Sunday, December 28, 2025

Correction: Kaldalón hf.: Acquisition of the Property

Correction: Kaldalón hf.: Acquisition of the Property

Correction: Kaldalón hf.: Acquisition of the Property

December 12, 2025 15:45 ET  | Source: Kaldalón hf. Kaldalón hf.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Kaldalón hf. (“Kaldalón”) and FÍ fasteignafélag slhf. (“FÍ fasteignafélag”) have signed Kaldalón’s purchase offer for all real estate assets owned by FÍ fasteignafélag.

The property portfolio comprises 11 properties with a total floor area of approximately 25,200 square metres. All properties are located in the Greater Reykjavík area and include, among other things, a hotel, an embassy, a primary healthcare facility and office premises. Key assets within the portfolio include Hverfisgata 103, which houses a 100-room hotel; office premises at Borgartún 25; an embassy at Laufásvegur 31; retail and service premises at Bernhöftstorfa in central Reykjavík; a healthcare facility in Glæsibær, as well as other properties.

Kaldalón’s purchase offer was submitted following a structured sale process and was assessed by the board of directors of FÍ Eignarhaldsfélag slhf., the parent company of FÍ fasteignafélag, as the most favourable offer.

The total purchase price amounts to ISK 13,150 million and the transaction is fully financed through the issuance of equity and bonds to the sellers. Settlement of the purchase price will be made through the delivery of 228,112,591 new shares in Kaldalón and the issuance of bonds in the amount of ISK 7,232.5 million to the sellers. The bonds will be issued under a new bond class, KALD 220437, which will be listed on Nasdaq Iceland. The bonds will be issued at a yield of 3.93% and sold at par. The margin in the bond issuance amounts to 120 basis points above the average yield of the Icelandic government bond yield curve over the last 10 trading days. The issue price of the new Kaldalón shares to be delivered is based on the average trading price of Kaldalón shares on the Nasdaq Iceland Main Market over the last 10 trading days prior to acceptance of the offer, amounting to ISK 25.94 per share. The purchase price will be settled upon completion and transfer of the properties.

FÍ fasteignafélag is a subsidiary of FÍ Eignarhaldsfélag slhf., which is majority-owned by a broad group of domestic pension funds. These pension funds will join Kaldalón’s shareholder base and become holders of bonds issued by the Company.

Completion of the transaction is subject to the following conditions:(i) satisfactory results of technical inspections and due diligence reviews of the properties,(ii) approval by the Icelandic Competition Authority, and(iii) necessary amendments to the terms of the bonds in bond class FIF 13 01.The final purchase agreement is also subject to approval by a qualified majority at a shareholders’ meeting of FÍ Eignarhaldsfélag slhf.

Based on existing lease agreements for the acquired properties, the estimated increase in Kaldalón hf.’s annual net operating income (NOI) as a result of the transaction is approximately ISK 870 million. The income-weighted occupancy rate of the portfolio is 89%. One property is classified as a development asset. Upon full leasing of that property, the estimated annual increase in NOI is expected to amount to approximately ISK 960 million. Following completion of the transaction, Kaldalón hf.’s total property portfolio will amount to approximately 170,000 square metres. Completion of the transaction and transfer of the properties are expected to take place in the first quarter of 2026.

Jón Þór Gunnarsson, CEO of Kaldalón hf., commented:

“We are very pleased to announce the acquisition of the property portfolio of FÍ fasteignafélag. The properties are centrally located in Reykjavík and benefit from strong tenants. Kaldalón will work to streamline the portfolio in line with the Company’s strategy and seek to increase revenues, including through improved utilisation. Today, Kaldalón’s property portfolio is almost fully leased.

Following the transaction, Kaldalón’s property portfolio will increase to approximately 170,000 square metres.

Operating revenues will increase immediately upon completion by approximately ISK 1,050 million on an annualised basis. Kaldalón’s shareholder base will broaden, and the number of bondholders will increase.”

Vilhjálmur Pétursson, Chairman of the Board of FÍ Eignarhaldsfélag slhf., commented:

“Following the successful development of FÍ fasteignafélag, it is gratifying to reach this milestone and move closer to completing the Company’s journey as originally envisaged at this stage. Kaldalón submitted the most favourable offer in the public sale process, and an exciting collaboration now lies ahead with a strong listed real estate company, with the objective of maximising shareholder value.”

Íslandsbanki Corporate Finance acted as advisor in the sale process of FÍ fasteignafélag.For further information, please contact:Jón Þór Gunnarsson, CEOjon.gunnarsson@kaldalon.is

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Thursday, December 25, 2025

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Is it possible to produce enough healthy food to feed the nation whilst also restoring nature? The farmer and best-selling author James Rebanks thinks it is but says there needs to be a radical change to government policy and our entire food system. He explains why he thinks farming subsidies are flawed, the unintended consequences of cheap food, and the delicate balance between food security and environmental stewardship. And from the hills of Cumbria to a remote island in Norway, he also reflects on the lessons he learnt about masculinity whilst writing his latest book, ‘The Place of Tides’. A government spokesperson said: “Farmers are stewards for our nation's land and for our food security. Farming also plays a central role in our mission to kickstart economic growth. “We understand that when farmers run profitable businesses, it’s good for the whole economy. “That is why we are backing them through new technology, streamlined regulation and our nature-friendly farming schemes are helping farmers produce food for the nation.” This podcast has been updated since the original broadcast to remove some inaccuracies around pig farm numbers. (00:05:34) James explains his rise to farming fame (00:08:49) Why British farming is in crisis (00:16:42) Food production vs nature recovery (00:24:35) Our cheap food system (00:32:27) Supermarkets and food security (00:36:29) Restoring the balance between supermarkets and farmers (00:39:00) How can consumers help British farmers? (00:42:15) What do we do to build a better system? (00:46:00) Farming and politics (00:49:30) What it's like to be a British farmer and James’ family history (00:52:43) From the farm to Oxford University (00:57:37) How a visit to a remote island in Norway led to ‘The Place of Tides’ (01:05:17) Amol’s reflections GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by Dave O’Neill. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

