WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts says that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation’s judicial system with pivotal Supreme Court decisions on the horizon. Roberts released his annual letter to the judiciary on Wednesday and said the nation’s founding documents…… MORE
US Stocks Rose Again in 2025 After Overcoming Turbulence From Tariffs and Trump’s Fight With the Fed
NEW YORK (AP) — The year 2025 was scary good for investors. It was scary because the U.S. stock market plunged to several historic drops on worries about everything from President Donald Trump’s tariffs to interest rates to a possible bubble in artificial-intelligence technology. In the end, though, it was a good year for anyone…… MORE
Health Subsidies Expire, Launching Millions of Americans Into 2026 With Steep Insurance Hikes
NEW YORK (AP) — Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight. The arrival of the New Year’s Day deadline with no fix from Congress cemented higher health costs for millions of Americans, including many self-employed workers, small business owners,…… MORE
Bulgaria is Joining the Euro
Bulgaria is welcoming a new year and a new currency. The nation of 6.4 million in southeastern Europe will become the 21st member of the shared euro currency on Jan. 1. It means deeper integration with the European Union and smoother trade, travel and investments. It’s something the Bulgarian government has for years pressed for.…… MORE
Trump Delays Increased Tariffs on Upholstered Furniture, Kitchen Cabinets and Vanities for a Year
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks. Trump’s order signed Wednesday keeps in place a 25% tariff he imposed in September on those goods, but delays for another year a 30% tariff on…… MORE