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Income too high for Medicaid? ‘Spend down’ to qualify

Income too high for Medicaid? ‘Spend down’ to qualify

More than 1.4 million people have lost Medicaid coverage in 2023 because they no longer meet the eligibility requirements, according to August tracking data from KFF, a health policy nonprofit.
Christine Blasey Ford, who testified against Justice Brett Kavanaugh, will release a memoir in 2024

Christine Blasey Ford, who testified against Justice Brett Kavanaugh, will release a memoir in 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — The California professor who testified that then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh had assaulted her while they were in high school has written a memoir.
Japanese boy-band production company sets up panel to compensate sexual assault victims

Japanese boy-band production company sets up panel to compensate sexual assault victims

TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese boys-band production company at the center of an unfolding sexual abuse scandal, Johnny & Associates, chose three former judges Wednesday to head its effort to compensate hundreds of victims.
In a battle of electric SUVs, the Nissan Ariya takes on the Ford Mustang Mach-E

In a battle of electric SUVs, the Nissan Ariya takes on the Ford Mustang Mach-E

The Nissan Ariya is an all-new electric SUV for the 2023 model year. It’s Nissan’s second EV and serves as a roomier and more powerful complement to the brand’s pioneering Leaf hatchback.
'In control': Study looks at exercise to boost overall well-being of kids with cancer

'In control': Study looks at exercise to boost overall well-being of kids with cancer

CALGARY — It's been a challenging time for Mira Penney. The 10-year-old was diagnosed with a brain tumour, had it removed in August of last year and then underwent a round of chemotherapy.
Josh Ross, whose love of music once cost him a job, is now a top CCMA Awards nominee

Josh Ross, whose love of music once cost him a job, is now a top CCMA Awards nominee

TORONTO — Country singer Josh Ross considers himself a thrill seeker by nature and as the top nominee at Saturday's Canadian Country Music Association Awards, he's certainly headed on another wild ride.
China's 'full-time children' move back in with parents, take on chores as good jobs grow scarce

China's 'full-time children' move back in with parents, take on chores as good jobs grow scarce

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — When she first moved to the Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen after graduating from college, Marguerite Wang imagined she would spend her career working hard in a big city.
For HBCUs, the bands are about much more than the show to the Black community: 'This is family'

For HBCUs, the bands are about much more than the show to the Black community: 'This is family'

HOUSTON (AP) — It’s almost 10 p.m. and still a sweltering, sticky 95 degrees when Texas Southern’s Ocean of Soul band marches onto the top of a parking garage a stone’s throw from downtown Houston.
More about culture than competition, HBCU classics are like a family reunion in the Black community

More about culture than competition, HBCU classics are like a family reunion in the Black community

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — As a crowd made its way into the nearby football stadium, a father watched his two sons toss a ball back and forth. Hot dogs sizzled on a smoky charcoal grill nearby.
Drew Barrymore dropped as National Book Awards host after her talk show resumes during strike

Drew Barrymore dropped as National Book Awards host after her talk show resumes during strike

NEW YORK (AP) — The National Book Awards dropped Drew Barrymore as the host for this year's ceremony on Tuesday, a day after her talk show taped its first episode since the Hollywood writers strike began.
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