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Florida, hard-hit by Obamacare drop-off, feels the squeeze of rising healthcare costs

Business August 29, 2026

ST. CLOUD, Fla. (AP) — Florida chef Elijah Button was chopping onions in June when his knife slipped and sliced his middle finger to the bone. It was his worst kitchen accident to date. But having given up his Affordable Care Act health insurance plan in January because of a $100 monthly premium hike he couldn’t afford, the 21-year-old in St. Cloud didn’t have the money for emergency care. “Going to the hospital for it wasn’t even an option,” he said, gesturing toward his finger before preparing a pot roast for his aunt and uncle in their suburban home. “My first ...

Struthers man accused of attempted break-in

Local News August 29, 2026

LIBERTY — Officers are on the lookout for a man accused of attempting to kick down a woman’s apartment door Thursday evening. William Berch, 74, faces charges of attempted aggravated burglary and aggravated trespass in Girard Municipal Court. According to the police report, an officer responded to a Gypsy Lane residence for a reported man with a knife, with dispatchers saying he was trying to get into someone’s apartment, but he left as they gave other responding officers information. The officer spoke with the caller/witness, who said his son walked up to their apartment ...

Collector chip series will honor America250 at Canfield Fair

Local News August 29, 2026

CANFIELD — The Canfield Fair collectible chips will feature America250 this year with a special red, white, and blue chip that will be available from any Fair Director during this year’s fair, according to Fair Director Woody Woolman. “We are getting 1,000 of these chips made,” he ...

Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect

National News August 29, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s ruling that blocked limitations on mail voting before the midterm elections, the latest twist in a court fight unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail ballots for the pivotal November elections. The notice of appeal filed Friday comes after a federal judge in Boston handed down a new decision blocking implementation of an executive order from President Donald Trump for the next two weeks. The Supreme Court previously allowed the plan to move ahead on procedural grounds, but hasn’t decided ...

About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet

National News August 29, 2026

McMINNVILLE, Tenn (AP) — U.S. officials said about 90 U.S. citizens remained unaccounted for Thursday, a day after catastrophic flash floods engulfed a border area of China and Nepal, killing hundreds of people. A spiritual organization said that 22 Americans associated with it were ...