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A Rockefeller Institute policy brief finds that most civil money penalties (CMPs) imposed on nursing homes in 2023 were modest, averaging under 0.5% of net patient revenue despite a total $204 million in fines. The analysis of 3,745 facilities shows that over 70% of penalties were below 0.25% of revenue, raising doubts about their deterrent effect, especially for for‑profit operators that record more violations. The brief argues that fines that are too low may fail to change behavior, while excessively high penalties could jeopardize financial stability. It calls for deeper research and a recalibration of penalty sizing to improve compliance.
Excited to be quoted in this Fast Company article on AI & digital resurrection. The legal problem isn’t just the tech—it’s that existing contracts & doctrines weren’t built for a world where identity can be replicated indefinitely https://www.fastcompany.com/91500169/ai-digital-resurrection-actors-deepfakes?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQn_6xmZGlkFlAytLRTttuVO_GJmkr_NRhIV3ISA_BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeSLbMV2HLT9ucc9r7IyaXGVaZRNfHz0Wz9kOuJzYPyeSoxipZubKs8W10uik_aem_xM7kmfiU0B8c07sWBR03rg
Ohio nursing homes face an estimated $1 billion in overdue quality incentive payments after the state Supreme Court ruled Medicaid miscalculated rates for three consecutive years. The Ohio Department of Medicaid has yet to complete the required recalculation, leaving the exact...
WEBTOON Entertainment announced that it has paid more than $2.7 billion to creators over the past five years and will allocate over $470 million to its 2026 Creator Program. The new initiative, led by President Yongsoo Kim, adds enhanced monetization tools, a...
A termination for convenience allows the government to end a contract without contractor fault, often due to funding or policy changes. Contractors must halt work, notify subcontractors, and begin compiling cost documentation for a settlement. The FAR outlines specific clauses...
Conspiracy‑themed accounts on X falsely claimed that Erika Kirk, widow of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, appears in a DOJ‑released audio as an Epstein recruiter. The audio actually records Haley Robson, a documented Epstein associate, as confirmed by a 2006 affidavit....
State broadband leaders from Virginia, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont are urging the Federal Communications Commission to allocate the $21 million of excess BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) funds toward public‑safety and emergency‑management projects. They cite dead zones that leave...
Crude prices rose on Wednesday as Iranian strikes hit the South Pars gas field and Asaluyeh processing facilities, shifting market concerns from shipping‑lane disruptions to direct infrastructure risk. Brent closed above $107 a barrel, while WTI settled at $96.32, widening the...
Crystal Dynamics, the studio behind Tomb Raider, announced a fourth round of layoffs, cutting 20 employees and bringing total reductions to over 70 staff in the past year. The cuts affect development and central operations roles amid ongoing restructuring at...
PS5 Pro has definitely become more valuable as time wore on. wasn’t that great at launch but since then i’ve been glad to have the upgraded platform. it’s worth it now if you want to stay invested in the PS...
Colombian presidential hopeful Paloma Valencia argued that expanding oil, natural gas and mining operations is crucial to lift the nation out of poverty. Her running mate, Juan Daniel Oviedo, added support for fracking and the exploitation of copper reserves. The...
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The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged for a second straight meeting, citing persistent inflation and heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The latest dot‑plot shows a dramatic shift, with roughly 75% of officials forecasting little or no rate movement through 2026...
Netflix’s 2026 documentary *The Plastic Detox* spotlights microplastic exposure and potential health risks, especially in cosmetics and personal‑care products. The film is expected to amplify consumer and legislative scrutiny, adding pressure to an already fragmented U.S. regulatory regime that includes...
Wow, is @mattbai a terrible reporter for @RollingStone or what? “Richard Nixon famously warned, at the apex of the Watergate scandal, that @washingtonpost owner Katherine Graham would get her ‘tit caught in a wringer,’” Bai wrote. Actually, that’s what Attorney...
Between the Cold War’s end in 1989 and the emergence of a new Cold War around 2025, the Korean Peninsula acted as the testing ground for a hoped‑for peaceful order that never materialized. The United States, China and Russia formed...
