RAINELLE, W.Va. — Every month, Rebecca Michalski takes a deep breath before opening her electric bill. She lives on a fixed income, and heating her small house this winter has been staggering: Her February charge was $940.08 — more than her check. It makes no sense. She turns the lights off during the day and … Read more
A nonprofit called RAM is bringing free health care to Americans who need it. Some patients wait days and sleep in their cars in order to get dental, vision, and medical treatment at RAM clinics. Source link
Dakota Mortensen, the ex-boyfriend of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul, will be edited out of the upcoming season of “Vanderpump Villa,” a source familiar with the show confirmed to NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The news, which Variety was … Read more
States are paying contractors such as Deloitte, Accenture, and Optum millions of dollars to help them comply with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a law that will strip safety-net health and food benefits from millions. State governments rely on such companies to design and operate computer systems that assess whether low-income people qualify … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump turned heads again this week for a viral cabinet meeting tangent about a favorite custom White House Sharpie. He said the marker is an example of how he can get “better” results for less cost. The president brought up the pen while criticizing Federal … Read more
Cutting oil consumption may help combat soaring energy prices caused by the Iran war, but convincing Americans to burn less gasoline could prove difficult, according to economists. The International Energy Agency (IEA) last week released a list of energy-conserving measures for consumers, including working from home, driving more slowly and carpooling. Because two-thirds of oil is consumed … Read more
WASHINGTON — The jump in gas prices stemming from the war in Iran has had another impact that may also affect many Americans’ finances: Higher interest rates. Longer-term interest rates have risen quickly since the war began Feb. 28, pushing up the cost of mortgage loans, auto loans, and business borrowing. And with inflation measures … Read more
Student visas for Africa’s best and brightest were canceled by the Trump administration, leaving behind empty seats and broken dreams. Source link
Americans eager for lower borrowing costs may have a long wait ahead of them. The Iran war is complicating the picture for the Federal Reserve, which is set to meet on March 18 for its next interest rate decision. Economists had predicted the Fed would hold its benchmark rate steady on Wednesday, but many had penciled … Read more
Dr. Mehmet Oz, who leads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, reacts to a CBS News investigation that found many hospices in LA County had red flags for potential fraud. He tells correspondent Adam Yamaguchi of how the federal government is working to combat it. Source link