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Pennsylvania health insurers plan to raise prices for insurance plans in 2025, a move that could lead to higher monthly premiums for people who buy plans through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces.The state Insurance Department wants to hear from the public before approving final health insurance rates this fall ahead of the annual open enrollment period.”We recognize the true value of transparency at every stage of the rate review process,” Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys said in a statement. “In doing so, we hope to build on the trust we already have with consumers and further strengthen our mission to…

Dougherty is nearing the end of what locals call “Jekyll’s Famous Shop.” Dougherty’s ice cream, candy and fudge shop, like many of his neighbors in the Pier Road Historic District, will close on Labor Day. The seven stores’ leases expire Sept. 7. State park officials are planning an overhaul of the shopping district in the coming months in what they say is an effort to improve the visitor experience.Credit: Jekyll Island ConservancyCredit: Jekyll Island ConservancySix existing stores will close, with only the gift shop Remember When remaining. The retail space will be a mix of authority-managed stores and stores operated…

Take a stroll down West Maple Road in downtown Birmingham, Michigan, about 20 miles northwest of downtown Detroit, and you’ll find a small boutique store that looks like boxes in your parents’ attic that have been rummaged through, dusted off and turned into an exhibition.This is ABC Vintage, where Detroit sports history and fashion collide with Big Bang curiosity, and it’s home to what is likely the largest collection of vintage Detroit sportswear in the world.”Vintage never goes out of style,” says Joey Skinn, manager of ABC Vintage. “It’s the one thing in fashion that never goes out of style.”Co-owned…

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – When Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s first Olympic gold medalist in 40 years, arrived at Lahore airport early on August 10, a raucous crowd of several thousand people welcomed him, chanting his name and waving Pakistani flags. The 27-year-old athlete was accompanied by a motorcade of drumming and dancing people on his way back to his village near Mian Chanu, a small town in Punjab province. On his arrival, residents welcomed him with rose petals and his father presented him with a garland. Nearly two weeks after setting a new javelin record with a throw of 92.97 meters (305…

CNN — African countries could begin vaccinating people with MPOX within days, according to the continent’s top public health agency. World Health Organization officials have said the spread of the more deadly strain of the virus is controllable and “not COVID-19.” The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the epicenter of the MPOX outbreak, which the WHO declared a Global Health Emergency last week, and the more deadly Ib strain that is spreading rapidly there has been detected in at least four other African countries. “Vaccinations have not yet started. They will begin in the coming days once we are…

In a business environment where the only certainty is uncertainty, preparation, adaptability and a strong, resilient culture become even more important. The digital threat landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade. From cyber attacks to geopolitical unrest to ongoing trade disruptions, the ability to quickly identify and mitigate potential risks is no longer just a technical concern for businesses; it has become a strategic imperative requiring enterprise-wide attention. “We’re constantly analyzing what’s going on in the world with potential threats,” Steve Smith, global director of strategic projects at Esker, said in PYMNTS’ “What’s Next in Payments: Protecting the Perimeter”…

Customs officials in Hong Kong searched three chain stores after finding, rather than toys, a claw machine filled with about 3,000 fake branded perfume products at the stores, believed to be the first such find by customs officials.Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department said on Wednesday that the counterfeit goods bore luxury brand labels and had an estimated street value of HK$120,000 (US$15,400).Among the counterfeit products were perfumes bearing Chanel and Dior labels.Six claw machines worth about HK$60,000 were also seized during the investigation, the police said.Three claw machine parlours in Kwai Chung and Tsuen Wan were raided on Tuesday…

Doctors have advised me to stay off the roads, but this is not practical, especially now that more people are working from offices. BHPian pyrotek recently shared this with other enthusiasts.I currently drive a 2021 Hyundai Tucson and have recently suffered a bad hip (recovering from core hip decompression surgery) and been diagnosed with cervical spondylitis.Doctors have advised me to stay off the roads but this is not practical especially with more office work happening now.My focus has shifted to getting the most comfortable car I can afford under 80 Lakhs.In fact, I am considering all body styles as I…

Skift Take IndiGo grew up as a low-cost airline, but with Indians increasingly willing to spend on luxury items, the airline is going where the money is. Peden Doma Bhutia India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is introducing Business Class on its popular Delhi-Mumbai route, a strategic move by the airline to cater to the growing demand for luxury and premium travel. The new top-class class, due to debut in mid-November, marks a major shift for the airline, which has traditionally been known for offering budget flights. Euromonitor International also predicts that India’s luxury goods market will reach INR 822 billion ($9.8…

Me? I’m a total fall lover. And while summer outfits are certainly fun (some of my favorites this year are see-through outfits, tiny strappy sandals, and emotive accessories), I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t looking forward to fall shopping all summer long, and honestly, all year round. There’s something magical about fall shopping; it brings back those back-to-school shopping days, when I’d spent hours at the mall bingeing on new arrivals, curating new outfits to wear, and creating a whole new personal style vibe that perfectly suits who I want to be.This season means taking advantage of some…