Michaels announced price cuts on more than 3,000 items, spanning arts and crafts, DIY, party supplies, sewing and home décor. Discounts average roughly 10% and represent the final stage of a multi‑month value‑driven initiative. The retailer also rolled out an...
Transwestern announced that the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has signed a 72,645‑square‑foot lease at Michigan Plaza, occupying space in the 225 N. Michigan Avenue tower. The lease was brokered for the landlord, Aegis Asset Management, by Transwestern executives, while Avison Young...
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a shift to sustained attacks on U.S. and allied energy infrastructure, framing the move as retaliation for strikes on Iran's own facilities. The IRGC warned that any further aggression will trigger systematic destruction of...
United Launch Alliance (ULA) plans to launch its first modified Vulcan rocket this summer, after accelerating pre‑planned upgrades to the engine nozzle and solid rocket boosters. The enhancements aim to improve performance margins and address issues highlighted by a February...
MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services has been chosen as the exclusive leasing broker for Culpeper Corner, a speculative mixed‑use development in Culpeper, Virginia. The project will comprise two buildings with over 21,000 sq ft of office and retail space, delivering 13 leaseable...
The European Parliament voted 101‑9 to simplify the AI Act and ban AI "nudifier" systems after xAI's Grok chatbot generated sexualized images of real people, including children. Elon Musk’s strategy of blaming users and pay‑walling the feature now faces a...
Yale Lift Truck Technologies will showcase a suite of automated lift trucks and operator‑assist solutions at the MODEX supply‑chain exhibition in Atlanta. The booth features an interactive Automated Lift Truck Portal that lets visitors map routes without coding, the Reliant...
Roku has introduced an NCAA March Madness Zone, a branded hub that aggregates live games, highlights, and scores for both men’s and women’s tournaments. The zone, built with TNT Sports and CBS Sports, integrates streaming options from HBO Max, Paramount+,...
Bandai Namco has introduced a dedicated web form and Discord server for players to submit bug reports and feedback on Tekken 8, launching alongside the Season 3 patch. The new channels allow users to flag bugs, cheating, and gameplay issues, with submissions...
They clearly didn’t read the same report I did The report said the government now has no preference, having prior had the preference of a copyright exception with opt-out That could just as well mean we see a copyright exception with no...
In a recent AJMC interview, Dr. Fred Lublin highlighted how high‑efficacy disease‑modifying therapies have shifted multiple sclerosis treatment toward earlier use, raising new questions about therapy sequencing and de‑escalation. He emphasized that patient preference should guide decisions between infusible and...
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) member Cathy Harris was removed by President Trump before her term ended, prompting her attorneys to petition the Supreme Court. The appeal argues that MSPB’s removal protections differ from those examined in *Trump v....
Commercial real‑estate financing firm Gantry has arranged a $12 million permanent loan to refinance debt on two industrial warehouses in Hillsboro, Oregon. The 10‑acre site comprises 192,000 rentable square feet, including a 152,000‑square‑foot single‑tenant building and a 40,000‑square‑foot multi‑tenant flex space....
Prodeon Medical received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Urocross Expander System, a non‑permanent, retrievable implant designed to treat lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. Clinical data from the Expander‑2 randomized trial showed a 48.1% mean improvement in...
Former President Donald Trump publicly stated he does not want additional U.S. strikes on Iranian energy facilities following Israel’s recent attack on a key Iranian gas field. He qualified the comment, indicating he could reconsider targeting more Iranian energy sites...
Northshore Mall in Peabody, Massachusetts is expanding its tenant mix with the addition of Fogo de Chão and Shake Shack, marking the first North Shore locations for both brands. The mall also welcomed Old Navy and a renovated Foot Locker featuring a Kids Foot Locker concept....
Spot natural gas prices fell on Wednesday as warmer weather forecasts for the eastern United States are expected to curb heating demand. The modest price decline outweighed a slight uptick in demand driven by a heatwave in the western region....
