The Pentagon has informed Congress that it could take six months to fully clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines deployed by the Iranian military, indicating that the conflict's economic impact could extend late into this year or beyond.
Talia Mindich of Berkeley will see the cost of her Affordable Care Act health insurance plan rise by $72 monthly next year. Tessa Spargo of San Francisco will see an even bigger monthly premium hike of $143, but sees no way around it she needs to see doctors regularly for a chronic health condition. And without coverage, Spargo, a language teacher, said, you're really up the creek.