Extreme heat, drought and dangerous fire weather are raising wildfire risks across the U.S. West heading into the July 4 weekend.
Why it matters: Millions of Americans celebrating Independence Day face fireworks restrictions as officials warn that a single spark could ignite fast-moving wildfires in areas already strained by extreme heat and drought.
Medicare is launching a pilot program that tests whether health tech companies — including those that heavily rely on AI — can lower medical costs while improving care.
Why it matters: We've discussed why many experts think AI will actually increase health care costs in the near term in part by generating more health care and making spending levels even more unsustainable.
