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Texas Democrats welcome Bernie Sanders and plunge into economic populism
In speeches and conversations throughout the convention, Texas Democrats embraced affordability and anti-corruption themes championed by the Independent senator from Vermont.
Millions drop Affordable Care Act coverage after subsidies expired
New federal figures show that about 3 million fewer people had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.
AI Is Helping Small Businesses Get More Done, But It’s Far From The Only Productivity-Booster Helping Them Expand
Getting more done in less time is easier than ever for solopreneurs and small business owners, thanks to the ease of hiring contractors, using QR codes, touchless technology and other affordable methods.
Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise
NEW YORK — About 3 million fewer people in the United States had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time...
Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise
About 3 million fewer people in the United States had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year, according to new federal data. In the report releas...
Millions drop Obamacare health plans after subsidies expire and costs rise
New federal figures show that about 3 million fewer people had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.
Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise
New federal figures show that about 3 million fewer people had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year. The Department of Health and Human Services...
Millions drop Obamacare coverage after subsidies expire, costs rise
New federal figures show that about 3 million fewer people had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year
DNC plans weekend of local events to focus on affordability concerns under Trump
Two years ago, Democrats were the ones accused of being indifferent to Americans’ anger about rising prices. Now they're pointing the finger at Trump, who has downplayed the impact of lingering inflation.
Consumer-Directed Health Care: Promise or Pitfall
This panel will examine the evidence and policy outlook for consumer-directed health care as a federal solution to expanded coverage, with a focus on affordability, access, and health outcomes.
‘It’s a bad time to be a normal’: House Republican on current political environment
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) reacts to President Trump's decision to cancel the signing of the bipartisan housing affordability bill. Rep. Johnson also discusses the president’s Iran strategy and the current political environment.
Axios Live: Health care affordability emerges as a defining issue
Concerns about health care costs are motivating voters across the ideological spectrum
Valve Would "Love to Make the Steam Machine More Affordable" - Just Don't Expect It "Any Time Soon"
If memory prices go down - and that's a big if.
Louisville coaches can't afford to stay sidelined amid NCAA changes
The NCAA has brought college sports into instability, which is why coaches like Louisville's Jeff Brohm and Pat Kelsey have to be activists.
Billionaire tax, affordable housing: See the measures on California's November ballot
California voters will decide on 14 statewide policy proposals come November, from the controversial billionaire tax to an $11 billion affordable housing bond.
Politicians love 'affordability' rhetoric. But it hasn't offered path to urban prosperity in Kansas.
Wichita remains one of the most “affordable” regions to inhabit in the U.S. today, but that affordability has not served as as economic boon.
Sen. Van Hollen: Trump is saying he ‘doesn’t give a damn’ about people who can’t afford housing
Affordable family entertainment coming this weekend at Yuba-Sutter Fair
(FOX40.COM)—The Yuba-Sutter Fair is selling $5 tickets for its opening day on Thursday, and organizers plan to offer a series of ticket discounts throughout the weekend. The fair will run at the Y…
A taxing conversation: Stafford County supervisors explore business-license levy
The board also talked about how to use future revenue expected from data centers.
Google Home Speaker vs. the mainstay Nest Mini: Is this a true upgrade?
The Google Home Speaker is now the easiest and most affordable way to get Gemini into your smart home, but...
Trump says he won't sign major housing bill until Congress passes SAVE Act
The president's announcement came at an awkward time for House Republican leadership, coming just as they were speaking at a press conference about the importance of the bill in addressing affordability.
Affordability, not fraud, is why fewer Americans have health insurance
The “fraud, waste, and abuse” narrative has been seriously overworked, and does not fit the facts.
Trump abruptly cancels signing of bipartisan bill on affordable housing
The president posted on social media that the signing was off until the Senate passes his election integrity bill. It is unclear whether he intends to kill the housing bill.
Trump to sign sweeping bipartisan housing affordability bill into law at Capitol
Live updates: Progressives score wins in New York; Trump to sign housing bill
Get live updates and the latest news as progressives score election victories in New York and Trump signs a housing affordability bill.
