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Forbes
a day ago
- Health
- Forbes
Survey Projects Medicaid Cuts Would Lead To Major Insurance Loss, Increase In Deaths
A new study published Tuesday by researchers from Harvard Medical School and Hunter College projects that the proposed House budget bill would increase the number of U.S. uninsured by 7.6 million due to Medicaid cuts included in it. The additional number of deaths annually was set at 16,642 by a middle estimate from the study. According to the researchers, limiting or eliminating Medicaid provider taxes, Medicaid per capita caps and work requirements for Medicaid enrollment would have the worst effects on both factors. Another analysis from the Congressional Budget Office meanwhile put the number of people who would become uninsured as a result of the bill at a very similar 7.7 million. The more highly publicized number of 13.7 million more uninsured is a combination of the effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and other currently proposed and expiring legislation. While the massive legislation out of the House passed last month proved controversial, the Senate on Monday published a revision that could lead to even deeper cuts, as it proposes very steep reductions of provider taxes that exceed those of the House bill. Provider taxes refer to the taxes states levy on healthcare providers like nursing homes and hospitals, which are then used to fund Medicaid. As these tax incomes are matched with federal funds, limits or bans on these taxes are part of Medicare spending cuts. KFF notes that opponents of these taxes say that states shouldn't receive matches on taxes they took from health care providers, as this is seen as an inflation of Medicaid funds. Medicaid per capita caps are limits to how much of state funds spent on Medicaid can be matched by federal funds. As there currently is no limit, this could have a major effect on Medicaid funding depending on the level of the cap. As the growth of caps would also be determined over the upcoming 10 years, experts think the funding squeeze will get worse over time as limits are expected to rise only slowly. Finally, work requirements have been one of the most contentious proposals from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. While Republicans have said the rule would only target those who could work, but decide not to, research from states that have implemented work requirements in the past shows that major hurdles to continuing coverage are the inability to find work and issues providing the relevant paperwork showing one has worked or volunteered for 80 hours a month in a format that has often been very frequent, complicated and fraught with technical difficulties. A Brooking Institution analysis found that the group of able-bodied, non-working Medicaid enrollees was actually quite small (around 300,000) and also not very cost-intensive. To actually achieve the desired saving through work requirements, the report concludes that Medicaid would actually need to disenroll a significant number of beneficiaries who are either working but cannot produce the necessary paperwork or are considered able-bodied as they are on the cups of eligability for sickness and disability benefits, which is the case for many enrollees with sustance abuse and mental health issues. Charted by Statista
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Two NYC Programs Memorialize Dr. Ruth, Radio And TV Sex Counselor
Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer, the radio and TV sex counselor known as Dr. Ruth, will be memorialized in two programs in New York this month. PASADENA, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Dr. Ruth Westheimer of 'Ask Dr. Ruth' speaks onstage during the Hulu Panel during the Winter TCA 2019 on February 11, 2019 in Pasadena, California. (Photo byfor Hulu) Getty Images for Hulu Tonight the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust will present 'An Obligation to Repair the World", a memorial celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Ruth, a longtime board member, who died at the age of 96 last July. This will be livestreamed. On June 25 Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College in Manhattan will celebrate her legacy with a conversation with the co-authors of her final book and a screening of the 2019 documentary, 'Ask Dr. Ruth,' made as she approached her 90th birthday. The Museum of Jewish Heritage program, to be held in its Safra Hall, will run from 7 to 9 p.m. ET and include an unveiling of the Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer Stage, as well as performances by Zamir Choral and Tom Chapin. Throughout the evening, family members and friends will reflect on Dr. Ruth's life and legacy. Among the speakers will be museum president and CEO Jack Kliger, board members Jeff Tabak and Patti Kenner, Annette Insdorf, Ryan White, Mark St. Germain, Pierre Lehu, John Lollos, as well as her children, Miriam and Joel Westheimer. Audience members also will view a short, animated film, Ruth: A Little Girl's Big Journey, about Dr. Ruth's childhood. 'The Museum of Jewish Heritage was very important to our mother,' said her children. 'We celebrated so many happy events with her at the museum and she certainly was very comfortable on a stage. Naming the stage in her memory is a perfect way to preserve her legacy and her love of the museum.' 'Dr. Ruth was not only a force of nature—she was a force for good,' said Kliger. 'We are deeply honored to rename our stage in memory of Dr. Ruth. Her commitment to Holocaust education and to the work of this museum helped ensure that memory is never lost and that future generations understand their responsibility to stand up against hate.' 'Dr. Ruth brought light wherever she went,' added museum board chairman Bruce Ratner. 'She championed education and remembrance with courage and compassion. Her leadership on our board helped shape the Museum into what it is today. This tribute is a celebration of a woman who inspired millions and reminded all of us that resilience and purpose can change the world.' The Roosevelt House program on June 25 will feature a discussion with two of Dr. Ruth's collaborators, Allison Gilbert and Pierre Lehu, co-authors of her final book, The Joy of Connections: 100 Ways to Beat Loneliness and Live a Happier and More Meaningful Life. There also will be a screening of the 2019 documentary Ask Dr. Ruth (duration, which Roosevelt House said would 'complement the discussion by providing the full context of Dr. Ruth's extraordinary life and career. Together, Roosevelt House said, 'the discussion and film screening will illuminate the legacy of the inimitable, irreplaceable Dr. Ruth—and what we can continue to learn from her cherished memory. In particular, this program promises to show how she drew on her personal experiences—from the loneliness that followed the loss of her family in the Holocaust, to that of living in an orphanage and the challenges of rebuilding her life in America—to help individuals break free from the bonds of sexual stigmatization, hopelessness and isolation.' According to the Museum of Jewish Heritage, Dr. Ruth's 'life story was a testament to resilience, courage, and the enduring human spirit. Born Karola Ruth Siegel in Frankfurt, Germany in 1928, she separated from her family and left Germany on the Kindertransport when she was only 10 years old, never again seeing her family who all lost their lives during the Holocaust. After the war, she emigrated to the United States, where she went on to become a beloved figure, known for her groundbreaking work in the field of human sexuality and her ability to connect with people across generations. 'Her association with the Museum of Jewish Heritage was a source of immense pride for both Dr. Westheimer and the institution. As a board member, she played an integral role in furthering its mission to educate, commemorate, and inspire future generations about the Holocaust and its lessons. Her commitment to preserving the memory of the Holocaust and ensuring that its history is never forgotten was unwavering,' it concluded.
