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Young Scholars Invent introduces Houston students to digital health innovation at Rice
Seventy-eight high school students from across the greater Houston area gathered at Rice last month for the annual Young Scholars Invent program, a hands-on learning experience that challenged participants to develop affordable digital health solutions while gaining exposure to entrepreneurship, engineering and innovation.
Xbox Boss Says a Mass Audience Can't Afford 'Thousands of Dollars' to Spend on a Next-Gen Console, So Microsoft Must 'Look at New Business Models'
The spiralling cost of new and existing consoles will require "radically different business models" over the coming generation, Xbox boss Asha Sharma has said.
SpaceX Owns a Real Business That Makes Big Money
A simple view of SpaceX is that it’s a low-cost rocket launcher that created the profitable Starlink satellite business and which is now burning cash to build orbital data centers and colonize Mars. Starlink doesn’t have the lead role in SpaceX’s $1.8 trillion initial public offering. But it is the real business inside the company, and the telecoms industry and its regulators can ill afford to be complacent about the disruptive threat it poses.
'We'll Start To See Radically Different Business Models' - Xbox Boss Talks Future Of Consoles
She says mass audiences can't afford thousands on a console generation
Roundup: Existing home sales / Faith Technologies / University Lakes update
A May surge: U.S. existing home sales rose in May to their highest level since December, reaching an annual pace of about 4.17 million. The increase was driven by slightly lower mortgage rates and stronger buyer activity. However, affordability remains a challenge as home prices stay elevated and supply is still limited. CNBC has the […]
GOP primary for U.S. House seat and Democratic governors race among Nevada's key contests
Nevadans are choosing their party nominees Tuesday for two closely watched congressional seats and the governor’s race, among others, as the state grapples with an affordable housing shortage, exploding energy demand from data centers and federal cuts to key state programs.
Can California afford to cover Ozempic for public employees?
California may require CalPERS health plans to cover Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. The insurer warns it would cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
Northampton entertainer raises curtain on affordable shows for marginalized communities
Matt Dibrindisi will unveil his company's summer and fall entertainment lineup at the Northampton Center for the Arts on June 10.
Northampton entertainer raises curtain on affordable shows for marginalized communities
Matt Dibrindisi will unveil his company's summer and fall entertainment lineup at the Northampton Center for the Arts on June 10.
Trump’s health care affordability czar touts Medicaid cuts to hospital leaders
Hospital execs say they're working to mitigate the impacts of the looming cuts.
Healthcare Highlights in the New State Budget - Empire Center for Public Policy
Governor Hochul's focus on affordability seems to have skipped over the healthcare portions of the new state budget.
Political group launches anti-Trump ad campaign in Nebraska
“Home of the Brave” launched the ad campaign Monday, featuring video and billboard advertisements on how President Donald Trump’s policies hurt affordability.
Small business app aims to provide entrepreneurs with affordable financial services
A recent immigrant to CNY saw the need and business opportunity.
Who, exactly, is this World Cup for?
The great paradox of this historic, expansive event is that more countries are competing but fewer fans can afford tickets.
'Affordability politics' are dominating NY's gubernatorial race. How are Blakeman and Hochul approaching it?
Both candidates are providing different fixes to the issue.
NH's Business: Community power programs
Fred Kocher sits down with Hendry Herndon with the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire to talk about changing electricity rates and electricity affordability.
Byron Donalds takes affordability pitch to Palm Coast on 'Defending the Florida Dream' tour
The Palm Coast stop landed just as the Democratic field reshuffles.
Hospital execs exhorted to lead the affordability movement from the front
The American Hospital Association is out with a set of strategies for making healthcare more affordable—not only within hospitals but also across U.S. healthcare as a whole. The gameplan walks hospital leaders through a number of actionable and achievable aims to which they can contribute.
Mental health must be part of cancer care
Mental health parity laws have been passed to ensure equal coverage of mental and physical health conditions, but access to quality, affordable care remains a challenge for millions of Americans.
