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My mother, an early childhood educator, had health insurance. But she still couldn't afford asthma treatment and died when I was 16. The system should be reformed so no one else has to face such loss.Eri Solomon | Opinion contributorIn the wake of the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, a conversation on the role of insurance companies in limiting access to necessary care has exploded online.

My mom had health insurance. She still couldn't afford the medication to save her life. | Opinion

PITTSBURGH -- Mike Tomlin and his team didn't mince words in the aftermath of the Steelers' third straight loss."That sucked, to be blunt," the coach said after the Steelers' 29-10 Christmas Day loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. "Not the type of ball we want to play and really kind of eerily similar to our last performance in that we're not doing the fundamental things well enough."

Tomlin, Steelers blunt as struggles continue in loss to Chiefs

CNN —Perched high atop Corcovado Mountain, Christ the Redeemer is more than a religious symbol or tourist attraction — it’s an enduring icon of Brazilian identity. The Cristo Redentor, as Brazilians call it, is a postcard not only for the city of Rio de Janeiro but for the entire country.

Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is caught in a battle between church and state

Harris said 'nothing came to mind' in response to how she would have done things differently than BidenKamala Harris tells 'The View' how she would be different than Joe Biden as presidentVice President Kamala Harris told the women of ABC's 'The View' that she would put a greater emphasis on small businesses and crimes against women and children.

Top 10 moments on 'The View' in 2024: Kamala Harris bungles on Biden, co-hosts struggle to reconcile election

Big money, big ideas and big egos — the art world has all the necessary ingredients for a juicy controversy.This may be why eye-rolling and schadenfreude emerge so virulently whenever said controversies occur. After all, as the American painter Ad Reinhardt once quipped: “Art is too serious to be taken seriously.”

Divisive royal portraits and a $6.2-million banana: 2024’s biggest art controversies

New Yorkers have long been haunted by the story of Kitty Genovese, a 28-year-old bartender who was raped and stabbed outside her apartment building in Queens in 1964.The most harrowing part of the story came two weeks after the murder, when the New York Times published an article that claimed some three dozen witnesses saw or heard the attack—which lasted more than half an hour—but that no one, apart from Genovese's neighbor, called the police or came to her aid.Although the report was later disputed by

As Woman Burned Alive on NYC Subway Car, Bystanders Watched — and Filmed

While many conditions and diseases such as high blood pressure, early-stage cancer, and diabetes are not visually apparent in most people and can preserver for years before being discovered, other conditions are easy to spot and often laden with obvious symptoms.Someone with acne, for instance, clearly has a skin condition; just like someone wearing eyeglasses probably has an eye disorder.

Yes, pink eye is common. But can it be prevented?

At least 14 law enforcement personnel were killed in western Syria overnight in an “ambush” by the former forces of deposed leader Bashar al-Assad, the new interior ministry said on Thursday.The attack in the countryside of the Tartus region also injured 10 officers, according to the ministry.

At least 14 security personnel killed in ‘ambush’ by former Assad forces, new Syrian authorities say

Many legacy media figures, commentators ran cover on Biden’s mental fitness before debateTom Cotton: Mainstream media covered this up for four yearsSen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., responds after President Bidens mistakes during a NATO conference, including confusing Zelensky for Putin.Legacy media outlets spent much of the first half of 2024 insisting President Biden was still sharp and claimed videos suggesting otherwise were "cheap fakes" until his disastrous debate performance forced an immediate about-face.

Looking back on 2024: Liberal media insisted Biden was still sharp until debate debacle exposed him

Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Capricorn.They include:-- U.S. Adm. George Dewey in 1837-- Writer Henry Miller in 1891-- College Football Hall of Fame member Frank Broyles in 1924-- Puppeteer Caroll Spinney in 1933

Famous birthdays for Dec. 26: Ozzie Smith, Temuera Morrison

From velvety purples to fiery reds, many people can see a spectrum of vivid colors via the human eye. Others, however, may have limited hue perception due to certain conditions.Animals, on the other hand, perceive the world through a different lens. Dogs only have two color-sensing cones in their eyes, giving them "dichromatic vision."

What colors can cats see? Here's how your pet perceives the world.

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip overnight, the Health Ministry said early Thursday. The Israeli military said it had targeted a group of militants.The strike hit a car outside the Al-Awda Hospital in the built-up Nuseirat refugee camp in the central part of the territory.

Israeli strike kills 5 Palestinian journalists in Gaza, officials say

John Ramsey reflects on 28 years since 6-year-old daughter was murdered on Dec 26, 1996Join Fox News for access to this contentPlus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive.

JonBenet Ramsey’s father plans 'important meeting' with Boulder police chief, DNA lab rep

Video shows Kazakhstan plane crash survivors pulled from wreckageAt least 29 people survived after a plane crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday. Dozens of others are feared dead. Eyewitness video shows dazed passengers emerging from the wreckage and others being pulled out.

Video shows Kazakhstan plane crash survivors pulled from wreckage

There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! It's LitConstructor: Greg SnitkinEditor: Amanda RafkinWhat I Learned from Today’s PuzzleARG (41A: Country whose national sport is pato (Abbr.) Pato is a game played on horseback. It combines elements of polo and basketball. The word "pato" is Spanish for "duck." Early versions of the game used a duck inside a basket instead of a ball. (Can you imagine?!) The current version of pato uses a ball that has six handles.

Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, It's Lit

Paul HighamBBC Sport JournalistThe Kansas City Chiefs locked up the AFC top seed and the Baltimore Ravens crushed the Houston Texans as two of the NFL's biggest names starred on Christmas Day.Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdown passes as the Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10 to ensure they have a first-round bye and home advantage in the play-offs as they look to win a historic third straight Super Bowl.

