She was 35 with a new baby when cancer hit. Her family is still paying the price.

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Gabi McCord in her wheelchair
Gabi McCord was diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer at 35.

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Americans really want their cheap stuff back

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Donald Trump walking in front of a line of large price tags displaying the American flag

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Mamdani is promising free childcare in NYC. Here's how New Mexico did it — and gave caregivers a raise in the process.

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Zohran Mamdani walks into daycare center
Zohran Mamdani wants to make childcare free in the most expensive city in the U.S.

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Lina Khan tells Jon Stewart how Mamdani could take on 'corporate lawbreakers' in NYC

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Lina Khan and Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani in November 2025.
Lina Khan joined New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team in November.

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Jeff Bezos' dad hired a CEO to run his fortune. Here's why the superrich are poaching Wall Street bankers to manage theirs.

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Michael Kosnitzky.

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I'm 81 and can't retire, so I work a part-time job for $18 an hour. Regret is a waste of time.

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Kathy Curtis
Kathy Curtis, 81, works part-time for her local water company to pay her bills.

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Trump carves out tariff exemptions on goods like coffee, bananas, and beef in bid to bring down grocery prices

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Trump carves out tariff exemptions on goods like coffee, bananas, and beef in bid to bring down grocery prices

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Major companies continue to relocate to Texas

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A number of major companies have relocated to Dallas, Houston, or Austin in recent years.

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The US minted its last penny. See how the coin evolved throughout its 232-year history.

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Treasurer of the United States Brandon Beach holds the last penny stamped at the US Mint on November 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Beach pressed the final pennies at an event held at the facility. The pennies pressed bear a special 'Omega' and will not be put in circulation, but will be auctioned off.
The last US penny was minted on November 12 and will be auctioned off.

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The 25 most expensive colleges in the US in 2025, ranked

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University of Southern California students graduating.
The University of Southern California has the most expensive tuition costs in the US.

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