Rice whales are older than modern humans. Now Trump may exterminate them

Rice whales are older than modern humans. Now Trump may exterminate them

SEven before modern humans existed, rice whales grew to leviathan-like sizes while diving deep to devour fatty fish, growing to the length of a bus and weighing as much as six elephants. Unfortunately for these giant creatures, their only habitat became a part of the Gulf of Mexico that much later the oil and gas … Read more

President Trump says it’s ‘impossible’ for America to pay for Medicaid, Medicare and child care; ‘We’re at war’

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President Donald Trump said Wednesday that it is “impossible” for the federal government to fund Medicare, Medicaid and child care costs, arguing that while the federal government focuses on military spending, it should be left to states to “underwrite” these programs. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and … Read more

Trump Administration Considers Automatic Enrollment of Seniors into Medicare Advantage – How It Will Impact Health Care Costs

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An elderly couple walking in a park surrounded by autumn leaves. Most Americans become eligible for Medicare at age 65, but choosing how to enroll isn’t always an easy process. That is why the policies currently under consideration could have a huge impact. Trump administration officials have said they are considering whether to automatically enroll … Read more

Trump Administration Considers Automatic Enrollment of Seniors into Medicare Advantage – How It Will Impact Health Care Costs

Trump Administration Considers Automatic Enrollment of Seniors into Medicare Advantage - How It Will Impact Health Care Costs

Most Americans become eligible for Medicare at age 65, but choosing how to enroll isn’t always an easy process. That is why the policies currently under consideration could have a huge impact. Trump administration officials have said they are considering whether to automatically enroll seniors in Medicare Advantage plans instead of traditional Medicare if they … Read more