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Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the worldAmazon will donate $1mn in cash to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, the company confirmed on Thursday, as Big Tech companies seek to build relations with the US president-elect.Amazon’s move comes after Facebook and Instagram parent Meta similarly donated $1mn to the fund. Amazon will also broadcast Trump’s inauguration on its Prime Video service. Trump has long accused Big Tech companies of a litany of abuses, including censorship of conservative media. Following his election victory in November, Big Tech executives rushed…

Last month, I was talking with a friend about his Medicare Advantage plan for 2025. He will begin taking a Tier 5 medication in January and wanted to know about the coverage and costs. I found that the drug would be covered and his costs would be capped at $2,000. He would probably meet that cap in January or February and not pay another cent for medications in 2025. Then, we switched gears to check out the medical coverage in his plan. His physicians are in-network and his out-of-pocket costs would be capped at $4,900 in-network. His response, “Diane, I…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has defended his failed attempt last week to impose military rule on the country as the leader of his party signals it is preparing to support his impeachment on Saturday.In only his second public appearance since his doomed martial law gambit, Yoon on Thursday morning lashed out at critics, calling them “anti-state forces”, and suggested North Korea had helped leftwing opposition parties secure victory in parliamentary elections.“I will fight to the end to prevent the forces…

Alzheimer’s disease impacts nearly 7 million Americans today, and over 11 million family caregivers shoulder the responsibility of caring for them. Despite its prevalence, families are often lost in knowing what to do to safely care for their loved ones. Here at AgingParents.com, a nurse-lawyer, psychologist team advising elders’ families, Alzheimer’s disease management is the most common subject area for which they seek advice. It takes a combination of general information and legal advice to fully address the issues. General Info Should Come From An Established, Respected Organization A reliable resource for getting quality information about this disease is the…

Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPWH) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call December 10, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Riley Timmer – Head, Investor RelationsPaul Stone – Chief Executive OfficerJeff White – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Matt Koranda – RothAnna Glaessgen – B. RileyJustin Kleber – Robert W. BairdRyan Sigdahl – Craig-Hallum Capital GroupMark Smith – Lake Street Capital Markets Operator Hello everyone and welcome to Sportsman’s Warehouse Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speaker’s presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session. [Operator Instructions] Please be advised that…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been valued at $350bn in a new deal to purchase employees’ shares, making the rocket and satellite maker the world’s most valuable private start-up.SpaceX and its investors will purchase $1.25bn of the company’s existing common shares at $185 a share, said four people with knowledge of the transaction. That marks a 65 per cent leap in its share price since its most recent deal in September, when employees sold shares for $112 apiece.SpaceX will purchase about $500mn of…

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to plan for the New Year. One important budget item that many are reluctant to address is Medicare costs. A quick overview of the 2025 costs should provide a head start. Costs That Apply to Anyone on Medicare There are some costs that any Medicare beneficiary faces. Part B Premium The increase in this premium has been all over the news. In 2025, the Part B premium will be $185, an increase of $10.30 from this year and $20.10 more than in 2023. Part D Deductible Next year, the deductible will be…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.A 26-year-old Ivy League graduate has been hit with gun and other charges in Pennsylvania as authorities investigate his connection to the murder of a senior UnitedHealth Group executive ahead of an investor event in New York last week.Local police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, apprehended Luigi Mangione, 26, of Maryland at a McDonald’s restaurant following a tip from an employee, New York police authorities said at a press conference on Monday. Eric Adams, the New York mayor, described Mangione as a “strong person…