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Amid high US inflation, online insurance offers mislead elderly
Amid high US inflation, online insurance offers mislead elderly

One advertisement on Facebook promises zero-cost dental care for elderly Americans hit hard by rising medical bills. A Facebook account sharing a webpage that advertises "no-cost vision and dental benefits" -- which Medicare does not usually provide -- is run by WeCall Media.

Blinken hails 'shared approach' with Chile
Blinken hails 'shared approach' with Chile

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday hailed a "shared approach and shared priorities" with Chile under President Gabriel Boric, one of a string of leftist leaders recently elected in Latin America.

OPEC+ delivers Biden diplomatic slap with output cut
OPEC+ delivers Biden diplomatic slap with output cut

President Joe Biden got a diplomatic slap in the face Wednesday with the OPEC+ cartel's decision to ignore both his efforts at isolating Russia and desperate attempts to hold down fuel prices ahead of midterm elections. And with just five weeks before midterm elections where the Democrats hope to cling on to control of Congress, Biden was having some success.