How a $0 co-pay saves billions
Bringing down drug costs is the first step to improve health care affordability.
Alabama reportedly lands commitment from 3-star offensive lineman
Alabama has reportedly landed a commitment from Stafford Willis, an in-state prospect for the Crimson Tide from the 2027 class.
House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs
Lawmakers in both parties are eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year’s midterm elections
Cheap stuff that doesn’t suck and is under $25 for Prime Day
Everyone loves something affordable that’s actually good.
Steam Machine is 'more expensive' than even Valve wanted it to be
The PC gaming giant knows some fans won't be able to afford its new system, but Valve didn't want things to work out this way
Opinion | Michigan has a strong maternal, child health budget. We can’t afford to lose it
Strong maternal and child health systems require sustained commitment. Programs that improve outcomes only work when families can count on them being there.
Valve Explains Why You Have To Pay $1,050 To $1,430 For A Steam Machine
Valve has finally revealed the price of the Steam Machine, and it's more than almost anyone predicted. Can you afford it?
A stranger paid for the World Cup trip I couldn't afford for my sons
After writing about being unable to afford a World Cup trip he'd promised his sons for years, a father received an unexpected message from a stranger.
Porchfest Brings Affordable Entertainment to the Streets
People-first streets aren’t just life-saving – they’re a cost-of-living tool. And they're fun.
Why the forces that felled Keir Starmer threaten so many western leaders
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was felled by a curse haunting most western leaders — a failure to deliver change to voters who’ve lost trust in the capacity of modern politics to make their lives better and more affordable.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
Most Americans now 'insecure' or 'desperate' in getting, affording health care: Gallup
Fewer than half of Americans can consistently access and afford the health care they need for the first time in Gallup tracking.
Most Americans now 'insecure' or 'desperate' in getting, affording health care: Gallup
Fewer than half of Americans can consistently access and afford the health care they need for the first time in Gallup tracking.
Gov. Scott vetoed the Legislature’s latest attempt to lower health insurance costs. What’s next?
Scott wants to expand other models of health insurance in Vermont. Observers worry that his veto points to deepening political divisions over how to keep healthcare affordable.
Medicaid and ACA enrollment falls by more than 5 million, new report finds
The decline over the last 12 months stems in part from President Donald Trump’s Medicaid cuts and the expired enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Optum Behavioral Health names chief medical officer
James Polo, MD, will serve as chief medical officer for Optum Behavioral Health, according to a June 22 LinkedIn post. In his role, Dr. Polo focuses on clinical quality and policy, member experience, regulatory strategy, utilization management, affordability, innovation, and population health for various health plans. He will work with UnitedHealthcare, the rest of Optum, […]
England World Cup latest: Jamie Carragher says Thomas Tuchel can't afford to drop Declan Rice against Ghana despite fitness concerns
Monthly BAT Days Initiative Connects Residents to Free Health, Recovery and Support Services
On the second Wednesday of each month, these organizations come together at the Centers for Addiction and Mental Health Programs (CAMP) on Orange Blossom Trail to provide HIV and Hepatitis-C testing, connections to affordable or free primary care providers, mental health resources and case management services.
Wyze Scale BodyScan tracks more than just your weight, has Google Health support, $79.98
Wyze is today launching a new scale that tracks more than just your weight while also being affordable, with the...
CIBC US Faces of Impact Chicago Affordable Housing
Since 2014, CIBC has been financing affordable housing initiatives in Chicago to strengthen neighborhoods and make a difference in communities that need it the most. As of publication, more than 50 structures have been completed from West Ridge to Calumet Heights, each with a unique story. Faces of Impact highlights three of those stories, and the people behind them driving safe and accessible housing.
Axios-Ipsos poll: Health affordability is shaping the midterms
About half of Americans say measures aimed at drug and insurance affordability will probably influence who they'll vote for.
