The clock is ticking on a crucial healthcare issue. As the House of Representatives nears the end of its session, a key aspect of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is at risk. The premium tax credits, which help many Americans afford health insurance, are set to expire soon. The House Republicans have b
Colorado's push to cut greenhouse gas emissions is putting a squeeze on homeowners who rely on natural gas for heating. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has set a new target: gas utilities must slash emissions by 41% by 2035. This is a big jump from the previous goal of a 22% reduction
The U. S. is in a tough spot when it comes to Afghan immigrants. Some Republicans are breaking ranks with the Trump administration over strict new rules that block Afghans who helped U. S. troops from entering the country. This has created a divide in the party, with some lawmakers speaking out agai
Europe's plan to stop selling new gas and diesel cars by 2035 is getting a makeover. This change is happening because some countries and carmakers are pushing back. They want more wiggle room, saying the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) is happening too fast. Germany and Italy are leading the char
The U. S. is paying close attention to Venezuela. This is because of many reasons. One is drugs. The U. S. says Venezuela helps drug cartels. The U. S. has even charged President Maduro with drug-related crimes. But Venezuela says this is not true. The U. S. also worries about China and Russia. They
In a move to catch serious health issues early, the U. S. has added two rare genetic disorders to its newborn screening list. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) are now part of the recommended screenings for newborns. This change means babies can be tested at b
The SEC has been shaking things up in the crypto space. Since the new administration came in, the SEC has been rethinking its stance on crypto cases. This has sparked a lot of debate among experts and market watchers. The SEC had 23 crypto cases in progress. But it decided to drop 14 of them. This
Ford has decided to slow down its electric vehicle (EV) plans. The company is facing big losses and not enough people are buying EVs. So, Ford is changing its strategy. It will stop making the electric F-150 Lightning truck. Instead, it will make a version with a longer range that uses both electric
House Republicans are at a crossroads with their health care plans. Some moderates, like Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, are open to supporting the GOP's health care bill, but they have concerns. Fitzpatrick said he hasn't found anything objectionable yet, but he won't vote against it just to protest. Other
Patrick Roach, a Kansas resident, found himself in a legal tussle with Verizon after purchasing a discounted iPhone from Straight Talk, a Verizon brand. Roach intended to use the phone on a different carrier's plan, US Mobile, after activating it on Verizon's network for a month. Federal rules and V
