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China's new 'condom tax' draws skepticism and worries over health risks 12/11/2025 08:03pm • China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over three decades, a move aligned with Beijing���s effort to get families to have more children after decades of limiting most to one child. ���Contraceptive drugs and products��� will not US and Japan hold joint flight drills as China ups military activity near Japan 12/11/2025 07:59pm • TOKYO (AP) ��� U.S. strategic bombers joined a fleet of Japanese fighter jets in a joint military exercise meant to demonstrate their military cooperation around Japan's airspace, defense officials said Thursday, as tensions with China escalate. The exercise showcasing joint Japanese-U.S. air power The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits 12/11/2025 07:41pm • The Senate on Thursday rejected two partisan health bills on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year. The failed Democratic bill would have extended the COVID-era subsidies for three years The Whitecaps and Vancouver agree to explore new stadium in hopes of fending off possible move 12/11/2025 07:32pm • The city of Vancouver and Major League Soccer's Whitecaps have agreed to pursue plans for a new stadium, which could help prevent a move out of the city if the team is sold. Under a memorandum of understanding announced Thursday, the city and the team will exclusively negotiate the terms for develop FIFA accused of 'monumental betrayal' over latest World Cup ticket prices 12/11/2025 07:15pm • Soccer fans have accused FIFA of a ���monumental betrayal��� after latest prices for World Cup tickets began to circulate on Thursday. The governing body allocates 8% of tickets to national associations for games involving their team to sell to the most loyal fans. And a list published by the Germa NASCAR settles federal antitrust case, gives all teams the permanent charters they wanted 12/11/2025 07:07pm • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) ��� Michael Jordan and NASCAR chairman Jim France stood side-by-side on the steps of a federal courthouse as if they were old friends following a stunning settlement Thursday of a bruising antitrust case in which the Basketball Hall of Famer was the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit a Stephen Curry eager to return from leg injury, play for Warriors as soon as Friday against Minnesota 12/11/2025 07:01pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ��� Only in the last few days did Stephen Curry fully regain range of motion in his injured left thigh so he could resume all activity on the practice floor with the Golden State Warriors. Now, Curry hopes he's ready to play at full speed again. Coach Steve Kerr said Thursday the How Clutter Affects Mental Health 12/11/2025 07:00pm • Clutter takes on many forms -- physical, digital or even mental and emotional. "Clutter refers to having more items than we need or can reasonably use, causing them to occupy too much space, both physically and emotionally," says Patrice Le Goy, an international psychologist, licensed marriage and f How Nonprofit Student Loan Lenders Can Help You Save Money 12/11/2025 07:00pm • When the federal student loans program undergoes significant restructuring in 2026, more parents and students will likely find themselves shopping around for private lenders to help finance higher education. Gone are the days when graduate students and parents of undergrads could borrow up to the fu Restaurant Surcharges Could Make Your Credit Card Rewards Pointless 12/11/2025 07:00pm • Costs continue to rise everywhere, and restaurants are no exception. What could be adding to higher prices are additional charges just for paying with your credit card. What Are Credit Card Surcharges?Accepting credit cards as a payment method costs businesses, so they may pass that cost off onto th Moving Your Senior Parents Into Your Home: What to Consider 12/11/2025 07:00pm • Multigenerational households are not as common here in the U.S. as they are in some other parts of the world, but the idea is gaining steam, according to Pew Research Center analysis of Census data. According to their analysis, in 2021, about 18% of the U.S. population lived in a multigenerational h How To Get an Advance on Your 2025 Tax Return 12/11/2025 07:00pm • While we all love the idea of a big tax refund in the spring, sometimes you need those funds sooner. That's where a tax refund loan comes in. But while these loans can get you early access to funds, they can be expensive and unnecessary. "Consumers should carefully consider the advantages of having Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Cost Plans: What's the Difference? 12/11/2025 07:00pm • There's a wide range of Medicare health insurance plans available to adults age 65 and older (and some younger individuals with qualifying disabilities), and it can be confusing trying to decide which option is best for your unique situation. Two options you may be considering are Medicare Advantage How to Support Someone With a Drug Addiction 12/11/2025 07:00pm • Nick Padlo's addiction to alcohol and drugs didn't happen overnight. "I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety," says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery in Florida. But his addiction made his mental health even worse. Eventually, he realized getting help was i The Value of Pet Ownership for Older Adults 12/11/2025 07:00pm • Owning a pet can fill your life with joy, companionship, muddy paws and sloppy kisses. It can provide health benefits too. Whether your pet drags you on walks to increase your physical activity or cuddles with you on the couch to help you destress, they can play a powerful role in supporting your he