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Tragedy Deepens as Fourth Victim Dies Following Arkansas Grocery Store Rampage

Fordyce, AR – A tragic shooting at a local grocery store has claimed another life, bringing the death toll to four, as reported by state authorities on Saturday night. The latest victim was identified as 81-year-old Ellen Shrum, who succumbed to her injuries following the violent outburst that occurred Friday morning. The incident, which unfolded both inside and outside the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, about 70 miles south of Little Rock, resulted in …

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Tragedy Strikes Fordyce: Supermarket Shooting Claims Fourth Victim, Community in Mourning

Fordyce, AR — A tragic escalation in gun violence struck the small town of Fordyce, Arkansas last Friday when a gunman opened fire inside the local Mad Butcher grocery store, resulting in four fatalities and several injuries. The assailant, identified as 44-year-old Travis Posey, is now facing multiple charges, including four counts of capital murder. The incident unfolded at approximately 11:38 a.m. on June 21, catching shoppers and employees off guard. In total, fourteen individuals …

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Humana Faces Rough Start to 2024 Following Surprise Fourth Quarter Loss and Surge in Medicare Advantage Business Utilization

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – Humana, a leading insurance company, is facing significant challenges as it entered 2024, with its stock trading near a four-year low. The company recently reported a surprise loss in the fourth quarter and cited higher usage in its Medicare Advantage business as the cause. This surge in older patients seeking care last year led to an imbalance between premiums and the cost of care for Humana. CEO Bruce Broussard acknowledged the complexity …

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Social Security Administration to Distribute Fourth Round of January Payments on January 17th

Orlando, Florida – The Social Security Administration (SSA) continues to issue payments for January, thanks to a 3.2 percent Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). With the fourth round of checks for the month scheduled to be issued on January 17th, retired workers will now receive an average of $1,907 per month, representing an increase from the previous average of $1,848. Meanwhile, couples filing jointly will receive an average of $3,033 per month, up from $2,939 in 2023. …

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Cybersecurity Threat Causes Change Healthcare Systems to Stay Offline for Fourth Day

MINNETONKA, Minnesota – Change Healthcare is currently facing disruptions in its systems for the fourth consecutive day following a cybersecurity breach disclosed by parent company UnitedHealth Group earlier this week. UnitedHealth Group, the largest healthcare company in the U.S. by market capitalization, owns Optum, a healthcare provider that merged with Change Healthcare in 2022. Optum serves over 100 million patients in the U.S., while Change Healthcare specializes in payment and revenue cycle management solutions. According …

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