On April 24, 1990, all 24,000 pounds of the Hubble Space Telescope were tucked away inside the Discovery space shuttle when it launched into space. Thirty-five years later, NASA says Hubble has proven to have "opened a new window to the universe," with more than 1.6 million observations to date filled with compelling and surprising…
AAA auto insurance comes from separate, regional insurance companies that operate under similar names and logos. AAA club membership works the same way, and you may need to become a member of your regional club to get auto insurance. That comes with a fee, but the resulting discount on your auto insurance may just make…
Most teens credit social media with feeling more connected to friends. Still, roughly 1 in 5 say social media sites hurt their mental health, and growing shares think they harm people their age.Rising rates of poor mental health among youth have been called a national crisis. While this is often linked to factors like the…
Drivers in Florida are only required to purchase low levels of personal injury protection and property damage liability insurance. Yet due to increased risks from uninsured or underinsured motorists, insurance fraud, severe weather events, and more, many Florida drivers opt for more car insurance protection than the state minimums. “Florida has the third-highest rate of…
Life insurance is a contract between an insurance company and a policyholder where the insurer agrees to pay a lump sum of money if the insured person dies during a covered period in exchange for premium payments. If you have people who depend on you financially, you probably need life insurance. In this article, we’ll…
The Federal Reserve's meeting concluded today with the Fed continue to maintain its target rate at 4.25 to 4.50%. In the Fed's statement, it cites significant progress in getting inflation to its 2% target, but still remains elevated. In fact, the Fed increased its core inflation projection for all of 2025 from 2.50% to 2.80%.…
When it comes to car insurance, not all vehicles are treated equally. Some cars come with sky-high premiums, and there are several key factors that contribute to this. Here’s a breakdown of what actually makes a vehicle more expensive to insure: [Read More...]
Less than an hour after he allegedly firebombed the Pennsylvania governor's mansion, the suspect called 911 and appeared to apologize and confess to the early Sunday attack, according to a newly released recording of the call. "I don't really have an emergency. I would like to apologize," the suspect, 38-year-old Cody Balmer, is heard telling…
Health insurers provide fifteen days of ex -gratia period when the premium payment mode is monthly. In all other cases, they offer thirty days grace period to pay installment premium due to the policy. “During such grace period, coverage will be available, if the premium is paid in installments during the policy period,” the insurers…
Empath Health, a leading provider of Hospice services in Sarasota and Manatee counties, opened a new facility in Bradenton this month to provide essential healthcare, social services and support to seniors who are eligible for a nursing home but wish to remain in their homes. Empath LIFE, short for Living Independence For the Elderly, opened…

