up “We’re hiring” signs for fired federal workers. In light of the thousands of federal job cuts doled out by President Donald Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk via the Department of Government Efficiency, a growing number of governors, mostly Democrats, are trying to woo those employees to apply for state government jobs. Others have promoted private sector opportunities and other resources available for those who are newly in the job market.

Around the World

Canadian soccer coach blasts Trump's 'ridiculous' comments on nation becoming 51st state: The American coach of the Canadian men’s national soccer team blasted President Donald Trump on Wednesday amid icy geopolitical tensions between the neighbors. The fiery rhetoric comes just as the U.S., Canada, and Mexico prepare to co-host the World Cup in 2026, with Trump’s threat of tariffs on both nations looming.

Thailand deports 40 Uyghur detainees to China despite warnings from U.S. and rights groups: Thailand deported 40 Uyghur asylum-seekers to China on Thursday, activists and Thai officials said, despite warnings from rights advocates and U.S. officials that they could face torture and imprisonment if they were returned.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

State Street, Apollo team up to launch first of its kind private credit ETF

Standard Chartered still sees bitcoin hitting $500,000 despite recent selloff

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Richer, Wiser, Happier

Can your Social Security benefits be garnished by a debt collector?: Social Security benefits are a crucial lifeline for many retirees and disabled Americans. These payments provide essential income for the millions of people who depend on them to cover basic living expenses, like rent, groceries and medical bills. And, given how vital Social Security is for many people, the idea of losing a portion of it to debt collectors can be alarming.

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What could happen with mortgage rates this March?: The latest Consumer Price Index report, issued earlier this month, delivered unwelcome news about inflation. According to the report, the uptick in inflation that has been occurring over the last few months accelerated in January, climbing 3% on an annual basis. This surprise uptick could significantly influence the Federal Reserve's stance when it convenes for its mid-March meeting, potentially delaying the interest rate cuts many analysts had predicted for early 2025.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Chiefs' Travis Kelce says he's returning to play in 2025 | NIL trailblazers Haley and Hanna Cavinder ready for what's next

Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Next Level Chef’ Gets Two More Seasons, Plus Spinoff ‘Next Level Baker’ | Zendaya Joins ‘Shrek 5’ Voice Cast as Shrek’s Daughter

Meet Paloma Diamond: The internet's pick for the best actress at the Oscars | With '& Juliet' on Broadway, Charli D'Amelio is living her most normal life yet

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