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Democrats' allies are boosting third-party conservatives in U.S. Senate contests in states such as Kentucky and South Carolina in a last-ditch effort to siphon support from Republican candidates. The meddling includes ads urging people to take a look at the Constitution Party's Bill Bledsoe, who dropped out of the South Carolina race a month ago and endorsed…

Earl Richard “Dick” Watts Jr., who guided the UMBC men's program to 178 victories in 23 seasons and the NCAA Division II national championship in 1980, the school's final year before making the leap to Division I, died Oct. 26 of heart disease at his home in Naples, Florida. At a time when people of color and women were disadvantaged, Watts, the head coach of the UMBC men's…

The Affordable Care Act has been around for close to a decade but this year’ s open enrollment period, which starts Nov. 1, is in a class by itself. For one thing, hanging over it is the possibility that the Supreme Court will strike down some or all of Obamacare now that it has an overwhelming conservative majority following the speedy appointment of Justice Amy Coney…

AUSTIN– Texas is shattering early voting records ahead of the Nov. 3 elections leaving some experts to predict a total turnout approaching or even surpassing 12 million. That would bury the turnout of just under 9 million in the 2016 presidential election and perhaps help pull Texas out of the nation's cellar when it comes to voter participation.

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FEMA is back to assist residents affected by the LNU Lightning Complex in August and the Glass fire in late September. In an effort to balance those competing concerns, FEMA is opting to conduct property inspections by phone, a move expected to expedite the application process even as it creates a safer environment. It wasn't immediately clear how many county…

Oct. 29– Retired employees in the University of Maine System and the unions representing them are upping the pressure on system officials to reverse changes to health insurance plans they say were done in violation of union contracts and will hurt thousands of retirees. The University of Maine System has said the change is expected to save about $2.5 million…

NEW YORK, Oct. 30– The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release:. Steven Weisbart, Chief Economist, Insurance Information Institute. Two measures of the industry's health–revenue and capital–rose in the first half of 2020, ” Dr. Weisbart observed, in a commentary he wrote following the release of a report this week by Verisk and the…

Eighty-four percent of financial institutions would not be prepared to operate immediately in a negative U.S. interest rate environment, according to a recent survey conducted by the Risk Management Association.

Kaiser Permanente issued the following news release:. In its annual list of best health insurance companies offering Medicare Advantage, U.S. News recognized Kaiser Permanente as a top option for seniors. To create its 2021 list of best insurance companies for Medicare Advantage, U.S. News analyzed Medicare Advantage offerings in each state based on the…

PEMBROKE, Bermuda _ Watord Holdings Ltd. on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $79.2 million. The Pembroke, Bermuda- based company said it had profit of $3.92 per share. Watford Holdings shares have increased 40% since the beginning of the year.

_ Sandstorm Gold Ltd. on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $6.5 million. The Vancouver, British Columbia- based company said it had profit of 3 cents per share. Sandstorm Gold shares have risen almost 2% since the beginning of the year.

_ Everest Re Group Ltd. on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $243.1 million. On a per-share basis, the Hamilton, Bermuda- based company said it had net income of $6.07. Everest Re shares have declined 27% since the beginning of the year.

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