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Gov. Jared Polis celebrates U.S. capture of Venezuela’s Maduro
Colorado leaders lambaste, criticize military operation Colorado Gov. Jared Polis celebrated the military operation that captured President Nicolas Maduro and flew him out of the country early Saturday, even as his party mates lambasted America’s action and expressed wariness about the U.S. embarking on “nation building.” Republicans, meanwhile, said President Donald Trump is keeping Americans […]
As More Americans Turn to Self-Employment, Rob Tillman Named 2025 Best Business Coach by Best of Small Business Awards
The 2025 Best Business Coach Award was presented to Rob Tillman as layoffs, AI adoption and job uncertainty drive more Americans toward entrepreneurship. I see this award as a reflection of the smart, talented and driven professionals I’ve worked with, whose real-world outcomes gave voters and judges a basis for their decision.” — Rob Tillman […]
The next election will be decided by America’s sick
America’s sick will decide the 2026 midterm elections, as the American health care system is designed to put profits over patients and two-thirds of all bankruptcies are medical, while ACA pr…
Tens of thousands of Tennesseans face health care, SNAP benefit changes in 2026
Affordable Care Act subsidies, which were expanded during the pandemic, are expiring, meaning millions of Americans will likely have to pay more for health care or go uninsured.
What Happens in Venezuelan Politics Now?
The removal of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro from power sets up a succession dilemma and an uncertain future for the leftist regime that has ruled the Latin American country with an iron fist for decades. The transfer of power, as laid out by the Venezuelan constitution, is likely to put Vice
Venezuela: American regime change with a Trumpian twist
Trump has added a particular layer of dementedness to the latest unprovoked US aggression.
Tariffs could really sting in 2026. Unless Trump chickens out again
It’s cold comfort for Americans gloomy about the state of the US economy, but President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs didn’t dramatically raise the cost of living in 2025. That could change in 2026.
Buying more American-made brands? Tell us about it.
President Donald Trump's trade war was partially intended to boost US-made goods. Is it working? Take our survey to share your thoughts.
New Orleans all-metro swimming teams headlined by All-Americans from Jesuit, Mandeville
New Orleans all-metro swimming selections are based on times and placements from the LHSAA state championships at SPAR Aquatic Center in Sulphur.
Inside Iowa Politics: Looking for compromise on health care costs
Health care insurance premiums are more expensive for millions of Americans as the new year begins.
Inside Iowa Politics: Looking for compromise on health care costs
Health care insurance premiums are more expensive for millions of Americans as the new year begins.
Donald Trump’s attacks on American academia hurt Europe’s scientists, says official
‘Science in the US being curtailed has an effect on all of us,’ says EU research funding chief Maria Leptin
They cook organic, distrust science and oppose vaccines: America's 'crunchy moms' shift toward Trump
In the 1960s, the 'crunchy mom' was typically an American hippie trying to stay connected to nature. Today, she claims total freedom over health decisions, sometimes flirting with conspiracy theories.
Trump admin has moved audaciously to make America ‘business friendly,’ says economist
Panelists EJ Antoni and Michael Faulkender discuss President Donald Trump’s tariffs, minimum wage and more on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Higher fee for nonresidents among national park changes in 2026
Among the biggest changes is a new fee structure with a surcharge for nonresidents of the U.S. visiting America’s most frequented national parks.
Elon Musk poised to return to political spotlight
Former Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley and former Biden White House official Meghan Hays discuss Elon Musk's suggestion that he will resume funding GOP politicians ahead of the midterms on ‘America Reports.’
Reckless breaches of contract will not make America great
The Trump administration has violated the fundamental business principle of honoring legally binding contracts, which will cost both the Treasury and the people dearly and create obstacles to futur…
Health subsidies expire, triggering steep insurance hikes
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight
Forget Gas Fees, Compliance Is Crypto’s New Cost of Doing Business
The cryptocurrency industry is turning over a new leaf in the New Year. And this new leaf comes with new laws. As of Jan. 1, 2026, Americans should have
Report shows continued weakness in Arkansas’ manufacturing sector - Talk Business & Politics
Arkansas’ overall economy improved in December, but the state’s manufacturing exports are down almost 5% in the first three quarters of the year, according to the Creighton University Mid-America Business...