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Comment of the MFA on the adoption by the Russian Federation of a law on 'ownerless' property in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine

Comment of the MFA on the adoption by the Russian Federation of a law on 'ownerless' property in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine

Comment of the MFA on the adoption by the Russian Federation of a law on 'ownerless' property in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

10 December 2025 17:00

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemns the adoption by the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation of yet another illegal act aimed at the mass deprivation of Ukrainian citizens of their property in the temporarily occupied territories. Russia has effectively declared itself a thief state.

The adoption of the so-called 'law' on 'recognising housing as ownerless' grossly violates the fundamental norms of international humanitarian law and international human rights law.

As the occupying state, the Russian Federation is obliged under international humanitarian law to respect private property and refrain from confiscating it. Article 46 of the Regulations on the Laws and Customs of War on Land, which is an annex to the Fourth Hague Convention of 1907, expressly prohibits the appropriation of private property in occupied territories.

The imposition by the occupying authorities of the Russian Federation of fictitious procedures regarding the 'impossibility of establishing the owner' and the attempt to legitimise outright looting through federal law will have no international legal consequences. Such actions are null and void, do not change the status of the territory of Ukraine and do not affect the rights of the legitimate owners of the property.

We consider such actions to be part of the Russian Federation's deliberate policy to change the demographic composition of the occupied territories, displace the local population and settle Russian citizens, which is an additional violation of Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, which prohibits the transfer of the occupying power's population to the occupied territory.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls on the international community to condemn Russia's latest gross violations of international humanitarian law and to continue supporting international mechanisms for holding the Russian Federation and its military and political leadership accountable, including by considering these actions as war crimes under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

Ukraine will ensure that all facts of illegal seizure of property are documented and guarantees the restoration of the rights of legal owners after the de-occupation of Ukrainian territories. All illegal decisions of the aggressor state will have no legal force and will be cancelled.

Monday, December 22, 2025

City caught in scheme to take property, without paying, from more than 1,000 homeowners * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh

City caught in scheme to take property, without paying, from more than 1,000 homeowners * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh

City caught in scheme to take property, without paying, from more than 1,000 homeowners * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh

By Bob Unruh

December 12, 2025

The city of Miami has been caught in a scheme to take property from more than 1,000 homeowners, without paying for any of it, and the Institute for Justice has blasted the “theft by extortion” agenda.

“The right to prevent the government from unlawfully taking your property is a right recognized from the very start of this nation,” said IJ Attorney Suranjan Sen. “The city of Miami cannot simply decide to take your property away because it wants it.”

The organization, reported it was drawn into the fight by Chad Trausch, a Navy veteran who wanted to add two bedrooms and two baths to his home in order for his relatives to move in.

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The city agreed to allow it, on the condition that Trausch give up to the city half of his front yard, a circumstance that had nothing at all to do with the construction of any addition.

Trausch contacted the IJ and fought back.

“Miami requires a permit to build on your property. If you want to build an extra bathroom, bedroom, an accessory dwelling unit, or any other type of structural addition defined under Miami code you must get permission. This is a fairly standard process in many cities,” the IJ explained.

“But in Miami, the government has used the permitting process to take land from residents without having to pay for it.”

The city’s policy is to demand rights to residents’ front yards, whenever anyone needs a permit of any kind or type from the city.

“Someone might need a permit for bathroom remodeling, for a kitchen expansion, or an accessory dwelling unit. In any case, applicants must give up their land,” the IJ said.

The city’s goal is to acquire rights to all the land it wants because it may want to widen roads at some point in the future.

Cities can condemn land at that point in the development, but officials also then would be required to pay fair market value for any land they take.

So far, Miami’s campaign puts a bull’s-eye on more than 1,000 homes.

Trausch had submitted an application for a permit for his addition, only to be confronted with the city’s demand for 500 square feet of his land.

“It was only after IJ became involved Miami finally granted a waiver for Chad to finally build, over a year after he had originally submitted his request,” IJ reported. “But that delay still came at an emotional and financial cost. Chad’s wife and daughter ended up moving to South Carolina during the process to be with her parents since they couldn’t move in with her, leaving Chad alone. It will now also cost him approximately $200,000 extra for building materials and labor to build the addition.”

The waiver also involves only this application, as the city kept the right to demand land in the future.

“This is theft by extortion,” said IJ lawyer Benjamin Marsh. “It’s time to end this unconstitutional process.”

 

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30 Best Cyber Monday fitness and wellness deals, according to health editors

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2026 is just around the corner, and if your New Year’s resolutions include fitness, nutrition or other wellness goals, there’s no better time to get a head start than Cyber Monday. After all, you’re probably going to buy these products anyway — so why not score them at a steal? From high-tech fitness gadgets to healthy meal kits, recovery tools and self-care essentials, Cyber Monday is the perfect opportunity to set yourself up for a successful year.

As a registered dietitian, fitness enthusiast and wellness commerce editor with nearly a decade of hands-on product testing experience, I’ve gathered my insider intel on Cyber Monday deals. I scoured the best-of lists and gift guides, tested countless products, and curated a list of must-have fitness and wellness deals that combine quality, value and real results, so you can shop confidently and kick off 2026 on the right foot.

