Monday, December 16, 2024

#USA #Autism - Denied: ProPublica Exposes UnitedHealth Profiteering Off Limiting Care for Children with Autism - Democracy Now

16 December 2024

Private healthcare companies are facing increased scrutiny following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson over what appears to be dissatisfaction with the company's exploitative policies and frequent denials of care.

Recent investigations from ProPublica and reporter Annie Waldman find that UnitedHealthcare is aggressively trying to limit mental health coverage and treatment for thousands of children with autism in its latest effort to cut costs and curtail care.


#Israel #syria - Syrian rebel leader slams IDF strikes, signals peace: i24NEWS

16 December 2024

Leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Abu Mohammed al-Julani, condemned Israeli strikes while saying that Syria would not oppose the operations militarily

#i24NEWS #MiddleEastNow #Syria #Assad


#UK #France #migration - ‘Everyone wants to go to England’: Syrian migrants in Calais reluctant to return • FRANCE 24

16 December 2024

Although Syrians at home and across the world have celebrated the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, many are also nervous about what the future may hold for the country following the takeover by Islamist-led rebels.

At a makeshift migrant camp in Calais, many Syria migrants say they still intent to attempt the perilous crossing to the UK rather than head home.

#Syria #Assad #migrants


#news - Top U.S. & World Headlines — December 16, 2024: Democracy Now

16 December 2024

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#UK #economy - Market Insight: Why are British businesses facing a confidence crisis? | REUTERS

16 December 2024

British businesses are facing a substantial challenge managing higher costs, says IG's Chris Beauchamp, sharing his predictions for the Bank of England's rate moves in 2025. #News #bankofengland #inflation #unitedkingdom #Reuters #Newsfeed

#Ukraine - Russia's Black Sea Fleet: Ukraine's navy says Russia has pulled back its ships

16 December 2024

The Ukrainian navy is reporting that Russia has pulled it's Black Sea Fleet back to the Sea of Azov.

Since the War in Ukraine began, Ukraine's navy has sunk or destroyed at least a quarter of the fleet.

Targeted attacks by Ukraine have killed a large number of the fleet's commanders. In November, a Russian commander in charge of missile batteries for the fleet was assassinated. In eastern Ukraine, Russian forces are advancing on several fronts. Russian forces are within one-and-a-half kilomters of the town of Pokrovsk -- a vital road and rail junction.

For months, the strategic town has been the focus of Russia’s attempts to take the region. The Russian Ministry of Defence said its forces also took control of two villages in the Donetsk region. Al Jazeera's Alex Gatopoulos has more from Kyiv on the withdrawal of Russia's Black Sea Fleet.


#Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar

#EU #electricity - €70 billion a year for 25 years: The cost to get Europe’s energy system ready for green transition

16 December 2024

“If our competitiveness hinges on having the cheapest energy prices in the world, we have a problem,” E.ON’s CEO tells The Big Question. READ MORE : https://www.euronews.com/2024/12/16/7...

#F1 - Lewis Hamilton's last (jet) flight with Mercedes: The Inside Line

15 December 2024

The 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marked Lewis Hamilton's final race with Mercedes, which has been his home for 12 seasons. The three-pointed star has powered all of his 356 F1 starts, but it's at the works squad where he's earned six of his seven titles, 84 of his 105 wins, 78 of his 104 poles, and 55 of his 67 fastest laps.

Watch the video, and tell us what you think in the comments #Formula1 #F1 #News #Sport


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