AJ Patton
Scope of work: A.J. Patton founded 548 Capital and 548 Development to help transform communities and their impact on the planet, developing solutions for the housing, environmental and economic issues facing inner cities. In 2022, he combined the firms into 548 Enterprise.Biggest professional win: 548 Capital rehabilitated a once-decrepit 79th Street building into a sustainable project with 28 affordable units, each with energy-efficient lighting, high-performance windows and state-of-the art HVAC systems, and it will soon include solar photovoltaic rooftop panels.Other contributions: Patton, a member of Crain's 40 Under 40 Class of 2022, is a member of the American Council on Renewable Energy’s Accelerate program, the Chicago Business Leadership Council banking and finance co-chair and a member of the World Leaders Forum board.Crain's 40 Under 40 Class of 2022
How an Española cleaner became New Mexico’s top small business owner
Performance Maintenance Inc. started as a side gig for Eric and Celina Quintana to afford Christmas gifts for their sons more than 30 years ago. Now, its an award-winning family business employing over 200 people and serving one of the state's major laboratories.
Recent college grad: I moved from New York to Texas, it's cheaper
When I got a job after college, I decided to leave my home on Long Island, where I couldn't afford anything, and move to Texas, where I could save.
See the vintage hotel NYC is converting into affordable housing
Developers, nonprofit leaders, and New York government are partnering to convert Manhattan's Stewart Hotel into hundreds of affordable homes.
Can Matthew Stafford win without a ‘super team’?
How Rams’ recent additions could become a criticism of Matthew Stafford’s career
Sen. Jeff Merkley hosts Eugene roundtable on affordability with local businesses
With the cost of housing, goods and gas continuing to rise, Sen. Jeff Merkley hosted a roundtable discussion Friday in Eugene to talk affordability with small b
Florida's 2026 Sessions deliver wins for homeowners as budget heads to Governor
'These are meaningful steps toward a more affordable and resilient Florida.'
$70B for ICE or 7M new homes? Eyeing midterms, Democrats turn the screws on the GOP
In a marathon voting session, Senate Democrats forced Republicans to bat down a litany of measures, including housing affordability plans.
Millions of Kids Could Lose Insurance as GOP Healthcare Cuts Start To Bite
Big cuts to healthcare programs in the 2025 GOP budget law are creating an affordability crunch for many Americans: Higher health insurance premiums. Confusion about whom Medicaid will cover under the new rules. KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner explains how the changes could leave nearly 2 million children uninsured.
Hospitals Are Leading Efforts to Make Health Care More Affordable
Affordability is front and center in conversations across the country, as Americans feel pressure from the rising cost of living and policymakers search for solutions. Hospitals and health systems share their concerns because we see the impact of high costs every day on the patients and families we serve. Hospitals are not waiting to do their part. Across the nation, they are already implementing efforts to make healthcare more affordable and accessible, as well as providing solutions that could lower costs across the entire health care system.
Baton Rouge’s economy is booming, report says
Baton Rouge is outperforming many of its regional competitors on several key economic measures, from job growth and pay to housing affordability and worker productivity. That’s according to the G… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. Already an INSIDER? Sign in
Autodesk for Small Business update: Making it more affordable to get started with Autodesk Flex
/PRNewswire/ -- Last month, Autodesk launched Autodesk for Small Business for the small teams, independent professionals, and entrepreneurs who depend on our...
Brunson vows no let up after Knicks comeback sinks Spurs
Jalen Brunson fueled another New York comeback triumph on Wednesday but said the Knicks can't afford to relax after pulling off a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals.The Knicks, chasing their first title since 1973, are in the Finals for the first time since they fell to San Antonio in 1999.