Fitness and wellness Cyber Monday deals

Vega Protein + Creatine ($22, was $50): Over 50% off

Fit Simplify Resistance Loops ($8.50, was $10): Savings on an already-affordable item

Factor Meals + MyFitnessPal Premium+ (up to $93 off): Great combo deal

Fabletics Women’s Oasis PureLuxe High-Waisted Leggings ($35, was $75): Over 50% off

Amazon Basics Extra Thick Yoga Mat ($18, was $24): 25% off

Flybird Adjustable Weight Bench ($110, was $162): Over 30% off

Hoka Kawana 2 ($99, was $140): Rare deal

Hyperice Venom Go ($99, was $129): Rare deal

ProSource Fit Accupressure Mat ($24, was $30): 20% off

KNKG Core Duffle Large ($160, was $200): 20% off

Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser ($50, was $80): almost 40% off

Urevo Strol 2S Pro ($341, was $550): Rare deal

Rechargeable hand warmers ($10, was $16): 38% off

Garmin Vivoactive 5 ($185, was $300): almost 40% off

Adidas Alliance Sackpack ($14, was $20): 30% off

Cozy Earth Puffy Sheep Slippers ($59, was $98): almost 40% off

Hello Fresh + Misen Chef Knife ($11.99 per serving; 10 free meals): Great combo deal

Aquasonic Black Series Ultra Whitening Electric Toothbrush ($30, was $50): 40% off

CAP Barbell 150-lb. Dumbbell Set with Rack ($140, was $190): Over 25% off

The Ergatta Luxe Rowing Machine ($1,849, was $2499): Save $650

Shokz OpenRun Bone Conduction Headphones ($90, was $130): Over 40% off

Jumpzylla Outdoor Trampoline, 14-foot ($330, was $490): 33% off

22 Best fitness and wellness Cyber Monday Deals

Vega

Vega Protein + Creatine - 30g Plant-Based Protein

If you're looking for a high-quality (and plant-based) protein/creatine combo product, Yahoo's Senior Health Editor (and exercise physiologist), Laura Williams, shares that this is the one she has in her cart. In fact, she's pumped about this deal and says she plans to stock up. "Look, I love this product — and that's coming from someone who just recently got on the protein/creatine bandwagon. However, I'm not fond of the typical $50-ish price for a three-week supply. With prices now more than 50% off? I'm going to throw at least three or four tubs in my cart and keep them in my pantry."

Fit Simplify

Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Exercise Bands with Instruction Guide and Carry Bag, Set of 5

This set of mini resistance bands has been one of our tops picks for "best resistance bands" for over a year for good reason: They're durable, affordable and the ideal piece of travel-friendly exercise equipment you can throw in your car or bag. They're always a steal at around $10, but we love when they go on sale and you can score them for even less. At this price you can afford to throw them in all your loved ones' stockings!

Factor

Factor Meals + MyFitnessPal Premium+

Tackling fitness and nutrition goals in the New Year? Factor’s Cyber Monday deal can help. For a limited time, when you sign up for Factor through Yahoo, you’ll receive up to $130 off, plus 12 months free of MyFitnessPal Premium+. One of our top prepared meal delivery picks, Factor serves up microwave-ready entrées featuring fresh, never-frozen ingredients.

Meals are formulated to be nutritionally balanced, with options to suit a variety of dietary needs — from keto and low-carb to vegetarian and vegan. In addition to saving you time on meal prep, this Cyber Monday deal also gives you access to the app’s full macro and nutrient tracking and analysis features, as well as recipes and workout routines.

Psst: Factor also recently teamed up with Sakara, meaning you can choose from 20 fresh, ready-to-eat salads each week to further support your wellness goals.

For more info, read our full Factor review.

Fabletics

Fabletics Women's Oasis PureLuxe High-Waisted

You can never have too many leggings. But let’s be real — who wants to shell out $50 or even $100 for a pair? Especially when you can score a killer deal on Cyber Monday. Co-founded by actor Kate Hudson, Fabletics is known for its high-quality, stylish activewear that doesn’t break the bank.

The Oasis PureLuxe High-Waist Leggings are one of my all-time favorite pairs in my wardrobe (and as a single mom who works remotely, leggings are basically my uniform seven days a week). Made from 82% polyester and 18% spandex, these leggings are butter-soft with just the right amount of stretch, while still feeling supportive and lifting. The fabric is designed to be anti-chafing and quick-dry — claims I can confirm. And of course, no amazing pair of leggings is complete without deep side pockets for stashing your phone.

These leggings come in sizes XXS to 4X, making them a great fit for virtually every body. And at more than 50% off, you can easily justify buying two (or grabbing a pair of the brand’s Define High-Waist Leggings, also on sale, which offer more compression for intense sweat sessions).

Amazon Basics

Amazon Basics 1/2 Inch Extra Thick Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap, Black

While we haven't personally reviewed the Amazon Basics exercise mat for our "best exercise mats" list, it's hard to beat this discounted price if you're looking for a mat that will offer extra padding for stretching or basic core work. While we might not recommend it for yoga or high-intensity exercise (you should check out our yoga mats and exercise mats lists for those recommendations), if you want a mat that does the basics, this one will hold up just fine.

Flybird

Flybird Adjustable Weight Bench, 800-lbs. Workout Bench

We didn't review this exact model of the Flybird Adjustable Weight bench for our "best weight bench" roundup, but the Flybird model we reviewed was almost identical (just rated to a slightly higher 880-lbs). It did well during testing, earning its spot as the "best foldable weight bench." While we can't attest to this specific bench, if the one we tested is any indicator of what you can expect, you won't regret purchasing this model, especially at a steal of a price at $110.

