With Republicans set to control the White House, Senate and House of Representatives in January, discussions about tax reform are gaining momentum, including the possibility of implementing a flat tax system.

The United States set a new crude oil production record in August 2024, averaging 13.4 million barrels per day (bpd), according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). This figure eclipsed the previous peak of 13.3 million bpd in December 2023 and solidified the U.S.'s position as the worlds top oil producera title it has held since 2018. Through the first eight months of 2024, month...

Another Harlan Coben thriller is coming to Netflix. The streamer has given a series order to “I Will Find You,” the first U.S. scripted series under Coben’s creative partnership with Netflix. The eight-episode limited series will be adapted from the author’s 2023 novel by showrunner Robert Hull (“God Friended Me,” “Quantum Leap,” “Alcatraz̶...

Latin Americas animal populations have fallen drastically over the past 50 years. Will recapturing trafficked animals be enough to rewrite the future of wildlife?

The Council on Islamic-American Relations tried to shut an ex-employee up. Now a judge has demanded it open the books.

Claudia Sheinbaum reminded Trump that Mexico is not responsible for border caravans, noting that half those arriving already have U.S. appointments.

The Biden administration proposed a new rule Tuesday that would allow anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound to be covered under Medicaid and Medicare for more Americans. Millions of Americans suffer from obesity, which is considered a chronic disease that can lead to serious health consequences like cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes. One recent study...

President-elect Donald Trump announced Nov. 25 he would impose sweeping new tariffs on countries he says have allowed illegal immigrants and drugs to enter the United States. If the import tax were implemented, prices could spike for Americans.

Moscow has issued a warning after Ukrainian forces used American-made missiles in attacks on Russia's Kursk region.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he had a good conversation with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump shortly after he threatened to slap high tariffs on Canadian goods over border security concerns. “It was a good call,” Trudeau told reporters on Nov. 26 on his way to the weekly cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill. The prime minister […]

Allowing Ukraine to fire U.S. missiles against military targets in Russia isn't pushing us towards World War III, and those saying so are falling for Russia's bluff, aping Russian propaganda

In social media posts Monday evening, the president-elect threatened Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs, and China with an additional 10%. But it would be US consumers who would pay a very big price!"

Recent years have seen major inroads in the fight against HIV, including through the development of new preventative medicines that have become more affordable and accessible thanks in part to government interventions like the Affordable Care Acts federal health insurance coverage and cost-sharing mandates. Over the past four years under the Biden-Harris administration and U.S. Health and Human...

From American Dirt coffee to Waco Surf lessons, our states artisans, designers, and small retailers have holiday offerings for every type of Texan.

That old designer handbag tucked away in your grandmothers closet might be more valuable than you think. The U.S. secondhand apparel market is experiencing a remarkable boom, with vintage luxury handbags at the forefront of this trend. In 2023, the resale industry expanded at a rate seven times faster than the broader retail clothing market, according to ThredUps Annual Resale Report. Rare a...

Heather Boushey, Chief Economist, Investing in America Cabinet The Biden-Harris Administrations Investing in America agenda is making strategic public investments in American manufacturing, infrastructure, and clean energy to revitalize the nations manufacturing leadership, help drive steady and stable economic growth across the country, and address the climate crisis. The Presidents a...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds a press conference at the end of the G7 summit. This event is scheduled to start at 12:00 p.m. ET on Nov. 26.

This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.