CDC: About 8 percent of US was uninsured in 2025

About 8 percent of the U.S. population was uninsured in 2025, largely unchanged from 2024, according to new projections from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Results from the agency’s National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) show that while the overall percentage is largely unchanged, the number of people uninsured has increased by nearly…

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Starbucks says afternoon traffic is rising amid turnaround

Digital menu boards at a Starbucks promote “Good Afternoon” drinks, highlighting the company’s effort to boost afternoon traffic as part of its turnaround strategy. Courtesy: Starbucks Afternoon traffic is becoming a bigger growth engine for Starbucks, the company said Thursday, as it pushes deeper into a key part of CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround strategy. The…

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