Hoka

Hoka Kawana 2

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to pick up the pace on your fitness goals, you’re going to need a solid pair of trainers. The Hoka Kawana 2 is a versatile choice you can wear to the gym and then straight to the grocery store — or even out with friends afterward. It features a neutral design with balanced cushioning and enhanced stability. Plus, it comes in a variety of colors, so you’re sure to find a pair that matches your gym style.

Unlike the Solimar (our pick for the best cross-training shoe), the Kawana 2 is softer and a bit heavier, making it less ideal for speedwork. But for everyday training and all-around comfort, it’s a reliable go-to.

Kelli McGrane, MS, RD

Hyperice Venom Go

Hyperice is a trusted name in the fitness recovery world (two of its larger percussion devices made our list of best massage guns). For athletes or fitness lovers who are always on the go, the Venom Go offers a compact yet effective way to get targeted relief — whether you’re in the car, on a plane (it’s TSA-approved!) or refueling at a restaurant after a big game or race.

Yahoo Wellness Editor and registered dietitian Kelli McGrane said she was impressed by this tiny but mighty recovery device: "The pod sticks easily to your skin and offers nine combinations of heat and vibration, which you can control right from the buttons on the side or through the Hyperice app. I recently got back into Pilates, and this device has become my go-to for easing post-workout soreness."

Best part? You (or someone on your gift list) can get the gift of recovery for under $100 during Hyperice's Cyber Monday sale.

ProsourceFit

ProsourceFit Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set

Health editors here at Yahoo love their acupressure mats. If you're looking for a way to temporarily ease back or neck pain, it may be worth adding this set to your holiday shopping cart while it's on sale. Research on the benefits of acupressure is limited, but anecdotal evidence (including a thumbs up from Williams who says, "It offers some relief! It takes some getting used to, but if you can withstand the first few seconds of discomfort, the warming and numbing effects are helpful.")

KNKG

KNKG Core Duffle Large 51L

Fitness equipment deals get a lot of hype during Cyber Monday, but one accessory that might not be top of mind (but totally should be) is upgrading your gym bag. Large enough to fit anything you (or the fitness buff on your gift list) might need to bring to the gym, the KNKG Core Duffle does some serious heavy lifting.

It's also highly recommended by Williams: "This duffel bag from KNKG is a next-level find for the athlete who loves to stay organized. It's made from super-durable nylon with powder-coated steel buckles, it has what seems like a million different pockets and organizer sleeves, including padded options for toting a tablet or laptop. There are two side pockets large enough to carry a couple of water bottles (or shaker bottles), and there's even an external weightlifting belt attachment so you never have to throw a sweaty belt in with your clothes."

See Williams' 42 (yes 42) other top fitness gift ideas.

Waterpik

Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser

At 50% off during Cyber Monday, the Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser is one of the best health deals out there. After testing 14 products and chatting with dentists, this flosser came out on top as our best overall option. In addition to its compact and sleek design (aka you won’t mind leaving it out on your bathroom counter), the Waterpik Aquarius offers seven different flosser tips — including a toothbrush tip — making it a toothbrush/water-flosser combo. Our tester also noted that it’s ideal for anyone with braces or sensitive teeth or gums.

Urevo

Urevo Strol 2S Pro

Work from home? Or want to log some steps while binging your latest Netflix obsession? Walking pads offer a low-impact way to incorporate more movement into your day, and there’s no better time than now to finally click "buy" on this investment — especially since our top walking pad pick is $200 off for Cyber Monday.

Tested by a personal trainer, the Urevo Strol 2S Pro Smart Treadmill stood out for its versatility, offering both walking and running modes, a 9% adjustable incline, a dual display and a shock absorption system. While you won’t be doing sprints on it, the fact that it can reach speeds up to 7.6 miles per hour makes it more capable than many other walking pads on the market. "It was a great experience using it in my living room and watching a show on TV. I liked how easy it was to unbox and put together and how easy it is to adjust the speed and the incline either on the treadmill or using the remote control," said our tester.

Kqpz

Hand Warmers Rechargeable 2 Pack

For anyone planning to exercise outside this winter, rechargeable hand warmers make the perfect stocking stuffer. This two-pack is 50% off at a steal of a price of just $8. Whether your recipient is a walker, cyclist, skier or snowboarder, they'll appreciate having a way to warm up their hands when their gloves just aren't up to the job.

Garmin

Garmin Vívoactive 5

As a nutrition and fitness commerce editor, I've tried a number of wearables over the years — including various Fitbits, Apple Watch models and Garmins — and while they each have their strengths and weaknesses, Garmin watches remain my favorite. As a casual exerciser, I appreciate a simple-to-use display, data charts and analytics that don’t require an extra subscription and an overall less overwhelming experience than my phone.

Currently available for under $200, the Vivoactive 5 offers all the key features you could want in a smartwatch: an intuitive color touchscreen, advanced sleep monitoring, stress tracking, activity profiles, daily suggested workouts, on-watch music, Garmin Pay, advanced notifications and a battery life of up to 11 days. It also isn't overly bulky (and that's saying something, as I have small wrists). 