Elections to top science bodies test Croatia’s gender equality in research
Croatia’s track-record on gender equality in science has been both questioned and lauded in recent months, following both bad and good news on the topic. On the one hand, a senior awards committee was announced without a single woman researcher included. On the other, the national science academy welcomed its first cohort of fellows with more women than men.Members of the committee, which gives national awards recognising scientific achievement, are proposed by the ministry of science and endorsed by the parliament. The current line-up does include a woman, but she is culture minister Nina Obuljen Koržinek rather than a researcher. Even then, she didn’t make it into the photograph released to announce the appointments on April 16. “The image speaks a thousand words,” says Tanja Rudež, a science journalist for Jutarnji List newspaper. “I am surprised that none of these men, all well-known scientists, saw a problem with the fact that there was not a single successful female scientist on the committee,” she told Science|Business.Ivan Đikić, a prominent Croatian biochemist based at Goethe University Medical School, commented on LinkedIn that the news illustrated a “sad truth” about the state of science in Croatia.“It [. . .] reveals a system where women, despite contributing a substantial share of high-quality, internationally competitive science, are systematically excluded from the very processes that determine recognition and influence,” he wrote. Some 60% of researchers in Croatia are women, according to the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, and they perform well in international competitions. For example, of the 12 European Research Council (ERC) grants awarded to Croatian researchers, seven went to women.“So how is it possible that decision-making bodies are still dominated by men over 60, while not a single female ERC laureate is involved in the selection process?” asked Đikić. “This is not a marginal oversight; it is a structural failure.” The ministry of science did not reply to a request for comment. The awards committee is not unusual. For example, a scientific advisory body announced by the ministry of demographics in April comprises 35 men and five women. The board of the Croatian Science Foundation, newly appointed by the parliament, is a little better, with five men and two women, but still unequal. “This is especially significant because such bodies do not merely distribute prestige. They shape research priorities, funding allocation and long-term scientific development,” Marija Lugarić, chair of the parliament’s committee on gender equality, told Science|Business. “Representation here matters not only symbolically, but materially.”Referring to the awards committee and the board of the science foundation, Lugarić says that while both bodies were appointed by parliament, neither met the minimum 40% gender balance threshold that Croatian law and EU guidelines expressly recommend for public bodies.Đikić wants to see EU institutions put pressure on the government to ensure basic standards of fairness, transparency and democratic governance in science policy are met. “Meaningful change will not come without pressure,” he wrote. “It must intensify both within Croatia and at the level of European institutions. Anything less undermines the credibility of Europe’s commitment to excellence and inclusion in science.”Rudež also underlined the importance of talking and writing about this topic, “because public opinion in Croatia does influence changes in the status and visibility of women in science.”The European Commission has not yet responded to a request for comment.Good news from the academyA more positive story came from the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts on 21 May, with the announcement of seven new women fellows and five men. This is the first time in the academy’s 165-year history that women have outnumbered men in a new intake.One of the new fellows, two-time ERC grantee Iva Tolić, credits the academy leadership with trying to be more modern and inclusive, representing the whole community better. “The academy is really aware that so far, before this election, there were very few women,” she told Science|Business. “So, they are actively trying to make this more equal.”Related articlesExplained: How the MSCA is close to achieving gender balanceCall for EU to leverage academic freedom in global talent raceRudež is more cautious, noting that despite the academy’s “breakthrough this year [. . .] it is still a predominantly male institution, with only 18% women.”This reflects a wider imbalance in Croatia’s research landscape. “The key levers of power in science are still in the hands of men,” she went on. “For example, all 14 rectors of private and public universities are men.”Similarly, Lugarić says a structural glass ceiling still exists in Croatian science, which is “most visible precisely where power is exercised.”She cites data from the Commission’s She Figures 2024 report, which shows that Croatia ranks second in the EU for gender equality in research and innovation overall, with an equality index of 79.6 out of 100. It is in the top five for women’s career advancement, participation in research; representation across all research sectors and for scientific publications.In stark contrast, it ranks second to last when it comes to women in decision-making positions in science. “This is not a coincidence,” Lugarić says. “It is a structural pattern.”Informal barriersThe persistent under-representation of women in the highest structures of Croatia’s academies, boards, award committees and leadership positions is not down to formal barriers, Lugarić says, but arises from more subtle obstacles such as “informal networks, persistent expectations regarding traditional gender roles and the unequal distribution of care responsibilities.”Tolić would like to see more support for young women in terms of affordable housing and child support, and higher salaries. Currently, she says, salaries in science stay low for the first 10-15 years, while housing and spaces in kindergarten are limited and expensive. “You have to work a lot, you get very little money, so it’s not great to have a family in this situation,” she says.But despite the challenges, Tolić is optimistic, saying that gender equality in research in Croatia is “definitely improving and going in the right direction.” The situation is particularly promising in biology, she adds, where most full professors, heads of department and deans of faculties are women. Lugarić, too, see the glass ceiling “very slowly, cracking,” and cites the academy election as an example that structural change is possible. Yet the situation in the national awards committee is a “stark reminder that without a conscious, systemic commitment to gender balance, progress will remain slow and uneven.”
