Cyclist Phil Gaimon received substantial hospital bills after he was injured in a race, even though he had double health insurance. Kaiser Health News’ Elisabeth Rosenthal breaks down the health care roadblocks he ran into and what you can do to avoid surprise medical bills. Source
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Minor League Baseball teams “on the brink of financial catastrophe”
Unlike Major League Baseball, which has a lucrative TV contract, nearly all revenue for minor league teams comes from inside the stadium. Source
Suni Lee wins Olympic gold for U.S. in women’s gymnastics all-around
Suni Lee became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title in the women’s gymnastics all-around. Source
CBS News study: Most say federal rules necessary for equal voting access
Partisans differ on major problems with U.S. voting system and role of federal government. Source
U.S. economy roars past pre-pandemic level
GDP grew at a historically high rate of 6.5% as vaccinations fueled spending and hiring. Source
States that cut off jobless aid aren’t seeing a hiring boom
States that cut jobless aid early aren’t recovering jobs any faster than those that kept the benefit, a study finds. Source
Tokyo COVID cases hit record high for third day as Olympics continue
“We have never experienced the expansion of the infections of this magnitude,” a Japanese official said. Source
Student-athlete endorsement deals come charging out of the gate
A Tennessee college hoops star signs $2 million deal with tech company. Experts say the money game has just begun. Source
European countries introduce vaccine pass to access venues
Across Europe, countries are placing more restrictions on people who choose to not get vaccinated. The measures have been met with some protests but there’s also been a surge in people looking to get their shot. Chris Livesay reports. Source
Red tide ravages sea life and hurts tourism industry along nearly 100 miles of Florida’s Gulf Coast
A toxic red tide has killed 1,000 tons of sea life and made it hard for humans to breathe along Florida’s Gulf Coast, just as the economy recovers. Senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy takes an up-close look at the devastation and how climate change may be contributing to the problem. Source