Francis Collins on Supporting NIH and Finding Common Ground

The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A to … Read more

US army soldier Matthew Livelsberger named as man who died in Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas | US News

The person who authorities believe died in the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside one of Donald Trump’s hotels was an active-duty army soldier, US officials have said. Two law enforcement officials identified the man inside the rented vehicle, which burst into flames in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day, as Matthew Livelsberger, according to the … Read more

Das UK brand exits market in Arag integration

Legal expenses insurance provider Arag has completed the integration of the Das UK brand a year on from the deal going through. Arag acknowledged the disappearance of the Das brand from the UK market after 50 years marked the end of an era. The acquisition of Das UK was struck in July 2023 creating a … Read more

Foodora tests drone and robot deliveries in Sweden

Foodora Norway, the Oslo-based subsidiary of online quick-commerce (Q-commerce) food delivery brand Foodora Group, has partnered with Nordic communications company Tele2 to pilot test home deliveries using robots and drones supported by 5G internet of things (IoT) technology. The Stockholm metropolitan area was chosen as the test location for the ground robot and drone … Read more

FCA insurance related fines total £1.1m in 2024

The Financial Conduct Authority handed out £1.11m in fines to two general insurance broking individuals in 2024, as firms achieved the second year in a row of zero fines. In November the watchdog served Leigh Mackey, formerly sole director of closed broker Inspire Insurance Services, a £1,102,879 penalty and ban after he used insurer funds … Read more