As the new year began, millions of Americans faced a harsh reality: their health insurance costs shot up dramatically. This happened because special financial help, known as subsidies, ended. These subsidies had been keeping health insurance affordable for many people since the COVID-19 pandemic sta
Greece and Cyprus are making a big change for New Year's Eve in 2026. Instead of loud fireworks, they are opting for quieter celebrations. This shift is all about making the festivities more enjoyable for everyone, especially kids and pets. Athens started this trend last year with "quiet" fireworks
LandSpace, a Chinese private space company, is setting its sights on the stars with a big plan. They want to raise a huge amount of money, about $1. 07 billion, through an IPO. This cash will help them make more rockets and improve their technology. The Shanghai Stock Exchange has given LandSpace t
Setting goals for the new year is easy, but sticking to them is hard. Many people make resolutions but give up quickly. One way to make your goals stick is by using cues. Cues are triggers that help you remember to do something. For example, if you want to start exercising, you might tie it to an ex
In Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz recently stirred up a storm with his comments on a big fraud case. He said that "a lot of white men should be holding a lot of white men accountable for the crimes that they have committed. " This was in response to fraud in the state's social services, where some peo
A nonprofit group has taken a bold step. They filed a complaint against a federal judge. The judge is accused of creating a toxic work environment. This is not the first time such allegations have been made against Judge Sarah Merriam. The Legal Accountability Project, a group that supports judicia
In 2026, people are expected to make big changes in how they live, work, and connect. The focus is on being more real, taking care of health, and finding balance. Work is evolving with more people choosing to be their own bosses. Companies are starting to care more about keeping workers safe, especi
Heart surgery is a big deal, and recovery can be tough. But what if adding a few balance exercises could make a difference? A recent study looked at how early balance training, along with regular rehab, affects patients who had coronary artery bypass surgery. The study involved 60 patients, all ove
A federal judge is facing serious allegations of mistreating her law clerks. The Legal Accountability Project, a group that supports law clerks, has filed a complaint against Judge Sarah Merriam of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. This is a rare move, as such complaints are usually
Home prices across the country are not rising as fast as they used to. In fact, they are almost the same as they were a year ago. Some cities, like Chicago and New York, have seen prices go up. But others, like Tampa and Phoenix, have seen prices drop. Mortgage rates have also gone down. The averag
