Health insurance companies have been growing in influence since the professionalization and centralization of American healthcare in the early 20th century. By the 1970s, health insurance companies had begun challenging other corporate interests for more economic and political power over the medical industry. The unrestrained influence health insurance companies have over medicine has driven healthcare…

Migrant crossings through deadly Darien Gap down 40% amid crackdown by Panama government Migrant crossings through the Darien Gap dropped by approximately 42 percent in 2024, from 520,000 in 2023 to around 300,000 this year. Panamanian authorities attribute the decline to enhanced border security measures, including biometric screening, increased troop deployments, the installation of razor…

Elon Musk suggests COGNITIVE TESTS for elected officials following reports of Kay Granger’s dementia issue Elon Musk is proposing cognitive testing for elected officials following concerns regarding aging and mental acuity in political leadership. This comes after reports revealed that Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX), 81, has been residing in an assisted living facility for several…

Confirmation: The government used private entities to censor citizens during the pandemic — even accurate information The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), monitored and influenced domestic COVID-19 speech through private sector partners, raising constitutional concerns. CISA partnered with organizations like the Atlantic Council DFR Lab,…

Israel seizes Syrian buffer zone, bans villagers from their fields, as U.N. condemns occupation Israeli forces seized a 400-square-kilometer buffer zone on the Syrian border, previously controlled by the United Nations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified the occupation, citing the need for Israel's security following the Syrian civil war. Syrian residents, particularly those in Maariyah…

Unexplained drone sightings over New York and New Jersey have raised concerns about potential new regulations restricting drone use. The FAA attributes the sightings to a mix of commercial, recreational and law enforcement drones, but questions about government transparency persist. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy supports a bill granting DHS and DOJ greater authority over…

Naloxone’s miraculous impact on fentanyl overdose rates masks an ongoing crisis The United States is witnessing a notable decline in overdose deaths from synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, marking a significant milestone in the battle against this deadly drug. Naloxone has proven to be a powerful antidote, saving lives. However, behind the encouraging statistics lies a…