Are Americans going bankrupt because of medical debt? Leading progressives seem to think so. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., recently called for all medical debt to be canceled. “‘Medical debt’ and ‘Medical bankruptcy’ are two phrases that should not exist in the United States of America,” he said after the major credit bureaus recently announced they’d…
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Just like the weather, Gleyber Torres is starting to heat up. The Yankees’ second baseman has hit two big home runs in the last four games. Wednesday, it was a three-run shot and he finished with five RBI to power the Bombers past the Blue Jays, 5-3, at the Stadium. The Yankees (22-8) swept the…
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Flames fully engulfed a home in Dana Point on Wednesday, May 11, but no injuries were immediately reported. Callers reported flames on the roof and in the garage of a house on the 34000 block of Calle La Primavera at about 10:40 a.m., Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Sean Doran said. Firefighters saw plumes of…
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PITTSBURGH — The Dodgers’ pleasure cruise through the NL Central was interrupted by Pirates. Shut out for six innings and down 3-0 on Wednesday afternoon, the Dodgers rallied to tie the game only to lose 5-3 when the Pittsburgh Pirates broke through against the Dodgers’ bullpen. By taking two of three at PNC Park, the…
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Former Chicago White Sox head athletic trainer Brian Ball on Monday filed a lawsuit in Cook County against the team and general manager Rick Hahn, alleging unlawful termination in October 2020 because of his sexual orientation, age and disability. Ball, 50, worked with the Sox for 20 seasons — including serving as a member of…
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Veteran quarterback Nathan Peterman on Wednesday finalized a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears. The signing adds QB depth behind starter Justin Fields and back-up Trevor Siemian. Another body was needed after the Bears cut ties with Nick Foles last month. But it is unclear if general manager Ryan Poles expects to carry three quarterbacks…
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As the ball sailed into the second deck, you could almost hear the cash register adding up more money on Aaron Judge’s expected free-agent contract. The Yankees’ 30-year-old slugger not only leads the majors with 10 homers this season, he’s been clutch. Tuesday night’s blast was Judge’s first career walk-off home run and it’s coming…
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Scores from the CIF-SS boys and girls lacrosse playoffs Tuesday, and the updated pairings for the next round. CIF-SS BOYS LACROSSE PLAYOFFS DIVISION 1 Semifinals, Tuesday Corona del Mar 9, Mater Dei 5 Foothill 10, St. Margaret’s 8 Championship game at Downey HS Corona del Mar vs. Foothill, Friday, 7:30 p.m. DIVISION 2 Semifinals, Wednesday …
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Bob Lanier, the former Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks center who averaged more than 20 points and 10 rebounds per game during a dominant Hall of Fame career, has died at age 73. The eight-time All-Star battled a short illness before his death on Tuesday, the NBA announced Wednesday. “For more than 30 years, Bob…
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WASHINGTON — Most of the Mets offense may be cold after a wacky schedule that saw them play on just two of the past five days. But Jeff McNeil is at least one hitter who hasn’t lost his mojo. McNeil, the Amazin’s best hitter and the only regular starter batting above .300, erased the lineup’s…
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