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A French scientist apologized after tweeting a photo of a slice of chorizo, claiming it was an image of a star taken by the James Webb telescope.

A 1994 U.S. policy was supposed to deter migration by securing popular access points. Instead, it drives people to enter by more hazardous means, such as being crammed in hot tractor-trailers.

Democrats are considering capping the cost of insulin for at least some, although it's unclear what the final proposal will look like and how many insulin users will get a price break.

The time-consuming and stamina-challenging process is among the final obstacles for Democrats. Here's where things stand.

Here's a look at the most popular home styles in the U.S., ranked by the number of homes sold between Jan. 1, 2020, and May 31, 2022.  

Here’s how customers can help small businesses stay afloat as the cost of doing business rises.

Many Cracker Barrel customers are mad about the option of a meat alternative. Several called it a "woke" addition to the menu.

The Cincinnati zoo is celebrating the birth of a hippo that is a sibling to Fiona, who became a global celeb when she was born prematurely in 2017.

Georgia's Department of Revenue says residents with fetuses with detectable heartbeats at 6 weeks of pregnancy can claim a $3,000 dependent exemption.

Gamers are playing the video game sensation "Stray" while streaming live to raise money for animal shelters and other cat-related charities.

A new survey shows credit card use has quickly grown in the last few months and many people say they are also racking up debt due to the increased use of their cards.

PennyWise Podcast host Teri Barr is talking with Sara Rathner, a Personal Finance Expert with NerdWallet, to learn why so many people are turning to their credit cards right now.

Sara also shares five important tips to help you avoid going into debt due to your credit card use.

More Pennywise episodes with Sara:

• How to protect yourself from debt collectors using this new tactic
• High gas prices have you down? Try these 4 simple tips to save at the pump!
• How to manage credit card debt with inflation and rising interest rates
• 5 tips to help tackle higher credit card interest rates

More from Sara at NerdWallet:

• Getting Therapy When Cost and Access Are a Barrier
• 5 Things to Know About the Walgreens Credit Card
• AmEx Blue Cash Everyday Gets More Rewarding
• Sometimes, Debt Can Be a Helpful Tool
• 5 Things to Know About the Upgrade OneCard

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A Mormon church "help line" was created to report and stop sexual abuse. Instead, the system may bury accusations against some members, allowing abuse to persist.

In certain cases the errors were significant enough that some would-be borrowers may have been wrongfully denied credit, the company said.