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States are paying contractors such as Deloitte, Accenture, and Optum millions of dollars to help them comply with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a law that will strip…

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Cutting oil consumption may help combat soaring energy prices caused by the Iran war, but convincing Americans to burn less gasoline could prove difficult, according to economists.  The International Energy Agency…

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Americans eager for lower borrowing costs may have a long wait ahead of them. The Iran war is complicating the picture for the Federal Reserve, which is set to meet on…

Trump unveils deal for AstraZeneca to cut Medicaid drug prices and join "TrumpRx" site

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Oregon hospital races to build a tsunami shelter as FEMA fights to cut funding

ASTORIA, Ore. — Residents of this small coastal city in the Pacific Northwest know what to do when there’s a tsunami warning: Flee to higher ground. For those in or…

Here's how much a $50,000 home equity loan can cost per month after the Fed's October rate cut

The Fed’s October rate cut brought modest relief to borrowers who are trying to tap into their home equity now.  the_burtons/Getty Images The home equity lending landscape is looking increasingly…

Bill Nye warns U.S. could "cede leadership to other countries" if NASA budget is cut

Bill Nye and hundreds of others gathered at Capitol Hill on Monday to protest against the Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts to NASA, arguing that Congress has an obligation to…

What are the monthly payments on a $350,000 mortgage after the Fed's rate cut?

Mortgage rates are finally easing after the Fed’s recent rate cut, and that translates to lower monthly payments for buyers. Getty Images/iStockphoto The Federal Reserve’s decision to slash its benchmark…

NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal

An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration along with a 25% cut to its 2026 budget, according to a draft obtained by CBS…

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