One of the biggest challenges facing healthcare professionals in 2025 is the proposed Medicare fee schedule released by CMS. The Medicare “conversion factor” (CF) that is used to calculate payment rates for services and procedures is at an all-time low. The last time such a low CF was seen was back in 1993. This significant
The decision by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) to host Donald Trump at their annual convention has sparked controversy both within and outside the group. One of the convention co-chairs, Karen Attiah, even resigned her position in protest. This move has divided opinions, with some seeing it as an opportunity for Trump to
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have recently found methane-producing microorganisms that do not belong to the known superphylum within the Archaea kingdom, Euryarchaeota. These unique microbes have been found in various extreme habitats, ranging from hot springs in Yellowstone National Park to oil fields in China. This discovery challenges our current understanding of methane production
The newly launched Nothing Phone 2a Plus has hit the Indian market with a bang. Boasting a sleek design with a sturdy build, this smartphone is packed with features that are sure to impress tech enthusiasts. The device comes in Black and Grey color options, giving users a choice to match their style. With an
Recently, Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb took legal action against the popular online ticket exchange platform, StubHub, for allegedly engaging in deceptive and unfair pricing practices. The lawsuit accuses StubHub of misleading consumers with low ticket prices only to hit them with significantly higher fees during the checkout process. This intentional concealment of the
A shocking incident took place at London’s Oxford Circus Underground station when a homeless man, Brwa Shorsh, pushed a Tube passenger onto the tracks. The victim, Tadeusz Potoczek, a 61-year-old postman on his way home from work, narrowly escaped touching the live rail on the southbound Victoria Line. This act of violence could have resulted
Japan’s central bank recently announced an increase in its benchmark interest rate, moving it to “around 0.25%” from the previous range of 0% to 0.1%. This marks the highest interest rates set by the Bank of Japan since 2008. Despite this increase, the central bank expects that real interest rates will remain “significantly negative” and
Vice President Kamala Harris recently made a bold promise to lower costs for consumers by cracking down on high consumer prices and hidden fees. This pledge was made in front of a crowd of over 10,000 supporters in Atlanta, where she announced her commitment to taking on price gouging and bringing down costs. Harris emphasized
The recent scandal involving Francis Ford Coppola kissing extras on the set of Megalopolis has caused quite a stir in the entertainment industry. However, upon closer examination, it seems that the truth may have been twisted in favor of generating headlines rather than presenting the facts accurately. Rayna Menz, one of the extras involved in
The recent settlement between Meta and the state of Texas highlights the significant consequences of misusing biometric data. The unauthorized use of biometric data by Meta, the owner of Facebook, led to a record $1.4 billion settlement with the state of Texas. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Meta in February 2022,