The Social Security COLA for 2027 is set. Here's what experts say you need to knowThis year's increase is 3.6%, based on inflation data, amounting to a little more than $900 next year.PBS NewsHour3d agoWhole story →Economysocial security cola announcement
Iowa's water quality and cancer rates forced into forefront of state politicsChemical fertilizers and animal waste contain nitrates and phosphorus that can get washed with rain or snowmelt into the state's rivers. That affects Iowa's more liberal urban centers which rely on rivers and lakes for drinking water.PBS NewsHour4d agoWhole story →PlanetHealthiowa water quality debate
U.S. hits Bank of America with $1.2 billion fine, saying it violated money laundering and sanctions lawsThe fines on America's second-biggest bank amount to the third-largest in the department's history.PBS NewsHour4d agoWhole story →Economybank of america fine
Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm electionsDemocratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing President Donald Trump's tariff regime.PBS NewsHour4d agoWhole story →SecurityHealthmidterm elections
