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3D printing is one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the US right now, but top machines can be pricey. However, Amazon’s October Prime Day deals are already dropping on 3D printers and accessories, making them more affordable. Not only that, but some manufacturers are also running their own competing sales.
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October 5, 2026
Some of the nation's largest health insurers are eliminating Medicare Advantage plans or withdrawing from hundreds of counties for 2027.
Humana says its plan reductions will affect about 600,000 members, while UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Centene are also significantly shrinking their footprints.
Seniors should carefully review notices from their current insurer and compare coverage during Medicare's annual enrollment period, which runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.
Millions of Medicare beneficiaries may find fewer choices when they shop for Medicare Advantage coverage for 2027, as some of the nation's largest health insurers continue to retreat from plans and markets that have become less profitable.
UnitedHealthcare, Humana, CVS Health's Aetna, Centene, and Elevance Health are among the major insurers reducing their Medicare Advantage offerings. At the same time, a number of smaller and regional insurers are leaving the individual Medicare Advantage business entirely.
The pullback comes as insurers contend with higher medical expenses, increased use of healthcare services by seniors, and changes in federal Medicare payments.
Data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) show that the total number of Medicare Advantage plans nationwide will decline only slightly, from 5,553 in 2026 to about 5,532 in 2027. More than 99% of Medicare beneficiaries will still have access to at least one Medicare Advantage plan and 97% will have at least 10 choices, according to CMS.
But those national numbers can obscure significant changes at the local level.
Big insurers shrink their footprints
UnitedHealthcare, the country's largest Medicare Advantage insurer, is dropping individual Medicare Advantage coverage in about 140 counties, according to an analysis of CMS data.
The company has also confirmed that it is discontinuing some plans and has sent non-renewal notices to affected members.
Aetna is reducing its individual Medicare Advantage footprint by about 123 counties, while Centene is pulling back from approximately 344 counties. Elevance Health, which operates many Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans, is reducing its footprint by about 56 counties.
Humana presents a somewhat different picture.
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When a company comes out with a new product category, I’m always skeptical. And as a fan of Vitamix, a brand known for its blenders, I had my reservations when I heard it was releasing its first cold-press juicer. Yet, I got a first look at the product and can safely say that this juicer…
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Finding affordable airfare can be difficult – especially with inflated fuel costs and a lack of competition among airlines. To help you snag the lowest possible prices, I dug into Google Flights’ annual travel report. This massive data-driven cheat sheet analyzes years of historical data and identifies the precise windows when plane ticket prices bottom…
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October 5, 2026
More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand Extra Strength Acetaminophen are being recalled nationwide.
The FDA says consumers complained about discolored tablets in the affected lots.
The recall covers 200-, 500- and 1,000-count bottles of 500 mg acetaminophen sold through Amazon.
Consumers who keep a large bottle of generic pain reliever in the medicine cabinet should check the label and lot number.
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling more than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand Extra Strength Acetaminophen, 500 mg, after receiving consumer complaints about discolored tablets, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report.
The recall was initiated Sept. 18 and involves products distributed nationwide by Amazon.com Services LLC. The FDA lists the reason for the recall as Discoloration: consumer complaints received for discolored tablets.
Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol, but the recalled medicine is not Tylenol-branded medication. It is a generic acetaminophen product sold under Amazon's brand.
According to the FDA information, the recall involves approximately 112,932 bottles. The medicine was sold in three bottle sizes: 200 tablets, 500 tablets and 1,000 tablets.
Check these lot numbers
Consumers can determine whether they have recalled medicine by checking the lot number printed on the bottle.
The affected lots are:
200-count bottles
ACD125040A
500-count bottles
ACD124036A
ACD124030A
ACD124042A
ACD124048B
ACD125010A
1,000-count bottles
ACD124048A
The products carry NDC numbers 72288-692-20, 72288-692-50 and 72288-692-01, depending on bottle size.
The FDA enforcement information indicates the products were manufactured in India and distributed by Amazon.com Services LLC.
Recall has not yet been classified
As of the FDA's latest information, the recall is listed as not yet classified. That means the agency has not assigned it a Class I, II or III designation reflecting the level of potential health risk.
FDA explains that recall classifications are often made after a company has already begun removing a product from the market. A Class I recall involves a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death, Class II generally involves temporary or medically reversible health consequences, and Class III involves products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.
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