Health care costs

Progressives warn Harris must change her closing message as the election looms

NEW YORK -- Progressive Democrats warn Kamala Harris risks losing the support of a small but significant portion of her…

4 weeks ago

High insulin prices spur a federal lawsuit against three pharmacy benefit managers

The federal government is suing some big pharmacy benefit managers over a system of drug rebates that regulators say has…

2 months ago

Sri Lanka’s presidential election a test for current leader, 2 years after its economy hit bottom

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- Two years ago, food cart worker Fathima Shiyama had to wait in line, sometimes for days,…

2 months ago

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 may be 2.5%

2024-09-12 08:30:02 Patchareeporn Sakoolchai | Moment | Getty ImagesSocial Security beneficiaries have seen higher cost-of-living adjustments in recent years, prompted…

2 months ago

Trump wants to make the GOP a ‘leader’ on IVF. Republicans’ actions make that a tough sell

CHICAGO -- Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's vow to promote in vitro fertilization by forcing health insurance companies or the…

3 months ago

What is ‘price gouging’ and why is VP Harris proposing to ban it?

With inflation and high grocery prices still frustrating many voters, Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday proposed a ban on…

3 months ago

Harris has offered a string of new economic proposals. Here’s a closer look at what’s in them

WASHINGTON -- Vice President Kamala Harris is out with a string of new economic proposals focused on food prices, taxes,…

3 months ago

Venezuela election 2024: Venezuelans cast their vote, Maduro faces challenge from González

2024-07-29 06:15:02 CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans waited anxiously for the results of Sunday’s presidential election that could pave the…

4 months ago

Britain’s Treasury chief vows to run the economy with ‘iron discipline’ amid demands for pay raises

LONDON -- Britain’s new Treasury chief said Sunday she will run the economy with “iron discipline,” but suggested she’ll give…

4 months ago

Alabama birthing units are closing to save money and get funding. Some say babies are at risk

GROVE HILL, Ala. -- One of the last remaining birthing units in southern Alabama will close next month to qualify…

4 months ago