International Relations, Financial Regulation, Prisoner Perspectives, Gender Violence, Competitive Eating

Mediators are working on a cease-fire deal in Gaza after Hamas proposed amendments to President Biden's plan. G7 summit in Italy focuses on supporting Ukraine against Russia. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposes regulations to remove medical debt from credit scores. NPR reporter explores the significance of prisoners' perspectives. Mexico City faces gender violence crisis despite women-only metro cars. Joey Chestnut wins hot dog eating contest by eating 63 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

Medical Debt for New Parents in the U.S.

Medical debt is a common issue for new parents in the U.S., with about 12% of adults attributing some of their health care debt to pregnancy or childbirth. The story follows the experience of Heather Crivilare, who faced thousands of dollars in medical bills after giving birth to her daughter and highlights the financial challenges many families face in covering the costs of maternity care.

Rising Medical Debt in the United States and The Wellness Company's Medical Emergency Kits

Personal medical debt in the United States has surpassed all other sources of personal debt combined, reaching over $220 billion. The healthcare system is criticized for being expensive and unhelpful, despite the majority having health insurance. The Wellness Company offers Medical Emergency Kits as a solution to save money and prepare for medical emergencies.