That said, if you prefer a more simplistic approach, the Forerunner 55 (our top pick for the best overall pedometer) is also on sale for just $150. While it offers fewer tracking metrics and features, it’s a solid option if you're looking to log your progress on walks or runs while still getting basic smartphone notifications and text replies.

adidas

Adidas Alliance Sackpack – Drawstring Backpack for Sports, Small Gym Bag

If you're looking for affordable and practical items to add to a teen or college student's stocking, look no further than this Adidas Alliance Sackpack. It's perfect as a no-frills gym bag, but also has the panache of being a name brand item they might just want to carry around all the time. It's big enough for a change of clothes or a pair of sneakers and has a separate zippered pocket for storing a wallet and keys.

Cozy Earth

Cozy Earth Puffy Sheep Slippers

Slippers aren’t just about keeping you warm, cozy and toasty — they’re also important for overall foot health. While there are some benefits of walking around barefoot, doing it too often on hard surfaces (like hardwood) could put stress on your feet and lower back. Plus, wearing slippers — especially ones like these with a rubber sole — protects your feet from any hazards on the ground (looking at you, tiny Lego pieces).

Cozy Earth isn’t the cheapest online retailer, but after trying their sheets, bamboo joggers (my all-time favorite loungewear), towels, and now these fuzzy slippers, I can promise the quality is worth the price. These sheep-fur and plush shearling slides feel truly luxurious and work well for wearing around the house or down the driveway to grab the mail. While they can get a bit too toasty if your feet run warm, the good news is they’re naturally odor-resistant, so you don’t have to worry about smells. After wearing these daily for several months now, I’ve been impressed by how puffy they still are with zero dip in the footbed.

Misen

HelloFresh + Misen Chef's Knife

One of the best gifts you can give yourself this holiday season is taking some of the stress out of meal planning. Between shopping for gifts, attending holiday parties and traveling, the last thing you need to worry about is what’s for dinner.

HelloFresh is one of the most popular meal-kit delivery services for good reason. I recently tried it again and was impressed by the large menu, including its new Build-A-Plate options — perfect for families or households with different food preferences. The service offers recipes to suit a variety of diets, and you can easily add extras to round out your meal, like garlic bread for pasta night or naan to pair with a curry.

Even better? If you sign up during Cyber Monday using our link, you’ll receive a free Misen 8" Chef's Knife ($119 value) plus 10 free HelloChef meals, while supplies last.

Aquasonic

Aquasonic Black Series Ultra Whitening Toothbrush

Give the gift of a whiter smile with this too-good-to-pass-up deal on Aquasonic’s Ultra Whitening Toothbrush. Our top electric toothbrush pick, this sleek black brush is ADA-approved and currently 40% off. Our tester raved about the brush’s impressive charge (it lasts up to one month) and its two-minute timer with clear pulses to let you know when it’s time to move to a different section. “The toothbrush is equipped with a powerful motor that provides 40,000 vibrations per minute, which leaves my mouth feeling extra clean every time I use it," she said. The brush has four cleaning modes, including whitening, and comes with eight brush heads, so you won’t have to worry about ordering replacements anytime soon.

CAP Barbell

CAP Barbell 150 lb. Rubber Coated Hex Dumbbell Hand Weight Set with Vertical Storage Rack

"Anytime you can score weights for a price that amounts to less than $1 per pound, that's a deal," says Williams, who used to manage gyms and recreation centers. This set features dumbbells ranging in 5-pound increments from 5 to 25 pounds and also includes the A-frame storage rack, all for just $140 — well under the $1 per pound threshold. Add to that Amazon Prime free shipping? You're taking advantage of serious savings, considering the cost to ship weights can be prohibitive.

Ergatta

Ergatta Luxe

Our team tested 13 rowers, and this one stood out for its combination of style and performance. Handcrafted from American cherrywood, the Ergatta Lux is a stunning piece of workout equipment that looks beautiful while delivering a truly challenging yet low-impact workout. Its game-based workouts make exercise something you’ll actually look forward to, and its ability to support users up to 6’8” tall and 500 pounds makes it suitable for virtually any fitness enthusiast in your home or on your wish list.

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China’s Stable GDP Masks a ‘Great Divide’ of Surging Exports, Slumping Property

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Bessent says no formal White House health care proposal as shutdown drags on - ABC News

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He hedged when asked about the president's push to end the filibuster.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that there is no formal proposal from the White House to defund the Affordable Care Act and instead send money directly to Americans, despite a social media post from President Donald Trump on Saturday promoting such a plan. 

"The president has also come forward with a new proposal overnight, saying it's time, instead, to do away with Obamacare and said to have the money go directly to the people. Do you have a formal proposal to do that?" ABC News' "This Week" anchor George Stephanopoulos asked.

"We don't have a formal proposal," Bessent said, but he added that the Affordable Care Act "has become unaffordable." 

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Pressed by Stephanopoulos about whether such a plan would be proposed to the Senate, Bessent said that the administration was not proposing one “right now."

In one of his social media posts, Trump said he was "recommending to Senate Republicans" that money going to insurance companies instead be sent to the American people to buy health care. 

"George, the president's posting about it. But again, we have got to get the government reopened before, you know, we do this. We are not going to negotiate with the Democrats until they reopen the government. It's very simple, reopen the government, then we can have a discussion," Bessent said.

Bessent also said that he had not spoken with Trump about a proposed $2,000 tariff dividend to be paid out to Americans that Trump touted earlier Sunday morning on his social media platform.

Calling opponents to tariffs "fools," Trump claimed "A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high income people!) will be paid to everyone."

"The $2,000 dividend could come in lots of forms, in lots of ways, George," Bessent said. "You know, it could be just the tax decreases that we are seeing on the president's agenda -- you know, no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, no tax on Social Security, deductibility of auto loans."

Bessent also hedged when asked about Trump's push to end the Senate's filibuster, which the president repeatedly posted online about over the weekend.

