NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are feeling the strain already with less than three weeks to go until the expiration of COVID-era tax credits that have helped many people pay for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. For one Wisconsin couple, the loss of government-sponsored health subsidies in 2026 means choosing a lower-quality insurance…… MORE
Jury Says Johnson & Johnson Owes $40 Million to 2 Cancer Patients Who Used Talcum Powders
A Los Angeles jury has awarded $40 million to two women who claim Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder caused their ovarian cancer. The company plans to appeal the verdict. This is part of an ongoing legal battle over the alleged link between talc in Johnson’s Baby Powder and cancer. Johnson & Johnson stopped selling talc-based…… MORE
High-End Car Sales Sink in China as Its Economy Slows, Taking a Toll on European Automakers
HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese demand for foreign luxury cars is waning as customers opt for more affordable Chinese brand models. Those are often sold at big discounts catering to their taste for fancy electronics and comfort. That is bad news for European carmakers like Porsche, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz and BMW that have long dominated…… MORE
Expert Tips to Ease Financial Pressure and Avoid Holiday Overspending
NEW YORK (AP) — If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to spend money on gifts, parties, and travel this holiday season, you’re not alone. The time of year marketed as the most wonderful can quickly become stressful. That’s especially true now. The job market is tough, student loan and credit card debt are rising,…… MORE
Belarus Frees Nobel Prize Laureate Bialiatski, Opposition Figure Kolesnikova as US Lifts Sanctions
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Belarusian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova from prison. Human rights advocate Pavel Sapelka confirmed the release to the AP. This move comes as President Alexander Lukashenko seeks to improve relations with Washington. On Saturday, the U.S. announced it was lifting sanctions…… MORE