7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (July 4)
After last week’s TV show-heavy streaming list, it’s time for their big-screen cousins to take…
Global COVID-19 Tracker | KFF
Cases and Deaths SOURCES As of March 7, 2023, all data on COVID-19 cases and deaths are drawn from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard. Prior to March 7, 2023, this tracker relied on data provided by the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Coronavirus Resource Center’s COVID-19 Map, which ends on March 10, 2023….
Do Large Language Models Dream of AI Agents?
During sleep, the human brain sorts through different memories, consolidating important ones while discarding those that don’t matter. What if AI could do the same? Bilt, a company that offers local shopping and restaurant deals to renters, recently deployed several million agents with the hopes of doing just that. Bilt uses technology from a startup…
How Much and Why ACA Marketplace Premiums Are Going Up in 2026
A new analysis of initial rate filings for Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans submitted by 312 insurers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia finds the median proposed increase for 2026 is 18%, more than double last year’s 7% median proposed increase. The proposed rates are preliminary and could change before being…
KFF Health Information and Trust Tracking Poll: Health Information and Advice on Social Media
Key Takeaways Just over half (55%) of adults, including larger shares of young adults and Black and Hispanic adults, say they use social media to find health information and advice at least occasionally and most adults report seeing health-related content in the past month on social media, with the largest shares saying they’ve seen content…
Airtell Router Scans, and Mislabeled usernames
Looking at new usernames collected by our Cowrie honeypots, you will first of all notice a number of HTTP headers. It is very common for attackers to scan for web servers on ports that are covered by our Telnet honeypots. The result is that HTTP request headers end up in our username and password database. …
Artificial superfood for bees boosts colony reproduction
Bees often struggle to get the nutrients they need from flowers Ran Zisovitch/Shutterstock An artificial “superfood” that provides essential nutrients for bees results in colonies producing much more larvae, suggesting it could help tackle the global decline in honeybees. Bees need to eat pollen from a range of flowers to get the nutrients they need,…
Prior Authorization Process Policies in Medicaid Managed Care: Findings from a Survey of State Medicaid Programs
Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) deliver care to three-quarters of all Medicaid enrollees nationally. MCOs often require patients to obtain approval of certain health care services or medications before the care is provided—an insurance practice commonly referred to as “prior authorization”. This allows the MCO to evaluate whether care is covered, medically necessary, and being delivered…
Minors’ Ability to Consent to Contraception and Abortion Services
Editorial Note This brief was updated on August 11, 2025 to correct the number of states that allow and prohibit minors to consent to their own contraceptive care. Across the country, minors’ ability to consent to their health care, particularly their reproductive health care, varies significantly. Expanding “parental rights’ in health and education has been…
The Fitbit App Is Turning Into an AI-Powered Personal Health Coach
Fitbit’s smartphone app has undergone several redesigns over the past two years, and now there’s another big one coming in October, timed to the launch of the newly announced Pixel Watch 4. Launching as an opt-in review (an open beta), the design centers on Google’s AI-powered Personal Health Coach, built with Gemini. The entire app…
How Recent Manufacturer Savings Programs May Impact Individual Out-of-Pocket Spending on Asthma and COPD Inhalers
A new analysis shows that individuals with employer insurance could save 41% on their out-of-pocket spending for asthma and COPD inhalers through manufacturer savings. In response to a U.S. Senate investigation into inhaler costs, 3 drug makers voluntarily capped out-of-pocket costs on their brand-name asthma and COPD inhalers. Among the asthma and COPD inhalers covered…