The world has a new EV king. It’s not Tesla
In 2011, Tesla CEO Elon Musk dismissed Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD as a competitor. But some 14 years later, BYD beat the American EV pioneer at its own game.
The Future Albert Einstein Believed In
The brilliant physicist fought for the promise of a diverse, meritocratic America. We need his optimism today.
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
The change hurts Americans who don’t get employer health insurance or qualify for Medicaid/Medicare.
Friday letters: Leadership and health care concerns
What kind of leader do we want for America? One passes a major infrastructure bill that benefits the states that voted against him slightly more than states that voted for him, but overall helps the...
About 6 in 10 Americans say they feel politically connected by generation
Americans feel more politically connected by generation than they do by race or gender, CNN polling data finds.
Analysis: Is Gaza a sleeper issue in the Maryland midterms?
The feud between a prominent local Jewish leader and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) over Gaza is a reminder of how volatile the issue has become in American politics and how it is almost certain to factor into the midterms, in Maryland and elsewhere.
5 of the most popular stories from Business Insider's year-long series on America's oldest workers
Check out five of Business Insider's most popular stories from its year-long series on America's oldest workers, titled 80 Over 80. https://bit.ly/4jlOlZN
5 of the most popular stories from Business Insider's year-long series on America's oldest workers
Check out five of Business Insider's most popular stories from its year-long series on America's oldest workers, titled 80 Over 80.
Video Health costs to skyrocket for millions losing ACA subsidies
ABC News’ Trevor Ault spoke with KFF vice president Cynthia Cox about the higher costs 20+ million Americans will face starting today with the expiration of ACA subsidies.
African American bookstore in Atlanta to close after 35 years in business
A longtime Atlanta African American bookstore is going to close soon after 35 years in business.
Simon Cowell looks back on Kelly Clarkson's 'American Idol' win: 'It was like a movie'
Simon Cowell says witnessing Kelly Clarkson's 'American Idol' win felt like something out of a movie: 'You couldn't have asked for a more perfect winner.'
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Venezuela has detained several Americans as tensions with US rise
Venezuelan security forces have detained at least five Americans in recent months as the US has built a pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a US official familiar with the matter told CNN.
6 Changes to National Health Policy to Watch in 2026
From the passage of a massive bill that reduced federal funds for Medicaid to a comprehensive overhaul of a federal vaccine advisory panel, Congress and the Trump administration delivered major changes to America’s public health system in 2025. Many of those changes are poised to reshape coverage,
Scientists Just Clocked a ‘Rogue’ Planet the Size of Saturn
Astronomers just measured the mass of a free-floating planet without a star for the first time
Encouraging signs of political civility bring hope for 2026
Americans have reason to hope that our political culture can change.
2026 price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire for millions of Americans
Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare
More than 20 million Americans are preparing for steeper healthcare costs in the New Year because of expiring subsidies.
Six Flags Qiddiya City, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation's First Destination Outside North America, is Now Officially Open
/PRNewswire/ -- Six Flags Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia's first-of-its-kind theme park and entertainment destination, celebrated its grand opening Dec. 31 by...
FiddleFest returns in 2026 for a day of music, dance, fun
SEELEY — Get ready to kick off the new year with an unforgettable celebration of bluegrass, old-time string band and Americana music. FiddleFest 2026 will take place on Saturday, Jan.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act complicates state health care affordability efforts
This article first appeared on KFF Health News. As Congress debates whether to extend the temporary federal subsidies that have helped millions of Americans buy health coverage, a crucial underlying reality is sometimes overlooked: Those subsidies are merely a band-aid covering the often unaffordable cost of health care. California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and five other states […]
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight
Best Life: Resolution revolution and the science of sticking with it
As the calendar flips to 2026, millions of Americans are making resolutions.