Global Health Security Is the Test That Multilateralism Cannot Afford to Fail
The future of multilateralism will not be determined by how its defenders argue for its importance, but by whether institutions deliver its benefits.
Make healthcare more affordable by preventing costly state mandates
Sen. Michael Webber proposes a task force to study how state healthcare mandates impact insurance premiums.
Burnham ally to unveil ambitious plan to reverse decades of privatisation
Exclusive: Productive State policy paper envisages state regaining control of basics to make life affordable, in fleshing out of Manchesterism
Vermont’s Governor Scott vetoes Legislature’s attempt at healthcare reform
The bill was designed to fast-track premium savings for public school employees and people buying plans on Vermont’s Affordable Care Act marketplace.
Autopsy Of A Freshly Cooked 10Gbit SFP+ Network Adapter
With the advent of affordable 2.5 Gbit, 5 Gbit, and 10 Gbit consumer networking gear, more and more people are taking advantage of these higher networking speeds, with [This Does Not Compute] havin…
‘I literally was crying last night because I’m nervous about what I’m going to find out’: a record 51% of Americans aren’t ‘cost secure’ on health
Half of Americans couldn't reliably afford healthcare, before the Medicaid cuts even started.
De'Aaron Fox was an NBA Finals flop, but he remains a luxury the Spurs can afford to keep
Fox's time in San Antonio will eventually run out, but it doesn't need to happen right away
Colom prioritizing lower costs, good jobs, affordable health care in state
In 2025, about 27 million people in the United States were medically uninsured, a number that is expected to increase by 10 million in the next decade due to tightened Medicaid eligibility, changes to enrollment processes and a loss of enhanced Affordable Care Act plan subsidies.
Get Real With SOMD Politics: Delegate Matt Morgan Focuses On Taxes, Housing And Protecting Southern Maryland’s Rural Character
ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Md. — Republican Delegate Matt Morgan says rising taxes, government overreach and housing affordability remain among the most pressing issues facing Maryland residents as he seeks another term representing District 29A in the Maryland House of Delegates, according to a recent appearance on The BayNet’s podcast, “Get Real With Southern Maryland Politics” […]
Trump Policies Could Strip Health Coverage From 3 Million Age 50-64
Trump’s biggest health care initiatives, rolling back the 2010 Affordable Care Act and cutting Medicaid, could strip insurance from up to 3 million people aged 50-64.
Private equity has no place in health care
By Miah Ntepp Of all the financial pressures placed on working people in this country, the skyrocketing costs of health care rank near the top. As families struggle under the cuts to Medicaid made by the Trump administration, they are now facing yet another barrier to affordable health care: the increasing incidence of predatory private […]
Diapers for Dignity: Program helps seniors access free incontinence supplies
The Area Agency on Aging Pasco-Pinellas is seeing an increase in the number of senior citizens who can’t afford incontinence supplies.
MoU’s $300bn Iran reconstruction fund becomes US political flashpoint
Trump says US will not pay for planned fund as part of Iran MoU, as lawmakers connect price tag to affordability issues.
Number of Americans who afford high-quality healthcare has dropped
Only about half of US adults could afford their healthcare and had access to quality care last year, according to new data.
How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen
Concerns about affording healthcare in the year ahead were also at a record high.
Thousands of 1199SEIU health care workers flood Foley Square, saying they can’t afford the city they care for amid contract fight
A sea of purple washed over Foley Square on Wednesday evening as thousands of 1199SEIU health care workers rallied for a new contract covering workers at
How many Americans can afford high-quality health care? A new poll finds the number has fallen
A new poll shows only about half of U.S. adults could afford their health care and had access to quality care last year.
Best place I've ever visited is in Vietnam: Hoi An, things to do
The best place my family visited is Hoi An, Vietnam. The affordable city has great craft villages, activities for all ages, and is easy to navigate.
How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen
New data from the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index shows that only about half of U.S. adults could afford their healthcare and had access to quality care last year.
Poll: Only about half of Americans say they can afford quality healthcare
New data from the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index shows that only about half of U.S. adults could afford their healthcare and had access to quality care last year.
