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Where Indiana hospitals stand on Affordable Care Act INDIANAPOLIS — If the Affordable Care Act is overturned, the Indiana Hospital Association is pushing for the United States Supreme Court to create a pathway to replace it. IHA President Brian Tabor said protections for the Healthy Indiana Plan 2.0, preventative care and coverage for pre-existing conditions are first priority. “I think what we need to have is a healthy debate around the best way to cover more people,” said Tabor. “And we need to make sure that is not a Republican or Democrat issue.” Tabor said he is open to look at plans to replace the Affordable Care Act. “As far as a full, comprehensive plan, I don’t think that exists today,” said Tabor. Because of that, IHA doesn’t support dismantling the ACA, but it would like to build upon it. “There have been some proposals out there that I think are of merit to look at how we might, for example, improve that healthcare exchanges in Indiana. We do need to have that market ki...

The diabolical ironclad beetle is practically indestructible. Now scientists know why Drive over the beetle in your car and it won't even break a sweat. How does it do it? David Kisailus/UCI You can accidentally stomp on the diabolical ironclad beetle and it won't even flinch. Go one further -- drive over it in your car -- and that won't cause the critter any trouble at all, either. Its exoskeleton is one of the toughest in the animal kingdom. And scientists now believe they know why. In a study,  published in the journal Nature on Wednesday , researchers have unraveled the secrets of the diabolical ironclad beetle's astounding crush-resistance and demonstrate how new ultra-tough materials may take advantage of the beetle's biology.  At a glance, the beetle appears impressive: a dark, bumpy exoskeleton that looks a little like a charred rock. But lurking beneath its humdrum exterior lie a few structural marvels, built by evolution. Many species of beetles can fly an...

Matthew McConaughey Reveals He Was Blackmailed and Sexually Abused As a Teen Matthew McConaughey ’s memoir,  Greenlights , was released on October 20, and in it, the actor shares “stories from the past” and “adventures in my life,” beginning in his early years, before he broke out as a star. “ Page Six ”   reports that in the book, McConaughey reveals that he lost his virginity at age 15, due to blackmail. “I was blackmailed into having sex for the first time when I was 15,” McConaughey writes. “I was certain I was going to hell for the premarital sex. Today, I am merely certain that I hope that’s not the case.” McConaughey also writes that he was “molested by a man when I was 18 while knocked unconscious in the back of a van.” According to “Page Six,”   the actor gives no further details elaborating on these cases of teenage sexual abuse. These are not the only instances of sex and trauma in McConaughey’s memoir. According to  Vanity Fair , McConaughey also claims i...

ABC journalist Sarah Ferguson to take up short-term Washington post Veteran ABC journalist Sarah Ferguson will move to Washington early next year as a "special reporter", arriving just as the US responds to the inauguration of its new, or returning, President. "The drama of the US story is compelling," said Ferguson in a statement via the ABC. "It's the other side of the coin in the great superpower stand-off. And I'll be reporting in the aftermath of an era-defining election." Sarah Ferguson will head to Washington to take up a "special in-depth reporting role" for the ABC.  Credit: Steven Siewert The flip side of the coin to which she refers is China, where Ferguson was meant to be right now. Her appointment as China bureau chief was announced in February 2019 , and was planned for November last year, following the completion of  Revelation , her three-part documentary series on sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. read://https_www.smh....

  Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is The Latest Right-Wing Strongman To Endorse Trump Topline Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro endorsed Donald Trump’s bid for reelection Tuesday, the latest in a string of controversial strongmen to voice their support for the U.S. president, who is trailing in the polls against Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Donald Trump and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro at the White House in 2019. Getty Images Key Facts Bolsonaro signaled his support for Trump after signing a new trade agreement with the U.S., according to  Politico , telling reporters through an interpreter that “God willing I will be able to attend” a second inauguration for the president, adding that his well-wishes are “from the heart.” He isn’t the first controversial right-wing world leader to show support for Trump—last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Trump and referenced one of his own campaign slogans as the two spoke to a crowd in Houston, Texas,  triggering criticis...

Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. Defend Chris Pratt After He’s Labeled Worst of the Hollywood Chrises Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. aren't tolerating the Chris Pratt haters. The Avengers assembled to shoot down critiques of their co-star after Twitter users voted him the worst Chris in Hollywood. Related:  Katherine Schwarzenegger Welcomes First Child With Chris Pratt Iron Man and the Hulk are smashing any hate aimed at Star-Lord. That is to say,  Robert Downey Jr.   and  Mark Ruffalo  are defending their  Avengers   buddy  Chris Pratt  after  the Internet dubbed him the worst  of the famous Chrises this week.  The age-old debate was revived over the weekend when producer  Amy Berg  forced fans to make a hard decision. She  wrote , "One has to go," and posted pictures of  Chris Evans ,  Chris Pine ,  Chris Hemsworth   and Pratt. "chris pratt is out, chris messina is in for a 16 mon...