The Mirror US on MSN

Incredible story of 'Ham the Chip' who became first ape launched into space

Before humans ventured into space, scientists tested the impact of spaceflight on animals. On January 31, 1961, Ham the Chimp ...
Joe Scott on MSN

A woman wrote the first computer program - 100 years before computers existed

Some minds were so far ahead of their time that the world couldn’t even understand them. This story focuses on a 19th century ...
Orange County Register

First-gen California homebuyers can soon apply for $150,000 down payment loans

California will focus again on first-generation homebuyers later this month during its roughly $200 million rollout of the down payment assistance program known as Dream for All. From Feb. 24 to March ...
Managed Healthcare Executive

Blue Shield of California says its virtual-first program cut wait times, saved money

Virtual Blue has enrolled >150,000 members, achieving $468 PMPY savings and 7%–10% lower total cost of care versus comparable nonparticipants. Reduced emergency department utilization (10% decrease) ...
NBC 7 San Diego

Drama unfolds during county supervisors' vote to approve 1st-time homebuyer program

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 Wednesday in favor of a pilot program aimed at assisting first-time homebuyers, but the original sponsor voted no over what he considered to be an ...
Henrico Citizen

Housing Families First’s newest program addresses homelessness among a youthful demographic, imparting adult lessons for lifelong stability

Jayla Ramsey, 24, stood in the kitchen of a two bedroom apartment at the Oakwood Villas in Henrico County she had secured through a Housing Families First program aimed at helping homeless young ...
NBC 7 San Diego

San Diego County Supervisor Desmond proposes first-time homebuyer program

A San Diego County supervisor will introduce a first-time homebuyer pilot program focused on down-payment assistance, interest-rate buy-downs and partnerships during the regular Tuesday meeting.