The Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) at T.J. Samson Community Hospital has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for short-term rehabilitation for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. The Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) at T.J. Samson Community Hospital has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for short-term rehabilitation for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. The annual Best Nursing Homes ratings, now in their 15th year, assist prospective residents and their families in making informed decisions in consultation with their medical professionals about where to receive short-term nursing home care. Only 19% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities earned the "Best Nursing Home" designation this year. Regional Health stated, "We are blessed to have the Skilled Nursing Unit at T.J. Samson lead the way in excellence.

Caroline Petrow-Cohen and Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times (TNS)Two years after its launch, Amazon’s free ad-supported streaming service Freevee is shutting down, the company confirmed this week. Shows that play on the app will be available for free on Amazon’s Prime Video service even if a viewer does not pay for a subscription. The change comes about 10 months after Prime Video launched a lower-cost option for subscribers that included advertisements. Freevee originals, including the documentary-style comedy series “Jury Duty” and drama “Bosch: Legacy” are also available on Prime Video. While Amazon is doing away with Freevee, the model of free ad-supported streaming services remains promising as consumers look to limit discretionary spending, experts said.

CNN —Legendary musician, composer and producer Quincy Jones died from pancreatic cancer, according to his death certificate. The document, a copy of which was obtained by CNN on Wednesday, listed no other contributing factors to Jones’ death but noted that he had been living with cancer for years. Jones died on November 3 at the age of 91. A renowned jazz and pop musician, Jones was also a prolific cross-genre arranger, conductor, record label executive and civil rights advocate. Days after his death, his daughter Rashida Jones paid tribute to him on social media.

Sign up for The 74 NewsletterLos Angeles Unified has revised its leading effort to boost academic outcomes for Black students after conservative Virginia-based activists filed a civil rights complaint, charging the program uses race as a criteria for admission. The district’s $120 million Black Student Achievement Plan had a clear goal: lifting the academic performance of Black students, who trail behind other groups in assessments of reading and math, providing students extra tutors, and added training for their teachers. With broad support from LA Unified’s board, teachers and families, the program deployed counselors and social workers at roughly 50 schools, which together enrolled more about a third of the district’s Black students. And this year, the district’s Black students made gains on math and reading tests that outpaced those of other student groups. The district’s Black students also this year outscored Black students around the state on the annual exams.

President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to nominate Pete Hegseth, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran and a weekend host on Fox News’ morning show, as secretary of Defense. The Hegseth pick, announced late Tuesday, immediately drew more scrutiny than some more conventional choices Trump announced for other Cabinet-level positions. “Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First,” Trump said in a statement from his transition team. President Trump and Secretary Hegseth will make our military great again while continuing to put America First,” the foundation said in a statement. Gabbard, a former Democratic member of Congress from Hawaii who sought the party’s presidential nomination in 2020, campaigned for Trump this year.

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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid made his season debut Tuesday night, scoring 13 points on 2 of 11 shooting from the field in 26 minutes as his team fell 111-99 to the New York Knicks. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid walks off the court after the 76ers lost an Emirates NBA Cup game against the New York Knicks Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Philadelphia. But this was the fear I had for Joel Embiid,” the Basketball Hall of Famer said. Joel Embiid will never win a championship until he gets his mind and his attitude right.”Embiid had a bout with Bell’s palsy during last season’s playoffs. The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, left, and New York Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns struggle for position during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Philadelphia.

GUANGZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VectorBuilder today announced that its founder and chief scientist, Dr. Bruce Lahn, has been named to the prestigious “2024 Forbes China 100 Most Influential Chinese Selection.” This marks the fourth consecutive year Forbes China has published the list, recognizing 100 outstanding Chinese individuals across business and culture/philanthropy. Dr. Bruce Lahn was selected for his significant contributions to the global life sciences industry. A Harvard graduate with a Ph.D. from MIT, Dr. Lahn brings over three decades of expertise in genetics. Further demonstrating his commitment to innovation, Dr. Lahn established the world's first Gene Delivery Research Institute in Guangzhou in late 2023. "I am deeply honored to receive this recognition," said Dr. Lahn.

The Russian leader has had warm words for Trump since his election, calling him “courageous" at a public forum last week. Suspicions that Trump harbored a pro-Russia bias were magnified by later-discredited allegations that his campaign colluded with Kremlin hackers. Moscow congratulated Trump on his victory and on the campaign trail Trump repeatedly called the Kremlin leader tough and smart. Trump has named Musk to lead a new government-efficiency body, though the extent of his influence in the incoming Trump administration is unclear. Write to Alan Cullison at alan.cullison@wsj.com and Thomas Grove at thomas.grove@wsj.comView Full Image Trump and Putin’s Avowed Personal Rapport Masks Deeper Tensions

President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to nominate Pete Hegseth, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran and a weekend host on Fox News’ morning show, as secretary of Defense. Trump also announced on Wednesday afternoon he would nominate Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to be secretary of State and former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to be the director of national intelligence, as he rounds out his national security team. The Hegseth pick, announced late Tuesday, immediately drew more scrutiny than some more conventional choices Trump announced for other Cabinet-level positions. “Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First,” Trump said in a statement from his transition team. President Trump and Secretary Hegseth will make our military great again while continuing to put America First,” the foundation said in a statement.

The return of the pro-space Republican to the White House could boost civil and military spending on space to compete with China, as long as he doesn't take an ax to the federal budget.

Americans are continuing to pile on debt at record levels — but for many households, those IOUs are completely manageable, according to new data released Wednesday. Balances grew across all major debt categories, with credit cards and auto loans continuing to see the biggest gains. However, by and large, most households have been able to handle that rising debt: Their after-tax income has grown even more, according to the New York Fed. Disposable personal income hit $21.8 trillion in the third quarter, bringing the total debt balance to income ratio to 82%. And, for 18 months running, that pay growth has outpaced inflation, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Wednesday.

Brush fire in NYC sends heavy smoke over Manhattan skyline The FDNY responded to a brush fire in Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan, that began around 3 p.m. The fire spread rapidly, sending smoke over Manhattan toward the George Washington Bridge.

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies, today announced that it has been named a World’s Top Companies for Women 2024 by Forbes for the fourth consecutive year (formerly World’s Top Female Friendly Companies). Aptar is ranked 41 out of the 400 companies included on the list by Forbes and their partner Statista. For this ranking companies were evaluated in three categories including employer brand, public opinion and leadership. “ Championing the development and upward progression of women starts with our Board of Directors which is comprised of 50% women and our executive committee which is 37% women. For a full list of the World’s Top Companies for Women and a breakdown of the methodology, please visit the Forbes website here.