Coronavirus

Insurance Technology Spend Forecast: What's Driving Growth for P&C and Life Insurers in the US, UK, and Canada

US, UK, and Canadian insurers are striving to digitize their entire businesses to enhance their customer experience and cut costs. And overall IT/tech spend will begin climbing...
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Officials warn of another virus surge. Does anyone care?

1 hour ago | WGN TV

New York City raised its COVID-19 alert level to "high" and the White House is warning of another possible surge in virus infections. Public health officials are calling on...
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President Joe Biden's daughter, Ashley, tests positive for COVID, skips Latin America trip

1 hour ago | ABC

Ashley Biden's positive test result was announced just before Jill Biden's flight Wednesday to Ecuador, the first stop on her six-day Latin America trip.
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After 6-Week Break, COVID Briefings Are Back

2 hours ago | Newser

The coronavirus pandemic is far from over, officials warned at the White House's first COVID-19 briefing after a six-week hiatus. Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House's new COVID-19...
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Social Determinants of Health: Technology, examples and healthcare trends in 2021

4 hours ago | Business Insider

Healthcare payers and providers are broadening the scope of health-influencing factors they address to include social determinants of health . Below, we outline how digital...
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Two Million Cases: COVID-19 May Finally Force North Korea to Open Up

4 hours ago | Time

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un is pulling out all the stops to combat a massive COVID-19 outbreak that could force the reclusive state to open up to external...
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Coping With ‘Zero Covid'

4 hours ago | NY Times

Our correspondent takes you inside Shanghai's Covid lockdown.
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Your Dog Is Not Ready for You to Return to the Office

5 hours ago | NY Times

Pets prepare for the inevitable.
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‘I Had to Go Back': Over 55, and Not Retired After All

6 hours ago | NY Times

After leaving the labor force in unusual numbers early in the pandemic, Americans approaching retirement age are back on the job at previous levels.
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Japanese Man Gambles Away a Town's Covid Funds

8 hours ago | NY Times

An official in the rural Japanese town wired the 24-year-old man nearly $360,000 by mistake. He lost it in online casinos. Now, the town is suing and he has been arrested.
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John Cena Talks WWE Return for 20-Year Anniversary: 'I've Been Gone for Too...

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Prices soar for huge upcoming infrastructure projects

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World Cup 2022 will feature female refs in men's tournament for first time ever

"As always, the criteria we have used is 'quality first' and the selected match officials represent the highest level of refereeing worldwide." Read more ...

'What's Blooming on Harrison' festival returns to Oak Park after 2-year hiatus

The "What's Blooming on Harrison" Festival returns to the village of Oak Park this weekend. It returns after two-year hiatus. Read more ...

AC Milan Are One Point Away From Their First Serie A Title In 11 Years

The stage is set for a breathtaking epilogue to the 2021/22 Serie A campaign. Read more ...

Overturning Roe V. Wade Makes Half Of Americans More Likely To Vote, Poll...

Though most people want some restrictions on abortions, policies like six-week bans, criminalizing performing the procedure and getting rid of rape and incest exemptions are... Read more ...

NATO chief: Dispute over Sweden, Finland will be resolved

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday he was ”confident that we will come to a quick decision to welcome both Sweden and Finland to join... Read more ...

'BMF' Actor Speaks Out After Grand Theft Arrest

Demetrius Flenory Jr. attends the BMF world premiere screening and concert at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood on September 23, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. | The lead actor in... Read more ...

Courtroom drama: Ukrainian widow confronts Russian who shot her husband

The widow asked the Russian soldier what he felt when he killed her husband. 'Fear,' he said. 'I understand you probably won't be able to forgive me. But I ask for your... Read more ...

SPCA Cincinnati offering free pet food during Chow Now Pantry Friday

The SPCA Cincinnati will be distributing free pet food Friday as part of the organization's Chow Now Pantry. Read more ...