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Americans see insurance costs surge as health subsidy fight fuels shutdown
Millions of Americans are already seeing their health insurance costs soar for 2026 as Congress remains deadlocked over extending covid-era subsidies for premiums. Healthcare.gov — the federal website used by 28 states — is expected to post plan...
Federal Judge Strikes Down Rule Expanding Anti-Discrimination Law to 'Trans Healthcare'
A federal judge struck down a Biden-era transgender rule that had expanded federal anti-discrimination measures to include transgender healthcare. They wrote that the Department of Health and Human Services, under the rule, "exceeded its authority...
Is Canned Tuna Healthy? What Nutritionists Really Think
A tuna sandwich can be one of the yummiest, easiest grab-and-go meals. If all the recipes and snack hacks being shared on TikTok are any indication, it's certainly popular. It's also a money-maker. The global tuna fish market is valued at $44.17...
The joy and health benefits of induction cooking
The joy and health benefits of induction cooking It’s a busy evening at Bauman’s on Oak, the popular new taproom in Southeast Portland, Oregon. At the bar toward the back of the room, customers are ordering drinks from a 30-strong list of...
Child found safe after being in car when shooting suspect speeds from scene in Atlanta: police
Police said the suspect left the scene with a child located inside of the vehicle that he drove away. Fortunately, the child was found safe. ATLANTA — Police are searching for a suspect after they said he left the scene following a shooting in a...
Georgia resident charged in threat to attack airport
ATLANTA -- Federal prosecutors on Tuesday brought charges against a Georgia man who was arrested a day earlier by police after his family contacted authorities saying he planned a shooting at Atlanta's international airport. Billy Joe Cagle, 49,...
Nov. 1 will be a key date in the government shutdown. Here's why.
As the ongoing government shutdown enters its final week of the month, Nov. 1 is a key date to watch if a stalemate between lawmakers persists. Aside from the existing setbacks caused by the shutdown − many essential government workers going...
There's A Simple Solution To Keep Drunk, Illegal Truckers Off Our Roads
This week’s deadly truck crash in California caused by an illegal immigrant was a horrific and entirely preventable tragedy. It follows similar crashes in Florida and Georgia, all telling the same story: when our nation fails to uphold the highest...
Lawmakers Huddle: Georgia lawmakers explore ways to improve home health care
As more Georgia families need help to care for loved ones at home, state leaders are exploring ways to better support them. In this week’s Lawmakers Huddle, GPB’s Donna Lowry talks with a state senator who called for a study committee on improving...
Forgotten PGA Tour star's three-year nightmare finally ends after 'long grind'
Will Zalatoris has opened up on his injury issues For the first time in three years, Will Zalatoris seems to be breathing a sigh of relief and positivity when it comes to golf. This is particularly true after his well-received appearance in Adam...
From hobbycraft sales to sponsorships, it’s a bull market every October at Angola’s prison rodeo
The gospel music flickers into range around mile 17 on the Tunica Trace, a trail formerly used by the Tunica Native American tribe paved into a 20-mile highway in West Feliciana Parish. As hundreds of cars pass churches releasing their...
Some kids end up in foster care solely for mental health reasons. Can Georgia lawmakers help?
Some Georgia parents relinquish their children to foster care to secure critical mental health treatment. An estimated 500 children in Georgia have been turned over to the state due to complex behavioral or psychiatric needs. Experts cite a...
Abdullah the Butcher, WWE legend & former Atlanta restaurant owner, hospitalized
ATLANTA - Wrestling fans around the world are rallying behind WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah the Butcher, who is reportedly facing serious health issues. What we know: His longtime booking agent, Steve Stasiak, shared the news Thursday on social...
Illinois Army captain says Dems are ‘rolling over’ on LGBTQ+ rights. He’s running for Congress to change that
In the Illinois 13th Congressional District, 32-year-old Army captain and biochemist Dylan Blaha is mounting a progressive primary challenge against Democratic U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, who has represented the district since 2023. At the core of...
More states legalizing marijuana. Where does Georgia stand?
As more states across the U.S. move to legalize recreational marijuana, Georgia remains on the sidelines. While 24 states have adopted laws allowing adults to purchase and consume cannabis for non-medical use, Georgia continues to prohibit it. But...
WWE Hall-of-Famer who had legendary matches with Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan rushed to hospital with ‘serious issue’
A WWE Hall-of-Famer who was known for his legendary matches against titans like Hulk Hogan has been rushed to the hospital, according to a wrestling booking agent. Abdullah The Butcher, whose real name is Lawrence Shreve, is reportedly “battling...
Amir Abdur-Rahim's legacy: Relationships, integrity and a relentless pursuit of better 2hMyron Medcalf
NO MATTER WHERE he goes, former NBA All-Star Shareef Abdur-Rahim is reminded of his brother's impact. Whether it's in their hometown of Marietta, Georgia, or as far as 8,000 miles away from where they grew up, it seems everyone has a story about...
Re-ranking college football's top freshmen after two months of the season
The transfer portal might capture a lot of attention, but developing freshmen into impactful players remains the foundation for many of the nation's best programs. Already this year highly touted prospects have become nationally recognized names...
Arts And Culture At The Forefront Of Boston’s Vision For The Future
Boston, Massachusetts, USA - February 18, 2023: The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is an art museum and exhibition space located in Boston. The museum was founded as the Boston Museum of Modern Art in 1936. Since then it has gone through...
Powerlist 2026: Full list of UK's most influential Black people
Britain's most influential Black figures have been named in the Powerlist 2026. The list recognises those of African, African Caribbean, and African American descent who wield considerable influence in the UK. Leading the list is Afua Kyei, the...