Health insurance prices are going up, and it's not good news for many people. The government recently showed the new prices for health plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 30 states. On average, prices are increasing by about 30% in states where the federal government manages the plans, and
The US government shutdown is causing real problems for workers like Jack Criss, an air traffic controller who's been on the job for 16 years. He's taking leave because of the stress and uncertainty, and he's not alone. Many federal workers are turning to gig jobs like DoorDash to make ends meet. Th
The Federal Reserve is likely to lower interest rates this week, despite a lack of recent data. This is because the government shutdown has delayed key reports on jobs and inflation. Without this data, the Fed is making big decisions based on incomplete information. The Fed has hinted at rate cuts
Oswego County is feeling the heat of the government shutdown. It's not just about politics; it's about real people and their daily struggles. The county already has a high poverty rate, and this shutdown is making things worse. It's putting essential services at risk, like food assistance, healthcar
In a small village, tensions rose as a group of about 100 people gathered to voice their concerns. They stood outside the Palatine Police Department, their messages clear: they were unhappy with a recent incident involving local law enforcement and federal immigration agents. The situation began on
Let's talk about power and who really has it. Donald Trump has been a big name in politics. He's run in many elections and won some. His party also won control of Congress recently. On the other hand, Joe Biden had a different kind of campaign in 2020. He stayed out of the public eye and let others
The Trump family has seen a massive jump in crypto earnings. In just six months, their income went from $51 million to $864 million. That's a huge leap! Most of this came from selling World Liberty tokens. But there's a twist: some of their investors have questionable backgrounds, like a Chinese cry
Cameroon is in a tough spot. The country's opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, is not happy. He says the recent election was not fair. The Constitutional Council said President Paul Biya won. But Tchiroma thinks this is not true. He believes his party won by a lot. He said this in a video messa
Mike Brown, a former North Charleston Councilman, made a significant admission recently. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery and wire fraud. This happened just a week before his trial was set to begin. Brown, 47, appeared in a Charleston courthouse and admitted his wrongdoing. He even
In the Chicago area, Head Start programs are safe for now, but the future is uncertain. The federal government shutdown could hit hard if it continues. Nationwide, 65, 000 kids and their families might lose access to early education and childcare. But in Chicago, the impact won't be felt right away.
