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UnitedHealth posted a better-than-expected profit in the final quarter of 2024, but revenue fell short as challenges like Medicare funding cuts and a Medicaid enrollment drop hurt

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Estate planning is essential for ensuring the well-being of loved ones and safeguarding wealth for future generations. While many perceive it as a task for the wealthy, having a robust estate plan is crucial for anyone who wishes to secure their family’s future.

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After a weekend spent blocking the explosive growth of fires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters got a slight break with calmer weather but cast a wary eye on a forecast for yet more wind.

The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for critical fire conditions through Wednesday, predicting wind gusts up to 113 kilometers per hour in the mountains. “You’re going to have really strong gusty Santa Ana winds, a very dry atmosphere and still very dry brush, so we still have some very critical fire weather conditions out there,” said meteorologist Rich Thompson. The Los Angeles County Sheriff, Robert Luna, confirmed 12 people are missing in the Eaton Fire zone and four in the Palisades Fire zone, with the possibility of more unreported cases. The coroner’s office attributed five deaths to the Palisades Fire and 11 to the Eaton Fire. Officials anticipate the death toll may rise as search teams with cadaver dogs continue to work in the devastated neighborhoods.

BJP-led NDA has decided to boycott the Erode East bypoll scheduled for February 5 and would focus on dethroning the ruling DMK in the hustings next year, the saffron party's state unit said on Sunday. BJP's announcement virtually makes the election a no-contest as main opposition AIADMK and the DMDK have already announced boycotting the by-election, necessitated by the death of Congress MLA EVKS Elangovan. DMK has nominated VC Chandrakumar on behalf of its-led bloc, which also has the Congress in the alliance. BJP TN chief K Annamalai said the upcoming election was a «by-election for a by-election,» following the bypoll held here in 2022. He recalled there were accusations of the ruling DMK then «confining» people at designated places.

air pollution. Some regions of Europe face far higher pollution risks than others, making them less ideal destinations for travellers. In 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) updated its air quality guidelines, lowering the recommended threshold for annual concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) such as dust, smoke, and soot from exhaust. ALSO READ: Why applying for a Schengen visa is 'humiliating' for Indians

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In February 1798, as the septuagenarian maharajah of Travancore lay dying, he had occasion to reflect on his four-decade-long kingly career. There was much he had achieved: the conquest of fresh territories from an old rival, the defence of this and other possessions from a different enemy, a reputation as a dharmic ruler, and more.

NASA astronaut passes away in space, there are certain 'death simulations' that others present in the group need to follow. A NASA astronaut has recently revealed all the kinds of make-believe scenarios and simulations they need to practice on in order to be ready for the outer space challenges.

Sexual Frequency with Cardiovascular Diseases Incidence and All-Cause Mortality has highlighted the positive impact of regular sexual activity on heart health. Submitted to the National Library of Medicine, the research underscores how sexual health is intricately connected to overall physical and emotional well-being. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including ischemic heart disease and stroke, remain the leading causes of death and disability globally. According to the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), from 1990 to 2022, CVD resulted in approximately 19.8 million deaths worldwide, contributing to significant loss in both life expectancy and quality of life.

Advanced Light Helicopter that led to the deaths of three coast guard personnel this week. The indigenous fleet of Helicopters — about 330 of them are currently in service — has been grounded for comprehensive checks while the crash is being probed. Sources said that the crash occurred after the crew reported a sudden loss of control second before the chopper hurtled to the ground. It is learnt that flight data being studied did not show any obvious reason for the loss of control and the probe team is now examining the transmission system for a possible failure. Earlier, the indigenous helicopter had undergone comprehensive design review by Netherlands based NLR and had been given a green signal. Recently some changes were made in the transmission system and control rods were changed after instances of material failure came to light.

Los Angeles wildfire has now taken a very dangerous turn, with chances that things could stay worse for the days ahead, based on the poor atmospheric conditions and dense winds. The Palisades wildfire has already taken the death toll to double-digit figures, and even after more than a thousand firefighters on active duty, controlling the damage to properties is still looking like an uphill task. As per reports, Altadena, Hollywood Hills, Acton, and other neighborhoods have been hit by a series of fires, and its impact will affect a lot of other regions as well.

Lal Bahadur Shastri, India's second Prime Minister, died in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on January 11, 1966 after he signed the Tashkent Declaration, ending the 1965 India-Pakistan War. The official cause of death was a heart attack. However, the circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery, with persistent rumors of poisoning.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. By the end of the 18th century, India was no longer the world’s cotton capital, as it had been over the previous 1,000 years. However, one Indian was still given the moniker "Cotton King" for his vast influence over the trade.

Swamy Shraddananda, jailed for 30 years for killing his wife, has moved the Supreme Court seeking authorities to decide his mercy plea before the President in December, 2023. When the petition came up for hearing before a bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih on Friday, the bench told advocate Varun Thakur, appearing for 84-year-old Shraddananda alias Murali Manohar Mishra, to provide a copy of his plea to the Centre's counsel. It said the plea would be heard next week.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Wildfires in California aren’t all wild anymore. They often burn in urban areas, creating a toxic soup of smoke, ash and noxious substances that can be dangerous, even deadly.

milk linked to a deadly listeria outbreak has permanently closed all four of its plants.A spokesperson for Toronto-based Joriki said the closures meant the majority of Joriki’s employees were laid off when it shuttered its two plants in Ontario, one in B.C. and one in Pennsylvania owned by a subsidiary.The spokesperson said that as the company is pursuing creditor protection, it doesn’t have the finances to maintain operations and does not plan to reopen the plants.Joriki has filed for creditor production and says it plans to restructure its business.Its filings listed more than 100 organizations that Joriki owes over $200 million, including $775,000 in unpaid wages.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said the company’s Pickering, Ont.

Some eligible working Canadians are set to receive advanced payments of workers benefits from the federal government this week.

2025, at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The ceremony is set to start at 10 a.m. Eastern Time and is expected to last about an hour. President Joe Biden will give a eulogy, as will Carter's grandson, Jason Carter. The sons of the former President Gerald R. Ford and former Vice President Walter Mondale will deliver eulogies their fathers wrote before their deaths.