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Former news freelancer Michael ‘Macky’ McLean. ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Veteran journalists, family and friends gathered on Friday to honour the life and legacy of former freelancer Michael ‘Macky’ McLean, hailing him for his versatility in covering news in south-central Jamaica. McLean, 64, died on May 3 after a prolonged illness. He had freelanced with at least six media entities. Among those in attendance at the funeral service at the Black River Methodist Church and interment at the Logwood Cemetery were members of the media fraternity in south-central Jamaica and former Press Association of Jamaica president and deputy executive producer/editor…

The “Big Beautiful Bill”, as it’s been coined, contains more than 1000 pages of tax breaks, spending cuts, and the section that many have their eyes on, Medicaid spending.According to the congressional budget office, the bill would cut nearly $700 billion dollars in federal subsidies to the Medicaid program.This bill, if passed, would also change work requirements for people on Medicaid something congressional republicans like Representative Morgan Griffith have pushed for, “If you’re able-bodied and you’re not willing to volunteer be reeducated or get an education, you’re not willing to do some kind of engagement in your community, should the…

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As a freelancer, you’re part of something big. With 64 million freelancers in the US and $1.3 trillion in global earnings annually, independent professionals are making waves. But this freedom comes with its own set of challenges—especially when it comes to managing your time and clients. That’s where appointment scheduling software for freelancers comes into play.Ever notice how work seems to creep into your personal space? That’s because it literally does when your office is just steps from your living room. Throw in multiple clients, overlapping projects, and competing deadlines, and it’s no surprise that 60% of freelancers struggle with…

Then comes the twist: Trump reverses course days later. Tariffs are delayed, watered down or scrapped altogether under the guise of “negotiation.” The market breathes a sigh of relief and smart traders take profits. As GSC’s Head of Trading, Phil Carr, notes: “For Gold traders, it’s a familiar pattern – buy the tariff panic, ride the rally, sell into the reversal, and reload for the next Trump tweetstorm.” It’s volatility on demand and Gold thrives on it! Real Example, Real Profits The latest example unfolded just this week. Last Friday, Gold surged past $3,363 an ounce – its highest level…

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Here’s the word from Roomex, who have discovered how de-motivating self funded travel expenses can be – essentially you are lending the company cash and receiving zero interest for the credit facility. Often doing all the hotel bookings in your own time too. Last minute jobs and self-funded work travel is draining cash and job satisfaction from the UK’s financial services workforce, particularly those in the insurance industry, such as claims assessors, field-based underwriters, and loss adjusters. Many face delays with reimbursement and stress that’s making them question their future in the sector. According to the survey, commissioned by leading workforce…

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. ### At the Central City Neighborhood Partners office in Los Angeles, health navigator Elba Medina (left) assists Carmen Umana with her Medi-Cal application. Photo by Jill Connelly for CalMatters If Congress moves forward with a controversial proposal to require people to report work hours to keep Medicaid, more than a million of California’s poorest residents could lose their health insurance. The budget bill that the U.S. House advanced last week includes a requirement that certain adults — largely those under 65 without…

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The remains of a freelance writer in Las Vegas were found last week inside a container at a downtown business, authorities said.Las Vegas police said in a news release that they discovered the body of Matthew Kelemen, 56, while responding to a report “of a foul-smelling odor” coming from the container.Kelemen’s cause and manner of death were still under investigation, the coroner’s office in Las Vegas said.Police said they identified Kelemen’s 63-year-old roommate as the suspect in his death. But the suspect died last week after crashing during a high-speed car chase involving the Utah highway patrol, police said.The car…