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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Bay Area Affordable Care Act policyholders brace for price hikes

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.
California
US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The Indo Daily: The Epstein files are coming: What will we see and will they damage Donald Trump?

Congress voted to unseal thousands of pages of federal investigative records related to Jeffrey Epstein, potentially including flight logs, emails, and testimony.
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Nearly 6 million households have utility debt 'so severe' they'll soon be reported to collection agencies, analysis finds | Fortune

Rising energy bills and growing utility delinquencies indicate increasing household financial strain, posing broader economic and political risks.
US politics
from48 hills
3 months ago

The middle class is getting priced out of fun - 48 hills

Rising inequality and declining middle-class purchasing power push businesses to target affluent consumers, making formerly shared experiences increasingly unaffordable for middle and working classes.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

The New Sun Worship

The early aughts saw an inescapable trend of tanning, epitomized by the Jersey Shore ethos of 'gym, tan, laundry,' leading to tanning salons becoming popular hangouts.
Health
Europe politics
fromIndependent
6 months ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Talk of Christine Lagarde bailing out for top job in Davos puts Paschal Donohoe in play for ECB role

Lagarde's potential exit from the ECB could pave the way for Paschal Donohoe's promotion, signaling a shift in European financial leadership.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

British Army will not be increased in size this parliament, John Healey says

The British Army's size increase, aimed at addressing new threats, is deferred until after the next election, emphasizing ongoing recruitment and retention issues.
UK politics
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Trump is trying to make government workers more like those in Corporate America: Easier to fire

Trump administration aims to reclassify federal workers as at-will employees, risking job protections and making firings easier.
Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

Educational Byte: P2P, Distributed & Decentralized -They're different Things | HackerNoon

Understanding the differences between P2P, distributed, and decentralized systems is crucial for data and funds management.
US politics
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Biden's cancer diagnosis: Letters to the Editor - May 21, 2025

Concerns arise about the timing and transparency of Biden's cancer diagnosis amid potential long-term concealment.
fromwww.thelocal.se
6 months ago

Swedish diplomat suspected of espionage released from custody

"I believe there is no longer any reason for the person to remain in custody," chief prosecutor Per Lindqvist stated, indicating ongoing investigation without dismissing suspicions.
UK news
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

DOJ drops case against MS-13 leader as officials want to send him to El Salvador without trial: 'Clearly political'

"This was clearly a political decision," defense attorney Muhammad Elsayed told the judge of the choice to deport Villatoro Santos.
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