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California's handling of COVID funds has sparked serious concerns. A recent discussion highlighted how billions of dollars meant for relief might have ended up in the wrong hands. The issue goes beyond simple mismanagement; it's about organized crime benefiting from the chaos. Fraudulent activities

finance

Good News for Homebuyers: Mortgage Rates Drop in Late 2025

Mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest point in 2025, giving homebuyers a bit of good news as the year comes to a close. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is now at 6. 15%, down from 6. 18% the previous week. This is a significant drop from the start of the year, when rates were aro

business

A Fresh Start for Clinicians at Legacy Health

Clinicians at Legacy Health have a new deal to consider. This comes after a strike that started on December 2nd. The group, which includes nurse practitioners, physician associates, and clinical nurse specialists, is represented by the Oregon Nurses Association. They unionized late last year and wor

crime

Five Hurt in Fort Lauderdale Night Out

A night out in Fort Lauderdale's entertainment district turned scary when five people got shot. It happened early Sunday morning, around 2 a. m. on December 28. Police and the FBI are now looking for the person or people responsible. When cops arrived, they found five adults hurt. All of them were

The Changing Face of Medical Care Limits: A Swiss Hospital's Journey

In Swiss hospitals, deciding on the right level of care for critically ill patients is a big deal. Doctors often have to choose between aggressive treatments or focusing on comfort. This choice can include orders like Do Not Resuscitate (DNR), Do Not Admit to Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or Do Not Adm

weather

New Year's Weather Woes: Parade and Ball Drop Face Unusual Conditions

New Year's celebrations in two major U. S. cities are facing some unexpected weather challenges. The famous Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, is set to experience something it hasn't seen in 20 years: rain. This could make things a bit uncomfortable for the marching bands, float riders, and the h

Why Nurses in China Face Violence at Work

Nurses in China are often victims of violence at work. This is a big problem not just in China, but all over the world. To tackle this issue, it's important to understand why it happens. A recent study looked into this problem among nurses in Sichuan Province. The goal was to find out how often it h

The Malaria Treatment Mystery: A Closer Look at Mont Park Hospital's Experiment

Back in the 1920s, doctors thought they had a big win against a serious illness called neurosyphilis. They used malaria to treat patients at Mont Park Hospital in Australia. This idea won a Nobel Prize, so it was a huge deal at the time. But now, people are questioning if it really worked. A doctor

politics

Iowa Families Face Health Care Cost Hike: Who's to Blame?

In Iowa, a single mother's struggle to afford health care is becoming more difficult. Jenny Turner, a speech language pathologist, is facing a significant increase in her health insurance premiums. Starting in January, her monthly premium will jump from $191 to $342, a 79% increase. This hike is not

Decoding the Aging Puzzle: MMA and Alpha-Klotho