Nathalie Cabrol, astrobiologist: ‘It’s an achievement of science to admit we don’t know what life is’
The French-American scientist heads the Carl Sagan Center and researches the potential for humans to inhabit the extreme environments of our galaxy
Doug Bowser has now retired from Nintendo of America
The mighty Doug Bower has now retired from Nintendo of America after being with the company for years and eventually becoming the president of Nintendo of America. Bowser said it has been “an honour”…
Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who campaigned on a promise to tackle the affordability crisis in one of America’s most expensive cities, was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor early Thursday.
Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who campaigned on a promise to tackle the affordability crisis in one of America’s most expensive cities, was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor early Thursday.
Chief Justice John Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report
Chief Justice John Roberts touted the independence of the federal judiciary as a “counter-majoritarian check” and urged Americans rattled by partisan politics to keep faith with the Constitution.
‘A state of crisis’: record number of Americans are pessimistic about US healthcare system
Costs, insurance delays and difficult-to-obtain mental health treatment plague the US health system
Photos show the year in politics as Trump brought change to America in 2025
Poll finds Trump, 3 potential presidential candidates, viewed unfavorably by Americans
As 2025 draws to a close, Americans are viewing Trump and these three potential candidates in an unfavorable light.
NYC’s Mamdani Made Big Promises. Here Are Challenges He Faces as Mayor
When Zohran Mamdani takes office on Jan. 1 as New York City’s mayor, he will inherit a role that’s described as the second-hardest job in America.
Oil tanker pursued by US now has a Russian flag painted on its side
Crew members aboard the aging, rusted oil tanker that the US has been pursuing at sea for nearly two weeks appear to have painted a crude image of a Russian flag on the ship’s hull, which American officials believe is an attempt at claiming Russian protection, a US official familiar with the matter said.
In 2026, resolve to become a citizen scientist
Monitoring nest boxes for Southeastern American kestrels is one example of citizen science.
Health Insurance Premiums to Skyrocket for Millions of Americans
Some 22 million Americans will begin to see their health insurance premiums skyrocket after Congress failed to extend certain subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down what will happen when the subsidies expire, who is impacted and more.
How Trump’s tariffs hit Americans: Rising costs and global backlash
From bourbon-less cocktails to Brazilian coffee, Trump's tariffs stirred tensions among U.S. friends, foes. Is relief coming via $2,000 rebate checks?
Opinion | Trump Is the Jan. 6 President
Tragically, America is still living in a political era that began on Jan. 6, 2021.
Our health care system is broken. This is a critical moment
Dallas doctor says the American health care system is deeply broken. We need a long, sustained effort at reform.
Revisited: Is Trump building a political dynasty?
In the second episode of our special Politics Weekly America series, the reporters Ashley Parker, Rosie Gray and Eric Cortellessa explain why some of Trump’s family decided to step back from political life, and who stepped up to get him back to the White House
Lawmakers mourn Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former U.S. senator and proud Native American
Campbell served as the first Native American to chair the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. He also was known for his endeavors outside politics.
Former Colorado Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell dies at 92
Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the former senator and US representative of Colorado known for his passionate advocacy of Native American issues, died Tuesday. He was 92.
Advancing the America First Global Health Strategy Through a Landmark Bilateral Global Health MOU with Côte d’Ivoire - United States Department of State
Under the America First Global Health Strategy, the United States is refocusing global health assistance to protect the American people from infectious disease threats, while ending open-ended dependency on U.S. taxpayers. That approach is being put into action through Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that require U.S. assistance recipients to invest their own resources and take […]
US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign 'America First' health deals
The United States and Ivory Coast have signed a health deal that would require the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector.
US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign 'America First' health deals
The United States and Ivory Coast signed a health deal Tuesday requiring the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector as part of “America First” global health funding pacts that mirror the Trump administration’s foreign policy. It is the latest agreement the U.S. has entered with more than a dozen African countries, most of them hit by U.S. aid cuts, including Ivory Coast.
US Commits $480m in Health Funding to Ivory Coast, the Latest to Sign 'America First' Health Deals
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — The United States and Ivory Coast signed a health deal Tuesday requiring the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector as part of “America First” global health funding pacts that mirror the Trump administration’s foreign policy. The signing in ...
