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‘It’s insane’: ACA policyholders say soaring health insurance premiums are jeopardizing lives

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

Colorado mom Astrid Storey, a thyroid cancer patient with an autoimmune disorder, was recently notified that her monthly premiums under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will jump by nearly $500 in 2026. A naturalized U.S. citizen from Panama, she said she's now contemplating what... Read More.

Cornell University agrees to pay $60M in deal with Trump administration over frozen research funds

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cornell University reached an agreement with the Trump administration to "immediately restore" its frozen federal funding after months-long negotiations over alleged civil rights violations, the school announced on Friday.The multimillion-dollar agreement will be paid out over three years. Cornell agreed to... Read More.

Day care worker detained by immigration agents had valid work permit, temporarily barred from removal

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from removing Diana Patricia Santillana Galeano from the United States and transferring her to any federal jurisdiction outside of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, court documents show.Santillana, 38, was detained at a day care... Read More.

Vance, possible 2028 candidate, viewed by supporters as Trump’s ‘enforcer’ with midterm 1 year away

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With almost a year as vice president -- and one year until the midterm elections, JD Vance's supporters say he is settling into his role in the Trump administration, being used as the president's "fixer" and "enforcer," a source familiar with their... Read More.

Jennifer Lawrence shares upcoming Miss Piggy movie is inspired by cancel culture

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

Jennifer Lawrence is sharing new details about the Miss Piggy film she is developing with Emma Stone.The actress revealed what originally sparked the idea for the movie centered on the iconic Muppet, which Cole Escola is writing, in a recent appearance on Read More.

Airlines cancel hundreds of flights Friday amid shutdown-related FAA reductions

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) Officials decided to gradually increase air travel reductions to 10% after the safety team determined it would be the safest approach, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told reporters at Reagan National Airport.Major airlines say they are planning to cancel hundreds of flights on Friday... Read More.

US conducts 17th lethal strike against alleged drug boat

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) The United States has conducted its 17th lethal strike against a suspected drug vessel, killing all three on board, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on X overnight.The strike took place in international waters in the Caribbean on Thursday, Hegseth said."As we’ve said before,... Read More.

Netflix surprise releases first five minutes of ‘Stranger Things’ season 5

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

(SPOILER ALERT) Stranger Things fans have been given a chance to return to the Upside Down a few weeks early.Netflix has released the first five minutes of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, and they may leave audiences... Read More.

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:HuluAll's Fair: Kim Kardashian stars in Ryan Murphy's newest series about a group of female divorce lawyers.PeacockRead More.

Supreme Court considers Kim Davis petition to overturn same-sex marriage ruling

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) The Supreme Court on Friday will consider whether to take up the appeal of former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who has directly asked the justices to overturn the landmark 2015 decision that extended marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide.Davis gained international attention... Read More.

‘It’s insane’: ACA policyholders say soaring health insurance premiums are jeopardizing lives

‘It’s insane’: ACA policyholders say soaring health insurance premiums are jeopardizing lives

Cornell University agrees to pay $60M in deal with Trump administration over frozen research funds

Day care worker detained by immigration agents had valid work permit, temporarily barred from removal

Vance, possible 2028 candidate, viewed by supporters as Trump’s ‘enforcer’ with midterm 1 year away

Jennifer Lawrence shares upcoming Miss Piggy movie is inspired by cancel culture

Airlines cancel hundreds of flights Friday amid shutdown-related FAA reductions

US conducts 17th lethal strike against alleged drug boat

Netflix surprise releases first five minutes of ‘Stranger Things’ season 5

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Supreme Court considers Kim Davis petition to overturn same-sex marriage ruling

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