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Looming health insurance spikes for millions are at the heart of the government shutdown 10/01/2025 02:45pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The U.S. government shut down Wednesday, with Democratic lawmakers insisting that any deal address their health care demands and Republicans saying those negotiations can happen after the government is funded. At issue are tax credits that have made health insurance more affordab FIFA VP pushes back on Trump comments about moving World Cup games from 'dangerous' cities 10/01/2025 01:02pm • LONDON (AP) ��� U.S. President Donald Trump was reminded Wednesday that FIFA, not any government, ultimately decides which cities will host 2026 World Cup games. Trump suggested last week he could declare cities ���not safe��� for the 104-game soccer tournament next summer and alter a detailed ho Florida was a top destination for immigrants who came to the US under Biden 10/01/2025 10:37am • ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) ��� After Paola Freites was allowed into the U.S. in 2024, she and her husband settled in Florida, drawn by warm temperatures, a large Latino community and the ease of finding employment and housing. They were among hundreds of thousands of immigrants who came to the state in rece What Infertility Taught Me as a Fertility Doctor 09/30/2025 08:00pm • When I first decided to specialize in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, I imagined a career devoted to helping people build families through science, compassion and hope. What I did not imagine was that I would one day sit on the other side of the exam table facing the very struggles I had Medicare Fall Open Enrollment: When It Is and How to Prepare 09/30/2025 08:00pm • Every fall, Medicare beneficiaries can review and adjust their selections for the coming year to ensure their plan still fits their health care needs. That's because Medicare Part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans can change their pricing and benefits from year to year, explains Can You File for Bankruptcy on Student Loans? 09/30/2025 08:00pm • If you're overwhelmed by student loan debt and can't make ends meet, you may be wondering if you can file for bankruptcy on student loans. The truth is that federal and private student loans are difficult but not impossible to erase in bankruptcy. That's because you must typically take the extra ste Delirium vs. Dementia 09/30/2025 08:00pm • In her late 60s, your mom goes to the hospital for a urinary tract infection. Within hours, she's confused and agitated, insisting she's at home and not in a hospital bed. Medical professionals call this delirium, which is an abrupt and often reversible altered mental state. A decade later, your mom Fall Allergies: Your Guide to Relief and Prevention 09/30/2025 08:00pm • Fall allergies inflict symptoms that can make you feel annoyed and miserable. Fall allergy season ranges from mid-August until the first frost, says Dr. Purvi Parikh, an allergist and immunologist based in New York City and a spokesperson for the nonprofit Allergy and Asthma Network. Nationwide, abo Does Medicare Cover Eye Exams, Glasses and Vision Care? 09/30/2025 08:00pm • When it comes to health, your eyes can certainly tell a story about your overall well-being. As you get older, that story gets more chapters -- and becomes more complex. Unfortunately, Medicare, the federal health insurance program primarily for those 65 and older, doesn't cover all your vision care What you need to know about new DC area laws in effect on Oct. 1 09/30/2025 05:45pm • There are hundreds of new laws that go into effect on Oct. 1 in the D.C. area. These include changes to driving, cannabis, criminal justice reform and prescription drug disposal. Here's a look at some of the new laws in effect Wednesday: District of Columbia Pets in housing: The D.C. Pets in Northern Va. business owner honored for creating jobs for people with disabilities 09/30/2025 04:37pm • Robin Rinearson spent decades as a pediatric eye doctor, but became frustrated when her nephew was sent home from work during the pandemic. He has cerebral palsy and had been working for a company in Lorton, Virginia, for eight years. It wasn���t able to make accommodations for the adults with di 7 Best Semiconductor ETFs to Buy in 2025 09/29/2025 08:00pm • In August, the U.S. government unofficially created a new breed of government-sponsored enterprise. Toward the end of that month, the Trump administration announced an $8.9 billion investment in Intel Corp. (ticker: INTC) common stock. The funding was unconventional. It was financed with $5.7 billio Benign Breast Disease: More Common Than You Think 09/29/2025 08:00pm • The development of a new lump in the breast or armpit is the most common initial symptom of breast cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But for millions of women, lumps in the breast that come and go are common. These lumps and other accompanying symptoms could be sig Inspiration from anime and punk sends Maryland designer to New York Fashion Week 09/29/2025 06:54pm • Ebone Thornton found herself standing on a rooftop in Manhattan at Penthouse 45, just a few blocks away from Times Square, earlier this month. The Prince George���s County, Maryland, native���s dream started when she first made an outfit for her teddy bear at five years old. Now, the 31-year- What Eric Adams' exit means for the NYC mayor's race 09/29/2025 06:38pm • The race to be the next mayor of New York City is down to three main candidates after incumbent Eric Adams dropped his reelection bid over the weekend. Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa are already looking to capitalize on Adams' exit, as the con