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(WASHINGTON) — Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger, according to a new poll. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] In the survey from NORC at the University of Chicago, about 8 in 10 U.

If the title of this article caught your eye, that’s a good start—it might even help you reflect on where your eyes typically focus and where they don’t. Eye contact, once a cornerstone of human connection, is becoming increasingly rare in our screen-dominated lives. The beeps, alerts, and endless digital distractions have shifted our gaze away from the eyes of others and into the glow of our devices. And it’s not just adults who are losing touch with this fundamental skill.

Dear Eric: We have a dilemma that may seem trivial but it’s driving us crazy. We’re fortunate enough to have a vacation house on a small island. Water is kind of expensive, relatively. While we love to host extended family, one older relative horns in to do the dishes by hand although we have an excellent dishwasher. The hot water waste is incredible, it’s left running while the person talks and tells stories.

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST today (6 a.m. to 12 noon PST). After that, the Moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius. Happy Birthday for Friday, Dec. 27, 2024: You’re charming, generous and loyal to family. You have a distinctive style that is appealing.

Today is Friday, Dec. 27, the 362nd day of 2024. There are four days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 27, 2007, former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a shooting and bomb attack that killed at least 20 people in the city of Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Also on this date: In 1831, naturalist Charles Darwin set out on a round-the-world voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. Related Articles Today in History: December 26, massive earthquake triggers devastating tsunami Today in History: December 25, George Washington crosses the Delaware Today in History: December 24, former defense secretary pardoned in Iran-Contra scandal Today in History: December 23, teen sniper Lee Boyd Malvo spared the death penalty Today in History: December 22, four shot by New York subway vigilante In 1904, James Barrie’s play “Peter Pan: The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up” opened at the Duke of York’s Theater in London. In 1932, New York City’s Radio City Music Hall opened to the public. In 1945, the International Monetary Fund was formally established as its first 29 member countries ratified its Articles of Agreement. In 1968, the Apollo 8 capsule splashed down safely in the Pacific, completing the first crewed mission to orbit the moon. In 1979, Soviet forces seized control of Afghanistan.

Thursday is an official day of mourning in Azerbaijan as an investigation is underway to determine what caused an airplane carrying 67 passengers to crash on Christmas Day in Kazakhstan, killing 38 and leaving at least 29 survivors. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Video posted by CNN shows the plane crash-landing, exploding into a fireball and plumes of black smoke. Here’s what to know about the devastating accident and the latest on the possible causes.