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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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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Even with the government open, millions of Americans could see their healthcare costs skyrocket

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Hakeem Jefferies on Capitol Hill at a
Democratic lawmakers pushed for an extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies during the government shutdown but were unsuccesful.

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A new Trump decision could make future relief harder for student-loan borrowers

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President Donald Trump
Trump's administration said the CFPB's funding structure is unconstitutional, jeopardizing protections for student-loan borrowers.

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The government reopened — but chaos for travelers and federal workers isn't over yet

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overwhelmed TSA workers
Federal workers and travelers could keep feeling impact from the government shutdown.

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The House just voted to end the longest government shutdown in US history after 43 days

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

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I took my grocery list to Aldi and Amazon. Prices were similarly cheap, but the latter left me especially impressed.

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Author Savannah Born smiling with groceries on counter in kitchen
I never thought I'd order groceries online, but my Amazon Grocery cart came out nearly as cheap as Aldi — and it's so much more convenient.

Savannah Born

Supreme Court extends order blocking full SNAP payments

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Volunteers place groceries during the People's Pantry Food drive to replenish food banks ahead of SNAP lapse at the USDA Headquarters.
Earlier this week, Trump said he will withhold food stamps until the government reopens.

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Cotswolds starter kit: The 7 fashion and lifestyle must-haves of the British country elite in the 'Hamptons of England'

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A view of Hale Lane in the Cotswolds
A lane in the Cotswolds, the area of England dubbed the "Hamptons of England."

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Student-loan forgiveness is back on — but a tax change could be a 'financial disaster' for some borrowers

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling on the IRS to prevent big tax bills for student-loan borrowers next year.

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