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Across rural America, hospitals are shutting down the units where babies are born. Across Africa, the clinics that American aid kept running are losing midwives, blood banks, and basic supplies. The common thread is federal funding that has disappeared in the past year.

A year after the U.S. government shut down USAID, the head of the Catholic Church's global relief network says ministries are doing "less with less"—and the world's poorest are paying the price.

If your Christmas budget is looking a little tighter this year, don't feel bad about it. The cost of just about everything has gone up, and plenty of people are feeling the squeeze. Christmas doesn't have to mean putting gifts on a credit card or spending hundreds of dollars just to keep up with everyone else. Luckily, there are plenty of homemade gifts that are inexpensive to make but still feel thoughtful, personal, and — importantly — actually cute. From homemade pantry st

Pumpkin patch season is here, and the farms that grow your family's jack-o'-lanterns are paying more than ever to fuel their tractors.

If you're flying home for the holidays this year, expect to pay more than you did last year. The good news is that a few simple steps can still save your family real money.

Six months ago, Libby Klinner lost her husband to the Iran War. The Air Force recently told her that because the U.S. hasn't officially declared war on Iran, her family isn't eligible for certain benefits.

If you've been counting on September and October to deliver the post-summer price drop that used to be a near-guarantee for savvy travelers, you may need to recalibrate. The window between Labor Day and the holiday rush — long considered a sweet spot for cheaper flights and vacation rentals — is getting smaller every year, and new data shows it's shrinking fast.

Since the Trump administration took office in early 2025, the number of pregnant women held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody has risen sharply, even as ICE's own policy directs that pregnant individuals should not be detained at all except in narrowly defined "exceptional circumstances" — limited to cases involving national security threats or an imminent risk of serious violence.

When parents reach for fresh vegetables at the grocery store, they're facing prices that have surged over 30% in the past year — not because of bad luck, but because of deliberate policy choices. This piece breaks down how Trump's tariffs on imported produce and immigration enforcement on farms are working together to price families out of the produce aisle, and why junk food keeps getting cheaper while healthy food doesn't.

American families are getting squeezed from two directions: Trump's tariff agenda is costing the average household over $2,500 a year, and the war with Iran has added another $1,000 burden on top — hitting hardest at the gas pump and grocery store. Here's what the latest data shows about who's really paying the price.

Grocery prices aren't going back down anytime soon — tariffs, overseas conflict, and a shrinking cattle herd have seen to that. But real families on Reddit have found real ways to fight back. Here are the best practical strategies for stretching your grocery budget without giving up on quality.

Most families track gas prices to gauge how the war overseas is hitting their wallets — but there's a quieter cost quietly working its way into household budgets. Diesel, the fuel that runs our farms, freight trucks, and delivery vans, has surged since the conflict with Iran began. And unlike a price at the pump, this one shows up in your grocery cart.

A war in the Middle East is showing up at every gas station in central Virginia — built into every dollar above $2.98. Here's what Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Danville families are paying now, and why.

For a growing number of Texas parents, the hardest part of the workday isn't only the job itself — it's finding someone trustworthy to watch their child while they're there. Families across the state are struggling to find affordable, reliable childcare, and in turn, it's hurting the state's economy.

Summer used to be an enjoyable time families look forward to. Instead, millions of American households will spend their summer watching their electric bill climb alongside the summer’s increasing heat. This cost is made heavier by tariffs and energy policies that are pushing prices higher at the exact moment families need relief most.

Farmers are facing challenges as tariffs drove up the cost of fertilizer and other critical supplies.

As summer winds down, back-to-school shopping season kicks into full gear — and this year, families are feeling it more than usual. Tariffs and rising costs due to the Trump administration's trade policies have pushed prices on everyday school essentials higher, making it more important than ever to shop smart.

Between application fees, testing costs, and tuition, the price of pursuing a college degree adds up fast — often before a student even steps foot on campus. With some planning, families can cut costs at nearly every stage of the process, from applying to actually paying for school.

A mother should never have to choose which of her children gets to eat. This summer, halfway around the world, thousands of mothers were forced to make exactly that choice.

Free summer meals for kids are available right now at schools, parks, and community sites near you — no paperwork, no income requirement, just show up.