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Critics say Trump's push for fairness in college admissions is leaving out legacy preferences 08/15/2025 09:57am • WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump attempts to reshape college admissions, he's promising a new era of fairness, with an emphasis on merit and test scores and a blind eye toward diversity. Yet the Republican president's critics — and some allies — are questioning his silence on admis UnitedHealth Group shares climb as Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway discloses stake in the insurer 08/15/2025 07:46am • Shares of UnitedHealth Group are surging before the market open Friday as Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed that it recently purchased shares of the beleaguered insurer. Berkshire Hathaway bought around 5 million shares of UnitedHealth last quarter, according to a regulatory filing. The Data Doctors: Tips for training your voice assistant 08/15/2025 06:07am • Q: How can I get voice recognition to spell people’s names correctly? A: Voice recognition tools are amazing for quickly sending messages or dictating notes, but they can stumble when it comes to unusual or nonphonetic names. If your phone, smart assistant or dictation software keeps misspellin Trump's 'safe and beautiful' move against DC homeless camps looks like ugliness to those targeted 08/15/2025 12:43am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Ms. Jay didn't wait for the authorities to come before packing her tent and carrying what belongings she could across Pennsylvania Avenue on her way to whatever comes next. She’d been living her “Girl Scout life,” she said, saving money and looking for work while homeless. Fringe-wearing Wyoming trial lawyer Gerry Spence dies at 96 08/14/2025 10:09pm • CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gerry Spence, the fringe jacket-wearing trial lawyer from Wyoming known for a string of major court wins starting with a multimillion-dollar judgment against a plutonium processor in the landmark Karen Silkwood case, has died. Spence, 96, died late Wednesday surrounded by fam Senior Living Benefits: Providing Respite for Adult Children 08/14/2025 08:00pm • As parents age and require more care, it's not uncommon for the responsibility of caregiving to be shouldered by a single family member, rather than spread equitably. Faith Hamilton-Trent knows this all too well. As the oldest of five siblings, she faced mounting responsibilities surrounding her par Aid groups call on Israel to end 'weaponization' of aid in Gaza 08/14/2025 05:16pm • DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 100 nonprofit groups warned Thursday that Israel’s rules for aid groups working in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank will block much-needed relief and replace independent organizations with those that serve Israel’s political and military agenda � Bob Odenkirk isn't an action newbie anymore 08/14/2025 02:01pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Odenkirk ducks into a West Village coffee shop wearing sunglasses and a Chicago Cubs cap. Some degree of subterfuge might have been necessary for Odenkirk years ago. Surely fans of “Mr. Show” or “The Larry Sanders Show” might have recognized him. But with time, Odenkirk Human Rights Watch says Israeli airstrike on Iranian prison was an 'apparent war crime' 08/14/2025 06:42am • BEIRUT (AP) — Human Rights Watch alleged Thursday that an Israeli airstrike on a notorious Iranian prison was “an apparent war crime”, while also accusing Tehran of harming and disappearing prisoners after the attack. Israel struck Evin Prison in Tehran, one of Iran's most notorious detention Do you pee hovering over the toilet? A Md. doctor outlines habits that can harm your pelvic floor muscles 08/14/2025 04:02am • Do you go to the bathroom "just in case" before you leave the house? A local doctor says that might not be a good idea for your health. August is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Awareness Month, which aims to bring awareness to how you can take steps to keep your muscles strong. "When we force the pr The Latest: Trump warns of ‘very severe consequences’ if Putin continues Ukraine war 08/13/2025 10:09pm • U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that there will be “very severe consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to stop his war in Ukraine after their Friday summit in Alaska, though he did not say what those consequences might be. Trump’s comment came after a virtu Brazil's Lula announces $5.5 billion in credits for exporters hit by US tariffs 08/13/2025 08:58pm • SAO PAULO (AP) — The Brazilian government on Wednesday unveiled a plan to support local companies affected by a 50% tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on several of the country's exports. Dubbed “Sovereign Brazil," the plan provides for a credit lifeline of 30 billion reais ($5.5 bil Will Medicare Cover Care If You're Traveling? 08/13/2025 08:00pm • If you're going on a big trip, especially overseas, there's a lot to remember. Are your bags properly packed? Do you have your passport? Did you remember your sunscreen? Health insurance is probably the last thing on your mind, and that can trip any traveler up. Unfortunately, most health insuranc Essential Items to Pack in Your Hospital Bag Before a Surgery or Procedure 08/13/2025 08:00pm • Your hospital bag checklist for overnight stays after surgery or medical proceduresWhether you're preparing for elective surgery, a diagnostic procedure or an unexpected hospital visit, going to a hospital is inherently stressful.Properly preparing for your hospital stay ahead of time can help allev Medicare Part B: Costs and Coverage 08/13/2025 08:00pm • Navigating the world of health insurance can be an overwhelming experience, but understanding what Medicare covers and does not cover is critical for older Americans seeking comprehensive medical coverage. Here's what you need to know about Medicare Part B. Coverage Under Medicare Part BMedicare Par