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NEW YORK (AP) — When the U.S. Senate votes on rival, partisan health bills on Thursday, they’ll have two chances to address expiring COVID-era subsidies that will otherwise result in millions of Americans saddled with higher insurance costs in the new year.But with neither piece of legislation expected to pass, the problem is yet unresolved with just three weeks until the subsidies run dry and some Affordable Care Act enrollees see their premium costs more than double.Meanwhile, the political stakes of rising premiums are coming into view as affordability concerns have emerged as a key issue for American voters going…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Researchers, documentary filmmakers and others will soon be able to get their hands on screenwriter and director Lawrence Kasdan’s papers at his alma mater, the University of Michigan.Archivists are about a quarter of the way through cataloging the 150-plus boxes of material that document the 76-year-old filmmaker’s role in bringing to life iconic characters like Indiana Jones and Yoda, and directing actors ranging from Geena Davis and Glenn Close to Morgan Freeman and Kevin Costner.“All I wanted to ever do was be a movie director. And so, all the details meant something to me,” Kasdan…

Making a small adjustment to your weekly supermarket shop could result in substantial savings. When you overspend on essential items like bread, eggs, and milk, the expense can rapidly mount up.Fortunately, there’s a ‘really useful’ code that customers can spot when purchasing eggs, enabling them to find free-range eggs at the most competitive price, reports the Mirror. ITV This Morning’s consumer expert Grace Forell shared how shoppers can save on eggs when shopping at UK supermarkets on the show.Known as ‘The Sustainable Spender,’ Grace is a multi-award-winning consumer journalist and presenter, known for her TV appearances. Grace explained that all…

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR reached a settlement Thursday of the bruising antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series by two of its race teams, including one co-owned by NBA great Michael Jordan.“Today’s a good day,” Jordan said as he waited in the gallery for attorneys to announce the deal. Details were not immediately released. The settlement came on the ninth day of the trial before U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell, who set aside motions hearing for an hour-long sidebar. Jeffrey Kessler, attorney for 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, emerged from a conference room at the end of…

PM Zhelyazkov says cabinet stepping down before parliament had been due to hold no-confidence vote.Published On 11 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareBulgaria’s government has resigned following weeks of street protests against its economic policies and its perceived failure to tackle corruption.Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced the resignation of his cabinet in a televised statement on Thursday, minutes before parliament had been due to vote on a no-confidence motion.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe resignation comes weeks before Bulgaria is due to join the eurozone on January 1.“Our coalition met, we discussed the current…

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A federal judge in Maryland ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from immigration detention on Thursday while his legal challenge against his deportation moves forward. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement must release Abrego Garcia from custody immediately. “Since Abrego Garcia’s return from wrongful detention in El Salvador, he has been re-detained, again without lawful authority,” the judge wrote. “For this reason, the Court will GRANT Abrego Garcia’s Petition for immediate release from ICE custody.” Justice Department spokespeople didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment on the judge’s order. Messages seeking…

Coca-Cola said Wednesday that its chief operating officer will become its next CEO in the first quarter of 2026.The Atlanta beverage giant said its board elected Henrique Braun as CEO effective March 31. James Quincey, Coke’s current chairman and CEO, will transition to executive chairman of the company.Braun, 57, has worked at Coca-Cola for three decades. Prior to assuming the COO role earlier this year, he led operations in Brazil, Latin America, Greater China and South Korea. He has held positions overseeing Coke’s supply chain, new business development, marketing, innovation, general management and bottling operations. Braun was born in California…

Spoor launched in 2021 with the goal of using computer vision to help reduce the impact of wind turbines on local bird populations. Now, the startup has proven its technology works and is seeing demand from wind farms and beyond. Oslo, Norway-based Spoor has built software that uses computer vision to track and identify bird populations and migration patterns. The software can detect birds within a 2.5-kilometer radius (about 1.5 miles) and can work with any off-the-shelf high-resolution camera. Wind farm operators can use this information to better plan where wind farms should be located and to help them better…

Christmas is just a couple of weeks away and one of the cosiest things to do is gather with friends or family in your local pub. From London to Devon and everywhere in between, popular pubs have gone all out for 2025 with fab lights and decorations.The Churchill Arms in London has been tops for festive decor for decades – and 2025 is no exception. Its dazzling display of twinkling stars, Christmas trees and warm glowing lights really radiates the magic of December. A soft-lit moon-shape can also be seen on this historic pub situated in Kensington Church St, London…