Blacks and Hispanics saw the biggest gains under the Affordable Care Act. They’re also likely to be most affected by cuts to this year’s enrollment period, which ended Friday.

Disney has designed a system for their amusement parks that usually runs very smoothly. People love returning to Disney World and Disneyland every single year because there is so much to do and see. However, the sheer magnitude of the number of rides and attractions, combined with the millions of people who come in and […]
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Countering the bleak history of AIDS prevention in Africa, a nonprofit explains how it helped women hide H.I.V. prevention pills and deflect male anger.

It’s reasonable to assume that an incredible amount of stress comes with the job of being a stockbroker. Having to oversee vast amounts of money in fluctuating markets undoubtedly creates a volatile atmosphere for brokers. More often than not, they probably take the pressures of their jobs home with them. The following list delves into […]
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Coming up with good ideas and creations is hard, especially when it’s your entire job, and you have deadlines that need to be met. We all hit a wall at some point, where we have to dig deep within ourselves to really knock one out of the park, but sometimes, people take a different path. […]
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More than three decades after my cancer surgery, I still hesitate when someone asks, “What’s up with your scar?”

The post-election Democrat narrative started somewhere around the level of Rep. Adam Schiff insisting that it was a “fact” that Russia “hacked the election.” The Democrat rhetoric now has again been downgraded by Sen. Wyden:

Senator Wyden: “I think when you look at Donald Trump Jr. and what is on the record, I think there was clearly an intent to collude.” https://t.co/MHaDRyiP38 https://t…

BuzzFeedUK Science Editor Kelly Oakes locked down her Twitter account on Friday after her Christmas wish went viral.
Well, what did she think would happen when she tweeted, “All I want for Christmas is full communism now”?

pic.twitter.com/8OPn8PRNu3
— EducatédHillbilly™ (@RobProvince) December 15, 2017

Yeah … that didn’t go over well:

Reminder: Communism is responsible for the death of MILLIONS of people…

As we told you a few days ago, a New York Times examination of Obama vs. Trump lies sparked a whole bunch of facepalms. The NYT concluded that “in his first 10 months, Trump told nearly six times as many falsehoods as Obama did during his entire presidency,” and found that Obama told only eight lies during his entire presidency. Yes, eight.
Managing Editor of the Washington Examiner Philip Klein spotted major BS in the Times’ analysis and put it into writing after receiving a challenge:

Yesterday, @matthewjdowd challenged me to show my work when I claimed Obama told 18 falsehoods about Obamacare in 2009 alone…

This question is asked on an almost daily basis:

Have we reached peak Trump Derangement Syndrome yet? https://t.co/DVkrHTFWma
— Benjamin Weingarten (@bhweingarten) December 16, 2017

Well, the answer is a firm “no”…
Attorney Walter Shaub, who was appointed by President Obama to a five-year term as director of the U.S. Office of Gov’t Ethics (who resigned because of Trump), is clearly expecting some sh*t to go down:

This weekend I’m stocking up on portable phone chargers, warm clothes, & gear needed for when we take the streets…

Breaking news out of the White House this morning — Omarosa Manigault is gone:

Via pool, @PressSec statement on departure of @OMAROSA from WH : pic.twitter.com/hgvYH66IMv
— Celeste Katz (@CelesteKatzNYC) December 13, 2017

Well, at least the will save taxpayers $179,700 next year:

People may not have known what Omarosa actually did in the White House, but whatever it was, she was paid a top salary to do it pic…

The Brexit vote held on June 23, 2016, was one of the most monumental votes in political history. Unlike most elections or referenda, the result of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union will have major implications for the remaining 27 member states and the world at large, even by the standards of our […]
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My diagnosis won’t keep me away from the city streets and the sweet energy that’s found there, even if someday I “walk” by dint of wheels.

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee attempted to offer congratulations to the winner in last night’s Alabama special election for the U.S. Senate, but there was a little problem with the tweet that was eventually deleted but saved for posterity:

Looks like @JacksonLeeTX18 deleted her stirring tribute, but now we know she's on the Doug Moore train. pic.twitter.com/ezU54L8IFL
— Jim Treacher is a dumb pseudonym (@jtLOL) December 13, 2017

And guess what happened after Jackson Lee congratulated “Doug Moore”:

You’re…welcome?
— Doug Moore (@DMooreNFL) December 13, 2017

LOL…

Women throwing underwear and screaming doesn’t come to most people’s minds when they think about classical music concerts, but that’s where it began. Long before Elvis, Beatlemania, and Justin Bieber, one man became the first person to fill concert halls with shrieking, fainting, lovelorn women: classical pianist Franz Liszt. They called it Lisztomania—and in the […]
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Pitting animals against other animals remains a hot topic today. Blood sports, as they are called, are illegal in many countries, although they remain legal in some. A few centuries back, they were perfectly legal and were a pastime. Humans even bred some animals specifically for blood sports. A few went extinct as blood sports […]
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Conservative social groups pressured the government to crack down on the commercials, saying they were inappropriate for children.

Here’s a quick roundup of how celebrities reacted to Doug Jones’ win in Alabama last night…
Alyssa Milano sobbed (which we’d expect):

https://t.co/kD11CYBwby
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 13, 2017

Thank you for restoring my faith in humanity, Alabama. And thank you for fighting for what’s right, @GDouglasJones.
And thank you to every volunteer who knocked on doors, made phone calls, and that worked tirelessly to make this happen…

Vigorous treadmill exercise was safe and slowed progression of Parkinson’s disease, a new study reports.

Vanellope Hope Wilkins, who had her first operation within an hour of birth, is believed to be first newborn in Britain to survive the corrective procedure.

It all started here, where most debates about the suckiness of Socialism do, with a story or a reference to Venezuela.

With foes absent, Venezuela's socialists to gain from local vote https://t.co/RwDHas72Xt
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 10, 2017

And as most people know, Venezuela is a dump suggesting to its citizens that they eat rabbits in order to survive because there is no food…

Drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death.[1] Typically, water comes to mind—young children unsupervised in a pool or an overconfident swimmer getting pulled under by a strong current. Water might be the most common substance that people drown in, but it certainly isn’t the only one. A person can drown in any liquid. […]
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We knew it.
Moments after Al Franken made his speech about stepping down as a senator (at some time), Democrats couldn’t WAIT to start pretending they actually have the ‘moral high ground’ when it comes to sexual misconduct.
Take Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and this rant for example:

When it comes to sexual assault, harassment, and the general mistreatment of women, we must be able to call out anyone, Democrat or Republican…

Online prescription sites may help you find cheaper prices for some drugs, sometimes without using your insurance.

Advocacy groups and the F.D.A. have warned that companies are capitalizing on the epidemic by offering unproven remedies.

Studies have shown that some people would actually choose to save a dog’s life over than the life of a fellow human being. Brain scans have proven that people love their dogs like their own children. So it only makes sense that people have gone out of their way to save a dog’s life from […]
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Some consumers are finding they can get a better deal on prescription drugs by leaving their insurance cards at home.

The stars of ancient Egypt are undoubtedly the pharaohs, the gold artifacts, and the pyramids. Often overlooked, however, are the common people who reflect the complexity and mystery of their famous culture. They played sacred games, had a sense of humor, and promoted members of society who were often discriminated against in both the ancient […]
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There are no audio tracks with these looping images, but some people really do “hear” them, neuroscientists say.

Signing up for the US Armed Forces isn’t something to be taken lightly. It’s a long commitment that involves leaving your family behind, undergoing a punishing exercise regimen, and being the public face of your country to people around the world. Ninety percent of those who join undertake this task with all the seriousness you’d […]
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