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Rewarding Doctors for Better Health in 2025

December 19, 2025

In 2025, a big change happened in healthcare on the Central Coast. A program called QCIP gave over $16 million to doctors in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. This money was for doing a great job taking care of patients. The program focuses on important health areas like managing diabetes,

science

Is Global Warming Science Just Hot Air?

December 19, 2025

A recent study has stirred up a storm in the world of climate science. It questions the way global temperatures are measured and used to make big decisions. The study points out that averaging temperatures from different places, like Mount Everest and the Sahara Desert, doesn't make much sense. It's

crypto

Ethereum's Shaky Rise: A Closer Look

December 19, 2025

Ethereum's recent price surge has caught the eye of a well-known crypto analyst. Taiki Maeda, who made a significant profit by betting against Ethereum in the past, is now doubling down with a $1 million short position. He believes the current price is not a true reflection of market demand. Maeda

business

Virginia Beach Welcomes New Finance Leader

December 19, 2025

Virginia Beach has a new finance director. Wan \"Wendy\" Hu stepped into the role permanently after serving as acting director since August. She took over from Letitia Shelton, who moved to Richmond for a similar position. The city manager, Patrick Duhaney, chose Hu after a thorough search across th

sports

MLB's Slow and Steady Free Agency: What's Happening and Why

December 18, 2025

Free agency in Major League Baseball is moving at a different pace this year. Last year, teams spent around $2. 1 billion on free agents by this time, but this year, that number is only $1. 4 billion. However, this doesn't mean the market is slow. In fact, it's moving quickly in some areas and more

sports

Week 16 Fantasy Football Showdown: Who to Start and Who to Sit

December 18, 2025

The Week 16 fantasy football matchups are here, and it's time to make some tough decisions. With injuries, holiday plans, and tough matchups, it's not easy to set your lineup. Let's break down some key players and their matchups to help you make the best decisions. The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle

finance

Oil Giants Face Tough Times as Prices Drop

December 18, 2025

Oil prices have taken a hit, dropping from around $70 to just over $56 per barrel. This drop is tough on big oil companies like ExxonMobil, who make a lot of their money from drilling and producing oil. ExxonMobil has some of the best oil fields in the world, like the Permian Basin in the U. S. and

health

The Hidden Costs of Health Care in Ghana

December 18, 2025

In Ghana, the government has been working to make health care more affordable. They set up a national health insurance program. The goal was to cut down on out-of-pocket spending. This way, people wouldn't have to spend so much money on health care. But, it's not working as well as hoped. Many peop

health

Understanding Family Strength After a Stroke

December 18, 2025

A stroke can be a life-changing event, not just for the person who has it, but also for their family. This is because it can affect how the family functions and copes. Recently, a study looked at how families deal with this challenge and what makes some families stronger than others. The study foun

finance

Canada's Big Banks: Strong but Watchful

December 18, 2025

Canada's top financial watchdog has decided to keep the extra safety net for the country's six largest banks at the same level. This safety net, called the domestic stability buffer, is currently set at 3. 5%. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) believes these banks are