A Hong Kong magistrate has convicted the father of a prominent overseas pro-democracy activist under the city’s newly enacted national security legislation, marking the first prosecution under the expanded domestic security regime known as Article 23. The ruling has intensified concerns among international observers that the authorities are extending punitive measures to the families of […]

The cost of health insurance for middle-income families in the United States is rising steadily, with many households now spending at least one-tenth of their annual income on premiums and deductibles. A recent analysis by the Commonwealth Fund highlights the growing financial strain on working families. According to the 2024 report, in 19 states, the […]