This Artist Rebuked Entertainment Companies for Years. Now She's Selling $1 Concert Tickets
Phoebe Bridgers joins a consortium of singers dedicated to ensuring that their shows are accessible and affordable.
New Federal Rule Makes Sweeping Changes to Health Insurance Marketplace Regulations
A new rule issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services makes a long list of changes to the Affordable Care Act marketplaces that the agency says will lead to more plan choices and lower premiums for consumers.
The work you can't always see: Beer is political, part 2
Recently I published a piece about beer, politics, and the question of who speaks up and who doesn’t. I meant every word of it. I still do. And then my inbox opened up. Cleveland Prost is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe I’ve been writing about beer since 2014. For most of that time, I kept things deliberately light — taproom profiles, new releases, the people behind the pints. Gradually, over years of building this thing, you gave me something I didn’t expect: permission. Permission to go deeper. To say what I actually saw in this industry and what I actually believed about it. That trust isn’t something I take lightly. It’s why that piece existed at all, and it’s why this one does too. I’m not walking anything back. But I want to go further. In that piece, I wrote that beer has never existed outside the system. That immigration policy affects who staffs breweries and harvests ingredients. That labor policy affects taproom workers. That civil rights policy affects who feels safe walking into a taproom. That “beer does not exist in a vacuum. The idea that it does is comforting. It is also false.” I believe that as much now as I did when I wrote it. But one idea came back at me, in different forms, over and over (from reader emails, comments, and conversations): that beer itself isn’t political — that it only becomes political when someone decides to make it that way. That what we’re really seeing is a choice by individuals to inject division into something that doesn’t inherently require it. It’s a comforting idea. It’s also wrong — and I think it’s worth being precise about why. That framing assumes that breweries operate outside the conditions shaping everything else. That politics is something you choose to bring into a room that was, until then, clean and neutral. That if you stay quiet, you stay clear of it. But the room was never neutral. It was never clean. Politics is already in the room. It’s in who walks through the door comfortably and who hesitates. It’s in whether a space can be used for organizing without fear. It’s in whether helping someone quietly might carry consequences you have to think carefully about in advance. It’s in who staffed the brewery, who harvested the grain, who can afford to be a regular. The idea that you opt out of all that by staying quiet is an illusion. You only change how visible your response to it is. This is, I realize, a hard thing to hear if you came to a beer newsletter for something lighter. I wrote recently that “beer, for me, has always felt like a refuge — a third place in an increasingly fractured world.” I meant that. I still do. But a refuge is not an escape from reality. It’s a place to gather strength to face it. Here’s what I actually missed — and what I want to correct. Multiple people in the industry reached out to me. I’m not naming them and I’m not identifying their businesses, because that’s not my call. If and when they want to be loud about what they’re doing, that agency belongs to them. What I can share is the substance of what they said, because it complicated something I presented too cleanly. The overall message: *You don’t know what we all are doing.* And they’re right. I don’t. One example involved a collaboration brewed quietly to support another business facing serious challenges in a whole different region, with proceeds directed toward solidarity, community, and keeping operations afloat. No announcement. It could have been broadcast widely. The point was never publicity. Another example involved logistical support for community efforts: organizing safe transportation, providing space for meetings on otherwise closed days, facilitating gatherings under difficult conditions. All of it happening while balancing real financial pressure and genuine concern for personal safety. None of what they described is a brewer “deciding to make beer political.” It’s people responding to the conditions around them — conditions that are already shaping who feels safe, who has access, who can gather, who needs help, and who has the capacity to offer it. Politics, again, already in the room. Already shaping choices. Whether anyone announced it or not. I’ve spent decades in taprooms, at barrel releases, at festivals, in back offices and brewing floors, talking to the people who built this industry from nothing. I know how much happens that never makes it onto social media. I know the owner who quietly comp’d a tab for someone having a crisis. The brewer who drove an hour to pick up a stranger who needed a safe ride. The taproom that stayed dark on a Tuesday so a community group could use the space without it becoming A Whole Thing. None of that gets a post. Most of it never will. So when I wrote recently about silence — when I said that “silence right now doesn’t feel neutral, it feels like