Readers sound off on health care inequality, Gaza ceasefire and inflation refunds

Mamdani presents a path to health system fixes Manhattan: As a long-time health policy activist and a primary care doctor in the South Bronx, health care is important to us in the mayoral race. We know a lot about Andrew Cuomo’s time as governor....

Caribbean Matters: 8 years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is still recovering

Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. I am sorry to say that writing about...

Amgen lays out $650M to grow Puerto Rico manufacturing campus, add hundreds of jobs

Big Pharma's U.S. manufacturing investment pledges continue to pile up on the mainland and beyond. In the industry's latest nine-figure capital investment project, Amgen plans a $650 million expansion of its sprawling site in Juncos, Puerto Rico....

MAGA in disarray as cracks begin to show over key GOP weaknesses — including Epstein

“The Republican Party has really become an extremist movement.” Amid a growing political divide in the Republican Party over the release of federal documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, we speak to former Republican political...

How long 'Somos Día a Día: Wellness Paths,' will be at the Gaston Museum

A new exhibit at the Gaston County museum features community-contributed photographs and personal reflections about nature and wellness. More specifically, the exhibit, “Somos Día a Día: Wellness Paths” highlights the connection between nature,...

Mary A. Monty

Mary A. Monty WHITEHALL, NY — Mary Agnes Monty, 83 of Whitehall, passed away on Thursday October 16, 2025 surrounded by her family. Mary was born on April 7, 1942, at Rutland Regional Medical Center, the daughter of the late Charlie and Mary...

New Study Reveals Viral Co-Infections That Increase Risk of Severe Respiratory Illnesses in Infants

In a groundbreaking study led by researchers at National Jewish Health, new insights have emerged detailing the complex interactions between various viral species and the severity of lower respiratory tract illnesses (LRIs) in infants. This...

Africa Is The World's 'Youngest' Region, Asia The 'Oldest'

The world’s population is aging, but not evenly. While some regions are growing older at an alarming pace, others remain remarkably young. In this graphic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu maps the median age in every country, showing where...

Beachfront Mansion Could Break Sales Record For Caribbean Island — See Inside

Topline An oceanfront compound within the exclusive Ritz-Carlton complex on Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico owned by the duty-free magnate Falic family has hit the market for $65 million, a sale that would break the island's record for the most...

Legal Aid Society receives internat’l award for mental health assistance model

The Puerto Rico Legal Aid Society, through its innovative Mental Health Legal Assistance Program, has become the first Puerto Rican organization to receive the Project of the Year award in the Justice or Public Administration Organization category...

Impacts of Recent Federal and State Actions on Natural Disaster Preparedness and Response on Health

Introduction What used to be rare extreme weather events have increased in both intensity and frequency due to climate change. August 29, 2025 marked the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall in the Gulf Coast region of the U.S....

MIKEY SMITH: 9 unhinged Donald Trump moments as hospital visit prompts fresh health concerns

Trump is getting his annual checkup...six months early. Meanwhile, despite a deal being struck over Gaza, he's almost certainly not getting the Nobel Prize Mikey Smith is the Mirror's Deputy Political Editor (Sunday), based in Westminster (Image:...

UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES DATE FOR THIRD QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) announced today that it will report results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2025, after the market closes on Monday, October 27, 2025. There...

British tourist injured in skydiving crash released from hospital

A British tourist injured in a skydiving crash with an instructor in Jean has been released from the hospital, a University Medical Center spokesperson said Wednesday. GoFundMe organizer Isabel Clacher wrote this week that she and others were...

Alivia Specialty Pharmacy Obtains ACHC Reaccreditation

Alivia Specialty Pharmacy has obtained reaccreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Healthcare (ACHC), including Reaccreditation with Distinction in Oncology. The recertification recognizes compliance with quality and safety standards and...

Trump’s visa fee threatens rural schools, hospitals reliant on immigrant workers

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- When Rob Coverdale started his job in 2023 as superintendent of the K-12 Crow Creek Tribal School in South Dakota, there were 15 unfilled teaching positions. Within nine months, he had filled those vacancies with Filipino...

New H-1B visa fee threatens rural health care, education

Summary New $100K H-1B visa fee poses barrier for rural employers Health care and education sectors face workforce shortages International doctors, immigrant teachers fill critical gaps Groups seek exemptions for medical and K-12 professionals...

Could USA invade Venezuela? Doomsday report warns of 100,000 troops and social collapse

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) conducts training maneuvers off the coast of Punta Guilarte in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, on September 5, 2025 (Photo by Edgardo Medina/NurPhoto via Getty Images) A U.S. ground invasion of Venezuela could...

As the Shutdown Drags On, Social Safety Nets Will Fail

From SNAP to Head Start, tax-funded programs keeping millions afloat are running dry. As the federal shutdown approaches the one-month mark, there’s no end in sight. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is still sticking to his guns on the already...

Front Row Auto Repair: Delivering honest, expert care since 2024

RACINE, WI – For co-owners Christian R. Figueroa and Rae McWhorter, Front Row Auto Repair isn’t just a business—it’s a story of resilience, community, and a dream turned reality. Located at 2525 Douglas Ave., the full-service shop has quickly...