Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has spent 20 months promising that America was on the cusp of…
Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding
When the state’s new fiscal year begins on Tuesday, Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day…
A Mayor’s Quest To Bring Pandas From China To Hawaiʻi
When Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi decided he wanted pandas at the Honolulu Zoo, he approached the Chinese Consulate-General…
Federal survey shows promising youth mental health trends
A key U.S. government report on mental health, substance use and addiction showed continued improvements in several metrics,…
Best state economies in America in 2026
Maybe the U.S. economy has dodged a bullet. A little over a year ago around this time,…
Best states to live in 2026: No. 1 wins again
One of the many signs that the Covid pandemic is slipping further into the past is that companies…
Worst states to live in America in 2026
As more companies insist their employees return to the office, they know they need to offer something in…
China doesn’t need to de-throne the dollar to win global currency war
Renminbi and US dollar banknotes are captured in Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China, on March 1, 2026. (Photo…
States look to drop prescription costs by reining in middlemen
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by…
Social Security: Why some Washington lawmakers want to tax high earners
A person holds a sign reading “Save Our Social Security” during a rally against President Donald Trump’s tax…
Nvidia’s Huang says society needs ‘new social norms’ in age of AI
SHERMAN, Texas (AP) — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang — whose work helped enable artificial intelligence — stressed in…
New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Trump administration’s push to expand oil and gas development in Alaska faces a…