This article will explain what these plans are, how they’re regulated, and how their coverage differs from regular bronze plans. Actuarial Values for Expanded Bronze Plans Under the Affordable Care Act, all individual and small group health plans with effective dates of 2014 or later are required to fall into one of four “metal” levels: Bronze, silver, gold, or platinum (in the individual market, there are also catastrophic plans available to some enrollees)....

There will be a point this season when quarterbacks Cardale Jones, J.T. Barrett and Braxton Miller share the field at the same time. Meyer won’t let us know when, but it’s enough for him to crack a smile. That’s also a one- or two-play answer for the question that consumes the defending national champions heading into 2015. MORE: Big Ten Media Days: Five takeaways from Day 1 | 10 best rivalries | Meyer relaxed amid QB, suspension questions...

Pistorius’ trial resumed after a break of one month during which a psychologist and three psychiatrists also assessed whether the double-amputee runner was capable of understanding the wrongfulness of his act when he shot Steenkamp through a closed toilet door. The panel’s reports were submitted to Judge Thokozile Masipa, and prosecutor Gerrie Nel referred to key parts of the conclusions, noting that the experts believed Pistorius was “capable of appreciating the wrongfulness of his act” when he killed Steenkamp, a 29-year-old model....

New electric vehicles (EVs) without a bed also made the news with Lucid making an offensive with its impressive Air sedan. Dodge introduced the first American electric muscle car in the Charger SRT Daytona while a host of Mercedes-EQ EVs hit the street. Supply chain issues continued but EV infrastructure improved with several partnerships with charging companies. Home chargers became in demand. As the end of 2022 nears, the Newsweek Autos team rounded up some of its favorite analysts from across the country to weigh in on what 2023 might bring....

For months, many people have been calling for the U.S. to support this waiver to provide more vaccines to low- and middle-income countries with inadequate vaccine supply, especially since more than 80% of the vaccine doses that have been administered globally were in high- and upper-middle-income countries. This endorsement from the United States government was lauded by many as a “monumental moment in the fight against COVID-19.” However, waiving patents alone won’t be enough to produce more vaccines....

This issue is as simple as it sounds, yet here we are. The regular season begins in a couple weeks, and Brown still hopes to avoid having to wear a new, NFL-approved helmet that he says “interferes with his vision.” He recently lost a second grievance regarding the league’s decision not to let him wear a Schutt AiR Advantage this season. Oakland general manager Mike Mayock, who like all in the organization had been publicly supporting Brown’s effort to play the 2019 season in a Schutt AiR Advantage helmet, turned to something of an ultimatum when pressed by media last week....

People want to know who “should” win, and those were pretty clearly the three candidates most worthy of a first-place vote. And this was the biggest question: Would Kershaw become the first pitcher to win the NL MVP since Bob Gibson posted a 1.12 ERA for the Cardinals in 1968? Clearly I thought Kershaw earned the top spot. The Los Angeles lefty turned in a truly historic season, one worthy of my first-place vote in my first opportunity to vote for the BBWAA award (this is my seventh year as a member)....

The play occurred with Alabama facing third-and-7 from its own 4-yard line. T’Vondre Sweat bull-rushed into the backfield to seemingly sack the defending Heisman Trophy winner, which would have given Texas a 12-10 lead. Here’s the play: MORE: College football targeting, explained: How controversial rule works, from penalty yardage to ejections Except: Officials on the field called DeMarvion Overshown for roughing the passer and targeting, a joint 15-yard penalty that would have given Alabama a fresh set of downs at the 19-yard line....

Near the end of his round with the media, a reporter can be heard yelling, “Champ, champ!” to get Brees’ attention. He then rambled off a bunch of bizarre phrases, some of which I can’t even make out, and it left Brees dumbfounded. PLAYOFF PICTURE: Cowboys add to NFC East lead, Saints look up at Rams The interaction led to a lot of confusion, such as: What did he just ask?...

While injury patterns differ by age group, gender, and level of play, there are a few constants that cross all the lines. Concussions A concussion can be any number of symptoms that happen after brain trauma. The trauma can be a blow to the head, a sudden stop, or even being shaken hard enough. The symptoms can be headaches, nausea, balance problems, mood problems, and a multitude of other issues....

The mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov claimed there had been overnight strikes that hit the city as well as the nearby village of Myrne. In a Sunday, August 28, Telegram post, translated from Ukrainian to English via Google, Fedorov said: “Another explosive night in Melitopol and Myrne village of Melitopol district. At 1 o’clock residents of all districts heard loud explosions. “The first of them was so strong that windows in some houses shook and plaster fell....

Laila Ali, a retired professional boxer, believes Rousey will lose to Holm in a rematch of their UFC 193 bout because of her boxing inexperience. MORE: Next for Rousey | CM Punk’s first opponent | UFC Fight Night 82 “People hype fighters up, but at the end of the day, what did Ronda Rousey have? Twelve fights, something like that?” Ali told mmafighting.com. “They’re calling her the best fighter ever, and I see that she truly believes that about herself....

Anatomy All veins carry deoxygenated blood from the organs, muscles, and other structures back to the heart. Veins typically have a lower blood pressure than arteries. While their walls are thinner, veins are usually larger in diameter than arteries and hold about 80% of the body’s total blood whereas arteries typically only circulate 20% of the blood. Structure The walls of the external jugular vein consist of three layers: The tunica adventitia, or the outermost layer of the vein, is the thickest layer composed of loose connective tissue that links to other tissues in the bodyThe tunica media, or the middle layer of the vein, is composed of collagen, elastic fibers, and smooth muscleThe tunica intima, or the innermost layer of the vein, is the thinnest layer of the vein’s wall and is composed of an internal elastic membrane and connective tissue...

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Some of the players dressed in the traditional Santa Claus cap while some shared beautiful pictures of their partners and families with presents. A post shared by The Real Jay Jay (@official_jj10) on Dec 24, 2017 at 12:13pm PST A post shared by Aubameyang (@aubameyang97) on Dec 24, 2017 at 1:13pm PST A post shared by Michael Essien ® (@iam_ess) on Dec 24, 2017 at 9:16pm PST A post shared by MON (@elderson_echiejile) on Dec 24, 2017 at 5:09pm PST...

The 27-year-old switched to the English top-flight after completing a €16 million transfer from Galatasaray on transfer deadline day. And Ndiaye was immediately included in the Potters’ starting XI and was on parade for 71 minutes. The midfielder provided the assist for Xherdan Shaqiri’s fourth minute opener but was later shown a yellow card in the 38th minute. Despite the disappointing defeat at the Vitality Stadium, the former Osmanlispor player is still grateful to have made his English Premier League bow....

This article explains how to recognize the symptoms of mood swings, what may be causing them, and how they can be managed. Symptoms of Mood Swings When you experience mood swings, you may feel very happy one moment for no reason and very sad the next without knowing why. These mood changes may also be accompanied by changes in sleep patterns, activity levels, and behavior. Mood changes are a normal part of life, especially when you are going through a lot of stress....

Heli-skiing Chugach Range, Alaska There are no set trails in this form of backcountry skiing. After getting dropped off by a helicopter in the fresh powder, you’ll carve your own way down the remote mountainside. Known as one of the most pristine areas in the world for heli-skiing, these sharp-peaked mountains have descents that can reach 4,000 feet. Bobsledding Utah Olympic Park, Utah Now the world’s best athletes aren’t the only ones who get to experience an Olympic-grade sliding track....

On Wednesday, four people were killed, and another three injured, during a series of shootings around Memphis which caused parts of the city to lockdown before the suspect was caught. Police arrested Kelly, who has been charged with first degree murder, on Wednesday night following the attacks. Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis said there were eight crime scenes across the city, according to local station FOX13 Memphis. The gunman is suspected to have livestreamed at least one of the shootings, when a man was targeted at an AutoZone store, on Facebook in a video that has since been removed from the site....

The actor has stayed out of the public eye for the past few months as they have faced accusations for their behavior as parents of an 18-year-old have accused Miller of brainwashing their daughter. They have also had multiple run-ins with the law, most notably recently while in Hawaii. They broke their social media silence in June with a series of memes, one of which said, “You cannot touch me, I am in another universe....