The Onion
12-06-2025
- General
- The Onion
Study: More Single Millennials Settling For Parrot Who Can Dial 911
NEW YORK—Shedding light on the demographic shifts that have transformed the generation's relationships, a Hunter College study published Monday revealed that more single millennials were settling for a parrot who could dial 911. 'We're finding that an increasing number of millennials are forgoing a serious romantic partner in favor of a cockatiel or macaw who can reliably peck out a number for emergency services,' said Sandra Brooks, a co-author of the study, which surveyed 12,000 Americans to determine that far more individuals born between 1981 and 1996 now saw scattering seed on their phone screen to train a parrot as their most realistic option if they wished to experience something that approached companionship. 'Many respondents said they were excited to finally get off the grind of dating apps, and they explained that living with a colorfully plumed tropical bird who could get an ambulance sent to their apartment was, frankly, good enough. Some female participants even felt that they were happier with a parrot than a human partner, given that such birds could trill out a little song and would never ghost them. All the better if they could also screech, 'She's dying, she's dying, she's dying,' to alert a neighbor.' The study added that many millennials who could not easily find a parrot were also perfectly fine with a street pigeon who could mistakenly tap out 9-3-9.
CBC
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Real men don't drink matcha? These friends are challenging stereotypes by having a blast
Khadim Thiam, 23, and his buddies love going on "side quests" together. By that, he means they take breaks from their responsibilities at New York City's Hunter College to try fun new group activities and make videos about their adventures. Recently, one of those side quests — a video of the young men gleefully trying matcha tea for the first time — blew up online, with more than 17 million views on TikTok. But with internet fame comes the inevitable backlash. "There were [people] saying comments, like, 'When are men going to be the men?'" Thiam told As It Happens Nil Köksal. "They were being homophobic, I guess, because we were just having fun trying this new thing — something that people considered, like, feminine and girly." Rather than be cowed by the haters, the boys dug their heels in and posted more videos of themselves trying so-called "feminine things." The matcha-swigging squad have since taken the internet by storm with wholesome videos of puppy yoga, spa days, manicures, pilates, salsa dancing, cooking classes and more. 'Black boy joy' Their newfound popularity, Thiam says, is helping to break down the "weird boundaries" that society puts on men — and Black men, in particular. "We can be strong and soft and joyful," Thiam said. "We don't care. We're going to do what we want. We are going to have fun regardless." That fun, he says, serves a higher purpose. He and his friends — who call themselves One Strong Brotherhood (OSB) — are pushing back against negative stereotypes about young Black men. "I know this is probably corny to say, but we're not menaces to society or those stereotypical things that people think of us," Thiam said. Jermal Alleyne Jones says the message is coming through loud and clear. He's the co-founder of Canadian non-profit Next Gen Men, which aims to "change how the world sees, acts and thinks about masculinity," and says OSB's videos are a delight. "It's just like a public celebration of happiness, of play, of vulnerability," Jones said. "They're, in a sense, rewriting a lot of the narratives about what Black men should be, what Black boys should be." Thiam calls this "Black boy joy," a term popularlized a nearly decade ago by writer Danielle Young to highlight media that depicts Black men and boys being happy. "It's so hard to see the OSB guys and not be immediately happy," Young told NBC News. "But it's also hurtful to see that it is considered a thing because of what they're not supposed to be doing." Alleyne says he often sees younger men living outside the confines of traditional gender roles, embracing not only joy but also self-care, community and mental health. "For many young men now, those older notions of masculinity aren't necessarily serving them as well. So they're coming up with new traditions and new ways of building community and new ways of engaging with each other," he said. "That's really cool." Thiam says OSB's positive message is already changing hearts and minds. Last month, the group picked out flowers for Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy, and presented them to him outside the MET gala. While some commenters took issue with the idea of men giving another man flowers, Thiam says most people simply enjoyed the good vibes — including Burna Boy himself. "People started to see that we're breaking all these weird boundaries that society has placed on men," Thiam said."I feel like we bring a lot to the table in this world. So, you know, Black boy joy to the world."
