Montana's health care marketplace is shutting down this week. This move comes as premiums remain high, leaving many people wondering what happens next. The state's senators, Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, back a Republican plan. They want federal money to go towards health savings accounts instead of
Apple has rolled out a new subscription service called Apple Creator Studio. It bundles six popular creative apps together. The price is set at $12. 99 per month or $129 per year in the U. S. This bundle includes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage. These apps
Public lands in the U. S. are vast, covering an area more than twice the size of California. These lands are used for many things, including grazing livestock. The government allows ranchers to use these lands for a fee, but the fees are much lower than what ranchers would pay on private land. In fa
Being a Chicago sports fan is a wild ride. It's not just about the wins and losses. It's about the ups and downs that come with supporting teams in a city known for its passionate, sometimes heartbroken, fan base. Recently, things have been tough. Decisions made by those in charge have left much to
Colorado is grappling with a serious child care crisis. The cost of child care is a huge burden for many families. For a single parent, child care can take up nearly half of their income. This is way above the federal affordability benchmark of 7%. The state also has a shortage of spots in licensed
Alex Bregman's decision to join the Cubs has left the Red Sox with some choices to make. The team had hoped to keep Bregman, but he chose a five-year, $175 million deal with Chicago. This means the Red Sox need to find another strong hitter for their lineup. Bo Bichette is now a top target for Bost
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a handy feature for those who need Linux on their Windows machines. It lets users run multiple Linux distributions easily and even supports GPU passthrough. This is useful for tasks like running local large language models (LLMs) with powerful GPUs. However, WSL
The House recently made a move to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies for three years, but the Senate seems unsure about following suit. This vote saw 17 Republicans teaming up with all Democrats to push the bill through, with a final count of 230-196. The ACA tax credits have been a big dea
The U. S. House of Representatives, led by Republicans, is set to approve a bill backed by Democrats. This bill aims to reinstate healthcare subsidies that expired, helping many Americans avoid higher costs for health coverage. The Senate, also controlled by Republicans, had earlier turned down a s
Congress is kicking off 2026 with a packed agenda. Lawmakers are tackling healthcare subsidies, U. S. involvement in Venezuela, and government funding—all under tight deadlines. Healthcare subsidies are a big issue. A group of lawmakers wants to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies that expir
