US consumers and businesses are now facing a future of more expensive borrowing
September 16, 2026
Borrowing costs are set to rise further as the Federal Reserve hikes rates, impacting weaker economic sectors like housing.
Borrowing costs are set to rise further as the Federal Reserve hikes rates, impacting weaker economic sectors like housing.
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September is National Suicide Awareness Month, highlighting the pressing need for open conversations about mental health crises, especially within the Black community. The suicide rate for Black girls aged 13 to 19 increased by 182% between 2011 and 2017.
College students face a challenging job market, but high-quality internships can propel them into promising careers.
Two federal judges — including one appointed by Trump — have blocked the administration’s mail ballot restrictions, finding no evidence of the fraud used to justify them. The DOJ is now asking the Supreme Court to override both rulings weeks before the November election.
North Carolina permanently bars people with serious drug felony convictions from SNAP food assistance — sometimes for life. A bipartisan effort to lift the restrictions stalled in the legislature last year, leaving thousands navigating hunger and reentry with a safety net stripped away.
A North Carolina community widely recognized as the first LGBTQ+ senior co-housing development in the United States points to deepening health disparities among older LGBTQ+ adults — disparities that advocates say federal Medicaid cuts and regulatory rollbacks are poised to worsen.
The U.S. Postal Service missed its own deadline to launch the online portal central to its new mail-ballot rules. As states begin mailing ballots, the Justice Department has gone directly to the Supreme Court seeking emergency permission to force compliance.
Residents in Jackson, Mississippi, battle a water crisis worsened by neglect and systemic issues, echoing Flint’s plight.
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A Maryland lawsuit challenges ICE’s warrantless arrests, alleging over 5,000 illegal actions since 2025, citing racial profiling.
Arizona’s own call-center data, obtained through a public records request, shows the state dropped more than 3 million calls from food stamp applicants and then denied benefits to families who could not get through — cutting 55 percent of SNAP recipients, far more than any other state, including close to 200,000 children.
The Trump administration proposes revoking tax-exempt status for schools using race as a criterion, sparking legal debates.
Diaspora-led nonprofits swiftly respond to natural disasters, leveraging local partnerships and committed donor bases.