Category : USA

Gasoline prices climbed back above $4 per gallon nationally in early April 2026, forcing many Americans to reconsider how often, how far, and what they drove. The increase was unusually fast. AAA said the national average reached $4.08 on April 2, up $1.08 from one month earlier and above $4

UnitedHealthcare plans to remove prior authorization requirements for 30% of the medical services that still require advance approval, a change intended to help patients receive care more quickly. The insurer said the reductions would cover selected outpatient surgeries, diagnostic tests, therapies, and chiropractic services. Most of the changes were expected

Spirit Airlines’ sudden shutdown left thousands of workers without jobs, canceled every remaining flight, and forced passengers to find new ways home with little warning. The Florida-based airline ended operations on May 2, 2026, after 34 years in business. Spirit said it had begun an orderly wind-down after failing to

A proposed Social Security Administration rule could reduce Supplemental Security Income payments for hundreds of thousands of low-income Americans who live with relatives or caregivers. The proposal would reverse a 2024 policy that made it easier for some households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to qualify for protections against

A bipartisan proposal in Congress could make existing restrictions on Chinese-connected vehicles permanent and expand the government’s ability to block cars, software, and important components linked to foreign adversaries. Supporters said the Connected Vehicle Security Act would protect American jobs, personal data, and national security. They warned that heavily subsidized

Ford Motor Company expected to recover $1.3 billion in tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not authorize the president to impose the disputed import duties. The automaker recognized the expected refund as a one-time benefit in its first-quarter 2026 financial results.

Immigrants paid substantially more in taxes than they received through government benefits over 30 years, according to a new analysis of their effect on federal, state, and local budgets. The Cato Institute estimated that immigrants generated a cumulative fiscal surplus of approximately $14.5 trillion between 1994 and 2023. The calculation

Rising diesel prices arrived at a difficult moment for American farmers already managing drought, weak profit margins, trade disruptions, and higher production expenses. Fuel is essential during the spring planting season because farms depend on diesel-powered tractors, combines, trucks, irrigation equipment, and other machinery. Unlike households that can reduce optional

President Donald Trump’s Gold Card immigration program is facing questions about its legal foundation, limited demand, and a $15,000 processing fee that applicants cannot recover. Trump originally promoted the idea in February 2025 as a $5 million route to permanent U.S. residency and eventual citizenship. When the program officially opened

The Environmental Protection Agency has removed a federal incentive that encouraged automakers to install automatic start-stop systems in gasoline-powered vehicles. The technology shuts off an engine when a vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver releases the brake or presses the accelerator. Automakers previously received regulatory credits because