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What if the Road to Single-Payer Led Through the States?

As presidential hopefuls campaign on a national “Medicare for all” system, a California congressman is pushing for a different path to universal coverage: letting the states go first. Ro Khanna, a Democratic representative, will introduce legislation Friday that lets states bundle all their health care spending — including Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act dollars and […]

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If People Were Paid by Ability, Inequality Would Plummet

Finance / En Sound Media

Consider that the top 1 percent of earners in the United States score one-third of a standard deviation (or 5 IQ points) above the average adult on cognitive and workplace skills — measured from an assessment of adults by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Not bad, but not that unusual, either: Roughly 45

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Emmerdale recast Ellis Chapman role after Asan N’Jie awards clash

Entertainment / En Sound Media

Image copyright ITV / Getty Images Image caption Aaron Anthony (left) will replace Asan N’Jie in Emmerdale Emmerdale has recast the role of Ellis Chapman after actor Asan N’Jie was sacked from the soap in September. From December, Ellis will be played by Aaron Anthony, who’s had parts in shows including BBC daytime drama, Doctors.

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US election 2020: Michael Bloomberg mulls presidential bid

Business / En Sound Media

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Michael Bloomberg has highlighted climate change and gun control as key issues Billionaire businessman Michael Bloomberg is strongly considering entering the race for the US Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. The ex-New York City mayor is concerned the current field of candidates is not good enough to beat Donald Trump

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Death Stranding: A game you might hate and love

World / En Sound Media

Sam Porter Bridges has a mission – delivering packages to people living in bunkers in a United States which has experienced a catastrophic event. Starring The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus as Sam, the game is the latest release from legendary video game designer Hideo Kojima, who was also behind the Metal Gear Solid series. BBC

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Tech companies rush to fight misinformation ahead of UK vote

Technology / En Sound Media

Facebook is opening up a war room to quickly respond to election hoaxes. Twitter is banning political ads. Google plans to crack down on bogus videos on YouTube. Social media platforms say they are mounting a vigorous campaign against misinformation in the lead up to next month’s general election in the United Kingdom. But digital

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NBA fines Clippers $50,000 for statements about Leonard

Sports / En Sound Media

The NBA has fined the Los Angeles Clippers $50,000 for statements made by coach Doc Rivers and others that were ‘inconsistent’ about Kawhi Leonard’s health. By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer November 8, 2019, 8:12 AM 3 min read The NBA fined the Los Angeles Clippers $50,000 on Thursday for statements made by coach Doc

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Trump Administration Makes It Easier to Dredge Protected Areas to Restore Beaches

Politics / En Sound Media

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration changed a 25-year-old policy to make it easier for coastal communities to take sand from protected ecosystems to improve their beaches. The shift makes it cheaper for some of the wealthiest communities in the country to replenish their beachfronts, which are increasingly under threat from more frequent and intense storms,

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Global stocks lower amid uncertainty over US-China trade

Finance / En Sound Media

Global stock markets lower amid uncertainty about possible progress in U.S.-China trade talks By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer November 8, 2019, 9:06 AM 3 min read Global stock markets mostly declined Friday amid uncertainty about a possible U.S.-Chinese agreement to roll back tariffs in their trade war. Tokyo rose after Beijing said Thursday the

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Helen Mirren Perfectly Addresses Comparisons To Keanu Reeves’ Girlfriend

Entertainment / En Sound Media

Helen Mirren said Wednesday she’s flattered by the comparisons to Keanu Reeves’ rumored new girlfriend. Some fans even thought that the Oscar winner was the woman who has been seen with Reeves and that they were an item. A beaming Reeves appeared hand in hand with artist and publishing partner Alexandra Grant at a museum gala

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