About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year
The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Trump’s DOJ sues 4 Democratic-run states over denying undercover license plates for federal agents
President Donald Trump’s administration is suing four states over their refusal to issue undercover license plates to federal agents.
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Caesars Entertainment, a Las Vegas Strip icon, is sold for $6 billion
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton’s.
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Republicans’ recent stumbles in Congress highlight the difficult road ahead for their agenda
Republicans' stumble on an immigration funding bill is raising questions about other parts of their legislative agenda.
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A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend. It's when a blue moon that's also the smallest-looking full moon of the year rises.
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These Southern California sports bars made Yelp’s Top 100 for 2026
The list includes pubs from Los Angeles County, two from Orange County and two from San Diego County.
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Antique Seagrave fire engine gets fuel for renovation
A resident surprised Laguna Beach firefighters with a $40,000 donation.
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Chinese online retailer Temu hit with $232 million fine over unsafe toys and electronics
European Union regulators have fined Chinese online retailer Temu for failing to protect consumers from illegal products.
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Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer ‘functional cure’ for some patients
New research suggests a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B may let some patients stop treatment without showing signs of the liver virus
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AP Exclusive: Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say
The Trump administration instructed prosecutors to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez.