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Rally in New Hampshire Sees Trump Supporters Embrace ‘Dictator’ Label for Biden, Champion Trump as Savior

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire – Supporters of former President Donald Trump gather in the cold New Hampshire evening to rally around their leader, absorbing and echoing his strategy of flipping accusations against him and turning them on his accusers. According to them, Trump is the savior of democracy. Despite the subzero temperatures and snowfall, thousands wait in line for a chance to witness their greatest showman. Trump, gearing up to hold the biggest campaign rally in …

Colorado Option Sees Surge in Signups During Enrollment Season as Health Care Costs Soar

Denver, CO – The Colorado Option has seen a surge in signups during the current enrollment season. This initiative aims to provide affordable health insurance to residents of Colorado, addressing the rising costs of healthcare in the state. Proponents of the Colorado Option believe that it will help lower premiums and increase the quality of care for consumers. The program is designed to create more competition among insurance providers and increase transparency in pricing, ultimately …

Pension Fund’s Real Estate Investment Sees -8.4% Return in 2023, Alberta Reports

Edmonton, Alberta – Alberta’s largest pension fund faced a setback in 2023 with a negative 8.4% return on its real estate investments. This downturn in performance is significant for the fund, as real estate typically plays a key role in its portfolio. Despite efforts to diversify and manage risks, the fund experienced challenges in the market that impacted its returns. The Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) manages the pension fund, overseeing investments across various asset …

Disney board battle sees US pension fund CalPERS backing Peltz and Rasulo

Sacramento, California – The US pension fund CalPERS has lent its support to Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo in their bid for seats on Disney’s board of directors. This backing comes as part of an ongoing battle for control over the entertainment giant’s leadership. CalPERS, one of the largest pension funds in the United States, announced its decision to support Peltz and Rasulo, citing their strategic vision and experience in the industry. The move is …

Medical Tourism Sees Decline as American Insurance Companies Limit Procedure Coverage in Tijuana

TIJUANA, Baja California – The number of patients traveling to Tijuana, Baja California for medical care has significantly decreased as American insurance companies restrict the procedures they can cover in Mexico. According to Juan Coronado Ruiz, the director of the city’s Convention and Tourism Committee, new rules implemented by insurance carriers are negatively impacting both patients and the medical industry in Tijuana. Coronado Ruiz expressed concern about the impact of these restrictions, citing a 50% …

Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Case Sees Federal Judge Questioning Industry Lawyers

WILMINGTON, Del. – On Wednesday, drug industry lawyers faced the unprecedented situation of being questioned in-person by a federal judge regarding their efforts to prevent Medicare from engaging in drug price negotiations. The outcome did not favor the drug industry lawyers. Lawyers for AstraZeneca argued that Medicare’s new powers constituted a violation of their property rights without due process. However, the chief judge of the U.S. District Court of Delaware, Colm Connolly, expressed his lack …

Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace Sees 14% Increase in Health Care Registrations After First Open Enrollment

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has reported a significant increase in health insurance enrollments on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace during its first open enrollment period. More than 400,000 Virginians signed up for health care coverage on the marketplace, representing a nearly 14% increase from the previous period. This increase in enrollments reflects the success of the marketplace’s mission to provide accessible and comprehensive health care plans for all Virginia residents. The state …