complicity” — I was writing about what I could see. And I was right about what I saw. The public silence of breweries that have the platform, the stability, and frankly the safety to say something and choose not to? That still troubles me. I’m not softening that. But some of what I read as silence is actually something else entirely. It’s people doing the work with their hands instead of their phones. It’s people who are genuinely afraid — not of being canceled, but of real consequences for their families, their employees, their ability to keep the doors open at all. That deserves more than a footnote. It deserves to be named clearly. Here’s the tension I want to sit with honestly: public statements matter. They matter because people can’t rally around something they can’t see. Visibility creates awareness and solidarity. It helps people find each other. It tells someone standing outside your taproom door, uncertain whether they’ll be welcomed inside, something they need to know — or whether it’s even safe for them to be in public at all. That’s not performative. I wrote recently that the craft beer movement “was built on collective defiance. It was built on rejecting consolidation. On pushing back against homogeneity.” I believe that too. And I’ll extend it: breweries should be at least as loud about their values as they are when they drop a new seasonal. Your hazy IPA gets a full rollout — the label art, the tap handle photo, the countdown post. Human dignity deserves the same energy. Be as loud about human rights as you are about your beer. There is no reason those two things should require different levels of courage from you. But visibility isn’t the only form of courage. And not everyone can be visible right now without real consequences — financial, personal, sometimes physical. There are people in this industry doing hard, unglamorous, sometimes risky work in the background, and announcing it would compromise it or paint a target on someone who’s already stretched thin. That’s not silence as complicity. That’s operational discipline under pressure. What I want to push back on — clearly, not gently — is the idea that behind-the-scenes action and public visibility are in competition with each other. The person organizing quietly in the back room and the person posting a statement of solidarity on a Tuesday morning are both doing something real. We need both. We need the quiet infrastructure and we need the visible signal. We need people to know that this industry — at its best, at its most independent, and human — gives a fuck. I closed that piece with a question: “Reactive and fearful? Or clear and values-driven?” That question still stands. But having heard from you, I’d add a corollary: the values-driven path isn’t always the loudest one. Sometimes it’s a phone call and a recipe. Sometimes it’s a room made available on a closed Tuesday. Sometimes it’s a drive across town for someone who needed a safe ride home. All of it is political. All of it was always political. You don’t get to opt out of that — you only get to decide what you do with it. I’ve spent more than a decade writing about this industry because I believe it can be exactly that. I’ve been lucky enough to build an audience that lets me say so plainly. That’s a privilege I intend to use. The work is happening. Some of it you’ll see. Some of it you won’t. Support it either way. Cleveland Prost is a reader-supported publication covering beer and brewing across New York state. To receive new posts and support this work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Cleveland Prost is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Democrats running in Utah’s congressional primary share their views on political corruption, water resources
The four Democrats in Utah's 1st Congressional District primary election share views on affordability, water resources and political corruption.
World Cup cash grab: How politics, greed fuel FIFA's monopoly
Once a festival of affordable global fandom, the World Cup now is giving FIFA a prime opportunity to reap record profits from soccer fans.
Businesses are turning into a private club: beaches, restaurants, gyms
In an age of heightened loneliness and uncertainty, private clubs are selling camaraderie and controlled environments — if you can afford it.
Alejandro Garnacho offered to three Serie A giants
During his time at Manchester United, Alejandro Garnacho was adored by the Old Trafford faithful and was regularly serenaded during matches by the Stretford End.Despite inconsistent displays, the Red ...
Rising costs and affordability top concerns for voters this primary election
Across party lines, Ventura County voters say the cost of living is influencing their decision when voting for California governor this election
The Latest: Trump faces new inflation warning from bond market, adding to midterm challenges
The energy price spike triggered by the Iran war has seeped into the price of bonds that help fund the U.S. government, causing interest rates to climb in ways that are worsening affordability pressures, hampering economic growth and creating a new risk for Republicans in November’s midterm elections
Securing Michigan’s manufacturing legacy with AI and advanced technology
AI is helping Michigan manufacturers improve operations, lower maintenance costs and modernize production with practical, affordable solutions.
