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Under the proposed $5,000 cap, more than 4 million traditional Medicare beneficiaries would see lower cost-sharing obligations, with beneficiaries who have spending above the cap saving $6,470 on average.

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New data show many people who own crypto also save in traditional financial accounts and hold retail investments, suggesting crypto is a complement to—not a replacement for—more established financial tools.

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West Virginia’s July flash floods show how rural disasters bring distinct challenges that require tailored responses.

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People experience homelessness in every state and every community. But some groups are more likely to be unhoused, and some communities have more resources to support them.

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