Mahomes, Jackson, Beyonce star on Christmas Day in NFL

‘That’s not what they paid me for’Home Depot worker and TikTok creator Original_spiritual_hoochie (@big_boss_ceecee) recently struck a chord with retail workers everywhere in a viral rant that garnered 85,000 views and over 1,200 comments. Her frustration? Customers who create unnecessary messes in stores, leaving workers to clean up after them.

‘I hate customers’: Home Depot worker shows the mess that customers left for her on purpose

The cat distribution system was working overtime when a man woke up to find a random cat not only in his house, but in his bed.Rishujeet Rai, 22, lives in Bihar, India, where he told Newsweek that there are "a lot of stray cats and dogs."

Man Wakes Up to Find Cat Cuddling Him in Bed—But There's a Problem

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to return the old name of America’s tallest mountain, nine years after then-President Barack Obama changed it in honor of Alaska’s native community.The 20,000-foot peak in Denali National Park and Preserve in south-central Alaska had since 1917 been known as Mount McKinley, in honor of 25th president William McKinley, who was assassinated in 1901.

Trump vows to give America’s tallest mountain its old name back, defying Obama

The anonymous John Doe plaintiff shared his experience for the first time Tuesday in a disturbing interview with CNN.An anonymous man recounted his alleged drugging and sexual assault at the hands of Sean “Diddy” Combs for the first time since filing his lawsuit against the music mogul in October — and said another celebrity watched.“The full gravity of it lives with me to this day,” the man, identified as John Doe in his suit, told CNN from his New Jersey home in an exclusive interview Tuesday.

Diddy Accuser Says He Was Drugged And Sodomized In Front Of Celebrity Witness

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Boulder County, Colorado CNN —Grass fires aren’t out of the ordinary here in the high desert foothills, so Allison Bequette wasn’t terribly surprised when one forced her and other drivers on a detour.What was striking to her, however, was the sheer intensity and size of the flames.

Disasters and extreme weather are making America’s homes even more unaffordable

A taxi plowed into multiple people after it hopped a curb in a popular tourist area of Manhattan, sending three pedestrians to the hospital — including a young boy and his mother visiting from another country, according to law enforcement sources.The cab was heading west on 34th Street just after 4 p.m. on Christmas when it veered onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue near Herald Square, police said.

Child and mother among 6 struck by taxi that veered onto sidewalk in Manhattan

The devastating tornados that swept through Rolling Fork, Mississippi in March 2023 were a double whammy for Andrea Williams, who was looking forward to celebrating her birthday that day.“It was really emotional,” she said in a recent interview. “I was real sad.

Homeowner for the holidays thanks to Archie Manning, 'Mother Teresa of Mississippi,' more

NFL Christmas Day games were meant to be the epitome of football as playoff contenders clashed to prove how good they are. Lamar Jackson did get that memo as he led his Baltimore Ravens to blow the Houston Texans out at their home. Along with that, he went home with another record to his name.

Lamar Jackson attaches his name to another record in blowout Christmas Day win against Texans

This year's winter COVID-19 wave is off to a late start, and experts expect cases to keep rising. Here's what to know.As the holidays arrive and travel peaks, COVID-19 is on the rise again across the country. However, this year's winter COVID wave is off to a later start than usual, and some experts are warning about a potential "silent" surge in transmission over the holiday season.

A ‘silent' COVID surge may hit the US over the holidays, experts warn — here's what that means

Apple's innovative Voice and Live Speech features offer invaluable support for individuals facing voice loss. By harnessing technology, users can maintain vital emotional connections.The introduction of Personal Voice allows users to create a voice that closely resembles their own, carefully designed by Apple's sophisticated algorithms.

Enhance Communication: Apple's Voice Tech Empowers Individuals at Risk

A Cybertruck owner says he brought his truck in for service for a minor issue with his side-view mirror. However, he was surprised to learn Tesla had decided to give him a brand new battery pack replacement, all for free.A Cybertruck owner from Kentucky says he was surprised to find out Tesla had decided to replace his high-voltage battery pack after he brought his truck in for service for a minor issue with his side-view mirror.

I Took My Cybertruck in for Service for a Cracked Sidview Mirror, but Tesla Gave Me a Surprise High-Voltage Battery Pack Replacement

CNN —Savannah Mendoza used to spend most of her paychecks on food delivery apps and at fast food drive-thrus, trying to satisfy a compulsive craving.After she started taking a popular medication used for weight loss and diabetes, she saw it as something else: food noise.

‘An insatiable itch’: Why some people are turning to weight-loss medications to help quiet food noise

On the outskirts of Pensacola lies the small town of Milton, Florida. It's an hour or so east of the famous Florida-Alabama state line, sitting at the mouth of the beautiful Blackwater River. The picturesque river is lined with little sandy beaches and features clear but tannin-stained water and peaceful surroundings.

One Of Florida's Oldest Towns Is A Panhandle Paradise Called The State's 'Canoe Capital'

George Pimentel/Getty ImagesEven if you splurge on the most beautiful tile for your renovation, if you skip the crucial prep work, your flawless design might crumble before your eyes. That's why it's important to approach the tile-laying process with care and keep expert advice from professionals in mind. Luckily, some HGTV stars have shared their insights on the process, including Mike Holmes Jr., a licensed contractor and woodworker who you might remember from "Holmes Family Rescue." As the son of renowned

The Important Prep Work HGTV's Mike Holmes Jr. Wouldn't Skip Before Laying Tile

New Year’s Eve is the only holiday with so much built-in pressure that even those standing under the ball in Times Square are wondering if there’s a better view elsewhere—an evening that, for some, is a social-anxiety cocktail of FOMO mixed with the wish to be in bed by 9 P.M.