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How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen
New data from the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index shows only about half of US adults could afford their healthcare last year.
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Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
The Supreme Court is siding with a Texas marijuana user who wants to legally own a gun, the latest in a line of firearm cases.
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OC has 58 million-dollar ZIPs. Is yours on the list?
These seven-figure ZIPs accounted for 76% of countywide sales. The busiest was Irvine 92618 with 177 sales.
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Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system
The Education Department is offloading civil rights enforcement and special education, concerning families of children with disabilities.
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Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital
Ukraine hit a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, disrupting flights and aiming to cut Russia's revenue.
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Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP
Taiwan's top diplomat in the U.S. says the island needs American weapons to bolster its self-defense against the growing threat from China.
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Legislation overhauling college sports faces a major test in the Senate
The Senate Commerce Committee will consider the Protect College Sports Act, which would regulate athlete payments and transfers.
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Vance, skeptical of foreign wars, becomes the face of Trump’s tentative deal to end war with Iran
Vice President JD Vance has embraced the role of being the chief defender of the agreement he and President Donald Trump signed with Iran.
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US filings for unemployment benefits fall to 226,000 last week as layoffs remain historically low
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid fell modestly last week as layoffs remained historically low, the Labor Department said.
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US gas prices dip below $4 for the first time since March
Gas prices are just below an average of $4 a gallon nationwide on Thursday, shortly after President Donald Trump signed a deal with Iran.