Charts: The biggest healthcare issues heading into the 2024 election
The 2024 presidential election is just weeks away, and healthcare is expected to be a top issue for voters as they head to the ballot box.
Biden official on immigration: We're seeing 'a perfect storm right now'
Immigration remains a polarizing issue in the US and is expected to be a key factor in the upcoming election. According to one Biden official, the progress has been stalled by a lack of bipartisanship and compromise.
Healthcare: Most Americans don't realize they can challenge insurance coverage denial, report finds
On top of a healthcare system with ever-growing medical debt, a new report indicates that most Americans are unaware they can challenge some of their unexpected medical bills.
Immigration: These states have the highest demand for foreign-born labor
As the US labor force continues to grow, so does the demand for foreign-born workers.
Data reveals rising economic 'distress' across America despite post-pandemic growth
Data from the Economic Innovation Group's (EIG) Distressed Communities Index shows that as of 2023, local economies across America still hadn't fully recovered from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Healthcare: Latinos still 'experience particularly high uninsured rates,' new data shows
Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made significant strides in healthcare coverage since it became enshrined into law in 2010, there are still racial and ethnic groups with high uninsured rates.
Medical debt has reached unprecedented levels in the US, study finds
Medical debt has once again reached unprecedented levels in the US.
AI hype is fading, according to earnings calls
The hype around artificial intelligence may be normalizing, according to company earnings calls over the past two quarters.
The mental health app data privacy problem is getting worse
Mental health apps have become increasingly common over the past few years, particularly due to the rise in telehealth during the coronavirus pandemic.
However, there's a problem: Data privacy is being compromised in the process.
However, there's a problem: Data privacy is being compromised in the process.
Map: The 22 states where the minimum wage rose this week
The federal minimum wage in the US hasn’t budged from the hourly rate of $7.25 in over 14 years. But 22 states and 40 cities increased their own minimum wages to ring in the New Year.
These are the largest publicly traded companies in each US state
Yahoo Finance compiled a list of the biggest publicly traded companies in each state and Washington, D.C., based on market cap and the location of companies' headquarters as of 2023.
‘Substantial amount’ of fentanyl gets smuggled through legal trade, report argues
A primary factor contributing to the fentanyl crisis in the United States may be the smuggling of the drug through legal trade flows, according to a report by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER).
44 memorable Charlie Munger quotes about life and markets
Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and a legend of the investing world, died on Nov. 28 at the age of 99.
To commemorate Munger's monumental legacy, we’ve compiled some of our favorite Charlie quotes.
To commemorate Munger's monumental legacy, we’ve compiled some of our favorite Charlie quotes.
Employer-sponsored healthcare costs keep rising, and it's 'sort of untenable'
Employer-sponsored health insurance is growing costlier in the US, according to new data.
Medical debt: New federal rules could provide credit relief for millions of Americans
New proposals from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) could help put an end to the negative effects of medical debt on Americans’ credit reports.
Majority of working-age Americans struggle to afford healthcare, Commonwealth Fund survey finds
Having health insurance doesn’t guarantee being able to afford healthcare costs, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund.
The American semiconductor boom faces a massive obstacle: A lack of immigrants
The US is experiencing a boom in semiconductor production after the passage of the CHIPS Act, but that progress could be impeded by a serious labor shortage in the industry.
Obamacare: Report highlights the 'ridiculous' Medicaid coverage gap in the US
Medicaid expansion has become a key political issue under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — commonly known as Obamacare.
Tesla: Here’s the Supercharger network that Rivian, Ford, and GM are joining
Tesla’s Supercharger network has helped the electric vehicle (EV) company dominate market share across the world, even as rival automakers team up to create their own EV charging network.
These are the best and worst US states for health care
America’s best states for health care are primarily located in the Northeast, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund.
Map: These are the biggest US trade partners
US trade relations have improved substantially after years of instability due to geopolitical tensions and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Health care: Americans are increasingly delaying medical care due to cost
The US health care system is once again falling short for Americans.
The triumphs and challenges of Pete Buttigieg's biggest role yet: 'You're gonna get shot at'
The US Secretary of Transportation typically carries one of the lowest profiles of anyone in the president's cabinet.
CFPB report shows medical credit card debt is 'a symptom' of U.S. health care, expert says
As US health care costs continue reaching enormous levels, many Americans have turned to medical credit cards as a way to finance their medical bills.
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