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Turnbull says ‘Trump-like’ Dutton’s nuclear policy a ‘really bad idea’ - as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

‘Practices like ours are dying’: why GPs aren’t celebrating Medicare’s record investment

Labor has spruiked its $8.5bn investment as the solution to decreasing bulk-billing rates, but some GPs believe it is ‘designed to fail’

The Guardian - AU

‘Scare campaign’ accusations, costings and more debates: watching the home stretch of the Australian election

The Coalition appears to be losing support, but the latest Essential poll shows 47% of voters on the fence, making the final 12 days crucial

The Guardian - AU

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Dr. Oz's Swearing-In Ceremony as Head of Medicare and Medicaid Interrupted by His Granddaughter Fainting: 'Get Out Right Now'

Dr. Mehmet Oz's young granddaughter suffered a medical incident just moments after he was sworn in to be the Trump administration's administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, causing remarks to end suddenly.

Latin Times

Dr Oz Ridiculed for Advising Americans to Use Less Drugs to Reduce Drug Spending: 'Tell That to a Diabetic'

As Dr. Mehmet Oz was sworn in as head of Medicare and Medicaid, he encouraged Americans to reduce drug spending by simply staying healthy.

Latin Times

How a scandal could knock the wind out of the Florida first lady’s political sails

A charity controversy and GOP unrest threaten Casey DeSantis’s chances of succeeding her husband as governor in 2026

The Guardian - US

Vaccines Medicare Covers for Free

The U.S. is experiencing an outbreak of measles and is on track to have the most whooping cough cases since 1948; these vaccines Medicare covers for free can keep you safe.

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Customer Services are Strained at the SSA. You Should Plan Around These Federal Holidays

If you have a question or need information from a federal agency, check the federal holiday schedule to make sure you get your business done before they close.

Kiplinger

Trump Admin Also Looking To Use Medicare Data To Find Migrants To Deport: Report

The Trump administration is seeking to use a Medicare database to find undocumented immigrants, The Washington Post reported on Thursday

Latin Times

Viking Therapeutics Stock Pops But Struggles to Hold Gains

VKTX stock shot higher after announcing a phase 3 trial for its GLP-1 drug candidate; but investors are concerned about a lack of support in Washington

MarketBeat

Housing, health, the economy, education and the environment – our assessment on the key questions in the leaders’ debate

Guardian reporters and editors give their verdict on how Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton responded to the major issues in this election

The Guardian - AU

More bulk billing is fine. But what the health system really needs this election is genuine reform

Worrying signs are emerging about aspects of Australia’s health system, which will require the attention of whoever wins the May election.

The Conversation

2 Healthcare Recession-Resistant Stocks Unaffected by Tariffs

Health insurance stocks are outperforming the benchmark indices in 2025, as these two tariff-free and recession-resistant carriers are up 16% and 54%.

MarketBeat

Buoyed PM touts Aussie values not 'Americanised' health

The prime minister has talked up his personal connection to Medicare as he defends Labor's slender hold on one battleground seat.

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Reason

Why Trump's China Tariffs Won't Work

Plus: A listener asks whether or not Thomas Jefferson was right.

Latin Times

Nancy Pelosi Torn Apart for Telling Republicans 'Hands Off Our Medicaid' Despite Years of Blocking Universal Healthcare

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is being slammed by her audience after she thanked grassroots volunteers within the Democratic Party for working towards preserving Medicaid despite refusing to hold a vote on Medicare for All legislation while she was in office.

Kiplinger

Americans' Retirement Readiness Gets a Bad Grade in One Area

Millions of Americans score poorly on retirement readiness due to this Achilles' heel. Are you prepared?

The Conversation

Think your specialist is expensive? Look at what others are paying

Seeing a medical specialist can leave you with significant out-of-pocket costs. Yet political parties have not adequately addressed this in their pre-election bids.

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The Conversation

Post-election tax reform is the key to reversing Australia’s growing wealth divide

Federal elections always offer the opportunity for a reset. Whoever wins the May 3 election should consider a much needed revamp of the tax system, which is no longer fit for purpose.

AAP

Election hits final stretch as major sweeteners pledged

Australians wanting to buy their first home and taxpayers looking for cost of living reprieve have become the centrepiece of the major parties' pitches.

Kiplinger

Could You Retire at 59½? Five Considerations

While some people think they should wait until they're 65 or older to retire, retiring at 59½ could be one of the best decisions for your quality of life.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update Election 2025: Labor’s clean car policy in the crosshairs; Dutton alleged to be target of terror plot; and a campaign Easter egg

Albanese says Coalition’s move would contradict its push to lower fuel costs for motorists

AAP

Experts debunk Liberal's inflation claim against Labor

Experts have called out a claim made in a Liberal Party election campaign advertisement about inflation in Australia under Labor.

AAP

Albanese pressed on plan to buy back Port of Darwin

The prime minister says compulsory acquisition is on the table to wrest back control of the Port of Darwin in the Top End and return it to Australian hands.

The Guardian - US

Dr Oz tells federal health workers AI could replace frontline doctors

Former TV doctor who leads $1.5tn Medicare and Medicaid agency also says staff have ‘patriotic duty’ to stay healthy

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