New York Post
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
I'm a grandma of 3 and just graduated from college — now I'm taking a millennial-style ‘gap year' and celebrating with my new Gen Z pals
This new grad is celebrating with a post-college rite of passage — a gap year — only she's doing it in her 70s. At 74, Dorotea Levy de Szekely — grandmother of three and self-proclaimed lifelong learner — just graduated with a bachelor's degree from Hunter College, proving it's never too late to hit the books or rewrite your own story. 'My motto has always been, 'Don't let age be your cage,'' the witty Upper East Sider told The Post, walking in Hunter's 228th commencement at the Barclays Center on Friday, alongside more than 3,300 grads. Born and raised in Argentina, the stylish silver scholar had a decades-long detour before snagging her degree. After a cruel teacher in the first grade told her she'd 'never' finish high school due to a learning disability, Levy de Szekely avoided college entirely, despite an unshakable love for learning and a longing to pursue higher education. 5 Argentina native Dorotea Levy de Szekely longed to learn, so she went to college as a senior student. Stephen Yang 5 She is among more than 3,000 graduates attending Hunter College's 228th commencement on Friday. Stephen Yang 'You always learn, and I worked my life towards that verdict,' she told The Post. 'But every time I walked by a university, I felt this sadness and longing inside, as I wanted to go there and learn. 'Thankfully, here at Hunter College in New York City, this is the only place in the world I think that welcomed me, notwithstanding my age or who I am.' Her college comeback began in 2017, when she enrolled at the Borough of Manhattan Community College and earned her associate's degree in 2019 with a flawless 4.0 GPA as the co-valedictorian of her class. Then came Hunter, where she racked up a 3.98 GPA, triple majored in German Language and Literature, English (with a concentration in Creative Writing), and Studio Art — and made BFFs more than half her age. 5 Levy de Szekely's inspiring motto: 'Don't let age be your cage.' Stephen Yang One of them, a 20-year-old classmate named Babsi, is 'younger than my granddaughter,' Levy de Szekely noted — and yet, they've become such close pals that Babsi came to cheer her on at graduation and even set up a WhatsApp video call so a classmate in Pakistan could watch, too. 'I thought this was very moving,' a delighted Levy de Szekely said. After the ceremony, which would also be attended by her proud children and grandchildren, the brainy besties planned to celebrate with burgers at UES hotspot, JG Melon. Levy de Szekely's passion for people — and prose — shaped her college experience. 'For me, it's so important to look you in the eye and know who you are,' she explained. 'Sometimes it comes across as if you're nosy or curious, but I'm always very interested in the human being who's sitting across from me … being less ignorant about the other person makes you more compassionate. 'I made great connections at Hunter because I'm always asking everyone, you know, 'Who are you, what motivates you, where are you from?'' It wasn't just fellow students who made an impact — professors left their mark, too, especially those who helped nurture her love of literature. 5 She enrolled at the Borough of Manhattan Community College in 2017 and earned an associate's degree in 2019. Stephen Yang 'I love creative writing and history … There's so many things,' she said, revealing the brainy books and subjects she devoured. 'Like, we were reading Franz Kafka in German and studying the problems that arise when translating it to English or any other language,' she recalled. 'That's, I think, something very interesting.' Her literary tastes skew philosophical and are especially inspired by early 20th-century Austrian author Stefan Zweig. 'He said something that stuck in my mind — that history decides for you,' Levy de Szekely told The Post, adding that Zweig's writing resonates with her as it proves that even the smallest choices can shape the course of history. Now, instead of backpacking through Europe like many Gen Z grads, Levy de Szekely is taking a 'gap year' her own way — by devouring books on her own time. Levy de Szekely, who speaks an astonishing four languages — Spanish, English, German and 'some French' — later plans to tutor in Hunter's German department and prep for a master's degree in English at CUNY's Lehman College or Hunter. 5 Levy de Szekely has a particular fondness for the work of early 20th-century Austrian author Stefan Zweig. Stephen Yang 'I would love to pursue a Master's in English,' she said, admitting, 'I'd love for it to be creative writing, but it's going to be difficult.' She's even dabbling in fairytale rewrites — including a fresh take on 'Little Red Riding Hood' that honors 'powerful women.' One thing's for sure: she's not slowing down. Forget Sudoku, too — Levy de Szekely says eternal curiosity and an open mind are all you need to keep the mental gears turning at any age. 'As I say, learning is a journey. It's a life journey. So you have to learn,' she explained with a hint of philosophy. 'In life, you cannot live without learning, even if you don't know that you're learning.' Or, as her father used to tell her: 'The day I cannot learn something anymore, I will be dead.' Clearly, this grandma's just getting started.
