The Minnesota Department of Commerce on Wednesday announced the anticipated increase in health insurance rates for 2026 — a driving factor in the federal government shutdown that began at midnight.

As of Tuesday, Florida’s minimum wage increased. According to the Florida Department of Commerce, the new minimum wage is $14 per hour, while minimum wage for tipped employees will be at least $10.98 ...

The anticipated 11.5% increase in Medicare Part B premiums for 2026 is a cause for concern among retirees. This increase is attributed to rising medical costs and higher utilization rates, as ...

While the COVID pandemic has thankfully been over for some time now, there is still a considerable number of people in the world (about 400 million) suffering from long COVID. Long COVID is a chronic ...

Enrollment across Utah’s public higher education institutions has risen once again with fall 2025 enrollment reaching 216,116 students across the state’s eight degree-giving institutions. This year’s ...

Around the world, the spread of dangerous infections that do not respond to antibiotics has been increasing by as much as 15% a year, affecting treatment for urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, E.

Microsoft has delayed its controversial Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price increase in some countries — but not the U.S. or UK. Last week, Microsoft sparked a backlash with its decision to raise the price ...

C-Tran riders will pay a bit more in 2026. The transit agency’s board members voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of fare increases to take effect next year. The increases are part of a fare ...

A common chemical that is widespread in the U.S. has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, researchers say. In a recent study published in the journal Neurology, researchers found a ...

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — The statewide minimum wage in New Jersey is set to increase once more at the beginning of 2026. Starting on Jan. 1, the minimum wage will increase by $0.43 per hour for most ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Elected city and county officials, along with local advocates, said “real, measurable progress” has been made to address the needs of those experiencing homelessness in Austin. During ...