Open enrollment season for health care plans is about to begin, and many Americans may get sticker shock after seeing how much premiums will rise. But the rising cost of insurance is also quietly eroding wage gains, preventing workers from getting bigger raises than they would otherwise receive. Health insurance costs are a major issue
Halloween shoppers in the US seeking sweet relief this spooky season have instead been shocked by the high price of seasonal treats, as cost of living pressures continue to bite. Demetrio Beltres, a 33-year-old financial adviser searching for Halloween bargains for trick or treaters said he was spending more than his usual $15 (£11) to
“It was not on my bingo card of places where I’d be spending a lot of time,” one passenger, Holly Hennessey, told the BBC from Cambodia. “We’re all in different hotels; there are a number of shipmates in the hotel that I’m in. We’re just waiting.” The Villa Vie Odyssey is equipped with several bars
Stocks are still frothy a day after a brutal rout sent the Nasdaq 100 to its worst day since June. Tech stocks recovered slightly after a round of frenzied selling hit the AI sector yesterday, but the pain spread to blue chip stocks on Friday as investors took in the latest surge in oil prices
A northern gannet dramatically breaks the surface of the ocean, propelling through the water like a torpedo at speeds of up to 86km/h 53mph). Photographer Henley Spiers captured the moment in a stunning image (seen below) and earned the top prize at the 2026 Bird Photographer of the Year awards. “The handsome northern gannets lead
