Maria Aspin

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UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest and most powerful companies in the world. It controls how tens of millions of Americans access and pay for health care. But it's having a terrible year. which kept getting worse this week. On Tuesday, UnitedHealth abruptly replaced its CEO and suspended its financial guidance for this year.

UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest and most powerful companies in the world. It controls how tens of millions of Americans access and pay for health care. But it's having a terrible year. which kept getting worse this week. On Tuesday, UnitedHealth abruptly replaced its CEO and suspended its financial guidance for this year.

Now it's facing reports of a potentially criminal investigation by the Department of Justice into its Medicare business. The company says it has not been notified by the DOJ of such an investigation and that it stands by the integrity of its business. But investors are spooked. Shares in UnitedHealth have fallen more than 50 percent in the past month.

Now it's facing reports of a potentially criminal investigation by the Department of Justice into its Medicare business. The company says it has not been notified by the DOJ of such an investigation and that it stands by the integrity of its business. But investors are spooked. Shares in UnitedHealth have fallen more than 50 percent in the past month.

shaving hundreds of billions of dollars off its market cap. Maria Aspin, NPR News, New York.

shaving hundreds of billions of dollars off its market cap. Maria Aspin, NPR News, New York.

The FDA is seeking public input to help determine whether existing nutrient requirements for infant formula should be revised or expanded based on the latest scientific data. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of all babies receive formula at some point in their first three months of life.

The FDA is seeking public input to help determine whether existing nutrient requirements for infant formula should be revised or expanded based on the latest scientific data. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of all babies receive formula at some point in their first three months of life.

A recent study found many formulas contained high amounts of added sugar, and an investigation from Consumer Reports found that Some formulas contain concerning levels of arsenic and lead. The FDA says it will also increase testing for contaminants in formula as part of Operation Stork Speed. Maria Godoy, NPR News.

A recent study found many formulas contained high amounts of added sugar, and an investigation from Consumer Reports found that Some formulas contain concerning levels of arsenic and lead. The FDA says it will also increase testing for contaminants in formula as part of Operation Stork Speed. Maria Godoy, NPR News.

In the United States, I mean, we should be looking to trade with the rest of the world, and we should do what we do best, and they should do what they do best. Trade should not be a weapon.

In the United States, I mean, we should be looking to trade with the rest of the world, and we should do what we do best, and they should do what they do best. Trade should not be a weapon.

Since early April, when President Trump unveiled his steep taxes on almost all imports, investors have swung wildly between hope and despair, mostly the latter. The tariffs will increase prices for consumers and are widely expected to weaken the U.S. economy. The stock market recovered some ground last week, as Trump indicated that he might be backing down from more of his trade war.

Since early April, when President Trump unveiled his steep taxes on almost all imports, investors have swung wildly between hope and despair, mostly the latter. The tariffs will increase prices for consumers and are widely expected to weaken the U.S. economy. The stock market recovered some ground last week, as Trump indicated that he might be backing down from more of his trade war.

But many of the largest U.S. companies are warning that the tariffs will hurt their businesses, including Pepsi, Intel, and Tesla, the car company run by Trump advisor Elon Musk. More warnings will likely come this week as Apple, Amazon, Meta, and many more companies report their quarterly results. Maria Aspin, NPR News, New York.

But many of the largest U.S. companies are warning that the tariffs will hurt their businesses, including Pepsi, Intel, and Tesla, the car company run by Trump advisor Elon Musk. More warnings will likely come this week as Apple, Amazon, Meta, and many more companies report their quarterly results. Maria Aspin, NPR News, New York.

I'm a mother of an invalid on an invalid visa. How do I get my mother, a disabled person in a wheelchair, down from the second floor to the first floor to the bomb shelter alone in 8 minutes?

I'm a mother of an invalid on an invalid visa. How do I get my mother, a disabled person in a wheelchair, down from the second floor to the first floor to the bomb shelter alone in 8 minutes?

I'm a mother of an invalid on an invalid visa. How do I get my mother, a disabled person in a wheelchair, down from the second floor to the first floor to the bomb shelter alone in 8 minutes?