U.K. Treasury chief John Healey used his first budget Wednesday to offer households and businesses some support with energy bills this winter in the face of what he termed “global economic storms.” Healey, appointed chancellor of the exchequer in July when Andy Burnham became prime minister follo...
business
Wondering why insurance companies are refusing to cover certain homes or vehicles in your neighborhood? A Texas database is giving residents a closer look at the reasons behind those decisions. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has expanded an online transparency tool that ...
government
The Federal Reserve held interest rate steady on Wednesday as the economy faces a monthslong surge of inflation ahead of the midterm elections.
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At least 68 people were killed after two trains collided on Spain's Madrid-Andalucía high-speed line, a spokeswoman for the Castilla-La Mancha region said....
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Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. Dolores Huerta, a trailblazing civil rights activist who spent her life fighting to improve the working c...
safety
For 15 seasons, the firefighters and paramedics of Firehouse 51 have brought viewers intense rescues, emotional storylines and plenty of drama. Now, NBC’s hit series Chicago Fire is For 15 seasons, the firefighters and paramedics of Firehouse 51 have brought viewers intense rescu...
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Lawyers representing Meta and Snap will be back in court this week in the latest trial over claims their apps were designed to get teens and children hooked....
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Consumers are being urged to check their refrigerators after more than 1,300 cases of Miyoko's vegan butter were recalled over potential contamination with yeast, mold and E. coli....
safety
Hitchcock Police are investigating the death of a woman found inside a home in the 4400 block of North Railroad Avenue early Wednesday morning. Officers were called to the residence around 12:02 a.m. after a report of an unresponsive woman. The Galveston County Medical Examiner’s...
parks
A longtime zookeeper at a safari park in the Netherlands has died from her injuries after she was attacked by a leopard.
government
For decades, Texas has been a Republican stronghold. As we approach the November election, we’re hearing from voters who say their biggest concerns aren’t necessarily about Republicans or Democrats. They’re about what’s happening in their own communities, how much it costs to sup...
government
The cost of the Iran war to American taxpayers has grown to $47.1 billion, according to a new estimate the Pentagon has provided to Congress. The fallout from the conflict has become a key issue in the midterm elections and could increase as President Donald Trump leaves open the...
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Retatrutide, a weekly injection, mimics three hunger-regulating hormones.
