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Healthcare access and costs
Missing 11-month-old baby rescued after being buried alive in a crate in South Carolina
Officials say the child was found close to his father's home on Tuesday, a day after he was taken, and is being cared for in hospital.
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TThe Guardian · 18h
Youpla directors disqualified over collapsed funeral fund that targeted Aboriginal families
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TThe Guardian · 18h
Three dead in Los Angeles after driver crashes into pedestrians, officials say
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TThe Guardian · 1d
Police investigate as nearly 30 Santa Barbara half-marathon runners fall ill with ‘unusual symptoms’
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TThe Guardian · 2d
Economic relief is on the way, Democrats say. But what, how and when?
Analysis
12 developments from 12 outlets in the past week.
Forecast
Will the United States federal government implement new restrictions on Medicare drug price negotiations or expand exemptions for drugmakers by March 31, 2027?Poll
Have you delayed care in the past year because of cost?
Forecast poll
Will federal courts permanently strike down Medicaid work requirement rules by the end of the year?
Reader odds appear once enough people forecast · resolves automatically from reported evidence.
Elections and democracy
Scott Colom wins in Mississippi, Congress latest: Live Updates
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PPBS · 6h
White House sends warning to Democrats about investigating the Trump administration
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PPBS · 6h
Judge weighs lawsuit brought by Peltola campaign over absentee ballots in Alaska's Senate race
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CCNBC · 6h
General strikes to paralyze Spain as protestors clash with police ahead of election campaign
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TThe Guardian · 6h
Democrat says Trump has ‘something to hide’ after White House threatens oversight efforts
Analysis
Recent elections in Brazil, Israel, and Serbia have resulted in significant political shifts, including a presidential victory for Lula in Brazil and a deadlocked parliamentary outcome in Israel. These developments impact governance and stability in their respective regions, with ongoing concerns regarding election integrity and the peaceful transfer of power. Observers are now watching for the resolution of government formation in Israel and the legal and political fallout surrounding the post-election situation in Brazil.
Forecast
Who will win the 2026 Brazilian presidential runoff election scheduled for late October 2026?Poll
What would most improve trust in elections?
Poll
Should there be age limits for top elected offices?
Outbreaks and public health
Jensen Huang Said to Have Had Relationship With Nvidia Executive Who Reports to Him
Mr. Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, is already facing scrutiny over an affair with a Chinese businesswoman who U.S. intelligence determined was a Chinese spy.
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CCNBC · 6h
Measles is surging in the U.S. — and outbreaks can cost millions
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TThe Guardian · 6h
Virginia man convicted of murder says he did not kill wife before dismembering her body
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TThe Guardian · 6h
US could lose measles-free status soon as RFK Jr’s pushes anti-vaccine agenda
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TThe Guardian · 6h
New Orleans attorney fined $400,000 after exposing abusive priest says it was ‘worth it’
Analysis
Recent reports confirm new Ebola cases in Nigeria and Kenya, while the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to an eighth province. These developments raise concerns about regional public health preparedness and the potential for cross-border transmission. Observers are now monitoring how health authorities in affected nations manage containment efforts and border screenings to prevent further spread.
Forecast
By February 28, 2027, how many countries other than the Democratic Republic of the Congo will have reported at least one laboratory-confirmed Ebola case linked to the current Congo outbreak?Poll
If a new outbreak spread widely, which measures would you support?
Poll
How much do you trust official health advice right now?
Inflation and cost of living
Fed's Goolsbee calls inflation report 'borderline disturbing' as central bank weighs more hikes
The consumer price index rose more than expected in October, raising alarm among Federal Reserve officials.
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PPBS · 18h
U.S. inflation report highlights strain of rising food, energy and housing costs
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PPBS · 1d
Inflation runs hotter than expected as higher prices extend beyond the gas station
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CCNBC · 1d
White House vows to press ahead with tariffs despite midterm backlash over rising prices
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AAl Jazeera · 1d
Anger as ICE agents make arrest in New Jersey grocery store
Analysis
11 developments from 11 outlets in the past week.
Forecast
What will the US year-over-year CPI inflation rate for December 2026 be, as first published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics by January 31, 2027?Poll
Which rising cost hits your budget hardest right now?
Poll
Compared with a year ago, is your household better or worse off?
Interest rates and central banks
Homeowners tap equity as HELOC balances post biggest jump since 2005: New York Fed report
The rise in balances on HELOCs marks the 18th consecutive quarterly increase, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
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CCNBC · 1d
GE Vernova sellers have it all wrong — plus, why Fed rate hike odds are soaring
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TThe Guardian · 4d
‘People are active, they are fed up’: young voters fueled the Democratic wave
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CCNBC · 6d
Banks are turning cautious on lending, according to the Fed. What it means for the economy
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CCNBC · 6d
White House panel delays hearing on Fed's Lisa Cook to Dec. 14
Analysis
The Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady despite internal dissent and ongoing inflation concerns, while European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde announced she will step down early. These decisions influence consumer borrowing costs for mortgages, credit cards, and auto loans, and signal potential shifts in global monetary policy. Investors are now watching for future rate adjustments from the Bank of Japan and potential policy changes following the leadership transition at the ECB.
Forecast
By how much will the Federal Reserve's federal funds target range change between October 18, 2026 and January 31, 2027?Poll
Should central banks be more worried about inflation or jobs right now?
Forecast poll
Will the Federal Open Market Committee lower the federal funds target range at its next meeting by October 31, 2025?
Reader odds appear once enough people forecast · resolves automatically from reported evidence.