NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says Iran war is worsening a cost of living crisis

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday condemned the U.S. war with Iran, saying it has inflated costs in New York City that were already high. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “While this war has exacerbated a cost of living crisis, that is a … Read more

Years of drought has Corpus Christi, Texas, wrestling with water crisis

In parched southern Texas, a yearslong drought has depleted Corpus Christi’s water reserves so gravely that the city is scrambling to prevent a shortage that could force painful cutbacks for residents and hobble the refineries and petrochemical plants in a major energy port. Experts said the city didn’t expect such a bad drought, and new … Read more

ICE detains relatives of 1979 Iran hostage crisis figure after Rubio revokes their legal status

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he revoked the lawful permanent resident status of family members linked to Masoumeh Ebtekar, a spokeswoman for the Islamic terrorists who stormed the U.S. Embassy during the 1979 hostage crisis. Rubio said the individuals were placed in Immigration and Customs Enforcement … Read more

Second choke point crisis looms as Houthis threaten key Red Sea shipping lane

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Iran-backed Houthi forces are raising the prospect of a second global shipping choke point in the Red Sea, threatening to deepen pressure on energy markets and global trade as the conflict with Iran intensifies. The Houthis entered the conflict in early April with missile and drone strikes … Read more

Democrats face an identity crisis over taxes: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur digs into an emerging … Read more

When a medical crisis leads to tax debt: Relief programs that can help

A medical crisis is less likely to cause a permanent tax problem if you know what help is available to you. Boonchai Wedmakawand/Getty Images Medical emergencies don’t just disrupt your health. They can also upend your finances in ways that can linger long after treatment ends. Between the lost income and unexpected out-of-pocket costs, it’s … Read more