AMD’s Plan to Fix RAM Costs: Bring Back Bygone CPUs
Decade-old AM4 motherboards now seem even more appealing if you can’t afford to upgrade.
The Alienware AW3926QW is the world's first 39-inch 5K OLED monitor with an RGB stripe panel
Alienware is also releasing an updated 34-inch ultra-wide alongside new affordable 32 and 34-inch displays.
Dell unveils $699 XPS 13 laptop in challenge to Apple's MacBook Neo
Dell on Sunday unveiled its most affordable laptop, XPS 13, as the PC maker aims to capture market share from Apple's MacBook Neo by attracting students and young professionals.
After Gaza, Israel is now causing the West Bank health system to collapse
Most Medications Are Missing From Public Pharmacies, and Many Patients Cannot Afford to Buy Them on the Private Market. Israel's Seizure of Customs Revenues Has Significantly Deepened the Palestinian Health Ministry's Debt, and It Warns: Soon We Will No Longer Be Able to Provide Essential Health Services
The president’s health is the people’s business
Health transparency, affordability for seniors and more, in readers' eyes.
Pay raises for incompetence at the Colorado Capitol
By Jon Caldara I am personally responsible for helping overpay socialists to make Colorado unaffordable, overregulated and one windstorm away from a power blackout. I failed you. Colorado legislators already get automatic inflation raises. You know, just like your job (I’m assuming the sarcasm bled through that one). No private-sector worker has that kind of […]
Versatile Dell XPS laptop boots up in a flash and is exceptionally affordable
How can a traditionally high-priced Dell XPS notebook compete with the MacBook Neo? An upcoming Dell launch demonstrates that this is indeed possible without sacrificing too many features for demanding users, such as up to 32 GB of RAM and a Panther Lake CPU option. However, almost all details have already been leaked ahead of time.
Fitbit Air Review: Affordable, Minimalist Health Tracking | All Things Mobile
Newsom’s climate rules bend to gas price politics
California is changing its climate policies in the face of affordability concerns as Gavin Newsom looks toward 2028.
Politics Unusual: NYC Sanitation Commissioner, Rep. Gillen | FOX 5 New York
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with NYC Sanitation Commissioner Gregory Anderson about his priorities in his new role. Also, a conversation with Rep. Laura Gillen about the top issue facing her district: affordability.
Richie Floyd re-elected to St. Pete City Council without opposition
Floyd ran on a platform based on affordability and reducing corporate influence in city government.
State Democrats’ bill would help small-business owners pay for employees’ healthcare
'At this moment, we’re in the thick of a massive affordability crisis,' said Rep. Jen Mazzocco.
Windows PC Industry Reacts to Apple's Most Affordable MacBook Ever
A few months ago, Apple released the MacBook Neo, its most affordable MacBook ever. At the time, an ASUS executive admitted that the laptop came as a "shock" to the Windows PC industry, which is now in the process of responding. Acer today introduced a Swift Air 14 laptop, with U.S. pricing starting at $699. By comparison, the MacBook Neo starts at $599 with a 256GB SSD and 8GB of RAM, or at $499 for college students and educational staff.
Millions of Americans are losing their health insurance
The GOP’s Big, Beautiful Bill sought to roll back the Affordable Care Act. Now, the human costs are becoming clear.
Former Gov. Gregoire warns Washington faces 'critical point’ on taxes, jobs, business
The report also warned of rising labor costs, longer permitting timelines, growing regulation and declining affordability.
