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Health sharing plans can leave pregnant patients with huge bills
Published 2026-01-21 14:46 2:46 January 21, 2026 pm America/Chicago Alycin Berry’s husband had just started a new job in early 2018 when the couple started to dig into his benefits. The amount they’d have to pay for health insurance, they realized, was “ridiculously expensive” — more than they could reasonably afford. Neither Berry, a stay-at-home mom, nor her husband had any…
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Snow, ice coming to Alabama: Do these things now, EMA warns
As north Alabama braces for a potential winter storm this weekend, the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency has shared tips on how people to get ready. “Now is the time to prepare for the possibility of winter weather this weekend,” the agency said in a social media post Wednesday. “A little preparation now can make a big difference if power…
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Explained: Why is UAE reviewing medicine prices? What can lower drug bills in Emirates?
UAE Medicine Prices Under Review: Addressing Cost Gaps and Affordability Medicine pricing has become a flashpoint in the United Arab Emirates as lawmakers and health officials wrestle with a persistent cost gap that leaves consumers paying more than expected for essential drugs. In early 2026, the Federal National Council (FNC) pushed for a thorough review of the nation’s pharmaceutical pricing…
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Bitcoin, Altcoin Sell-off As Global Tensions Lead Traders To Cut Risk
Key points: Bitcoin is attempting to find support near the $88,000 level, signaling a positive sentiment. Buyers will have to defend the support levels in select major altcoins, or else the recovery could fizzle out. Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to find support near $88,000, but a handful of US and global macroeconomic factors are creating headwinds for the entire crypto…
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Eight arrested in Surat for operating mule accounts in Rs 826 Cr fraud
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat police have arrested eight persons for opening 82 bank accounts in the name of fake companies and providing them to cybercriminals for committing fraud, officials said on Wednesday, January 21. The arrests were made in connection with a probe into a nationwide cyber fraud involving more than Rs 826 crore, they said. “Under Operation Mule Hunt in…
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Greenland’s strategic position in seven maps: Why Trump wants the island | Maps News
US President Donald Trump is in Davos, Switzerland, to attend the annual gathering of the World Economic Forum (WEF), where the issue of Greenland will be front and centre. Trump’s long-running fixation on acquiring Greenland, an autonomous territory of NATO member Denmark, has escalated into a transatlantic imbroglio, with threats of sweeping new tariffs and even taking Greenland by military…
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Stanford scientists found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritis
A study led by Stanford Medicine researchers has found that an injection blocking a protein linked to aging can reverse the natural loss of knee cartilage in older mice. The same treatment also stopped arthritis from developing after knee injuries that resemble ACL tears, which are common among athletes and recreational exercisers. Researchers note that an oral version of the…
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Transforming throat signals into speech for stroke patients
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: By reading subtle throat vibrations and pulse signals, a lightweight AI-powered choker helps stroke survivors communicate more smoothly, transforming brief, effortful inputs into clearer, emotionally tuned speech. Study: Wearable intelligent throat enables natural speech in stroke…
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The Princess and the Frog
As a return to the style of storytelling that made Walt Disney Animation a titan of mythmaking in the 20th century, putting a modern gloss on age-old fairy tales, “The Princess and the Frog” is on par with some of the greats, with sumptuous visuals, endearing characters that are easy to fall in love with, and music that ear-worms into…
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Maharashtra’s sustainable housing projects bags silver at World Habitat Awards
London: A community-driven sustainable housing initiative in Maharashtra that has transformed lives has bagged a silver at the 2026 World Habitat Awards, organised in partnership with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). The Sanjaynagar Informal Settlement in Ahmednagar was recognised this week for the aspirational, climate-resilient and spacious homes bringing tangible and far-reaching benefits for residents. The non-profit Community…
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