COBRA Was Supposed to Be a Safety Net — Now It’s a Luxury Few Can Afford
Laid off and facing COBRA premium shock? Here’s why job-based coverage is so expensive after a layoff, how the 2009 subsidy worked, and what affordable options exist.
Articles by Neeraj Kumar Vashisht
After 15% Stock Drop, Dick’s Sporting Goods Faces a Footwear Reckoning
Dick’s Sporting Goods stock tumbled 15% after Q2 earnings missed Wall Street forecasts in a challenging footwear market. What it signals for retail.
Ancient Mummies Sold Online Carry a Modern Hazard: Toxic Spores
Mummified remains sold online show fungal growth and biodeterioration — yet sellers offer no safety guidance. The ancient-object trade is overdue for health standards.
Browns Bet on Watson, Regret Included, Over Sanders Future
Deshaun Watson stays Cleveland’s starter despite fan backlash and his own admitted missteps. What Monken’s call means for the rookie, the locker room, and the win-now clock.
As Canadians Cry Foul, Tariff Fight Tests the US–Canada Bond
Tariff tensions with the US draw outrage from Canadians and threaten the deeply integrated North American economy. Here’s what it means for Americans.
French Tourist Dies in Death Valley After Car Founders on Salt Flats
A 68-year-old French tourist died in Death Valley after his car became stuck in mud amid 116°F heat. Analysis of how extreme heat kills and why visitors underestimate the park’s remote dangers.
Bond Yields at Multiyear Highs: Fair Value Isn’t the Same as Cheap
Bond yields are the highest in years. Barclays calls them fair value, not cheap. Here’s why two strategists disagree—and what it means for the economy.
United’s 737 Max 10 Lie-Flat Dream Is Breaking Against Boeing’s Delays
United Airlines planned lie-flat premium seats on its Boeing 737 Max 10 jets, but certification delays now force hard strategic choices about its narrowbody future.
China Delays Chang’e 7 Moon Mission to 2027, Citing Need for ‘Absolute Success’
China delayed its Chang’e 7 lunar south-pole mission to 2027, citing the need for ‘absolute success.’ Why Beijing waits and what it means for the moon race.
Seahawks’ Bud Clark Breaks Ankle, and a Depth Chart Shifts Overnight
Seahawks rookie safety Bud Clark broke his right ankle in Sunday’s preseason loss to the Titans, reshaping Seattle’s secondary, roster math, and 2026 plans.