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A hand holds a credit card above a payment terminal at a checkout counter.

Food

Texas families report SNAP theft draining grocery money, and state rules offer no replacement

Florida Republican congressional nominee Casey Askar stands in front of farm equipment.

Business

Florida Republican pitches first-ever cut to federal taxes on gas and diesel

An IBM building.

Business

IBM seeks 30-year tax break in New York for $2.5 billion quantum project

A spacious retail store interior featuring display counters and shelves with various beauty products.

Business

Florida consumer sentiment falls for 6th straight month as US confidence slides again

A woman holds a phone with a screen that reads health insurance with a check mark

Business

Most Americans face higher health insurance bills next year, whether through work, the ACA, or Medicare

California governor Gavin Newsom speaks into a microphone during an event.

Tech

California added solar, EVs, and batteries under Newsom, but 1 in 5 fell behind on bills

A water tower.

Home

Philadelphia water bills rise 7.5% this month, pushing the average monthly tab to $96

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.

Tech

Trump EPA to erase climate pollution limits for US coal and gas power plants

Houses in Austin, Texas.

Home

Austin residents say rising housing costs could price out their children, grandchildren

An EV charging near a home with solar panels.

Tech

Oklahoma driver says utility denied EV overnight rate after 14-kW solar install

Lunch trays with various foods, including burgers, an apple, rice, and mixed vegetables on a table.

Business

Massachusetts daycares turn to gardens, coupons as food costs jump 43%

Satellites in space.

Tech

China satellite breaks up in unusual orbit, leaves 43 fragments that may last centuries