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ACA Coverage Is Shrinking As Healthier People Drop Out
- ACA signups are dropping unusually fast because many enrollees never paid the first premium after pandemic-era subsidies faded and prices rose.
- Mary Childs says 14% skipped the first bill, versus a usual 5% to 6%, and the healthier dropouts can trigger adverse selection and higher premiums.
Kevin Warsh Brings Massive Wealth To Fed Vetting
- Kevin Warsh's wealth highlights how unusually rich a Fed chair nominee can be and how complicated conflicts could become.
- Waylon Wong says disclosures show at least $100 million in assets, plus consulting fees, speaking income, and stakes in companies like SpaceX and Polymarket.
Allbirds Became An AI Shell For Market Speculation
- Allbirds' AI pivot shows how a struggling public company can become a ready-made market vehicle for a new speculative story.
- After selling its shoe brand and IP, Allbirds announced an AI-services plan with up to $50 million backing and its stock jumped more than 700%.