Wisconsin health report highlights affordability, mental health concerns
MADISON, Wis. — A new report from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services offers a look at health and affordability across the state, highlighting rising mental health concerns, high housing
Colorado governor candidates confront business climate, housing affordability woes
Four of the five major-party candidates for Colorado governor share common ground on two big issues: they see the perception that Colorado has become less business‑friendly as a serious concern, and they view housing affordability as central to the state’s economic future. At a Thursday forum in Glendale, the two Democratic candidates — U.S. Sen. […]
Report Shows People With Medicare Feeling Pinch of Rising Health Care Costs
As affordability concerns remain top of mind for many Americans, a timely KFF report examines Medicare beneficiary finances and health care costs, lending context to these anxieties. Recent KFF polling found that as health care costs continue to grow and cost-of-living increases stress household budgets, paying for care and coverage tops the list of consumer financial concerns. In total, 64% of households […]
NGA Convenes Governors Health and Human Services Policy Advisors Institute to Strengthen Healthcare Delivery and Sustainability in States
NEW ORLEANS – The National Governors Association (NGA) this week convened its annual Governors Health and Human Services Policy Advisors Institute in New Orleans. Leaders from 34 states and territories shared perspectives on issues including healthcare affordability, maintaining program integrity in Health and Human Services delivery systems and sustaining overdose prevention efforts. “Governors are on […]
“Sets an entirely new benchmark for portable, affordable audio interfaces”: SSL just released its cheapest audio interface yet
The SSL 1 is a 2-in/2-out device that comes at a very tempting price
'Unaffordable reality' ahead for WA individual buyers of health insurance
Health insurance companies that serve the individual market requested an average rate increase of 22.4% for for 2027 — one of the highest changes in years.
St. Charles Health System helps patients stay healthy beyond the hospital
St. Charles Health System is expanding its commitment to community health by prioritizing access to affordable, healthy food.
Despite new contract, Matthew Stafford’s 2027 return not guaranteed
The Rams are on a year-to-year basis with Matthew Stafford’s contract and that has not changed
Health Groups Launch ‘One Nation, Overcharged’ Campaign As Affordability Grips U.S.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is launching a campaign to ‘amplify the voices and experiences of people affected by high healthcare costs.”
Health insurers are exiting the Marketplace again. Should consumers be worried?
Why are insurers leaving the ACA Marketplace? New exits by Cigna and others highlight growing concerns about enrollment and affordability in 2027.
Chicago comedians could get help buying health insurance from new fundraising alliance
Comedy is often an overlooked artform though Chicago is known for producing national talent. But many local comedians are struggling to afford healthcare. The newly formed Health Alliance for Chicago Comedians is trying to change that.
First Cases for Apple's Foldable iPhone Surface Online
Accessory maker iFunSmart has begun listing the first protective cases for Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone, corroborating rumors about the device's design. Case makers routinely begin mass producing accessories ahead of a new iPhone announcement, working from dummy units or leaked CAD files to size their molds. Their designs are speculative, but they have historically proven accurate to the millimeter, since accessory makers cannot afford to be left without product on launch day.
Key Facts About Health Care Affordability for People With Medicare
This brief presents key facts and analysis about affordability of health care costs among people with Medicare, including younger adults with long-term disabilities, drawing on data from various sources.
Chicago comedians could get help buying health insurance from new fundraising alliance
Comedy is often an overlooked artform though Chicago is known for producing national talent. But many local comedians are struggling to afford healthcare. The newly formed Health Alliance for Chicago Comedians is trying to change that.
Cheaper, Alternative Health Plans Are Having A Moment, But Critics Urge Caution
By Sarah Kwon and KFF Health News HealthDay ReportersWEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — When Melanie Miller saw that her health insurance premium payment was set to nearly triple to $914 a month this year, she stopped shopping on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. The 59-year-old ...
Scientists say guava juice could make iron supplements work better
Researchers found that drinking guava juice may significantly improve anemia by helping the body absorb iron more efficiently. In a review of 17 studies, women and teenage girls who consumed guava juice — especially with iron supplements — experienced noticeable increases in hemoglobin levels. Since guava contains far more vitamin C than oranges, scientists believe it could become a simple, affordable nutrition tool in regions where anemia is widespread.
Budget conference: Lawmakers want to spend millions on affordable housing
The Legislature wants to fully fund the state's affordable housing trust funds.
City business goes on during holiday week
The Memorial Day weekend makes this week at City Hall a short one, and while many meetings, including the full board, have been canceled, things are still going on, including the scuttling of a controversial nonprofit contract, the future of Free City College, the city’s newest affordable housing initiative, and a summit for small businesses. […]
Rahm Emanuel, a Possible 2028 Contender, Calls for Higher Education Reforms
Republicans have made gains with voters on education issues. A plan championed by Mr. Emanuel, a Democratic former mayor of Chicago, centers on college affordability.
Minnesota organizations are trying to keep youth sports affordable
Organized leagues and competitive teams for which parents pay hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars for a few months of adult-supervised games is the new reality.
