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US central bank holds interest rates steady ahead of midterm elections – here's what that means
BBC News
US central bank holds interest rates steady ahead of midterm elections – here's what that means
BBC News
US central bank holds interest rates steady ahead of midterm elections – here's what that means
BBC News
Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss
BBC News
How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami?
BBC News
How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami?
BBC News
US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta dies aged 96
BBC News
Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after defeat in Brazil's presidential election
BBC News
3 major issues that Republican Byron Donalds or Democrat David Jolly will need to address as Florida’s next governor
Regardless of who wins the election, he’ll need to navigate these 3 major issues.
The Conversation
Clock ticks down for Canada lotto winner to claim massive prize
BBC News
What we know as Flávio Bolsonaro lands in US after Brazil election loss
BBC News
US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta dies aged 96
BBC News
Watch: Moment Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Florida
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Watch: Moment Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Florida
BBC News
1 in 4 Pennsylvanians say they paid out of pocket for their annual checkup. Why isn’t insurance covering these preventive visits?
Billing errors, testing and questions about new symptoms can lead to unexpected bills, making some patients wary to go back for their next checkup.
The Conversation
Some states are stepping up after federal childcare cuts – and now offer lessons for the future
Improving both supply and quality of childcare has been the focus of several states trying to find solutions on their own.
The Conversation
Falcon 9 ushered in the modern space economy – retiring it could leave the industry vulnerable
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has allowed NASA, private companies, universities and nonprofits alike to launch satellites, spacecraft and even astronauts to orbit.
The Conversation
‘Let nothing be forgotten’: Holocaust survivors’ memorial books honored lives lost and vibrant hometowns
After the Holocaust, Eastern European survivors collaborated on memorial books called ‘yizker bikher’ – one way to reclaim their neighbors’ lives and memories.
The Conversation
Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs
Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.
The Conversation
Why over two-thirds of Americans say their country is in decline
A recent national survey reveals a US electorate that is unsettled, gloomy and likely looking for political change.
The Conversation
I’ve been talking to MAGA supporters for years, and here’s why some are sticking with Trump — and others are not
Despite the headwinds that have cratered support for Donald Trump – high prices, the Iran war, corruption – many of Trump’s MAGA loyalists still back him. A scholar who studies MAGA looks at why.
The Conversation
Pittsburgh’s ‘Green Man’ was a real person – why the legend outlives the facts
He wasn’t a monster. He was just a man who survived a terrible accident. So why won’t western Pennsylvania let go of its ‘Green Man’ legend? A folklorist explains.
The Conversation
AI may quickly generate ideas, but working with people leads to more creative ones
A recent experiment found that people working with ChatGPT generated fewer unique ideas than those who collaborated with other humans.
The Conversation
New restrictions on purchases with SNAP benefits in some states mean fewer convenience stores are accepting them
Stores in waiver states may need to update their checkout systems and train employees to prevent purchases that are no longer allowed with SNAP benefits – potentially a big burden for retailers.
The Conversation
Private equity is buying up more methadone clinics. Access to the lifesaving drug isn’t getting easier.
Despite acquiring more than one-third of US methadone clinics, private equity has not significantly expanded methadone availability.
The Conversation
Four investigations Democrats could launch if they win Congress
BBC News
Four investigations Democrats could launch if they win control of Congress
BBC News
Four investigations Democrats could launch if they win control of Congress
BBC News
Why Jalen Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL
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Why Jalen Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL
BBC News