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Obamacare Premiums Skyrocket As Gov't Shutdown Drags Into Open Enrollment Obamacare Premiums Skyrocket As Gov't Shutdown Drags Into Open Enrollment Obamacare Premiums Skyrocket As Gov't Shutdown Drags Into Open Enrollment
Obamacare Premiums Skyrocket As Gov't Shutdown Drags Into Open Enrollment Millions of Americans are bracing for skyrocketing health insurance premiums for Affordable Care Act plans when enhanced federal subsidies expire at the end of 2025. The Trump administration released a preview on Wednesday, Oct. 29, of 2026 plans sold through Obamacare marketplaces in 30 states. Insurers are expected to significantly raise rates by an average of about 30% in the states with federally managed markets and 17% in states running their own markets, according to health research group KFF. The expiring ACA tax credits are a major part of the dispute in Con…

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Philly Native Sidelined As NCAA Basketball Gambling Probe Expands, Report Says Philly Native Sidelined As NCAA Basketball Gambling Probe Expands, Report Says Philly Native Sidelined As NCAA Basketball Gambling Probe Expands, Report Says
Philly Native Sidelined As NCAA Basketball Gambling Probe Expands, Report Says A Philadelphia native is the second college basketball player to be sidelined amid a growing gambling investigation following a massive scandal that rocked the NBA, according to a report. Western Michigan University is holding guard Justice Williams out of competition as the NCAA investigates his possible ties to gambling, Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde reported on Thursday, Oct. 30.  Williams transferred to Western Michigan after playing at Robert Morris University, which is located near Pittsburgh. In a statement to SI, WMU said Williams was suspended "pending the result o…

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Gayle King's CBS Future In Doubt Amid Paramount Skydance Layoffs, Reports Say Gayle King's CBS Future In Doubt Amid Paramount Skydance Layoffs, Reports Say Gayle King's CBS Future In Doubt Amid Paramount Skydance Layoffs, Reports Say
Gayle King's CBS Future In Doubt Amid Paramount Skydance Layoffs, Reports Say Veteran anchor Gayle King may leave "CBS Mornings" amid a sweeping overhaul and layoffs after the controversial Paramount Skydance merger, according to reports. King is expected to leave the CBS weekday morning show as her contract approaches expiration in May 2026, Variety reported. The Maryland native first joined "CBS This Morning" in November 2011, anchoring the show through multiple format changes and co-hosts. Sources told Variety that King may shift to a new role in her remaining time at CBS. The potential move comes as Paramount Skydance Corporation restructures the n…

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Bristol, CT
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YouTube TV Loses ABC, ESPN, 19 Other Channels: Here's Why YouTube TV Loses ABC, ESPN, 19 Other Channels: Here's Why YouTube TV Loses ABC, ESPN, 19 Other Channels: Here's Why
YouTube TV Loses ABC, ESPN, 19 Other Channels: Here's Why Millions of YouTube TV subscribers have lost access to channels like ABC, ESPN, and FX after Disney and Google failed to reach a new distribution deal. Disney-owned networks officially went dark on YouTube TV at midnight EDT on Friday, Oct. 31. Subscribers nationwide immediately lost live access to Disney's channels and any DVR recordings. YouTube TV said Disney threatened to pull its networks "as a negotiating tactic to force deal terms that would raise prices" on its roughly 10 million subscribers. "They're now following through on that threat, suspending their content on YouTu…

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Trump Slashes Refugee Admissions, Prioritizes White South Africans Trump Slashes Refugee Admissions, Prioritizes White South Africans Trump Slashes Refugee Admissions, Prioritizes White South Africans
Trump Slashes Refugee Admissions, Prioritizes White South Africans The Trump administration will only admit 7,500 refugees into the US, with most slots reserved for white South Africans, sparking backlash from advocates and civil rights groups. The refugee cap was revealed in a memo published in the Federal Register on Thursday, Oct. 30. The refugee limit of 7,500 will be in effect for fiscal year 2026, which spans from October 2025 to September 2026. The 2026 cap is even lower than it was at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceiling was just 18,000 at the end of President Donald Trump's first term in 2020, according to the Migration P…

