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U.S. Power Bills Keep Climbing as AI Demand Surges and Trump Slows Renewables

Energy officials warn of further 2026 price pressure unless the grid expands quickly to add diverse generation.

New Year Retirement Debate: Ramsey Warns Against Relying on Social Security as Advisers Recast the Rules

Bay Area Raises Bridge Tolls by 50 Cents as BART Fares Increase on Jan. 1

Enhanced ACA Subsidies Lapse After Congressional Stalemate

Montreal Police Probe $3,000 ‘Robin Hood’ Grocery Raid by Santas and Elves

Pentagon to Send $1,776 'Warrior Dividend' to 1.45 Million Service Members Before Christmas

UMBC Poll: Maryland Voters Focus on Economy as Moore’s Redistricting Bid Stalls

Disney Park Guests Decry Rising Costs, Shrinking Entertainment

2026 Social Security COLA Takes Effect as January Payment Dates Finalized

December Social Security: Payment Dates Set, Extra SSI Deposit, 2026 COLA Begins

Trump Calls Affordability Focus a ‘Scam’ as Polls Tie High Costs to His Tenure

Trump Dismisses ‘Affordability’ as Democratic Con Job, Marking Sharp Messaging Reversal

Medicare Increases Set to Trim 2026 Social Security COLA, Renewing Solvency Debate

Raising a Child in the UK Now Costs £249,000, Moneyfarm Finds

Pubs Warn of Price Rises as Business Rates Reforms Trigger Higher Bills

Viral $140,000 Poverty Line Claim Faces Intensifying Scrutiny From Economists

State Pension to Rise 4.8% in April 2026 as Ministers Develop Tax Workaround

Trade Bodies Warn Pubs Face Higher Business Rates Despite Reeves’ ‘Lower Taxes’ Pledge

Japan Backs Fifth Straight Rise in National Health Insurance Cap for FY2026

Reeves Confirms 250 Neighbourhood Health Centres and £300m NHS Tech Push in Autumn Budget