Year: 2024

More news - Breaking news For many Americans, the rising tide of prescription drug prices seems like an unstoppable force, threatening to drown family budgets and access to health care. While pharmaceutical companies often shoulder the brunt of public blame, the web of influences on drug costs is much more intricate. Today, we shine a spotlight on a critical, but usually hidden, player in this system: pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. Rebecca Robbins, a leading investigative journalist specializing in pharmaceuticals for the New York Times, will take us on a deep dive into the world of PBMs. We will explore…

More news - Recent news Lifelong friends Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel enjoy a rare sports moment as Miami teams compete for championships. Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel are living a dream come true. The lifelong friends and South Florida residents have hit the sports jackpot with the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers both making it to the finals, competing for NBA and NHL titles at the same time. Schwartz and Mandel, who have shared season tickets to both teams for years, have seen their fair share of ups and downs. They've endured tough seasons, like the Heat's 15-win campaign…

Related media - News 24 hours The 2016 peace treaty, which ended decades of civil conflict in Colombia, has transformed the country into a birdwatcher's paradise. This agreement has liberated vast swathes of forests previously dominated by armed groups, making them accessible to both wildlife enthusiasts and researchers. For years, Colombia's rich biodiversity has been hidden behind the barriers of a long-running civil war. The nation's forests, home to an astonishing variety of bird species, were largely off-limits due to the presence of guerrillas and associated dangers. However, the peace agreement has made these once inaccessible areas accessible, revealing a…

More news - Recent news US mobile carriers AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile suffered an outage that impacted travelers in Europe. Many vacationers have lost access to essential phone features such as data, calls and texts. Social media is full of frustrated travelers from Britain to Türkiye, unable to connect for 24 hours. The cause of the outage remains unclear, but appears to be related to an issue with a third-party provider used for international roaming. Carriers have recognized the problem: AT&T says its network is operating normally, but some international customers may experience outages due to an external issue. They…

Related media - News 24 hours Mosquito-borne dengue fever is spreading rapidly around the world, reaching record levels and even popping up in unexpected places. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning doctors in the United States to watch out for cases, as the risk of infection has increased this year. Why the surge? Several factors are driving the increase in dengue. The Aedes a Egypti mosquito, which transmits the virus, thrives in warm, humid environments. Climate change is creating the ideal conditions for these mosquitoes to expand their range and become more numerous. Additionally, urbanization brings…