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More than 1,250 members of the Writers Guild of America East and the Writers Guild of America West signed a petition supporting freelance writers seeking a new contract with GBH in Boston, the WNET Group in New York and PBS SoCal in Los Angeles. The petition, which is addressed to the stations’ CEOs and was made public Thursday, was signed by documentary filmmakers Stanley Nelson Jr. and Lynn Novick, commercial television hosts John Oliver and Seth Meyers, and Geoffrey C. Ward, who wrote for Ken Burns series including The Vietnam War, Jazz and Baseball. The petition was also signed by…

Market analysts predict continued support for gold in 2025, citing higher central bank demand and a potential boost from gradual Federal Reserve rate cuts. Some forecasts suggest gold could reach $3,000 per ounce as global monetary easing and geopolitical risks persist. Silver’s Gains Tempered by Economic Concerns Silver (XAG/USD) is trading at $28.91, reflecting minor losses but maintaining its upward trajectory from 2024, where it gained nearly 22%, its best year since 2020. Rising demand and easing global monetary policies underpinned the rally. However, the outlook for silver is clouded by potential economic headwinds, including inflation concerns and the impact…

Is AI going to steal your job – or will you be able to use it to your advantage? And is the recent decrease in job listings a good or a bad thing for freelancers? It’s an interesting time for freelancers and contractors and that’s set to continue into 2025. Wondering what could be coming up for your business next year? Keep reading to see six predictions about the state of freelance work. 1. An urgent need to embrace AI? AI has been a hot topic for several years now, but recent developments suggest that 2025 is a year for…

Syracuse, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and St. Joseph’s Health have reached a multi-year contract agreement effective Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, that will keep St. Joseph’s Health in the Excellus BCBS provider network.A spokesperson for St. Joseph’s Health confirmed the agreement with CNY Central late Tuesday night. The following statement was provided:St. Joseph’s Health and Excellus BCBS are glad to reach an agreement that allows St. Joseph’s Health to remain in the Excellus BCBS network while preserving patients’ access to high-quality care that’s as affordable as possible. Excellus BCBS members can continue to seek care from St. Joseph’s Health as…

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“At Virtual Vocations, we’re committed to supporting freelancers by connecting them with quality remote opportunities and providing resources to navigate the unique challenges of freelancing.” –Laura Spawn, CEO and co-founder of Virtual Vocations Post this Freelancing Experience: Around two-thirds of workers have direct experience with freelancing. Work-Life Balance: 73% of current and former freelancers rate their work-life balance as a six or higher on a scale of 0–10, while only 58% of workers without freelancing experience feel the same about their work-life balance. Freelancing as a Side Hustle: Among active freelancers, 18% work full-time while freelancing as a side hustle. For…

Tuesday was the final day the groups could make a deal as their current agreement ends on Jan. 1, 2025. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mount Carmel Health System announced Tuesday that it has reached a multi-year agreement with Aetna. A public relations firm for Mount Carmel released a statement on behalf of the group Tuesday evening, confirming the agreement. The news comes as a relief to thousands of patients who will now be able to maintain in-network access to Mount Carmel services. Tuesday was the final day the groups could make a deal as their current agreement ends on Jan. 1,…

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3 Of The Top-Paying Freelance Jobs For 2025getty Are you interested in adding occasional freelance jobs to your regular, traditional employment schedule? Maybe you’re looking to cut the cord from traditional work altogether. If you’re wondering whether you can earn a good income as a freelancer, the answer is yes. If you’re asking yourself whether you can build an entire career with freelance jobs, the answer is yes. What are Freelance Jobs? Many have chosen to reduce their reliance on, and commitment to, traditional full-time work schedules by securing freelance jobs. Freelance jobs are jobs that you engage in independently…

AURORA, Colo. — Isabella Quintana’s first birthday came with an unwelcome gift this summer: She abruptly lost her health insurance weeks later.The little girl, who has a heart murmur and complications after a bad bout of bronchitis, had been covered by Medicaid, the government program insuring low-income and disabled Americans. But over the summer, she was dropped from the program due to what her parents believe is a paperwork issue.“It’s hard for us because we are always thinking, ‘When she’s going to get sick?’ That’s something that we don’t have control over,” said her father, Gorman Quintana.In the months since,…