Best known for playing the charmingly-quirky sleuth Elsbeth on the hit CBS show of the same name, actress Carrie Preston, 58, recently revealed she was diagnosed with skin cancer after a mole on her cheek tested positive for basal cell carcinoma. Here, everything you need to know about her health scare and recovery. Plus a top dermatologist shares early warning signs of this common form of skin cancer and the most effective treatment options. Carrie Preston learned she had skin cancer while filming Elsbeth On the last day of shooting season two of Elsbeth, Preston learned a mole on her…
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LOUISIANA, U.S.A. (KTVE/KARD) – The Louisiana Department of Insurance released a new publication, Weathering Hurricane Season, addressing storm safety, property damage issues, and insurance policies and coverage for Louisiana residents. insurance Commissioner Tim Temple said that because of Louisiana’s proximity to the Gulf, and because of the predictions for a higher-than-average hurricane season this year, it is important for residents to be both storm and insurance ready. “Because we typically begin to see increased hurricane activity in August, our goal is to give citizens the tools and resources to best be prepared in case a storm bears down on our…
If you use social media, you’ve probably seen ads from law firms and claims-filing services promoting class-action lawsuit settlements. They make it sound so easy: Just make an account, send in some info, and you’ll get paid. But while it’s natural to wonder how you can claim money you’re owed in these settlements, experts caution against relying upon third-party companies to file claims. Third-party filers in class-action settlements often charge fees ranging from 15% to 40% of the payout. While these types of businesses have been around for over a decade, they’ve boomed in recent years thanks to the ease…
Heather Altman quit her corporate job and opened an environmental consulting business in 2014 when the Affordable Care Act made it possible for her to afford independent health insurance. Her monthly premium for a platinum plan was $356.Today, Altman has downgraded to a gold plan and pays $1,147 per month. That’s a 222% increase over the past decade for less comprehensive coverage. Medical inflation has always outpaced general inflation, but early analyses project premiums will increase even more dramatically as a result of the reconciliation budget recently signed by President Donald Trump, and Altman is worried she won’t be able…
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Louisiana residents are being urged to check for unclaimed money that they may be owed.According to Louisiana State Treasurer John Flemming, the state’s unclaimed property program paid out more than $69 million so far during the 2025 fiscal year. That is the highest amount that was paid out to residents since the 2021 fiscal year.Currently, the program has $1.2 billion that you may be owed.“One in six individuals in Louisiana has unclaimed property, with claims averaging $900.” State Treasurer John Flemming said. “It is your money; we want you to claim it.”The unclaimed property is…
Benign and cancerous calcium phosphate deposits that may look identical on a mammogram have distinct differences in their structures and formation processes, according to researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and collaborators at the Mayo Clinic and the University of Texas at Austin. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Their recent study provides the first detailed descriptions of how calcifications form in breast tissue. The findings suggest new diagnostic criteria that could lead to fewer benign biopsies and guide therapeutic development, the researchers say. The work is published in the journal Scientific Reports. “Dense calcifications…
When you look at your receipt after using a rideshare app in California – specifically Uber – 32% of your fare goes to covering government-mandated accident insurance.In Los Angeles County, Uber says it’s 45% compared to just 5% in places like Massachusetts and Washington D.C. That cost is passed onto riders.A lawsuit filed by Uber in federal court on Monday aims to address the problem by targeting what they call “phantom damages.””[It’s] a scheme that is used by lawyers and medical providers to artificially increase the value of a given claim,” explained Adam Blinick, the head of policy and communications…
UPDATE 7/23 9:55 AM PT — Ric Flair just gave fans a closer look at the damage … revealing the large scar on his forehead. Naitch also shared another apology to the ATL Comic Convention for missing his planned fan event … but based on the image, we take it his supporters will understand. Ric Flair just knocked out skin cancer once again — the wrestling legend revealed he underwent successful treatment for melanoma. The 76-year-old shared the news Tuesday morning via social media … featuring a photo of himself in a medical facility. In the image, Flair has bandages…
A new partnership is emerging in India’s financial sector, as two major banking institutions have reached a non-binding agreement to establish joint ventures in the insurance industry. The preliminary deal covers both general and life insurance businesses in India, marking a significant development in the country’s financial services landscape. The agreement, while not yet legally binding, signals the companies’ intentions to combine resources and expertise in the competitive insurance market. This move comes as India’s insurance sector continues to show growth potential, with relatively low penetration rates compared to many developed markets. Strategic Expansion into Insurance The proposed joint ventures…
Short-term rental insurance: what it is and who needs it On This Page Intro What is short-term rental insurance? What is short-term rental insurance?Your standard homeowners insurance does not provide coverage if you rent out your home, which can leave you financially vulnerable if you use your home as a short-term rental. For peace of mind and enhanced coverage, you’ll need to purchase short-term rental insurance that includes property and liability coverage. If you’re unsure where to begin, ’s insurance editorial team is here to help. We’ll answer your questions about what’s covered and excluded. Plus, we’ll give you a…