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Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.Senators rejected a Democratic bill to extend the subsidies for three years and a Republican alternative that would have created new health savings accounts — an unceremonious end to a monthslong effort by Democrats to prevent the COVID-19-era subsidies from expiring on Jan. 1.
Ahead of the votes, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York... Read More
From deportation to court, key events in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's fight with the Trump administration
Kilmar Abrego Garcia entered the news in March 2025 after he was deported to El Salvador despite a court ruling that should have prevented it. His complicated legal fight since then has galvanized both sides of the debate over President Donald Trump's immigration policies.There is a civil case in Maryland where the 30-year-old is challenging the Department of Homeland Security's attempts to deport him again. There is also a criminal case in Tennessee, where the government accuses him of human smuggling. Finally, there is a petition in immigration court, where he hopes to pursue... Read More
Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this year.The uptick brings the average long-term mortgage rate to 6.22% from 6.19% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.6%.
Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also rose this week. The rate averaged 5.54%, up from 5.44% last week. A year ago, it averaged 5.84%, Freddie Mac said.
Mortgage rates are influenced by several... Read More
Rare Dom Pérignon champagne from Charles and Diana's wedding fails to sell during Denmark auction
LYNGBY, Denmark (AP) — It was a wedding that captivated the world — in 1981, Lady Diana Spencer said “I will” to Prince Charles, becoming Princess of Wales and bringing youth and glamour to Britain’s royal family.More than 40 years after the wedding and many years after the marriage fell apart, royal fans had the chance to buy a rare part of that historic day — or perhaps a sip of it — during an auction Thursday. But the exclusive magnum of Dom Pérignon Vintage 1961 champagne was ultimately not sold because the bids were not high enough.
The champagne,... Read More
Steelers LB TJ Watt hospitalized after experiencing discomfort in his lungs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers star outside linebacker T.J. Watt is in the hospital after experiencing discomfort in his lungs.Team spokesman Burt Lauten said the seven-time All-Pro and 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year was sent to the hospital on Thursday after initially reporting the discomfort to the club's medical staff on Wednesday.
The 30-year-old Watt's status for Monday night's visit from Miami is uncertain, Lauten said. Watt has started 56 straight regular-season games for Pittsburgh (7-6).
Watt has led the NFL in sacks three times in... Read More
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- Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
- Sherrone Moore jailed as police investigate situation that led to the fired Michigan coach's arrest
- Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory
- Washington state under emergency as torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations
- Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
- Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face first questioning
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