Insurance giant UnitedHealth Group is facing a criminal investigation by the US Justice Department for possible Medicare fraud, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal previously reported in February that UnitedHealth was under investigation over allegations it directed doctors to make patient diagnoses that would trigger high government payments under Medicare Advantage.
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Vishnu Irigireddy, an Indian-origin tech executive, tragically died with two other climbers in Washington's North Cascades after their anchor failed during a descent from North Early Winters Spire. The fall sent them down a ravine, leaving one survivor, Anton Tselykh, who trekked to seek help. Irigireddy is remembered as an experienced climber and leader.
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The Trump administration has revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan nationals, citing improved conditions in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. This decision, impacting thousands who fled after the 2021 U.S. withdrawal, ends on July 12. Critics decry the move as reckless, pointing to ongoing humanitarian crises and persecution.
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