Government shutdown updates

"Is the best way to end the shutdown right now to end the filibuster?" Stephanopoulos asked.

"The best way is for five Democratic senators to come across the aisle" and vote for a continuing resolution to fund the government, Bessent said.

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On the shutdown's impact to the economy

Bessent: We've seen an impact on the economy from day one, but it's getting worse and worse. We had a fantastic economy under President Trump the past two quarters, and now there are estimates that the economy -- economic growth for this quarter could be cut by as much as half if the shutdown continues … There's also cargo is being slowed down. So you know, we could end up with shortages, whether it's in our supply chain, whether it's for the holidays. So you know, cargo and people are both being slowed down here, and that's for safety's sake, George.

On Trump's claims that prices are down

Stephanopoulos: President Trump is still insisting that prices are way down, even though last month's report showed inflation stuck at about 3%. Are Americans worried about inflation just wrong?

Bessent: Well, George, I can tell you what we're not going to do is what happened under the Biden administration, where the administration and the media gaslit everyone and said, 'Oh, you know, there's a vibe session, you don't understand how good you have -- had it.' And what happened then was we had the worst inflation in 40 or 50 years -- 22, 23% -- but the basket of goods and services for working Americans was up more than 30%. And what we're seeing is we had to stop the increase first, now we are starting to see prices level off, come down. Gasoline is down. Interest rates are down. Some mortgages are down. And I think we are making substantial progress on that. And I think over the coming months and the next year, prices are going to come down.

Bessent insists tariffs are primarily about rebalancing trade

Stephanopoulos: The president's main argument, though, seems to be that we're, it's about taking in the revenue, and he also promises --

Bessent: No, no, no -- George --

Stephanopoulos: -- a dividend, a dividend of at least $2,000 a person, not including high income people. How is he going to pay that dividend of $2,000?

Bessent: It's not about taking in the revenue. It's about rebalancing. And the revenue occurs early on, and then as we rebalance and the jobs come home, then it becomes domestic tax revenue.

Stephanopoulos: Are you worried that the President's focus on revenue, though, which is what he's been focusing on in his public statements is going to hurt your argument at the Supreme Court?

Bessent: Not, not at all. It's completely consistent that the revenues come in at the beginning. Then as we rebalance, which is the goal of this, bring back high paid manufacturing jobs to the U.S., then it will then morph into domestic tax revenues.

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Restaurant inspections in Rochester NY. How safe is your favorite spot?

Restaurant inspections in Rochester NY. How safe is your favorite spot?

Restaurant inspections in Rochester NY. How safe is your favorite spot?

Out of 84 health inspections conducted in Monroe County this month, 22 had critical violations, 13 had no violations, and 71 had unfixed violations remaining from previous inspections, according to new reports released by the Monroe County Health Department.

There are over 90,000 food service establishments in New York state, according to health.ny.gov. Inspections include any establishment public or private that uses an on-site kitchen to serve food, this includes schools, nursing homes and more.

Due to the volume of food establishments inspected in the last month, a selection of the highest and lowest rated restaurants are shown below. You can search for current and past New York state health inspection reports on data.democratandchronicle.com.

Some Rochester eateries with the most health violations this month

Critical violations must be corrected on the spot, while non-critical violations must be addressed by a future date.

Nam Vang

1380 Lyell Avenue, Rochester 

Asia Nation

3240 Chili Avenue, Rochester 

No. 1 Rochester Chinese Restaurant

2317 Buffalo Road, Rochester 

Halal Bites

1555 East Henrietta Road, Rochester 

Sushi 585

1600 West Ridge Road, Rochester 

Bruegger's Bagels Bakery (Penfield)

1601 Penfield Road, Penfield 

Distillery Restaurant (Mt. Hope)

1142 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester 

China Panda

3892 Scottsville Road, Scottsville 

Jay\'S Afghan Halal Cuisine

3675 West Henrietta Road, Henrietta 

Highland Park Diner

960 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester 

Monroe County eateries with flawless health inspections last month

No health code infractions were found at these establishments during their inspections.

Rcsd-Austin Steward Elementary School #46

250 Newcastle Road, Rochester 

Wegmans Conference Facility & Catering

200 Market Street, Rochester 

Aurora Brewing Co

604 Pittsford Victor Road, Pittsford 

Commissary-La Bola @ The Commissary

250 East Main Street, Rochester 

Commissary-Brown Mouth Cafe

250 East Main Street, Rochester 

Red Fern

283 Oxford Street, Rochester 

Commissary-Easy Eats

250 East Main Street, Rochester 

Rit-Loaded Latke

39 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester 

Rcsd-Early Childhood Education Center

107 North North Clinton Avenue, Rochester 

Wegmans Chili Ave Cafe

1885 Chili Avenue, Rochester 

What are critical and non-critical violations?

Red “critical” violations involve “food source and condition, food cooking and storage temperatures, sanitary practices of food workers, water and sewage, pest contamination of food and the use of toxic materials,” according to a spokesperson from the New York State Department of Health.

Critical violations must be corrected at the time of inspection because they include factors that could lead to foodborne illness.

In New York state, restaurant inspections are not conducted on a pass or fail basis.

Non-critical, or blue, violations are not related to factors that could directly cause foodborne illness, but they could have a negative effect on the operation of the restaurant. These types of violations relate to the maintenance, design, and cleanliness of the establishment.

Non-critical violations are not as urgent as critical ones and must be fixed according to the timeframe given by the health inspector.

How often are health inspections conducted in Monroe County?

The frequency of food establishment inspections in New York state depends on the risk category of the establishment and the establishment’s history of health code compliance.

