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Cigna is paying over $172 million to settle claims over Medicare Advantage reimbursement 10/02/2023 02:19pm • Health insurance provider The Cigna Group will pay more than $172 million over claims it gave the federal government inaccurate Medicare Advantage diagnoses codes in order to inflate reimbursement. The case centered around allegations that Cigna violated the False Claims Act by submitting and not wi Years of research laid the groundwork for speedy COVID-19 shots 10/02/2023 12:24pm • The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded Monday to two scientists whose work led to the mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. As countries prepared to roll out those shots, The Associated Press took a look at how the vaccines were developed so quickly. Below follows the original story, first published on Paddle boat for sale: Why an Eastern Shore town is looking for a new owner 10/02/2023 07:00am • The Town of Snow Hill is looking for someone to buy Black-Eyed Susan, the stern-wheeler paddle boat acquired by the town in 2020. (Courtesy Town of Snow Hill) When the small Eastern Shore town of Snow Hill, Maryland, bought a 34-year-old paddle boat three years ago, the goal was to attract more Europe's anti-corruption group says Cyprus must hold politicians more accountable amid distrust 10/02/2023 04:30am • NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) ��� The Council of Europe���s anti-corruption group said Monday that Cyprus needs to hold those at the highest echelons of executive power and law enforcement more accountable to counter an overwhelming public perception of widespread corruption. The Council of Europe���s Group The Supreme Court's new term starts Monday. Here's what you need to know 10/01/2023 07:57am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Supreme Court seems a bit quieter than in recent years, as the justices begin a new term. Major cases await, as they always do, including several challenges to regulatory agencies and efforts to regulate social media platforms. But nothing yet seems on par with conserva India's devastating monsoon season is a sign of things to come, as climate and poor planning combine 10/01/2023 02:11am • BENGALURU, India (AP) ��� Sanjay Chauhan witnessed monsoon rains lash down over his home and farm in the Indian Himalayas this year with a magnitude and intensity he's never experienced before. ���Buildings have collapsed, roads are broken, there were so many landslides including one that has destro The Supreme Court will take up abortion and gun cases in its new term while ethics concerns swirl 09/30/2023 12:40pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Supreme Court is returning to a new term to take up some familiar topics ��� guns and abortion ��� and concerns about ethics swirling around the justices. The year also will have a heavy focus on social media and how free speech protections apply online. A big unknown is whet What to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway 09/29/2023 01:01pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Updated COVID-19 vaccines may be getting a little easier for adults to find but they���re still frustratingly scarce for young children. Health officials said Thursday the kid shots have started shipping ��� and reminded most everyone to get a fall flu shot too. About 2 million A NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week 09/29/2023 11:43am • A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts: ___ Conspiracy theories about FEMA���s Oct. 4 emergen Cantaloupes sold in 19 states, including DC, recalled due to risk of salmonella 09/29/2023 05:20am • ▶ Watch Video: Thousands of cantaloupes recalled over possible salmonella contamination Thousands of whole cantaloupes sold in 19 states and Washington, D.C., have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination, the Food and Drug Administration announced. Eagle Produce, bas TikTok videos promoting steroid use have millions of views, says report criticized by the company 09/28/2023 06:05pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� TikTok has become a key marketing channel for vendors promoting steroids and other bodybuilding drugs to millions of the app's users, according to a report released Thursday that the social media company disputes. In the study, the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate says Sweden's leader turns to the military for help as gang violence escalates 09/28/2023 02:54pm • STOCKHOLM (AP) ��� Sweden���s prime minister on Thursday said that he���s summoned the head of the military to discuss how the armed forces can help police deal with an unprecedented crime wave that has shocked the country with almost daily shootings and bombings. Getting the military involved in cr Publishers Weekly Best-Selling Books 09/28/2023 01:59pm • HARDCOVER FICTION 1. ���Fourth Wing��� by Rebecca Yarros (Red Tower) 2. ���Holly��� by Stephen King (Scribner) 3. ���The Last Devil to Die��� by Richard Osman (Viking/Dorman) 4. ���Tom Lake��� by Ann Patchett (Harper) 5. ���Vince Flynn: Code Red��� by Kyle Mills (Atria) 6. ���Demon Copperhead��� by Senators nix casual clothing as bipartisan resolution sets new dress code for Senate floor 09/27/2023 11:24pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� No shorts on the Senate floor. The Senate voted Wednesday evening to reverse an informal guidance issued by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer last week that senators could wear what they want when voting or speaking in the chamber. The resolution, passed by voice vote with no 5 Warning Signs Your 401(k) Is Being Scammed 09/27/2023 08:00pm • When you put money into an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan like a 401(k), the last thing you're probably thinking about is fraud. After all, you're contributing to a 401(k) to save money for your future. The thought that someone could be scamming you may seem surreal. But it can happen. "