The Pentagon has approved a $4.5 billion deal to lift B‑21 production capacity by 25 percent and is now weighing a second manufacturing line to accelerate deliveries. Strategic Command chief Adm. Richard Correll urged Congress to expand the fleet to 145 aircraft,...
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) released a report summarising stakeholder input on pseudonymisation and anonymisation after a CJEU ruling clarified the limits of pseudonymised data. Participants—including corporations, NGOs, academics and law firms—highlighted the difficulty of distinguishing when data moves...
I am finally mustering up the courage to stream Marathon 👀 Watch my become a goblin in real-time https://www.twitch.tv/goldenboyftw
The Taliban accused Pakistan of bombing a Kabul hospital, killing more than 400 civilians, the deadliest single incident in their bilateral conflict. Pakistan denied the claim, insisting its strikes targeted militant infrastructure and accusing the Taliban of harboring the Tehrik‑i‑Taliban...
NEW: Last Wednesday at GDC, Nintendo held a Donkey Kong Bananza talk. At the same time, Microsoft ran a talk teasing Project Helix And PlayStation? Half an hour after those talks, they ran a session about Horizon fonts and Destiny logos. It was...
Average Rent – 1 Bedroom (South Jersey) Cherry Hill, NJ – $2,040  Glassboro, NJ – $1,600 Vineland, NJ – $1,600  Collingswood, NJ – $1,670  Haddon Township, NJ – $1,750 Marlton, NJ – $1,800 Millville, NJ – $1,300 Atlantic City, NJ – $1,450 Moorestown, NJ - $2,045 Deptford, NJ -...
Ateme announced that its TITAN encoding solution is now listed among YouTube Live’s verified encoders, confirming compliance with YouTube’s technical standards. The certification highlights support for Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) output, enabling secure, low‑latency live streams over unmanaged networks. Ateme’s...
Netflix Execs ‘Laughed’ at Claim the Streamer Demands Movies and TV Shows Restate Plot Points for Viewers: ‘There’s No Such Principle’ https://t.co/VgOY88myNu
Gave a quick talk for agents in San Francisco today. Would you be surprised to learn that all the pandemic-era inventory in the city is completely gone? We really are in the next era of the housing market https://t.co/JmnzqbgEMn
M*A*S*H’s only successful spin‑off, “Trapper John, M.D.,” aired from 1979 to 1986, delivering seven seasons and 151 episodes. The hour‑long medical drama shifted the character from a Korean‑war comedy to a contemporary San Francisco chief of surgery, distancing itself from its...
Citi: High oil prices will drive additional freight demand "North American production boosting freight demand over the medium-term." https://t.co/nzbc3PYiKa
Starting to hit poorer countires. Egypt's PM announces emergency in anticipation of the regional conflict: All shops, malls, restaurants must close 9:00 pm daily. Government District in New Capital will close fully at 6:00 pm daily. https://t.co/ViWYEGtJlQ
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced new insurance flexibilities for single‑family condominiums and rural mortgages, allowing actual‑cost‑value (ACV) coverage for roofs while keeping replacement‑cost standards for the rest of the property. The rule also streamlines the maximum per‑unit deductible,...
Really think we have hit minimum viable podcast with the Cerebral Valley Show. If you are an early adopter, time to start watching. https://t.co/XpS3KGdIlg
In my latest @ColumbiaUEnergy Energy Explained blog post, Neelesh Nerurkar & I argue that restricting US oil exports, once again reportedly being discussed in DC, would backfire—offering little relief to US consumers while imposing more significant economic and geopolitical costs
This would make the efforts by the DOT permanent and set off a trucking super cycle Truckload carriers would be one of the most investible asset-classes
Trucking spot market over 6 months. Trucking spot rates are up $.50/mile, while fuel up $.22/mile during that period https://t.co/c9g69l8Rkr
Senator Raises Questions About Reported $10 Billion Payment to Trump Administration for TikTok U.S. Deal, Including President’s Involvement https://t.co/zdUc6ouEVp via @variety