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
Starting Thursday, Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new restrictions on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits.
Trump 2.0 is dismantling American science. Here's what's at stake, according to researchers.
U.S.-based researchers detail how their work has been disrupted by funding cuts and policy changes ushered by the second Trump administration.
The New Year health-insurance shock facing millions of Americans
Four charts show the effects of expiring subsidies
As Corporate America thrives, small businesses tighten their belts
America’s economy is booming—if you’re big enough, The Wall Street Journal writes. While corporate giants are riding record profits and the artificial intelligence rally, many small businesses are quietly cutting back. Firms with fewer than 50 workers have shed jobs steadily over the past six months, trimming 120,000 positions in November alone, even as large […]
In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most polarizing changes have taken place within the Department of Health and Human Services, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has openly rebuffed the medical establishment as he converts the ideas of his Make America Healthy Again movement into public policy. Since entering office in February, the health secretary has overseen a dramatic reshaping of the agencies he oversees, including eliminating thousands of jobs and freezing or canceling billions of dollars for scientific research. As part of his campaign against chronic disease, he has redrawn the government's position on topics such as seed oils, fluoride and Tylenol.
The Year That Shattered American Science
The Trump administration’s cuts to research may have spoiled the country’s appetite for bold exploration.
These Are the Most Exciting Space Science Events for 2026
From crewed lunar voyages to flight tests of fully reusable rockets and launches of new orbital telescopes studying the outer limits of the cosmos, 2026 should be a banner year for space science and exploration
America’s Year of Health-Care Chaos Will Have These Consequences
The unprecedented turmoil at the US’ top health agencies, under the leadership of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is sure to have a long-term impact on the well-being of Americans. Although Kennedy’s mantra has been to “Make America Healthy Again,” the most visible changes he and his allies have made within the Department of Health and Human Services in 2025 appear, in practice, designed to do the opposite.
America’s Loss of Science and Loss of Virtue
The Trump administration has issued a death warrant for science. This kills one of America’s greatest most productive avenues to GDP growth. Simple-minded people are determining the future course of the country. After all, science is foundational to America’s economy.
Revisited: Is Trump building a political dynasty?
Jonathan Freedland and the Politics Weekly America team are taking a break this week, so we’re replaying a special series made during the summer, all about the Trump family and whether the president is planning to pass on the political baton once he has to leave office
Why Americans are facing rising health insurance costs
Experts point to several factors behind the surge in health insurance prices, including general inflation, the growing use of high-cost prescription drugs, and consolidation among medical providers.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln Receives National Recognition for Meritorious Outcomes from the American College Of Surgeons - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln announced today that the hospital has received national acclaim for excellence in surgical care, earning prestigious
71 Hysterical Fails From This Year That Made Me Laugh So Hard I Forgot 2025 Was Hell on Earth
Feeling like I have a LOT to be grateful for in 2025 after seeing how badly some folks put their feet in their mouths this year.
American parents said social media and screen time were among the top health concerns for their kids in 2025
To lower kids' screen time, experts recommend keeping screens out of bedrooms and having a special place for devices in the house.
$25,000 per month: the cost of Trump tariffs on small business importers, revealed
The Center for American Progress said the tariffs haven't been a Christmas gift for American business, more like a lump of coal.
The Politics of Not Being Counted -
In the APSA Public Scholarship Program, graduate students in political science produce summaries of new research in the American Political Science Review. This piece, written by Raymundo Lopez, covers the new article by Amanda Sahar [...]
Fourth Fest Entertainment Announcement
Another Bond County Fourth Fest will be held again this summer in downtown Greenville. “We’re excited to kick off this year’s announcements for Bond County Fourth Fest as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday,” said Randy Alderman, co-chair of the Bond County Fourth Fest. “Our first headliner will perform Friday night, July 3rd — the world’s
Encore: Bridging Distances with AI and Telemedicine, and Destigmatizing Mental Health for Health Care Workers
As we close out 2025, we’re excited to share highlights from two impactful episodes of the Advancing Health podcast that sparked dialogue around improving health care in America.
Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here’s what they got right
In the year 1998 – when Bill Clinton was president, most households still had landline phones, and CNN’s website looked like this – Gallup and USA Today called up 1,055 Americans on those landlines and asked them for their best predictions about a year in the distant future: 2025.
7 Important Health Stories We’ll Be Following in 2026
From immune cell therapies to measles outbreaks to federal attacks on public health, these are some of the health topics we’ll be watching next year
The most volatile group of voters is turning on Trump
There’s a new line dividing young Americans.
#ANALYSIS: Samuel Alito keeps getting his way. So why does he seem so unhappy?
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has a remarkable record of transforming his old dissenting opinions into the new majority view and setting the direction of the law in America.
President Trump’s damage to American science is incalculable
A STAT series highlights the wide-ranging impact of the president’s hacksaw approach.
4 more African nations secure $2.3bn US health funding under America First strategy
The United States has signed four new Global Health Cooperation Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Ethiopia, Botswana, Sierra Leone and Madagascar, marking a major expansion of Washington’s health engagement in Africa under President Donald Trump’s America First Global Health Strategy
Analysis: Trump doubles down on big goal bets in end-of-the-year flurry
President Donald Trump is spending the end of the year trying to cash in huge foreign policy bets on which thousands of lives may depend and that will define his attempt to wield decisive power far beyond American shores.
Why Karoline Leavitt’s pregnancy is so rare in American – and world politics | World News - The Times of India
US News: Karoline Leavitt announced on Friday that she was expecting a baby girl in May. She did so quietly, with an Instagram post showing her standing beside.
How Trump is leveraging sports and sports culture for his political brand : Consider This from NPR
President Trump is using his position to access sporting events across the country and embed himself with teams and fans. And he’s leveraging sports and American sports culture to build up and amplify his political brand. NPR’s Tamara Keith speak with Christine Brennan, a longtime sports columnist and author, about the president and the significance of his strong ties to sports.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Jeffrey Pierre and Henry Larson. It was edited by Sarah Robbins, Dana Farrington and Rebekah Metzler. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
How Trump is leveraging sports and sports culture for his political brand : Consider This from NPR
President Trump is using his position to access sporting events across the country and embed himself with teams and fans. And he’s leveraging sports and American sports culture to build up and amplify his political brand. NPR’s Tamara Keith speak with Christine Brennan, a longtime sports columnist and author, about the president and the significance of his strong ties to sports.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Jeffrey Pierre and Henry Larson. It was edited by Sarah Robbins, Dana Farrington and Rebekah Metzler. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Politics chat: Trump meets Zelenskyy; American heritage creates GOP rift
President Trump is meeting with Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy today and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tomorrow.
Commentary: America tried something new in 2025. It's not going well
Glow up or grow up? Times columnists Anita Chabria and Mark Z. Barabak look back and assess whether 2025 was good for America or an unmitigated disaster.
Kennedy magic: America's storied political dynasty roared back in 2025
This year was marked by the resurgence of the Kennedys, one of America’s dynasties, but in unexpected ways from MAHA to cancer to renaming a building.
Local entertainment venues adapt as Americans choose low-key New Year's Eve celebrations
Local entertainment venues like Best in Games in Sterling Heights are facing a challenging New Year's Eve as more Americans opt for low-key celebrations at home instead of big nights out.
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES: Mosaic Templars Cultural Center to celebrate Kwanzaa
The weeklong cultural holiday was created in 1966 to honor Black American heritage and to celebrate seven core principles known as the Nguzo Saba. Each day highlights one principle; Dec. 31 recognizes Kuumba, or Creativity.
Americans will get 'gigantic' tax refund next year, Treasury Secretary says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted "gigantic" tax refunds of $1,000-$2,000 for many Americans filing in 2026 due to Trump's tax cuts.
The Second Trump Administration, South America Shifts Right, Time For Sports : Up First from NPR
NPR’s Ron Elving has been thinking about the state of U.S. politics since President Donald Trump returned to power. Also, several countries in South America elected conservative and even far right leaders in 2025, marking a political and ideological shift in the region. And, we’ll have the highlight reel from the year in sports.