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End the Private Health Insurance Tax: Pass Medicare for All
Every other Monday, I arrive at work bleary-eyed, still finishing my coffee, and settle into the workweek by reviewing my latest pay stub. I'm looking for miscounted hours, abnormal deductions — the sorts of mistakes that never happen but…
What you need to know to pick the right health insurance plan heading into 2027
Emily Brindley with the Dallas Morning News tells you where to start when picking the best health plan for you and your family.
Fixing the Job Market Should Be Democrats' Top Priority
Kathryn Anne Edwards, Columnist When it comes to the economy, newly elected Democrats have an intimidating to-do list. Voters were clear that they are struggling to afford their life, so the party needs to address deeply entrenched problems in…
Rutgers receives grant to explore drug overdose trends among youth
With a $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, Rutgers researchers will conduct a five-year study exploring trends in drug overdoses in adolescents and young adults. Drug overdose deaths have risen sharply over the past decade…
Best pet insurance for cats in 2026: Compare top companies
A cat may spend most of its life indoors and still develop a costly medical condition. Kidney disease, urinary problems, dental illnesses and other health issues can lead to repeated veterinary visits, expensive procedures or ongoing medication.
David Crowley Promised Medicaid Expansion. Looks Like That'll Be Harder Than He Thought.
Wisconsin 's governor-elect David Crowley ran on a platform of expanding BadgerCare, the state's Medicaid program, to make things 'affordable' for Wisconsinites. Back in October, Crowley wouldn't say how much his expansion would cost taxpayers, but…
Break up the real medical cartel
It's easy to blame so-called Big Medicine for our healthcare affordability crisis. These large vertically integrated companies, such as CVS Health and UnitedHealth Group, combine healthcare providers, insurers that pay for care, and middlemen who…
Sunlife and Kansas City Royals help students build healthy habits through Royal Moves fitness program
Royal Moves had 360 student participants this year, from four Kansas City Public Schools elementary schools: George Washington Carver, George Melcher, Phillis Wheatley and Garfield. Following a program kickoff on September 25 at the Royals game…
How much you can make in 2027 and still pay 0% capital gains tax
The capital gains tax brackets for 2027 include a six-figure earnings limit for the 0% rate for married couples. For 2027, single filers can earn up to $51,050 in taxable income — or $102,100 for married couples filing jointly — and…
Futures Stall As Waller Threatens 50bps Hike Hours Before CPI; Brent Breaks Below $90
US futures are flat as a Waller hawkish curveball, hours before the October CPI report, took the air out of Wall Street's best session in six months, while oil extended its slide on US-Iran diplomacy hopes and the Claude-maker Anthropic lined up…
A.M. ATL: Party lines
Morning, y'all! We have a majestic hawk that presides over the neighborhood, perching on mailboxes and backyard swing sets and showing off its gorgeous feathers. From time to time, we also get to see it at its least majestic: scuttling across the…
Bots in the boardroom: Could an AI ever replace board directors?
Board members are busy putting AI to work, using it to summarize lengthy papers, track market trends, and answer their questions. But some boards are going one step further and giving AI a seat. Diligent, makes software that directors use to share…
The Real Cost of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Is Just Beginning
This article originally appears in the Fall 2026 issue of Ms., as “The Bill That Keeps on Taking.” Become a Ms. member today and get print issues delivered right to your mailbox. In July 2025, Republicans in Congress passed, and…
Australia Is Holding AI Developers More Accountable
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during a press conference at Parliament House. Photo: Hilary Wardhaugh/AAP/dpa Australia is tightening security regulations for developers of particularly powerful artificial intelligence. This move…
Sometimes You Need to Travel to See Your Life Clearly
My financial advisor's corner office literally hovered above Seattle's Lake Union. A bald eagle soared past the window. I wondered what it would be like to work in a room with a window—never mind a view. “Let's look at your…
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