A new report warns that stronger safeguards against fraud are needed in the Obamacare exchanges to prevent bad actors who serve as agents and brokers in the federal marketplace from making unauthorized plan enrollments and changes to get compensation from health insurance providers. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Monday released a report showing that the number of consumer complaints about unauthorized plan enrollments and changes grew more than fourfold from 2023 to 2025, rising from a combined 66,548 to 299,604 in that period. The review found that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which maintains the federal Obamacare…

Lin-Manuel Miranda is bringing back an iconic look… with a twist. In the most recent episode of Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, the Hamilton creator dons a costume that closely resembles his look as the titular founding father in his award-winning musical. In the sketch comedy series, Miranda appears in a segment as Michael Finney, a Boston Tea Party leader in 1773. Watch a clip with the Tony Award-winner, who explains to Larry David why he didn’t invite him to a Tea Party event. Episode 103 aired on Friday, July 10 and is now available to stream on HBO Max.…

American families are increasingly being pushed past their financial limits at the grocery checkout counter, turning to credit card debt just to keep food on the table, according to a new study. Data released Monday from the Urban Institute found that a cumulative 32% increase in food costs over the last five years has pushed more than one in four working-age Americans into credit card debt just to cover their regular grocery bills.”Groceries are one of the largest household budget items for families. Over the past five years, food costs have increased substantially,” the report said. “This means that families…

The second round of Social Security checks will hit accounts in just days. While the first wave of cash hit accounts the second week of July, the next wave is coming on July 15. Payments are always issued on Wednesdays and are distributed three times a month, all based on your birthday. This means those born between the 2nd and 11th of the month will automatically see their benefits on Wednesday, July 15, according to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) payment calendar. For recipients who still love a paper check, yours will be mailed by that date. An older couple looking…

SHERMAN OAKS, LOS ANGELES () — “This place is amazing,” Sophia de la Cruz said.”My husband was first tempted. I mean, every time you walk by, you smell the cinnamon and you’re like, ‘What’s going on in there?'”This Friday, we’re tasting what all the fuss is about in Sherman Oaks at All About the Cinnamon.7 Rachel Brown said she didn’t know if she’s ever been this excited.Cinnamon rolls, in all sorts of fun flavors and sizes, like their gigantic cinnabun cake, which is super popular for celebrations.Here, your cinnamon rolls come with a side of hip-hop. “The support for us as…

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released all new rehearsal photos for the world premiere of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new play based on the novels by George R. R. Martin, adapted by Duncan MacMillan and directed by Dominic Cooke. Check out the photos below! George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King will have its world premiere at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from Thursday 23 July – Saturday 5 September with official opening night on Saturday 8 August. The cast of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King comprises Michael Abubakar (Eddard Stark), Elizabeth Ayodele (Princess Elia Martell), Maxim Ays (Ser Jaime Lannister), Miles Barrow (Benjen Stark), Islam Bouakkaz (Howland Reed), Luke…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ukraine’s wartime government is getting another shake-up after Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down Sunday, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying he has offered her a “new, important” role as he reshapes his administration during the ongoing war with Russia.Svyrydenko announced her resignation in a statement on social media, saying she was “proud to have had the honor of leading the government during one of the most difficult periods in Ukraine’s modern history.” She said she had discussed “next steps” with Zelenskyy, but did not disclose what her next position would be.”I remain…

A person was killed during a shooting in Maine involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday morning, state House Speaker Ryan Fecteau said.Fecteau said on Facebook that the shooting happened in Biddeford, Maine.Fecteau said state police and the state Department of Public Safety were on the scene gathering details. He said he didn’t immediately have other information to provide.This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates. More from CBS News Go deeper with The Free Press In:

The prospect of Turkey returning to the F-35 fighter jet programme has opened a new front in Washington, with the Greek-American lobby and members of Congress seeking to preserve the existing legal obstacles to the sale of US fighters to Ankara. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The issue returned to the fore after US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, but so far there has been no official decision by the US administration on Turkey’s re-entry into the programme. Athens acknowledges that decisions on armaments are a sovereign right of every country and that it has no power of…

KINSHASA, Congo — A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak.The CDC said it was working with the person’s employer, U.S. agencies, the public health authorities and Congolese partners to prevent further transmission and identify close contacts. It did not provide any further details.Earlier this week, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said that the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded on the continent, with…

Published on 13/07/2026 – 11:12 GMT+2 During construction work at the Nordholz naval air base in Lower Saxony, an extraordinary Second World War find has come to light: a well-preserved Sturmgeschütz III assault gun of the Wehrmacht was found hidden in sandy soil for more than 80 years. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT According to public broadcaster NDR, citing the Federal Agency for Real Estate (BImA), the tracked vehicle was discovered back in April 2026 during excavator work. The find was publicly confirmed in mid-May. The vehicle is a Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III), the most widely produced fully tracked vehicle of the Wehrmacht.…

Love Island USA host Ariana Madix shared an emotional tribute to the show’s late executive producer, James Barker. “As many of you know, we unexpectedly lost a dear friend this summer,” Madix, 41, wrote via her Instagram Stories as the season 8 finale of the reality TV series aired on Sunday, July 12. “James Barker is the kindest person you could ever meet, with the kind of soul that truly radiates from within. We will miss him always.” Us Weekly confirmed via a statement shared by Peacock on June 15 that Barker, who joined ITV America in summer 2020 and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here’s what you need to know to start your day …TOP 31. What to know about the condition tied to Lindsey Graham’s death2. Trump orders additional US strikes on Iran near Strait of Hormuz3. Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park, dies at age 78 MAJOR HEADLINESHELL ON WHEELS — State trooper killed as fatal truck crashes expose licensing system concerns. Continue reading …HEROIC CROWD — Naked man tried to kidnap 7-year-old from mother, stopped by bystanders during delayed police response:…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Retiring Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., has abandoned his neutrality in Michigan’s high-stakes Democratic Senate primary, backing U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens as party leaders rally to stop progressive rival Abdul El-Sayed from winning the nomination.Peters, who is retiring after two terms in the Senate, announced the endorsement Monday, saying Stevens “will be ready on day one to fight for Michigan.” The move reverses his position from late May, when he told The Associated Press he planned to stay neutral in the Aug. 4 primary.Democrats are eager to keep the Michigan seat as they…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! KC Navarro is among the rising talents on the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) roster and has been in the championship conversation since he returned from a serious knee injury.Navarro was out for several months recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last year. He told Fox News Digital in a recent interview he was feeling good and that his match against A.J. Francis was the first time he felt back to his true self.COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL “I’m doing great. If you were to ask me when…