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Elisabeth Rosenthal A hard-won provision in the Affordable Care Act allows young people to buy their family's health insurance until age 26. But after that, people without employer-sponsored insurance face a complicated set of choices: search insurance exchanges, apply for Medicaid, or take a chance and remain uninsured. Are you a young adult who is confused by navigating the exchanges you use to choose a plan? Did you buy a plan on the ACA exchanges only to discover that your medical care isn't covered? Did you get married or get a job just to get insurance? Have you decided not…

India's rich cultural tapestry has always been a source of inspiration for Indian designers. Various Indian craft techniques have earned a place in the couture world. Among the various Indian crafts, bandhani or bandage has remained timeless. Bandhani is derived from the Sanskrit word bandha, which means “to tie”. It is made by tying the fabric with small knots to prevent dyeing and is also known as resist dyeing. This traditional technique dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization, when tie-dyed textiles were discovered during excavations at Mohenjo Daro and Harappa. This traditional technique dates back to the Indus Valley…

It's no coincidence that the eVX is debuting at an Indian trade show: Suzuki plans to manufacture the model at Maruti Suzuki in India for sale in global markets. The vehicle will be sold in India as the Maruti eVX at a later date.However, according to a report by Autocar India, the focus will be on other markets after mass production begins in early 2025. In conversation with analysts, an unnamed senior executive at the company was quoted as saying: “We are hoping to formally unveil the BEV (born electric vehicle) at the Auto Expo in India in January next…

Samoa booked a place in next year's East Asia Pacific/Asia joint qualifier with an emotional win in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Regional Qualifier A on Saturday. On the same day, Fiji's narrow nine-point victory over the Cook Islands paved the way for Samoa to take the lead, and they sealed it in dramatic fashion with a tense eight-point victory over Vanuatu in front of a jubilant home crowd at the Garden Ovals in Apia. After a dramatic week of competition, the results are uncertain heading into the final round of matches, with the Cook Islands…

KeithBinns/E+ via Getty Images London (UKX) +0.48% Germany (DAX:IND) -0.23% Germany's Ifo business sentiment index fell to 86.6 in August 2024, the lowest level since February. France (CAC:IND) +0.18% The Czech Republic's business confidence index fell a further 1.5 points to 93 in August. The Czech Republic's consumer confidence index fell to 97.3 in August. Spanish producer prices fell 1.4% year-on-year in July. Non-farm payrolls in Switzerland rose by 1.3% year-on-year to a record high of 5.499 million. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index (STOXX) rose 0.01% as traders digested tensions in the Middle East, where oil prices rose on fears…

The scalability of financial technology depends on an adaptable legal system. With 93 million cryptocurrency holders, India ranks first in the world. However, India is not among the top 20 countries for favorable cryptocurrency regulations. Establishing a favorable legal system is crucial to the development of India's financial markets, especially with the middle class predicted to reach 90% of the population by 2039.Regulation of financial markets involves state control, which is in conflict with the decentralized nature of blockchain technology (DLT). As currency issuance is a sovereign function, the challenge is to find a balance between freedom of trade and…

Lufthansa Technik AG is proud to announce EVA Air as the first Asian airline to sign a retrofit contract with AeroSHARK surface technology for drag reduction and fuel savings, developed in collaboration with BASF. The Taipei-based airline decided to retrofit its entire cargo fleet of nine Boeing 777F long-haul freighters with the innovative riblet film covering the fuselage and engine nacelles. With B-16786, EVA Air's first freighter has already undergone this comprehensive retrofit at the airline's home base, Taipei Taoyuan International Airport. The retrofit was carried out by Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation (EGAT), an affiliate of EVA Air, under the…

Vibhav Nandagiri One organization in eastern North Carolina is taking an approach that empowers trusted voices in the community as part of an ongoing effort to reach people in non-traditional settings with important health information. The Shackle Free Community Outreach Agency trains barbers and cosmetologists to share important information about vaccines and chronic disease prevention and treatment, as well as information about accessing food, housing and other resources. The program, known as Shackle Free Buzz, or “The Buzz,” serves five counties: Duplin, Jones, Onslow, Pender and Sampson. For Chiquitta Lesesne, the organization's founder and executive director, working with barbers and…

If our nation’s goal is to improve the health and lifespan of people living in socio-economically disadvantaged communities, a focus on chronic disease prevention and management is the most rapid and effective approach.Getty For decades, policy and public health experts have recognized that social determinants of health (such as economic stability, employment opportunities, and housing safety) account for 30% to 55% of a population's health status. These “non-medical” factors contribute significantly to health inequalities and disparities. Why social determinants lead to poor health Despite being one of the wealthiest countries, the United States faces severe and widespread health challenges driven…

MSC, a global leader in the shipping industry, has exciting news for importers and exporters: the company has announced the reinstatement and improvement of its Liberty service, providing increased capacity to meet the high demand in the trans-Pacific market and competitive transit times to the U.S. East Coast. As part of the enhancements, MSC will introduce a new direct call to Philadelphia in direct response to current market needs. This expansion of Liberty services will open up new opportunities for importers and exporters across all industries and improve connectivity between these important trade hubs. The new service will have a…