Governor: Washington floods are not a ‘one- or two-day crisis’ Posted January 28, 2026 In December, record floodwaters began slowly receding in Washington state after triggering evacuations, inundating communities, and prompting dra…
US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee Posted January 5, 2026 Air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee beginning in February, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced on December 1. The updated …
New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills Posted December 19, 2025 More people are falling behind on paying their bills to keep the lights on and heat their homes, according to a new analysis of consumer data—a warning sign for t…
IRS boosts contribution limits for 401(k) retirement plan savers Posted December 15, 2025 Americans will be allowed to contribute more of their money to 401(k) and similar retirement savings plans next year. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said the …
Bah, humbug! Air Force base housing landlord says no Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving Posted December 11, 2025 Outdoor Christmas decorations didn’t fly at U.S. Air Force base housing in the Florida Panhandle before Thanksgiving. The private company that operates a communit…
US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown order Posted December 4, 2025 U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights on November 6 due to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) order to reduce traffic at the country's busiest airports starti…
World Central Kitchen provides food to furloughed federal workers in Washington, DC Posted December 1, 2025 The World Central Kitchen began distributing food to furloughed federal workers in Washington, D.C., during the government shutdown that started …
Trump administration pledges to speed up some student loan forgiveness after lawsuit Posted November 24, 2025 The Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for an estimated 2.5 million borrowers who are enrolled in certain federal repayment plans following a lawsu…
Journalists turn in access badges, exit the Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules Posted November 13, 2025 Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American …
Brazil’s lower house approves an increase in tax exemptions for low-income people Posted October 30, 2025 Brazil's lower house has approved exempting up to 5,000 reais ($940) a month from income taxes, which would more than double the current exemption and meet a key …