News Above the Noise—Week of September 27, 2026
1. Inflation and Gas Prices Have the Country on Edge Ahead of the Midterms
It marked the 14th time the Senate has weighed in on the Iran war since Trump launched it in February, and the closest the vote has come to passing. War powers resolutions carry no legal force and don't require the president's signature, but the near-even split is one of the starkest signs yet of GOP unease with the war. Read more here.
2. What to Do About Health Insurance if You’re Laid off After 50
Losing a job in your 50s or 60s often means losing more than a paycheck, and re-entering the workforce can take longer than it does for younger workers. Meanwhile, changes to federal subsidies this year mean marketplace plans may cost more for some households than in previous years. Specialists say timing and paperwork matter as much as the plan itself. Read more here.
3. Confused About Your Covid Shot This Fall? You’re Not Alone
Confusion is the theme this year, since a legal ruling has disrupted the usual process for setting guidelines. Several medical organizations have released their own recommendations instead, and one doctor points to a lesser-known benefit that could matter even if you're not at high risk. Read more here.
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4. Before Captain Sully Received His Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, This Is What He Noticed
Sullenberger, who was 74 at the time of his diagnosis, worked closely with his family before deciding to go public. His wife of 37 years describes him as steady and unchanged despite the news, and he's framed this new chapter as another form of service, following the same instincts that guided him during the 2009 water landing that made him famous. Read more here.
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