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Poll Sheds Light On Public's Reaction To Trump's $300M White House Ballroom Poll Sheds Light On Public's Reaction To Trump's $300M White House Ballroom Poll Sheds Light On Public's Reaction To Trump's $300M White House Ballroom
Poll Sheds Light On Public's Reaction To Trump's $300M White House Ballroom Most Americans oppose President Donald Trump's decision to demolish the White House's East Wing to build a $300 million ballroom funded by private donations, according to a new poll. The ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll found that 56% of US adults oppose the demolition project, including 45% who said they "strongly" oppose it. The poll was released on Thursday, Oct. 30, about 10 days after demolition began. Just 28% support the move, with 15% expressing strong support. Another 16% said they were unsure about the project, which is expected to be completed before 2029. The …

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'67' Named As 2025's Word Of The Year: 'All The Hallmarks Of Brainrot' '67' Named As 2025's Word Of The Year: 'All The Hallmarks Of Brainrot' '67' Named As 2025's Word Of The Year: 'All The Hallmarks Of Brainrot'
'67' Named As 2025's Word Of The Year: 'All The Hallmarks Of Brainrot' Dictionary.com's latest Word of the Year doesn't contain any letters, but has two numbers. The website named "67," pronounced "six-seven," as its 2025 Word of the Year on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The term captures a viral Generation Alpha slang that has baffled adults, fueled TikTok trends, and reflected the real-world impact of internet meme culture. According to Dictionary.com, searches for "67" have surged more than sixfold since June, far outpacing other two-digit numbers.  The phenomenon appears to trace back to a viral song, "Doot Doot (6 7)" by Philadelphia rapper Skrilla. The spread is al…

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Merrick, NY
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Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Launching Palestine Dessert After Parent Company Blocked Him Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Launching Palestine Dessert After Parent Company Blocked Him Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Launching Palestine Dessert After Parent Company Blocked Him
Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Launching Palestine Dessert After Parent Company Blocked Him Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen is creating a special sorbet to call for peace in Palestine after the ice cream brand's parent company wouldn't allow it. Cohen announced his plan to sell a watermelon-flavored ice cream in an Instagram video on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The flavor is inspired by the fruit that's a symbol of solidarity because its colors match the Palestinian flag. In his video, Cohen called his new sorbet "something that's actually pretty important." "The scale of suffering of the Palestinian people over the last two years has been unimaginable," he said. "The ceas…

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Hartford, CT
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Starbucks Sales Rise For First Time In Nearly Two Years: 'Our Turnaround Is Taking Hold' Starbucks Sales Rise For First Time In Nearly Two Years: 'Our Turnaround Is Taking Hold' Starbucks Sales Rise For First Time In Nearly Two Years: 'Our Turnaround Is Taking Hold'
Starbucks Sales Rise For First Time In Nearly Two Years: 'Our Turnaround Is Taking Hold' The long-awaited turnaround for Starbucks is showing results. Starbucks reported its first increase in sales in nearly two years, bucking a trend of six straight quarters of declines. The Seattle-based coffee giant said global same-store sales rose 1% in a quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The improvement comes as the company pushes its "Back to Starbucks" plan throughout 2025 to improve operations and customer experiences in cafés. "It's clear that our turnaround is taking hold," said CEO Brian Niccol. "Our return to global comp growth and the momentum we're …

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Hartford, CT
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Major Changes For CBS Morning Show Amid Paramount Skydance's Mass Layoffs, Reports Say Major Changes For CBS Morning Show Amid Paramount Skydance's Mass Layoffs, Reports Say Major Changes For CBS Morning Show Amid Paramount Skydance's Mass Layoffs, Reports Say
Major Changes For CBS Morning Show Amid Paramount Skydance's Mass Layoffs, Reports Say CBS News will overhaul its Saturday morning program as Paramount Skydance Corporation slashes about 1,000 jobs, according to reports. "CBS Saturday Morning" will undergo major changes as about 100 CBS News employees are laid off, Variety reported. The Johannesburg bureau will also close, with oversight of Africa coverage shifting to London. The show's co-hosts, Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson, are among those affected, the Los Angeles Times reported. Veteran correspondent Deb Patta, who has reported extensively on Israel's military campaign in Gaza, will also depart. The move w…

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