Latest clues in the search for U.S. student who vanished in Punta Cana
Here are the latest updates on what’s known about Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
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Devolution and LGR: governance implications for the LGPS
2025 brings key changes for the LGPS. Following on from our previous blog on LGR and valuations, we explore the implications for affected funds.
BW retains Investor in Customers Silver Award for SIPPs
BW retains its Investor in Customers Silver Award for SIPPs, reaffirming our commitment to outstanding client service and continuous improvement.
A Backlash Against Health Insurers, Redux
In this JAMA Health Forum post, Executive Vice President Larry Levitt recalls the mid-1990s’ public backlash against Health Maintenance Organizations (commonly known as HMOs) – all of which preceded the recent outpouring of health insurance concerns – as well as how consumer protections against coverage restrictions have evolved and fallen short.
About a third of bird species in U.S. need conservation help, new report says
The 2025 State of the Birds report identifies 112 “tipping point” species — those that have lost more than half their populations in the past five decades.
Food Dolls on debut cookbook “Pretty Delicious”
Sisters Alia and Radwa Elkaffas, known as the “Food Dolls,” share simple, flavorful recipes with millions online. Their first cookbook, “Pretty Delicious: Simple, Modern Mediterranean, Served with Style,” is already a New York Times best-seller, featuring over 110 Mediterranean-inspired dishes with Middle Eastern twists.
Democrats talking out response to Trump administration at issues conference
House Democrats have kicked off their annual issues conference with the lawmakers discussing their approach to the Trump administration. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
White House pulling Dave Weldon’s nomination to run CDC
A White House official confirmed that the administration is pulling Dave Weldon’s nomination to be director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As U.S. envoy arrives in Russia, Putin shows he still has the upper hand
Trump’s envoy is in Moscow to discuss the Kyiv-backed U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, but Vladimir Putin looks far from ready to order a halt to his war on Ukraine.
Man allegedly held captive in Connecticut room for decades, set a fire to escape
Authorities in Waterbury, Connecticut, say a woman held her stepson captive for more than two decades until he intentionally started a fire in his room in a desperate bid to escape. Police have arrested 56-year-old Kimberly Sullivan and charged her with cruelty and kidnapping, though her attorneys have denied the allegations.