House Republicans Roll Out Narrow Health Care Plan as ACA Subsidy Deadline Nears

  House Republicans have rolled out a narrowly focused health care package as a key deadline approaches, raising concerns that millions of Americans could soon face sharply higher insurance costs. The proposal, released Friday, avoids extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies set to expire at the end of the month—an omission that suggests […]

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Why Halloween Candy Costs More This Year — and Why There’s Less Chocolate

The sweet excitement of Halloween is coming with a bittersweet twist this year — higher candy prices and noticeably less chocolate. Shoppers across the U.S. are expected to spend more on trick-or-treat sweets, but their bags might be filled with fewer chocolate bars and more gummy treats or pumpkin-spice-themed candies. Experts say rising cocoa prices […]

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