A mother in Florida can’t afford the $525 monthly fee for her daughters’ KidCare plan, so she bought a cheaper ACA family policy that lacks dental and has higher out‑of‑pocket costs. KidCare, the state’s CHIP program, is meant to give children free or low‑cost health care with no deductible and mode
The interim chief of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities stepped down after a complaint surfaced about policy violations. The allegation was discovered on April 20, and by April 23 the official was put on leave while an inquiry began. The specifics of the claim remain undisclosed. Follo
Jonathan Greenard arrived in Philadelphia quickly, ready to feel the city’s vibe. He spent time at the Eagles’ training center and also walked around town to get a sense of the local culture. The player came from Minnesota after a trade and just signed a four‑year, $100 million contract. He had n
A new puzzle called Connections Sports Edition has appeared online. It is not part of the New York Times Games app, but it can be played for free on The Athletic website. The puzzle gives four groups of words that share a theme. Each group is labelled with a colour: yellow, green, blue and
In a surprising turn, the mixed‑martial‑arts fighter Arman Tsarukyan stepped away from his usual fight scene to accept a special award in Los Angeles. The city council presented him with the “Person of the Year” certificate during an Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day ceremony at City Hall. Tsa
The city’s health office warns that a new, very strong synthetic opioid has appeared in counterfeit pills. The drug, called cychlorphine, is thought to be stronger than fentanyl and caused a fatal overdose earlier this month. Police said it first showed up in 2024 in Florida, then traveled to San Fr
Japan has sent a large force of 1, 400 firefighters and 100 Self‑Defense Force members to fight blazes that have been raging for five days on the northern coast. The flames now cover 1, 373 hectares and are spreading because of dry conditions and strong winds. The fire threatens the town of Otsuchi
The U. S. has faced challenges in getting help against Iran, and some blame this on President Trump’s style of dealing with other countries. During his time in office, he often spoke harshly to leaders from NATO and other allies. He even criticized personal figures like the wife of France’s presi
The Interior Department’s latest budget plan targets many public‑land agencies. It would cut almost 3, 000 National Park Service jobs and remove thousands more from the Land Management, Geological Survey, Wildlife Service and Indian Affairs. Last year Congress stopped similar cuts, but the adm
The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce focuses on growing jobs and teaching skills, especially for Hispanic groups. They question the University of New Mexico’s recent list of five presidential candidates, pointing out that none match the state’s largest group. UNM is more than a school; it
