Primary Care A Hot Target; CVS Spends $10.6B On Oak Street

Oak Street runs 169 care centers in 21 states for mostly for lower-to-middle income people with Medicare Advantage plans.

U.S., States Weigh Farmland Restrictions After Chinese Balloon

Lawmakers in at least 11 statehouses and Congress are weighing further restrictions on foreign ownership of U.S. farmland.

Not Just Balloons: How U.S. Sees China Spying As Major Worry

In less public, but often more worrisome ways, China has a long history of spy operations targeting U.S. industry and government agencies.

Fabuloso, Cleanser To Eliminate Bacteria, May Contain Germs: Recall

Colgate-Palmolive Co. recalls 4.9 million bottles of Fabuloso Multi-purpose Cleaners due to possible Pseudomonas bacteria contamination.

What Is Galentine’s Day? Amy Poehler Is Made-Up Holiday’s ‘Godmother’

Amy Poehler made Galentine’s Day a thing on “Parks and Recreation.” And guys, you’ll like this: It’s sometimes called PALentine’s Day.

IRS: Special Refund Recipients In 19 States Should Delay Filing Taxes

The Internal Revenue Service is sorting out if special inflation tax relief refunds and payments are taxable at the federal level.

My Neighbor Feeds Waterfowl, And It Causes A Mess [Block Talk]

Did you know a Canada goose can drop more than a pound of feces a day? What happens when people feed them and they become overpopulated?

​Just 2 In 10 U.S. Employees Have Work 'Best Friend': Gallup

Having a best friend at work has become even more important since the dramatic rise in remote and hybrid employment during the pandemic.

Super Bowl LVII Gambling Surging As States Legalize It? You Bet.

Betting could top $16 billion in the Super Bowl 57 game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, a 61% increase over 2022.

Navy Releases First Photos Of Chinese Balloon Recovery

The teams took precautions to safeguard against the chance any part of the balloon was rigged with explosives.

Sandwiches, Fruit Cups Sold On Amtrak Recalled Due To Listeria Risk

Amtrak said the products, available on two of its busiest routes, have since been removed. All had the Fresh Creative Cuisine label.

Balloon Bursts Hopes For End To Spiraling U.S.-China Tensions

As fraught as U.S.-China relations had been ahead of Blinken's planned trip, they're even worse now, with little hope for improvement soon.

Improved Surveillance Caught Chinese Balloon: White House

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said surveillance improvements revealed similar flights during the Trump administration.

New Political Vibes This State Of The Union: What To Watch

Expect lots of new faces and fresh political dynamics, coupled with attention to some old problems, at Tuesday's State of the Union address.

What Is The Pathway To Homeownership Initiative?

New American Funding believes every person deserves a clear path to achieving their dream of homeownership.

The 13 Most Anticipated Super Bowl LVII Commercials [Videos]

Get a jump-start and check out some of the commercials that are sure to be popular during the Super Bowl LVII broadcast Sunday.

Biden 2024? No Thank You, Most Democrats Say: AP-NORC Poll

Survey respondents say the 80-year-old's age is a liability, with people focused on his coughing, his gait, his gaffes and job stress.

Meet The Mortgage Company Voted #1 In Customer Satisfaction*

New American Funding is dedicated to providing diverse products, competitive pricing & timely closings for the best client experience.

Life is a Journey We All must Take.

Life is a journey we all must take. It is a journey across time as well as space, years as well as environs.

Dems Reshuffle Primaries, Stressing Diversity Over Tradition

The decision replaces Iowa with South Carolina as the first 2024 presidential primary.

Sorry, Not Sorry: Some 1/6 Rioters Change Tune After Apology

Some defendants express regret in court for joining the pro-Trump mob that rattled the foundation of U.S. democracy, then change their tune.

An Unexpected Job Surge Confounds The Fed's Economic Models

Economists were astonished by a report showing employers added an explosive 517,000 jobs last month, sending unemployment to a 53-year low.

New Rules Would Limit Sugar In School Meals For First Time

The goal is to improve nutrition in the program that serves breakfast to more than 15 million children and lunch to nearly 30 million kids.

Chinese Balloon High Over U.S. Stirs Unease Far Below

As people on the ground speculate about the ballon, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken abruptly cancels an upcoming trip to China.

7 Good News Stories: Stranger’s Kindness; ‘Running With Scissors’

A 17-year-old takes on the adult-sized mission to curb drownings in a poor South African township. John’s Crazy Socks make for happy feet.

Pentagon: Chinese Spy Balloon Spotted Over Western U.S.

The discovery of the balloon puts a further strain on U.S.-China relations at a time of heightened tensions.

Black America's Grief Again On Public Display At Tyre Nichols' Funeral

Funeral was a venue to air the shared grief of Black Americans — and to again call for leaders to address an epidemic of police violence.

Biden's Handwritten Notes Part Of Classified Documents Probe

Over 36 years in the Senate and eight as vice president, Biden had a front-row seat to a lot of highly sensitive moments in U.S. history.

Psychedelic Churches In U.S. Push Boundaries Of Religion

Religious ceremonies using a psychedelic tea brew known as ayahuasca are held every weekend in major cities around the country.

Package Delivery Mistakes: Be Neighborly, With Exceptions [Block Talk]

For many readers, fetching and delivering packages that end up at the wrong address is part of being a good neighbor. Thieves, though.

2.5M Pounds Of Canned Meat Products Recalled

The products, all under Conagra Brands, Inc., were produced between Dec. 12 and Jan. 13 and shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Smokey Returns with First Single Since 2016

A perfect return for 2023

TEROUZ Fierce Debuts New Single “Tiger Girl”

Are you ready for this?

Canadian Songwriter/Producer Parks N’ Rec Finds “Peace of Mind”

The new single is out now!

Montreal’s Psychedelic Psychiatrist Oliver Ghoul Shares New Song

The trippy new piece is titled "Glue"

North Americana Group The Hello Darlins Find Hope on New Single

“Better Days” features Dave Fenley (America’s Got Talent, The Voice)

Tara MacLean Releases New Single Ahead of Vulnerable Debut Book

A must read!

Biden Lawyer: FBI Finds No Classified Docs At Beach House

The search was the latest discomfiting moment for Biden, who has sought to contrast his sensitivity to rule-following with that of Trump.

​ Fed Lifts Rate By Quarter-Point And Signals More Hikes Ahead

Even as inflation eases, the Fed raises its key interest rate for the eighth time since March, making borrowing more expensive.

Anti-Asian Hate 'Runs The Gamut,' Racist Yelp Reviews Show

Last year, Yelpremoved more than 2,000 racist business reviews before they went online — a nearly tenfold jump over the year before.