High-risk food establishments are inspected twice per year, medium-risk ones once per year, and low-risk ones every other year.

Examples of high-risk food establishments include table-service restaurants, diners and school kitchens which prepare foods – these are establishments that have complex food processes like preparing food in advance or reheating and cooling food.

Medium-risk food establishments don’t require such complex processes because they serve low maintenance food like pizza, hamburgers, sandwiches.

Bars and coffee shops are typical low-risk food service establishments due to the minimal preparation required for their food service.

The inspectors from health departments in each county are trained by the New York State Department of Health to standardize food establishment health inspections across the state. Information for each county's health department can be found at health.ny.gov/environmental/water/drinking/ctyadd1.htm. 

How do I report food establishments that might be violating health standards in Monroe County?

The health department in each respective county is responsible for enforcing public health regulations.

If you suspect that a food establishment is dirty or might be violating health standards, report them to the Monroe County Health Department and an inspector will investigate the complaint. To file a report, submit a complaint on https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/indoors/food_safety/complaints.htm.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

10 Million Americans Will Lose Health Insurance by 2034 — Here’s What It’ll Cost Them

10 Million Americans Will Lose Health Insurance by 2034 — Here’s What It’ll Cost Them

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As a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the Congressional Budget Office estimates that the number of uninsured Americans will increase by 10 million by 2034. A key reason for this is the OBBBA’s call for around a $1 trillion reduction in federal spending for Health Insurance Marketplaces and state-administered Medicaid.

So, how will this affect the American people? And how much will losing their health insurance cost them? Here’s what you need to know.

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Health Insurance Premiums Will Rise

Since 2014, the premium tax credit (PTC) has helped offset the cost of premiums for qualified health plans found through health insurance exchanges. The PTC has since been expanded and enhanced, allowing more people to become eligible for greater subsidies until the end of 2025.

With these subsidies set to expire, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts the following:

Fewer people will enroll in subsidized exchange coverage (which will lower federal expenditure)

More people will become uninsured

Not only that but not extending these premium tax credits throughout 2026 could lead to health insurance companies increasing gross benchmark premiums by an average of 4.3% for the year. If the PTC is never extended again, these premiums could increase by an average of 7.9% every year from 2026 to 2034.

The Urban Institute estimates the average annual premium for those with a subsidized Marketplace plan is $460 in 2025. Without the enhanced tax credit, that price would have been $1,087 — a 136% increase.

With a 4.3% increase expected next year, that $1,087 would be $1,134.

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Out-of-Pocket Costs Could Skyrocket

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), more than 24 million people are enrolled in a Marketplace plan. An estimated 92% of enrollees receive an advance premium tax credit (APTC).

Losing this credit won’t just affect premiums. For low- and moderate-income people, especially those who decide to forego health insurance due to unaffordable premiums, a surprise visit to the hospital — or even a routine checkup — could mean substantially more out of pocket.

Last year, the Milliman Medical Index found that the average employee spends more than $1,100 annually on out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. This is beyond their typical health insurance costs.

Without insurance, out-of-pocket costs could be hundreds or even thousands of dollars. According to Advent Health, a simple visit to a primary care doctor can range from $150 to $300. An X-ray can easily exceed $1,000. Major procedures can be much higher than that.

Medical Bankruptcies Could Cost Americans Thousands

The KFF reports that nearly half of U.S. adults wouldn’t be able to pay even a $500 medical bill out of pocket. This isn’t limited to lower-income households, though the percentage increases in the lower-income tiers.

Unpaid medical bills often end up in collections. A study on medical debt and collections in the United States found that 36% of U.S. households have medical debt. Just over a fifth of consumers have a past-due medical bill. The mean total medical debt in collections ranges from $2,456 and $7,931.

Debt in collections often goes unpaid and, in some cases, leads to bankruptcy filings.

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“If people go without health insurance, not only will they not be getting the healthcare that is needed but there is an increased risk of bankruptcy likely from a financial standpoint if they have unpaid medical bills,” said Ryan Brown, the CEO and founder of Essential Benefit Administrators.

Another study from a few years ago found that nearly 67% of people who filed for bankruptcy did so in large part because of medical bills. Bankruptcy itself is a costly process. According to Upsolve, it typically ranges from $400 to $3,000.

This isn’t to say that every uninsured American will end up facing such financial struggle. However, the lack of health insurance could — and often has — led to major budgetary strain.

If you or someone you know loses healthcare coverage due to policy changes, there are options.

“If someone cannot afford healthcare, there are many less expensive high-value options for employers to provide their employees such as offering minimum essential coverage/minimum value (MEC/MV) plans,” said Brown.

According to Brown, these options may range from under $100 to under $700 with major national networks like First Health and Cigna. Speak with your employer or health insurance broker to find out more.

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'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosisBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

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Hundreds of GPs across England have told the BBC they think mental health problems are being over-diagnosed.

One commonly-held view by family doctors, our research suggests, is that society tends to over-medicalise normal life stresses. But they're also concerned about how hard it is to get help for patients with mental health conditions.

Earlier this week, the Health Secretary ordered an independent review into the reasons for a rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services in England, and where the gaps in support are.

BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England asking about their experiences helping patients with mental health concerns. Their responses give an insight into how challenging this issue is for many family doctors.

Of the 752 GPs who chose to took part in our research, 442 said they believed that over-diagnosis is a concern. More said mental health problems were over-diagnosed by a little than over-diagnosed by a lot.

Eighty-one GPs who responded felt that mental health problems were under-diagnosed.

Over-diagnosis of mental health issues was far from their only concern. Many GPs also told us they were worried about a lack of help for patients.