How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen
Twannetta Weaver felt like she made the responsible choice when she enrolled in a high-deductible health insurance plan through her employer, an option that avoided high premiums and allowed her to sa...
Durham breaks ground on 160 affordable apartments near potential ‘entertainment district’
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — In an effort to ease the city’s affordable housing crisis, Durham leaders broke ground on more than 100 new apartments near Brier Creek on Wednesday. The currently empty…
U.S. Adults' Ability to Afford Healthcare at a Five-Year Low
Fewer than half (49%) of Americans can afford needed care and medications, a five-year low. Younger, older and adults with chronic conditions are hit hardest.
Going pro-Trump and endorsing redistricting: 4 takeaways from SC’s 1st District GOP runoff debate
Charleston County Councilwoman Jenny Costa Honeycutt and state Rep. Mark Smith talked affordability, Trump and more in their final debate before Tuesday’s runoff election.
Americans Struggle to Afford Quality Healthcare
Fifty-one percent of Americans could not consistently afford healthcare in 2025 – the largest share in the past five years, according to a new report from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America. Every year since 2022, fewer and fewer Americans are considered “cost secure” when it ...
Science Has Always Been Political. Now Politicians Want the Final Say.
We cannot afford to stay silent about the proposed federal grant-making rule
Mamdani's affordability problem worsens as NYC business leaders blast his housing plan
‘The Big Money Show’ discusses Manhattan's median rent, which climbed to a record $5,125 in May, up 7% from a year ago, raising new questions about affordability as demand continues to outpace housing supply across New York City.
2026 Governors’ Health and Human Services Policy Advisors Institute
Health and human services policy advisors from states and territories across the country gathered in New Orleans for NGA’s annual HHS Policy Advisors Institute. Over one and a half days, advisors shared priorities, surfaced common challenges, and learned from peers on topics ranging from healthcare affordability to child welfare, SNAP administration, and the use of […]
Long-Awaited Rule Aims To Boost ACA Choices While Embracing Higher Deductibles
By Julie Appleby and KFF Health News HealthDay ReportersTUESDAY, June 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The Affordable Care Act (ACA) seems to always be in a policy tug-of-war as its backers and critics spar over how it should work and who can qualify for coverage. This year is no different, with the ...
Saudi Arabia sports minister vows affordable and safe World Cup in 2034
Saudi Arabia's Sports Minister says the kingdom will work with FIFA to ensure ticket affordability and fan safety for the 2034 World Cup, amid regional instability and lessons from this year's finals in North America where costs have been a concern.
CMS, HHS request information for potential modifications to ACA Essential Health Benefits
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Department of Health and Human Services issued a request for information (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/15/2026-11994/request-for-information-comprehensive-review-of-the-essential-health-benefits-framework-and-typical) June 12 seeking input on CMS’ review of the Affordable Care Act’s Essential Health Benefits framework and the requirement that the scope of EHBs is equal to the scope of benefits provided under a standard employer plan.
I canceled a luxury cruise to afford World Cup final tickets
Attending the World Cup final won't be cheap, but for a devoted fan, the thrill of the experience justified the cost.
They’re Uninsured After Obamacare Became Too Costly. And They’re Far From Alone.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Indiana takes on powerful hospitals by capping prices they charge employers
Tired of watching its employers struggle to afford the cost of healthcare, Republican-controlled Indiana is trying a traditionally liberal tactic to control costs: setting government price controls on hospitals.
Hackaday Links: June 14, 2026
Times are tough out there, and many are starting to feel the pressure at the grocery store checkout line or the gas pump. But whenever you start to worry about affording life’s necessities, t…
Best laptops coming in 2026 after Computex
From RTX Spark powerhouses to affordable AI PCs, these are the most exciting laptops announced at Computex 2026 that are worth waiting for in 2026.
Affordable Summer Entertainment in Central New York
Looking for affordable ways to enjoy summer without traveling far from home?
