[ad_1] By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump tangled the facts when he asserted Tuesday at a White House Rose Garden event that “Obamacare” raised prescription drug costs for older people — the opposite is true. Trump also misfired by taunting Democratic presidential rival Joe Biden for supposedly being soft on
[ad_1] The portion of President Barack Obama’s health care law aimed at lowering the number of uninsured in the country has largely rolled out, leaving the administration increasingly turning its attention to another goal of the Affordable Care Act: controlling health care costs. It doesn’t appear, however, that the proposals will make a significant dent
[ad_1] Most of us rely on calendars to keep track of everything in our lives, from after-school activities for kids to doctor’s visits and vacations. But are you using a calendar to keep track of your finances? That is, you have that doctor visit marked, but have you also written down “Pay electric bill, grocery
[ad_1] The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved Keeneland’s request for a five-day, spectator-free meet July 8-12 that will allow the running of marquee prep races for the rescheduled Kentucky Derby and Oaks. Keeneland canceled its 16-day spring meet in March
[ad_1] See which Best Hospitals made the 2019-20 Honor Roll. Just 21 hospitals out of nearly 5,000 evaluated for the 2019-20 U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings and ratings made the Honor Roll. Hospitals were awarded Honor Roll points if they ranked in one or more of the 16 specialties that U.S. News evaluates – more
[ad_1] Why Should Millennials Use Credit Cards? Millennials concerned about racking up debt may be averse to credit cards, especially if they’ve struggled to use them responsibly. But knowing what credit cards can do for you, and how to use them appropriately, could change your view. “Credit cards may have a bad reputation, but they
[ad_1] BOSTON (AP) — GE is selling its lighting unit to smart home company Savant Systems for an undisclosed amount. General Electric Co. Chairman and CEO H. Lawrence Culp Jr. said in a statement Wednesday that the transaction is part of GE’s ongoing process to be a more focused industrial company. The deal includes a
[ad_1] Choosing a doctor You just moved to a new city. Maybe your insurance plan has changed. Perhaps your doctor no longer fits your needs. Whatever the reason, choosing a doctor is an important step toward maintaining and improving your health and wellness. Whether you’ve got a pain in the neck that just won’t go
[ad_1] What Does Having No Credit Mean? If you have no credit, it means you don’t have the credit history needed to generate a credit score. It does not mean that your credit score is zero. You’ll need up to six months from when you opened your first credit account to establish a credit score,
[ad_1] GENEVA (AP) — Human Rights Watch is calling on the U.N.’s top human rights body to launch an independent investigation into the Philippine government’s drug war that has left thousands dead, pointing in particular to its harmful effects on children. The advocacy group made the call alongside Wednesday’s launch of a report timed for
[ad_1] FACT accreditation level Indicates hospital meets Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy standards for transplanting stem cells from the patient’s own bone marrow and tissue (level 1) and from a donor (level 2) to treat cancer, as of March 1, 2015. Intensivist on staff At least one critical-care specialist manages patients in one
[ad_1] Prospective homeowners in Illinois are in good company. The Prairie State has roughly 5.4 million housing units and a homeownership rate of 66.2%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 American Community Survey. The median housing value for Illinois is $195,300, compared with a $217,600 national median value. Depending on where you live, though,
[ad_1] By STEFANIE DAZIO and ROBERT JABLON LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rabbi Shalom Rubanowitz looks forward to reopening his synagogue doors — if his congregation can balance the laws of God and California during the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, the state released a framework that will permit counties to allow in-person worship services. They include
[ad_1] If you suffer from a serious chronic illness, or you need major but elective surgery: Are you better served by the familiar hospital right down the road or the prominent medical center 90 miles away? See what experts in lung disease, heart conditions, cancer and orthopedics say about when your local hospital is a
[ad_1] What Can You Expect From Grocery Rewards Credit Cards? Here’s what you need to know about grocery rewards credit cards. Rewards earning: All the grocery cards surveyed earn at least two points per dollar or 2% cash back on grocery store purchases. A quarter of the cards surveyed earn at least five points per
[ad_1] BOSTON (AP) — Scallop fishing off New England will be subject to limitations for about the next 10 months, federal regulators have said. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it has closed the northern Gulf of Maine fishing area, which means vessels fishing under federal regulations can’t fish for or possess scallops in