A new analysis suggests Americans are being overcharged by $150 billion a year to insure their…
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Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades
The Voting Rights Act over its six decades became one of the most consequential laws in…
Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical
A new survey finds teenagers are more likely to get news from nontraditional sources like social…
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates on hold as it weighs the impact of Iran war
The Bank of England is expected to announce it’s keeping interest rates on hold as policymakers…
Analysis: US blockade is squeezing Iran’s all-important oil industry
Even as Iran maintains its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Republic increasingly finds…
Experts warn of rising lead risks in Africa’s solar energy boom
Africa’s transition to cleaner energy is adding to concerns over lead poisoning from batteries used to…
Canada will be the headquarters for a future NATO-linked financial institution, official says
A senior government official says that Canada has been selected as the headquarters for a new,…
Walmart breaks its no-frills mold with in-store beauty experts
Walmart customers may find something new the next time they’re looking for makeup and skin care…
Exonerees struggle to rebuild their lives and gain lasting employment, even if elected to office
People who are wrongfully incarcerated then exonerated, sometimes after spending decades behind bars, face yet more…
The price of Brent crude oil surges past $125 a barrel as worries brew over an escalation in the Iran war
The price of Brent crude oil surges past $125 a barrel as worries brew over an…