Cuts to federal food assistance and high grocery prices have heightened concerns about hunger in Massachusetts. Some Boston city councilors want to explore a possible solution: publicly owned grocery ...

Chelsea mom Iris Ivette Montufar gets a little over $400 each month in benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. Right now, she only has $30 left to support her and two of ...

For years, doctors warned parents to keep peanuts away from children until they turn three. But that advice backfired. Experts now say delayed exposure helped cause a peanut allergy surge in the U.S.

As Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked in their fight over health care subsidies, hundreds of thousands of federal workers are paying the price.

As we enter November and the end of 2025 draws near, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger says it’s time for year-end tax and financial planning. Schlesinger, host of the podcast "Jill on Money, ...

In the Southern United States, educators are enjoying something known as a 'southern surge.' The boost in student performance could offer a playbook to help reverse a decade of learning loss across ...

New York City's next likely mayor is Indian, African, American, a Shiite Muslim and the son of a Hindu mom. These strands may guide how he governs.

Colorado state law there puts strict limits on tax increases. But on Monday, Colorado voters will decide if they want to increase taxes on the wealthy ...

Comedian, actor, and author Jenny Slate 's "Lifeform" is a collection of essays about life, love and having a child. The book came out in paperback on Oct. 14. We revisit a conversation Slate had with ...

An international group of researchers has released its annual report on climate change and human health. Many of the risks they track, like extreme heat danger and the rise of infectious diseases, are ...

Massachusetts residents who receive SNAP benefits may get about half their usual monthly payment of $324, on average. Food ...

Tuesday is Election Day in 55 cities and towns across Massachusetts. Here's a guide to the the contested mayoral and city ...