1 in 2 Americans Impacted by UnitedHealth Cyberattack, Latest Disclosure Reveals

UnitedHealth Group says the impact from the cyberattack last year at its Change Healthcare subsidiary is much wider than previously understood, affecting roughly 190 million patients — up from previous estimates of about 100 million people. The updated tally extends the scope beyond what was previously described by company Chief Executive Andrew Witty, who suggested…

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DeRon Horton from ‘Dear White People’ Shares Experience of Being Shot in the Arm Before Christmas

“Dear White People” star DeRon Horton is recovering from a gunshot wound to his arm after being shot last month. The 32-year-old actor, who played geeky Lionel Higgins in Netflix’s college-set series adaptation of Justin Simien’s 2014 film, revealed Thursday that he had been shot a few days before Christmas and has been on the…

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Philippines Claims China’s ‘Monster’ Ship is Intent on Intimidation

This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The Philippines has deployed vessels and aircraft to closely monitor a gigantic Chinese coast guard ship – the world’s largest – in waters off Luzon island, Filipino officials said, describing the ship as a menacing presence in its exclusive economic zone….

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Democrats Halt Legislation Aimed at Protecting Babies Born Alive After Failed Abortions

Democrats in the U.S. Senate voted on Wednesday to block the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act,” which would guarantee protections for babies born alive after a failed abortion procedure. In a 52-47 vote, the Senate failed to invoke cloture and proceed with a motion to pass the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act,” which requires a…

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