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This Feature of Obamacare Was Supposed to Cut Costs. It Did the Opposite.
A judge’s ruling that some payments to insurers were illegal set off a cost spiral.
FBI: Glove With DNA Appears to Match Gloves of Suspect in Guthrie Video
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on the night of Jan. 31.
DOGE Says It Helped Terminate Billions of Dollars in New Contracts
The announcement from the task force is the first on contracts in more than a month.
NASA Awards Next 2 Private Astronaut Missions to International Space Station
Axiom Space and Vast will each have the opportunity to organize 14-day missions aboard the orbiting outpost in 2027.
Behind the Burnout and High Turnover Rates in the AI Industry
Tech workers, labor, and cybersecurity professionals expose the problematic work culture behind AI development and support.
NY Authorities Detect Bird Flu in Preliminary Tests on Dead Crows
The potentially contagious and lethal bird-borne disease may have entered Orange County, New York.
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No Arrests in Nancy Guthrie Case After Major Operation Near Her Home
On Feb. 12, the FBI doubled its reward for a tip leading to an arrest in the case to $100,000.
College and University Tenure Reform Gaining Momentum in Several States
Recent laws require performance reviews that determine whether faculty members are effective teachers, not just researchers and scholarly journal writers.
The Mission to Find Osama Bin Laden: Ex-CIA Director Shares His Story
Panetta reflected on his involvement in the operation and the subsequent capture of the terrorist and al-Qaeda leader.
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Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Iran: What to Know
The U.S. president has continued to expand military build-up in the region, and has entertained talk of regime change in Iran.
Trump Admin Unveils Maritime Action Plan to Revive US Shipbuilding
The Trump administration wants to counter China dominance in industry through fees, investments, and reforms.
FAA Mandates Airlines to Affirm Merit Hiring for Pilots
Carriers must formally certify race- and sex-based hiring has ended or face potential federal investigation under new FAA mandate.
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment Forecast to Be 2.8 Percent Next Year, Group Says
The COLA for 2026 was also a 2.8 percent increase and went into effect in January.
Rubio Meets With Chinese Minister in Munich Ahead of Trump’s China Visit
He referred to the conference as ‘a defining moment’ in a fast-changing world.
4 Astronauts Launch to Space Station After Prior Crew’s Medical Evacuation
The liftoff occurred slightly more than 24 hours after the launch of a Space Force mission by United Launch Alliance.
Coinbase Posts $666.7 Million Loss in Q4 2025
The crypto juggernaut hadn’t posted a loss in more than two years.
Senate Blocks DHS Bill as Negotiations Continue 1 Day Before Shutdown Deadline
The current funding patch for the Department of Homeland Security only lasts through Feb. 13.
Gail Slater Leaving Role as DOJ’s Antitrust Chief
She described her service as ‘the honor of a lifetime.’
States Sue HHS to Try to Stop Withholding of $600 Million in Public Health Grants
‘Illinois will not stand by idly as Trump illegally cancels the Congressionally-allocated funding we are owed,’ Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.
Trump Admin Issues Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Truckers From Driving on US Highways
The decision follows multiple accidents involving illegal immigrant truck drivers that have killed American citizens recently.
Moderate Dems Roll Out Affordability Agenda Pitch Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A bloc of House Democrats is targeting prices for health care, housing, energy, family care, and household essentials.
Infographic: Behind Las Vegas Suspected Biolab, Same Chinese National as California Lab
A Chinese man, in jail over an illegal biolab uncovered in California in 2022, has ties to a recently discovered Las Vegas lab.
