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Daily Archives: October 20, 2025
Political Risks in ACA Subsidy Debate Spark Blame Game, Test Parties’ Resolve
A clash over the Affordable Care Act that has led to a shutdown of the federal government has ramifications for public health as agencies cease some services. The Trump administration vows mass layoffs during the impasse.
The shutdown centered largely on a disagreement over the Obama-era health law. Democrats want a further extension of enhanced subsidies that reduce ACA health insurance premiums, but GOP lawmakers insist any debate wait until after a budget deal is reached to keep the federal government afloat.
With the sides far apart, federal funding ran out at midnight Oct. 1 after Congress failed to pass even a stopgap budget. The issue now is how long the deadlock will continue.
In a KFF poll released today, more than three-quarters — 78% — of the public say they want Congress to extend the enhanced tax...
Papua New Guinea Cabinet approves defense treaty with Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Papua New Guinea’s Cabinet has approved a bilateral defense treaty with near neighbor Australia, paving the way for the nations’ leaders to sign a landmark agreement that U.S. allies hope will curb Chinese influence in the region.
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape confirmed Thursday that the treaty had been formally approved by his Cabinet.
"Australia has only one other mutual defense treaty of this type and at our request Papua New Guinea will now sign this treaty,” Marape said in a statement. Australia's other alliance-status pact is the ANZUS Treaty signed in 1951 with the United States and New Zealand.
“This reflects the depth of trust, history, and shared future between our two nations,” Marape added.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he and Marape would sign the treaty soon.
“Our two nations are the...
Logitech MX Master 4 review: Top Mac mouse is updated with innovative haptic feedback features
Skip to contentAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsSturdy and comfortable designNew haptic feedback featuresTwo scrolling wheelsLots of programmable buttonsConsRight-handed onlyExpensiveFew apps support haptic technology right nowOur Verdict The haptic tech may be overkill for many people, but the MX Master 4 still boasts the excellent design and versatile features of its predecessors. The Options+ app also gives users the ability to program their own commands to speed up routine tasks – and you don’t have to turn the mouse upside down to charge it either.
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Best Pricing TodayPrice When Reviewed119.99Best Prices Today: Logitech MX Master 4
$119.99Just as Razer enters the Mac market with its Pro Click mouse, Logitech strikes back with a long-awaited (and widely leaked) update to its popular MX Master series. The MX Master...
