President Trump signed an executive order making Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 federal holidays for 2025. The order applies only to departments and agencies of the federal government. Private businesses, banks, ...

A 15-year-old carriage horse collapsed and died in Manhattan Tuesday, officials said, sparking renewed calls from activists and lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City. The NYPD said ...

More people appear to be walking away from Affordable Care Act coverage or switching to cheaper plans for 2026 compared to this time last year, according to early enrollment data from several states.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Private health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026—in some cases, by a lot. Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health care reform, following disagreements over ...

Property hunters have the chance to snap up a railway enthusiast's dream home at a bargain price – after a train carriage converted into a luxury holiday cottage went up for sale for just £70,000. The ...

Owning a car is expensive, and it's not just the cost of the vehicle or repairing its parts that add up. Premiums increased by more than 50% between February 2020 and 2025, prompting some car owners ...

The cruise industry has more than bounced back from its pandemic-era decline. More than 21.7 million Americans are expected to book passage in 2026, according to AAA, the fourth consecutive year of ...

The types of compensation packages you offer your employees can have a big impact on your business. Discover which ones are right for your team. Employee compensation is the combination of wages and ...

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MassMutual’s flexible payment options are best for those interested in paying off policies early. New York Life is known for fast applications while Penn Mutual has lots of rider options to customize ...

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would meet with representatives from every health insurance company soon, after saying last month that he wanted to talk to them about lowering their ...