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Doctored images have become a fact of life for political campaigns. When they’re disproved, believers ‘just don’t care.’

Viral online disinformation is being used to inflame a politician's base and vilify their enemies: "There’s a shared form of apathy in some cases for the fact that it was manipulated at all.”.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 14th, 2020

More than 60% of the US" coronavirus deaths are linked to a Washington nursing home. Here"s what we know about the outbreak there.

ASON REDMOND/AFP via Getty Images The Life Care Center in Kirkla.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 11th, 2020

10 clever ways to deal with rude people — without letting them ruin your mood

Getty Images Rude people are a fact of life, and can appear everywhere from your daily commute to the boardroom. Rudeness can spread like a virus, and it's easy to get bogged down by someone else's bad attitude, which can ulti.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 27th, 2020

The best and worst states to retire in the US

Hanneke Luijting/Getty Images When deciding the best place to retire, it's important to consider affordability, quality of life, and health care. Minnesota is the best for quality of life a.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 13th, 2020

Here are the worst slogans in the history of US political campaigning

Brian Blanco/Getty Images Winning US political campaigns are often remembered for their catchy slogans, but less.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 7th, 2020

The 25 worst US cities for retirees

Joe Polillio / Getty Images WalletHub determined the best and worst places to retire. The ranking accounted for the affordability, quality of life, activities, and available health care o.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 31st, 2019

When I became my parents" caregiver, spending less than $20 a month on life insurance was a no-brainer

Hero Images/Getty Images When my parents were in their 80s, they moved in with me so that I could care for them. For the first time, I was responsible for other human beings. Then 33, I decided to get a 20-year term life insurance policy worth $.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 14th, 2019

Mark Zuckerberg"s non-answer about his secret dinner with Trump perfectly illustrates why his views about political speech are under fire (FB)

Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has taken a firm stance on political speech with his company's policy to not fact-check political ads.  Instead, Zuckerberg argues, F.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 2nd, 2019

Commentary: Let’s Be Honest: Paul Ryan Would Fire Jesus as House Chaplain

Praying for the poor is not a political act. As a scholar of the life and teachings of Jesus, I am frustrated when I hear some "Christian" politicians hijack and, in fact, mutilate his teachings. A recent example involves House Speake.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneMay 1st, 2018

Xi Jinping"s one-time political rival will now spend the rest of his life in prison

Feng Li/Getty Images A former potential successor for Chinese President Xi Jinping was given a lifetime prison sentence on Tuesday. Sun Zhengcai, the Communist Party Secretary for the city of Chongqing an.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 8th, 2018

Drew Barrymore shares her 3-step skin-care routine — and it includes a surprisingly cheap drugstore cleanser

Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Veteran actress Drew Barrymore, 43, has been in the Hollywood spotlight her whole life.  During an event in New York City celebrat.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJun 4th, 2018

Healthtech VC firm to cut bigger checks with $65M second fund

SpringTide Ventures has two partners based in the Boston area and plans to invest in digital health, medical devices, life sciences and tech-enabled care delivery......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournals18 hr. 3 min. ago

Former NBA, Wake Forest star Rodney Rogers sues Blue Cross NC for "reckless" care denial

A 2008 accident left Rodney Rogers paralyzed and in need of in-home care. Now, the former NBA player says Blue Cross NC is putting his life at risk by denying coverage......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 17th, 2024

Former NBA, Wake Forest star Rodney Rogers sues Blue Cross NC for "outrageous" care denial

A 2008 accident left Rodney Rogers paralyzed and in need of in-home care. Now, the Durham native and former NBA player says Blue Cross NC is putting his life a risk by denying coverage......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 16th, 2024

Globe Life"s stock crashed amid federal probes. Here"s everything you need to know.

Globe Life stock tanked after a series of damning lawsuits, probes, and investigative reports. Here's what happened. Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesGlobe Life i.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 14th, 2024

A life coach explains how to strengthen your "true self" and be more authentic in life and business

Being overly attached to your ego can cause separation from your authentic self and make you feel inadequate and incomplete. Being authentic requires letting go of your ego. Portra/Getty Images Life coach Dr. Gurpreet Kaur.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 19th, 2021

The 5 best roach killers and traps in 2021

Dealing with cockroaches is a fact of life in some places. We've round.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 18th, 2021

You know what mothers really want for Mothers" Day? A work and school schedule that lines up

If you can't pick up your kid on time, you can pay for pricy after-school care. You're planning to be a working parent, so that should be fine, right? A mother is working while her daughter plays next to her on an iPad. Getty Images.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMay 9th, 2021

Next Avenue: 7 things you should do in the first year you are widowed

Nothing quite prepares you for losing a spouse or life partner. Here's a guide to a few legal and financial moves to take care of yourself and your loved ones......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 7th, 2021

An article published in 1997 revealed that Bill and Melinda Gates had an agreement where he could spend one long weekend with his ex-girlfriend at her beach house in North Carolina

Before Bill and Melinda Gates got married, Bill Gates called his ex Ann Winblad to ask for her approval. Getty Images/Getty Images for Global Citizen A 1997 Time Magazine profile of Bill Gates delved into his love life and family .....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 5th, 2021

How primary care impacts chronic conditions and healthcare costs for Triad employers

In today’s healthcare environment, employees often avoid seeking primary care due to multiple barriers such as costs, health insurance confusion, inconvenient access to a doctor, and limited time to visit a physician. In fact, 44% of Americans a.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 3rd, 2021