After Luigi Mangione was arrested in December 2024 in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the internet did what it often does: It turned something serious into a joke. He’ s now contesting second-degree murder and related charges in New York state, where his trial is on hold while his attorneys argue much of the case should be…

Shannon Hughes had heard that big changes were coming to Medicaid. She just didn’ t realize they could affect her. Starting next year, the state estimates up to 600,000 could face new federal requirements to work, attend school or volunteer for at least 80 hours a month to keep their health coverage, part of a Trump administration-backed overhaul approved by…

With the US Treasury issuing more debt on the long end of the curve, the market sees this as a sign of trouble. It looks like the US Treasury Department is going to issue more debt on the long end of the curve for at least a month in a special operation to increase liquidity. After all, it is possible that the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve see something that…

The UK consumer price index increased, with a 2.9% gain year-over year in July. This was sharply higher than the 2.6% gain in June but matched the market estimate. The rise in inflation will be a major disappointment for the Bank of England.