Report finds deep racial and ethnic health disparities in Texas
We examine the Commonwealth Fund report's findings and what they reveal about health care access, affordability and outcomes across Texas.
Resellers asking high prices for Mamdani's affordable World Cup shirts
The NYC-themed jerseys have popped up on sites like Facebook Marketplace and eBay, where sellers are looking for as much as $999.
Dodgers turn to surprising Shohei Ohtani replacement following knee injury
For 63 of the Dodgers’ first 69 games this season, Shohei Ohtani was their leadoff hitter. The two-time defending National League MVP was occasionally afforded a day of rest because of his pitching schedule. On June 12, he was given…
As Affordable Care Act premiums skyrocket, catastrophic coverage is having a moment
Jason Miller watched his monthly health insurance premiums quadruple to $374 from $80 for a silver-level plan when the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced...
How AI is making health care even less affordable
For all of the ways AI could meaningfully improve patients' lives, making care more affordable isn't one of them.
Democrats seek next ObamaCare ahead of midterms amid rising health costs
There is growing momentum within the Democratic Party to find its next ObamaCare heading into the midterms, as healthcare costs become more untenable and American anger over affordability persists.…
At hospital finance conference, a call to end the friction that’s keeping costs high
Hospital execs agree that affordability is a major issue. What to do about it is less clear.
At hospital finance conference, a call to end the friction that’s keeping costs high
Hospital execs agree that affordability is a major issue. What to do about it is less clear.
Oh boy, Xbox's chief strategist is floating the idea of in-game ads — but says "The question is not 'Can we cram ads in everything?'"
Microsoft's Xbox CSO Matthew Ball thinks in-game ads could help "keep our products affordable."
Steven Spielberg was 'consistently turned down' to direct a Bond movie, says now 'you can't afford me'
The "Disclosure Day" filmmaker unsuccessfully campaigned for the job early in his career.
New Jersey Citizen Action’s Political Action Committee Endorses Candidates for 2026 General Elections
New Jersey Citizen Action’s Political Action Committee (NJCA-PAC) has endorsed US Senator Cory Booker, and Democratic Congressional candidates Zack Mullock (CD2), Rebecca Bennett (CD7), and Dr. Adam Hamawy (CD12) for the General Elections in November. In a press statement today, New Jersey Citizen Action Executive Director Dena Mottola Jaborska said: “At a time when Washington is prioritizing tax breaks for billionaires while working families struggle to afford healthcare, housing, and everyday necessities, we need lawmakers who will fight for[...]
Social Security is Facing a Political Crisis
On Tuesday the Social Security Trustees released their latest report on the system’s finances. The numbers didn’t change much: Unless something is done, the Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program, Social Security’s official name, will be unable to pay full benefits starting in either 2032 or 2034, depending on some technical issues. That’s not far away: If the Trustees are right, the prospect of a Social Security crisis will loom over the next presidential administration. It’s important to understand, however, the nature of the looming crisis. It won’t be an economic crisis. It won’t even be a serious fiscal crisis. Whatever you may have heard, Social Security isn’t in danger of going bankrupt. What we’re facing, instead, is potential political crisis. Congress and the White House could easily take action to sustain America’s retirement system. But given the current state of our politics, there’s no guarantee that they will. There is a widespread misunderstanding of how Social Security works. While Social Security was designed to look like a pension fund, it isn’t. A pension fund pays benefits out of a stock of assets it has accumulated over time. In contrast, Social Security operates as a government transfer program, like food stamps or Medicaid. Now, unlike food stamps — but like the highway trust fund — Social Security is on paper supported by a dedicated tax, the payroll tax, that is assigned to that program. But I say “on paper” because from an economic point of view assigning the payroll tax to Social Security is just an accounting convention. What matters for the U.S. economy is the overall balance between government spending and government revenue, not the difference between one type of spending and one source of revenue. So there’s no inherent economic significance to the fact that by 2034 payroll tax receipts will be insufficient to cover promised benefits. There is, however, a legislative issue. As long as the Social Security Administration can pay benefits out of payroll taxes and its cash reserve, there’s