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UnitedHealth investors may seek roadmap on costs as Hemsley takes center stage

UnitedHealth investors may seek roadmap on costs as Hemsley takes center stage

By Sriparna Roy (Reuters) -UnitedHealth’s newly returned CEO, Stephen Hemsley, will likely face investor scrutiny over the largest U.S. health insurance and services company’s efforts to rein in the elevated medical costs behind the withdrawal of its annual forecast. Hemsley returned to the role in May following the abrupt departure of then-CEO Andrew Witty, who stepped down amid rising operational …

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Ferguson on record-setting contract, bond with Lunda Wells takes center stage

Ferguson on record-setting contract, bond with Lunda Wells takes center stage

OXNARD, Calif. — When it comes to tight ends, the Cowboys tied up a very sizable loose end. Jake Ferguson is all smiles as padded practices get underway for training camp, and there’s plenty of reasons for it — roughly $52 million of them, considering that’s the max value of his shiny new multi-year contract extension landed in the early …

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Chargers training camp report, Day 9: How Zion Johnson fared in first padded center snaps

Chargers training camp report, Day 9: How Zion Johnson fared in first padded center snaps

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Zion Johnson’s transition to center entered an important new phase in the Los Angeles Chargers’ training camp practice Saturday evening. Johnson played center with the starting offense in padded team drills, his first time doing so this camp. Johnson had played center with the starting offense in three previous unpadded practices. But contact and physicality increase …

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One woman fights to open a birth center, but obstacles are everywhere : Shots

One woman fights to open a birth center, but obstacles are everywhere : Shots

Katie Chubb, a community organizer, stands in an empty lot in Augusta, Ga., where she’s been trying to open a birth center for six years. She says lack of cooperation from local hospitals has been a primary obstacle. Kendrick Brinson/For NPR hide caption toggle caption Kendrick Brinson/For NPR Standing in front of an empty lot one afternoon in the Georgia …

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Desantis says deportation flights from Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center have begun

Desantis says deportation flights from Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center have begun

OCHOPEE, Fla. (AP) — Deportation flights from the remote Everglades immigration lockup known as “Alligator Alcatraz” began in the past few days, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday. The flights operated by the Department of Homeland Security have transferred about 100 detainees from the immigration detention center to other countries, said DeSantis, who expects that number to increase soon. “I …

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DOE Announces Site Selection for AI Data Center and Energy Infrastructure Development on Federal Lands

DOE Announces Site Selection for AI Data Center and Energy Infrastructure Development on Federal Lands

The forthcoming solicitations will drive innovation in reliable energy technologies, contribute to lower energy costs, and strengthen American leadership in artificial intelligence WASHINGTON– The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the next steps in the Trump administration’s plan to accelerate the development of AI infrastructure through siting on DOE lands.  DOE has selected four sites—Idaho National Laboratory, Oak Ridge …

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As Redistricting War Looms, Republicans Have More Plausible Gerrymandering Targets than Democrats – Center For Politics

As Redistricting War Looms, Republicans Have More Plausible Gerrymandering Targets than Democrats  Center For Politics Gov. Abbott was reluctant to do congressional redistricting  The Texas Tribune Trump has opened up ‘a nuclear arms race’ on gerrymandering  The Christian Science Monitor Where could the House GOP redistrict next?  Punchbowl News Democratic poll warns GOP redistricting could cost Republicans up to 7 points in competitive seats  Politico …

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Native Community Center Comedy Pilot Not Going Forward At NBC

Native Community Center Comedy Pilot Not Going Forward At NBC

NBC has passed on its remaining comedy pilot, the Untitled Ornelas, Keliiaa and Wilson Project. From the Rutherford Falls trio of Sierra Teller Ornelas, Jackie Kaliiaa and Bobby Wilson, the ensemble comedy revolves around the employees at a Native community center in Oakland, CA who hustle to keep the lights on while lifting up those in need. Related Stories NBC …

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OpenAI and partners are building a massive AI data center in Texas

OpenAI and partners are building a massive AI data center in Texas

Stargate moves forward despite early skepticism When OpenAI announced Stargate in January, critics questioned whether the company could deliver on its ambitious $500 billion funding promise. Trump ally and frequent Altman foe Elon Musk wrote on X that “They don’t actually have the money,” claiming that “SoftBank has well under $10B secured.” Tech writer and frequent OpenAI critic Ed Zitron …

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