Health insurers point fingers over affordability woes
Added insurance costs are being passed through to workers who are already reeling from inflation.
Cuts to science funding will create a flood of challenges in our coastal communities
Progress toward supporting safer, more affordable coastal communities in the face of climate change is at risk from a storm of cuts to U.S. scientific funding.
More families struggling with cost of food, No Kid Hungry Florida poll says
Floridians are facing tough choices as they struggle to afford groceries.
‘We cannot afford it;’ Local small business announces closure
“This has been the hardest decision we have had to make since we opened our doors over a decade ago.”
Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) Announces New "Saturdays in Stafford" Fall Entertainment Series
Oct 3, 2026 at Stafford Twp Arts Ctr, 1000 McKinley Ave: Saturdays in Stafford with Colin Quinn, Mike Marino & tribute bands. Tickets 6/1 – 609-489-8600
Sprinkle list: Tampa Bay lands big bucks for Sheriff’s training facility, African American cultural center
Mental health, affordable housing and advanced metering also landed supplemental funds.
Rams QB Ty Simpson: 'It's a big advantage for me' to learn from Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams
During an interview with Sports Illustrated at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere, Los Angeles Rams rookie quarterback Ty Simpson said "it's a big advantage" for him to learn from Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Davante Adams.
Haaland: There will be much more to come from City!
Erling Haaland says there is even more to come from Manchester City as the Blues’ striker and the Club soaked up a sun drenched 2026 trophy parade. Men's Team Vote for Donnarumma or Trafford for Sav...
The 15 best cities to live in 2026
The best cities to live in 2026 are more affordable, smaller cities throughout the Midwest and Sun Belt.
This surprisingly spacious anti‑theft convertible backpack makes traveling and commuting easier
I’ve been using this affordable backpack for long weekend trips and as my daily work bag for over three years to keep my valuables protected.
Transmission investment powers Michigan’s economic future
ITC’s Krista Tanner discusses how the state’s electric grid is driving reliability, growth and long-term energy affordability for businesses.
Energy security in an uncertain world depends on affordability and access
Reliable, affordable energy depends on resilient infrastructure, diverse sources and sustained investment to keep supply steady and communities secure.
California Air Resources Board tries to balance gas prices, climate goals with upcoming vote
The California Air Resources Board is set to vote on updates to a key clean air program known as "cap and invest" as the state tries to balance its environmental goals and affordability.
Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows
ACA enrollment could fall from 22.3 million Americans in 2025 to around 17.5 million this year.
Belmar mayor resigns, citing health and family. Here's what's next
Belmar Mayor Gerald Buccafusco announced his resignation due to health concerns, ending a term headlined by affordable housing.
Gazette, Centennial Institute cosponsoring Republican gubernatorial debate Tuesday
The Gazette and the Centennial Institute are cosponsoring a Republican gubernatorial debate Tuesday at Colorado Christian University, featuring candidates state Rep. Scott Bottoms, a Colorado Springs pastor, and longtime GOP insider state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer. Candidates will field questions on major issues facing Colorado, including the economy, crime/public safety, state budget/TABOR, energy, infrastructure and affordability. […]
Denver Gazette, Centennial Institute cosponsoring Republican gubernatorial debate Tuesday
The Gazette The Denver Gazette and the Centennial Institute are cosponsoring a Republican gubernatorial debate Tuesday at Colorado Christian University, featuring candidates Scott Bottoms, a Colorado Springs pastor, and longtime GOP insider Barb Kirkmeyer. Candidates will field questions on major issues facing Colorado, including the economy, crime/public safety, state budget/TABOR, energy, infrastructure, and affordability. The […]
Matthew Stafford's new deal could impact Commanders, Jayden Daniels
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is eligible for a contract extension after the 2026 season.
Developers break ground on Morganton's new small business park
Developers Matt Schulte and Mike Folz broke ground on the Romarco Road Business Park in Morganton, a new development designed to provide affordable, flexible commercial space for small businesses and
'Getting harder to do': Southern Wisconsin boat rental business struggles with rising fuel costs
MADISON (WKOW) — Higher fuel prices are making it harder for one local boat rental business to keep water recreation affordable this Memorial Day weekend.