The Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping set of regulatory proposals that would substantially change health plan offerings in the Affordable Care Act marketplace next year, with an aim, it said, to offer more options and lower premiums. But it also proposes to dramatically increase some annual out-of-pocket costs — to more than $27,000 for … Read more
An Australian man says he was just deported from the United States for joking about moving Billie Eilishhis mansion. Drew Pavlou is a 25-year-old political activist best known for protesting against the Chinese government. He was once arrested outside the Chinese embassy in London. He ran for the Australian Senate. He describes himself as a … Read more
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) – She says she’s been let down at every turn. By a partner who abandoned her when she was pregnant. By a health service that refused her a legal abortion. And by a justice system that sent her to a maximum security prison for illegally terminating her pregnancy on her own. Violet … Read more
Some hardware and tool stores have become so large that it can be easy to believe that you can find anything you could want from a particular retailer. Whether it’s a simple hammer, a chainsaw, a lawnmower, or even things like a car engine or grill, you’ll probably be able to get what you need. … Read more
President Donald Trump’s second term heads into March with an overall approval rating that has continued on a downward trend since late 2025. What are the latest opinions? The political divide stems from the administration’s decision-making in several areas, from immigration and US customs enforcement to climate change and tariffs. Overall, President Trump’s approval numbers … Read more
A set of ancient human fossils found on the Atlantic coast of Morocco is now on one of the tightest timelines of African prehistory. The remains are from Thomas Quarry I, and new analysis pegs them at about 773,000 years ago, less than 4,000 years old. This level of precision is rare for fossils this … Read more
LIVIGNO, Italy — Eileen Gu will likely win another medal Monday in the women’s big air freeski final. And she will likely come to the news conference, as she always does, and sidestep any questions about the true nature of her citizenship, the political implications of her choice as a 15-year-old to represent China — … Read more
Healthcare is draining Social Security checks, and the pressure is getting worse. Out-of-pocket expenses for health care in retirement are more than people plan for. Even including Medicare coverage and ignoring long-term care, retirees face substantial out-of-pocket costs for premiums, co-pays and uncovered medical services. Those bills eat up about a third of the average … Read more
Hemant Virmani was fired from Amazon during the October 2025 round of layoffs. He’s using this time to learn new AI skills while applying to engineering roles — and exercising. His teenage daughter inspired him to stay positive, keep calm and focus on the future. This essay, as stated, is based on a conversation with … Read more
By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) – The U.S. military has been bracing for the possibility of weeks of sustained operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two U.S. officials told Reuters, in what could become a much more serious conflict than seen before between the countries. The … Read more