For our questionnaire, GPs answered several questions and were invited to leave anonymous comments.

One of the most common themes to emerge can be summed up in this remark from a GP: "Life being stressful is not an illness."

Another commented: "As a society we seem to have forgotten that life can be tough - a broken heart or grief is painful and normal, and we have to learn to cope."

Yet another argued that giving people labels such as anxiety or depression "over-medicalises life and emotional difficulties", and that this was taking resources away from people with severe needs.

A small number of GPs were strongly critical of some patients. One described them as "dishonest, narcissistic… gaming a system free at point of use."

Overall, one in five adults in England report having a common mental health condition, like anxiety or depression, according to a survey published by NHS England. Rates are even higher in young people. For 16-24 year olds, it's one-in-four.

The GPs who took part in our research identified 19-34 year olds as the age group who needed the most support with mental health issues.

One commented that young adults "seem to be less resilient since Covid", suggesting they're more concerned with getting a diagnosis than finding coping strategies.

But other GPs said the real issue was under-diagnosis.

"People need to be accepted, helped and encouraged to live life," one said, while another said services were very reluctant "to fully assess and diagnose" patients.

There are almost 40,000 fully-qualified GPs in England and we cannot know if the group who took part in our research is representative of all family doctors.

While the government review will look at mental health, autism and ADHD services, our questionnaire focused specifically on mental health. Some GPs did comment on neurodiversity too, but we only used comments focusing on mental health.

We asked GPs who had been in the job for at least five years how the amount of time they spend working on mental health has changed. Almost all said it has increased.

The three main reasons they gave for this were:

Earlier this year, the health secretary Wes Streeting told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that mental health conditions were being over-diagnosed and too many people were being "written off". He now says his comments were "divisive" and that "he failed to capture the complexity of this problem."

It is thought that 2.5 million people in England have ADHD – including those without a diagnosis. Some NHS services for ADHD have closed their doors to new patients because they are struggling to cope with the demand.

Patients have told the BBC about how hard they find it to get proper care and support.

All in all, there's a consensus that the NHS is not meeting rising demand in this area.

A clear majority of GPs who took part in our research, 508 of 752, said there was rarely or never enough good quality mental health help available for adults in their area.

Even more, some 640 GPs, told us they were worried about getting young patients the help they needed.

One GP called mental health support "a national tragedy". Another said: "A child literally needs to be holding a knife to be taken seriously and the second that knife is put down, services disengage."

We also asked GPs if they ever prescribe medication because they worry patients will not get other help, such as talking therapies, quickly enough.

The most common answer - from 447 GPs - is that they do this "routinely".

"I find myself regularly reaching for antidepressants, which I know may only help short term and won't help prevent recurrence," one GP commented.

Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, chair of the Royal College of GPs, said there's a "difficult balance" for family doctors to strike when patients expect a diagnosis for mental health problems, but don't meet the criteria.

"We must be careful, as a society, not to medicalise the full range of normal feelings and behaviours and ensure GPs are not pressured into making diagnoses that conflict with their clinical judgement," she said.

"But equally we must avoid dismissing genuine mental health concerns as 'over-diagnosis' which risks discouraging people from seeking help."

The independent review into demand for mental health services has promised to listen to all the evidence and come up with "genuinely useful" recommendations.

Minesh Patel, associate director of policy and influencing at mental health charity Mind, said there was "no credible evidence" that mental health problems were being over-diagnosed.

"What we do know though is that the number of people experiencing mental health problems has increased, with 1 in 5 adults now living with a common mental health condition according to the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey," he said.

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Blackpool man runs for 24 hours to highlight men's mental healthBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

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A man who ran round a sports track for 24 hours to raise awareness of men's mental health said "wanting to bring a change is something I'm passionate about".

Oliver Gooch, from Blackpool, ran around the town's Stanley Park, facing heavy winds, driving rain and freezing overnight conditions as Storm Claudia battered the coast last weekend.

The 35-year-old completed 95 miles (153km) - the equivalent of running from Blackpool to Manchester and back - and over 400 laps of the track.

Having lost a close friend who took his own life five years ago, he said: "I wanted to do it in memory of him."

It follows his 2023 feat, a near 250 mile (400km) pier to pier run from Blackpool to Brighton, which raised £2,500 for Movember.

"I'm just wanting to raise awareness and make a change," he told BBC Radio Lancashire.

"It was important for me to do it in Blackpool as it's my hometown," he said.

Blackpool also has the highest rate of deaths linked to alcohol, drug abuse and suicide in England, a recent study found.

The town is plagued by fatalities linked to alcohol, drug abuse and suicide.

A study of deaths recorded at coroners' courts across England, suggests that between 2019 and 2021, about 46,200 people lost their lives in this way - the equivalent of 42 people every day.

And research suggests Blackpool has the highest rate of these deaths with a rate of 83.8 for every 100,000 people.

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Compare that to the area with the lowest rate, Barnet in Greater London, where the figure stands at 14.5 deaths per 100,000 people.

Oliver said the challenge "was tough to start off in that storm at 5pm on the Friday," but "the middle of the night was probably the hardest".

"Fortunately I had people come and support me the whole time, and just doing a couple of laps with me, so that really kept me going."

"I think there's still a stigma about men talking about mental health," he said, "but I think year or year there's improvements being made."

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An anti-migrant group called Operation Dudula is blocking foreigners from public health clinics in South Africa. The Johannesburg High Court has ruled the group's actions unlawful, and South Africa's government says health care is available for all under the law. (AP video shot by: Alfonso Nqunjana)

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