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A new law known as the Move-In Affordability Plan is now in effect in Philadelphia, with the goal of reducing the financial burden many renters face when signing a lease. The legislation, passed by the Philadelphia City Council and sponsored by Rue Landau, introduces major caps on upfront costs including application fees and security deposits. […]
In a welcome shift for millions of drivers, the national average price of gasoline has slipped below $3 per gallon for the first time in four years, according to data released this week by industry analysts. The decline marks a significant milestone at the start of the holiday travel season, offering financial relief to households […]
Starting February 1, 2026, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin charging a $45 fee to air travelers who don’t have a REAL ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of ID (like a passport). The fee—paid through a new identity-verification process called TSA Confirm.ID—is meant to cover administrative and technology costs of verifying identities for […]
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday that 776 air traffic controllers and technicians will receive $10,000 each for maintaining perfect attendance during the 43-day government shutdown. The sign-on bonuses aim to reward “exceptional dedication,” according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. “These patriotic men and women never missed a beat and kept the flying public safe […]
In a startling shift for working families, child care expenses now top the cost of rent in many major U.S. cities — putting extra strain on household budgets, according to a new analysis. LendingTree’s recent study compared the average cost of full-time, center-based child care with local rent prices across the country’s 100 largest metro […]
After a tense standoff, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits have resumed — but a sweeping overhaul of eligibility rules could soon strip food aid from millions of Americans, experts warn. Under changes set to take effect this month, able-bodied adults without dependents will face significantly tighter work requirements: recipients now must prove they work, […]
Ford Motor Company is taking its certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle business digital, partnering with Amazon to let customers browse, finance, and purchase used Ford cars through Amazon Autos. The initiative, which launched Monday, gives buyers access to participating Ford dealer inventories directly on Amazon.com. Shoppers can complete most of the paperwork online and then schedule […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Sunday that it is rescinding all flight-cut restrictions that had been imposed across 40 major U.S. airports during the recent 43-day government shutdown. Beginning Monday at 6 a.m. EST, commercial airlines may return to their full, pre-shutdown schedules. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford issued […]
The familiar clink of copper coins echoed through the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia for the last time this week as workers pressed the nation’s final batch of pennies, marking the end of a 116-year era for America’s smallest denomination. In a ceremony attended by Mint officials, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and dozens of longtime employees, […]
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a bipartisan government funding bill, officially ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history after 35 days of partial federal closure. The move brought relief to hundreds of thousands of federal workers who had gone without pay and to millions of Americans affected by shuttered agencies and delayed services. The […]
A nationwide recall of all formulas from ByHeart’s Whole Nutrition Infant Formula line was announced Tuesday amid an ongoing investigation into a multistate outbreak of Infant botulism linked to the brand. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 15 infants in 12 […]
Air travel across the United States was thrown into chaos Monday as more than 1,600 flights were canceled nationwide amid an escalating standoff between the federal government and unpaid air traffic controllers. The disruption prompted President Donald Trump to issue a forceful message on social media: “All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to work, […]