Senate Democrats proposed a new deal to Republicans Friday afternoon, announcing they’ll immediately vote to reopen the government in exchange for a one year extension of Affordable Care Act tax subsidies. The proposal is being sold as a compromise, although Republicans immediately poured cold water on the idea. “Democrats would like to see an end […]
The Farmers’ Almanac, the well-known publication that has been giving its famous seasonal weather predictions since 1818, is shutting down permanently. The annual publication’s 2026 issue will be its final edition, the company announced in a statement. “It is with a great appreciation and heartfelt emotions that we write to share some sad news. After […]
The U.S. Navy is re-centering a large portion of its time-sensitive strike force in the Pacific. The service is moving hypersonic-armed ships and submarines to Hawaii in a modernization push intended to shave days off transit times to contested waters near China and Taiwan. The step signals a major operational bet on hypersonic Conventional Prompt […]
Buying a home isn’t just about the sticker price. There are hidden and ongoing costs that affect your budget, including closing costs, insurance, taxes and maintenance. One more cost to consider: increasing furniture prices. Rising furniture prices Bedroom furniture — like beds, dressers, nightstands and more — has become 11% more expensive since February 2020, […]
Nearly 1,500 flights and counting have been canceled across the U.S. It’s the result of the FAA ordering airlines to cut flights to address a shortage of air traffic controllers amid the ongoing government shutdown. Flight cancellations Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Trump administration would be cutting 10% of flights at 40 “high-impact” airports […]
It’s time to finally bust out those winter coats. Temperatures are about to get frigid across the majority of the country. The National Weather Service Prediction Center says an arctic cold front could bring record-breaking lows as far south as Miami by early next week. The winter wake-up begins Sunday and peaks around Monday or Tuesday, […]
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that two major drugmakers had agreed to lower the price of popular GLP-1 medications for weight loss. Eli Lilly dropped its price for Zepbound from $1,080 for a month’s supply to $346 per month, while Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy will now cost Americans $250 per month, down from $1,350, Trump said […]
Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa with more than 230 million people, is facing renewed international scrutiny following allegations of mass persecution of Christians. While widespread violence and terror attacks are not in dispute, what divides the world is whether the attacks are motivated by religious hatred or by the country’s ongoing struggles with […]
More than 140,000 bottles of a popular prescription medication used to treat high cholesterol have been recalled because of a flaw that may limit the effectiveness of the drug. Ascend Laboratories, the company that distributes the medication, first recalled its atorvastatin calcium tablets on Sept. 19, but last month changed the recall to a “Class […]
The Supreme Court could decide today whether to hear an appeal asking the justices to overturn their landmark 2015 decision that guaranteed the right to same-sex marriage. The court could announce whether it will take the case as early as Monday. The challenge to the Obergefell v. Hodges decision comes from Kim Davis, the former […]
