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Medicare Part D Premiums Set to Rise 50% in 2027
Millions of Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in stand-alone prescription drug plans (Part D) are facing a major financial hit in 2027. According to a new analysis by KFF Health New…
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Elections
2026 Midterm Elections Guide: What’s at Stake on Nov. 3
By Global Currents Desk · Updated November 1, 2026Americans vote on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in midterm elections tha…
Healthcare
ACA Open Enrollment 2027 Starts Nov. 1: What Has Changed
By Global Currents Desk · Updated November 1, 2026Open enrollment for 2027 Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plans begin…
Consumer Spending
2026 Holiday Shopping Forecast: Sales Set to Top $1 Trillion
By Global Currents Desk · Updated November 1, 2026The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects US holiday retail sales …
Economy
Mortgage Rates Hover Above 7%: Smart Moves for Buyers
By Global Currents Desk · Updated November 1, 2026The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was 7.24% in the week en…
Economy
Gas Prices Stay Above $4: Why Pump Prices Remain So High
By Global Currents Desk · Updated November 1, 2026The national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was $4.27 …
Artificial Intelligence
Alphabet’s Record Plunge Shakes Wall Street’s AI Trade
By Global Currents Desk · Updated November 1, 2026Alphabet, the parent company of Google, suffered the worst single-day…
Economy
US Economy Grew 3.4% in Q3, but Hiring Nearly Stalled
By Global Currents Desk · Updated November 1, 2026The US economy grew at a 3.4% annual rate in the third quarter, accor…
Personal Finance
2027 Social Security COLA Set at 3.6%: What Retirees Will Get
By Global Currents Desk · Updated November 1, 2026The Social Security Administration announced on October 14, 2026 that…
Economy
Inflation Hits 3.7% in September as Gas Prices Surge
By Global Currents Desk · Updated November 1, 2026US consumer prices rose 0.6% in September, pushing the annual inflati…