no need for Congress to vote each year to authorize benefits — they just keep going out until further notice. However, once those resources become insufficient, benefits will fall —by 17 percent according to the Trustees — unless Congress passes new legislation that “tops up” Social Security’s finances. Yet the current administration and Republican party are such extremists that there is a real risk that Social Security will be held hostage on behalf of their goals. If this should come to pass, the hostage-takers will claim that shoring up Social Security is unaffordable. Right on cue, Mike Johnson, the Trump-sycophant Speaker of the House, declared on Monday that “entitlement programs” like Social Security “have to be adjusted and fixed,” and that Republicans will introduce a plan to that effect next year. But this is a ploy, because while the cost of maintaining Social Security benefits at their promised level isn’t trivial, it is in fact affordable. According to the Trustees’ report, the actuarial balance of OASDI up through 2050 — the amount of additional funds it would need to keep paying full benefits for the next 25 years — is 1.06 percent of GDP. To put that number in perspective, the Trump administration proposes increasing military spending next year by $420 billion, equivalent to about 1.4 percent of GDP – without any discussion of whether that’s affordable Yet how did we get to the point where Social Security will need to be topped up? The main answer is that we have an aging population, with a growing ratio of retirees collecting benefits to workers paying into the system: Trump’s anti-immigration policies are making this problem worse. According to the Trustees’ report, lower immigration will deepen Social Security’s financial hole because many immigrants are working-age adults who will pay into the system for decades before they collect benefits. In fact, this problem may be much bigger than the report acknowledges: The report’s baseline assumption is that we’ll have net immigration of almost 1.2 million people a year, and even the pessimistic case assumes 750,000 a year. Meanwhile actual net immigration has already been cut far below that — and may now be negative. Moreover, Social Security is being financially damaged by growing income inequality in America. Payroll taxes are levied only on wages up to $184,500, and they don’t touch capital income. With the distribution of income increasingly shifting from labor to capital, as well as becoming more unequal among wage-earners, revenue from the Social Security payroll tax has been falling as a share of national income. From 1990 to 2024, it fell from 5.02 percent of gross domestic income to 4.46 percent. Which brings me to the question that, these days, we ask about everything: How might Social Security be affected by the advent of AI? A short answer: If, as many of us fear, AI accelerates rising income inequality, it will further reduce the payroll tax receipts that currently pay for Social Security and further endanger its finances. On the other hand, if AI, as its advocates promise, leads to faster economic growth, it will increase the potential tax base that could and should be used to support Social Security and other social insurance programs. But to take advantage of that larger base, we’ll have to get serious about taxing wealth and capital income. Is Social Security in trouble? Yes, but only because of the way its financing is currently structured — a structure that no longer works well because our society and economy have become so unequal. Moreover, Trump’s immigration policies are further endangering its already deteriorating financial condition. So don’t believe Republicans’ gaslighting that it will be necessary to cut Social Security benefits. All that is necessary to preserve Social Security is political will to raise taxes on the wealthy and a sensible immigration policy. MUSICAL CODA Actually 67 under current law.
Intel’s Project Firefly Takes The Best of Phones To Build Laptops In A Slim 12.9mm Metal Chassis With No Vents
Intel's Project Firefly aims to deliver premium-grade budget laptops with Wildcat Lake SoCs and a metal chassis, targeting affordability.
More than a Perk: 401(k)s are a Benefit Small Business Leaders Can’t Afford to Ignore
Two leaders discuss how automation, transparency, and smarter pricing for 401(k) plans are changing the game for employers looking for a competitive advantage.
MetroPlusHealth Guides Essential Plan Members Through Upcoming Coverage Changes
MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s high‑quality, affordable health plan, is actively supporting members affected by upcoming federal funding changes to the
Texas Tech's decision on Brendan Sorsby threatens to throw a live grenade into college football powder keg
With the Big 12 and national college football landscapes hanging in the balance, Texas Tech can't afford to take a chance on playing Sorsby