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Millions face health care cost hikes as tax credits lapse

Enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits that lowered premiums for millions of enrollees expired as 2026 began, resulting in higher health insurance costs nationwide. The lapse affects individuals and families who rely on marketplace subsidies to afford coverage. Consumers, insurers and policymakers are monitoring the impact on premiums, enrollment and access to care across the United States.

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Trump now says he had CT scan, not MRI in October

President Donald Trump says he received a CT scan, not an MRI, during his October visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The unannounced trip drew public attention and raised questions about the type of medical tests performed and the level of health transparency for sitting presidents. Officials described the visit as part of a routine physical exam. The White House did not release full medical details from the visit. Trump’s clarification adds a new specific detail to the public record about the imaging procedure carried out at Walter Reed.

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ tops box office for 2nd straight weekend

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” led the North American box office for a second straight weekend with an estimated $64 million, as the James Cameron sequel reached about $217.7 million domestically and $542.7 million overseas, according to Comscore and studio estimates. “Zootopia 2” placed second with $20 million, while “Marty Supreme” debuted wide in third with $17.5 million. The weekend’s total domestic box office hit roughly $177.2 million, pushing year-to-date ticket sales to about $8.763 billion, slightly ahead of last year but still below pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

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18 states set to ban SNAP recipients from using benefits for some junk food in 2026

Eighteen U.S. states plan to restrict how SNAP benefits can be used starting in 2026, blocking purchases of selected junk food items with federal nutrition funds. The measures will affect which products low-income households can buy with electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, while allowing those items to remain available for purchase with other forms of payment. State agencies are working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and retailers to define restricted foods, update store systems and notify SNAP participants before the rules take effect. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver has reported on the developing policy changes and the timeline for implementation.

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Epstein files footage raises renewed scrutiny of jail practices

Newly released security videos from the federal jail where Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019 are drawing renewed scrutiny of the facility’s camera system. The footage, part of the expanding “Epstein files,” shows monitored areas near Epstein’s housing unit and is being examined for gaps, blind spots, and consistency with official timelines. Legal observers, journalists, and researchers are reviewing the material as questions persist about missing or unusable footage from the period surrounding Epstein’s death. The Bureau of Prisons faces ongoing inquiries over surveillance practices, video retention, and transparency.

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