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Why health insurance premiums are rising, according to experts
Like groceries, gas and other everyday necessities, annual premiums for employer-provided healthcare coverage are expected to rise sharply next year, with workers shouldering more of the costs. Analysts predict that premiums will jump as much as…
What to know about the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period
WASHINGTON (AP) — People heading into the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period with plans to sign up for insurance should expect a variety of changes in 2027, including higher premiums and fewer coverage options. The sign-up window for…
Is pet insurance worth it? This is the honest math owners should know.
Pet insurance isn't required like human health insurance typically is, but it can still be worth it for many pet owners — especially as veterinary costs rise. Data from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) shows that veterinary…
A Pregnant Haitian Woman Faces an Uncertain Future After Trump Ends Temporary Protected Status: 'I'm Sorry I'm Bringing Her Into This World'
Marie (a pseudonym) lay on the cold examination table again, watching as the doctor moved the ultrasound wand across her belly. Eight months pregnant, after suffering a miscarriage in August 2025, she was navigating a high-risk pregnancy…
OPD Insurance: What Buyers Must Check
Buyers need to assess whether an OPD policy offers them enough usable benefits to justify the additional premium. Around 67 per cent of India's healthcare spending goes towards outpatient department (OPD) expenses, but only a single-digit share of…
NY's MTA Could Save $2.5 Billion With Faster Buses, Expense Cuts
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority could save up to $2.5 billion each year through operational improvements, faster buses and getting current and retired employees to pay more for their health insurance coverage, according to a fiscal…
It's time to block reckless AI IPOs and tax billionaires | Naomi Klein and Ilana Glazer
America is a divided country in crisis. Despite the sunny economic forecast coming from the Trump administration, millions of Americans are struggling to find and keep jobs, getting crushed under the rising cost of living, and losing health…
The benefits of a big blue wave
On the eve of the midterm elections, it appears that if Democratic and independent voters turn out in strong numbers, we could be heading toward Democratic majorities in the House and Senate — and an opportunity to begin undoing the harms…
Josh Turek, Ashley Hinson closing messages to Iowa voters compared
With only one day until the midterm elections, Democratic state Representative Josh Turek and Republican U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson have doubled down on affordability as the main issue fueling their campaigns for the hotly contested Iowa…
Louisiana again topped states for poverty in 2025. New data gives latest look at the crisis
New data shows Louisiana's poverty crisis, in which more than 1 in 6 residents are stuck at the lowest end of the nation's income scale, haunted the state into 2025. Louisiana and Mississippi were statistically tied last year for the highest…
Days of Our Lives star turns back on 'bleak' acting industry
Get exclusive reporting, celebrity gossip, sensational photos and more every Tuesday morning in our new Spotlight US newsletter HERE Days of Our Lives star Colton Little has revealed he has been forced to leave acting behind after tiring of the…
Obamacare Premiums to Rise by Double Digits in 2027
People heading into the Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period with plans to sign up for insurance should expect a variety of changes in 2027, including double-digit increases in premiums and fewer coverage options. The sign-up window for…
Many Americans are worried about healthcare costs as midterms approach. Why do they keep rising?
As Americans prepare to vote in Tuesday's midterm elections, rising healthcare costs are among the top financial and economic concerns, according to recent polling. A quarter of voters say they are 'very worried' about being able to afford…
Non-Binary 'John Wick' Star Asia Kate Dillon Transitioning Back to Food Service as Acting Jobs Dry Up
Non-binary actor Asia Kate Dillon is telling fans that she is looking for a job back in the food service industry as acting roles have dried up. The 41-year-old actor, whose last role was in the 2025 indie film Outerlands and who starred in the…
What is life insurance and how does it work? A beginner's guide
Life insurance can provide a financial payout for your loved ones in the event of your death. It's often a smart financial move for parents, partners, primary income earners, homeowners and others who have dependents relying on them — or…
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