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Prescription drug prices recorded the biggest year-over-year drop in more than 60 years in July. (Federica Cocco/The Washington Post)
Aug 13, 2026

Prescription drug prices record sharpest drop in more than 60 years

Prescription drug prices recorded the biggest year-over-year drop in more than 60 years in July, a startling reduction experts chalked up to an array of factors.

Solar panels are installed on a home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, July 2, 2025. The residential solar industry could see cuts quickly because of the GOP tax and spending bill that was passed last week. One North Carolina business owner said he may have to layoff 50 to 55 people from his company. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
Aug 7, 2025

EPA cancels $7 billion Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy

The EPA has canceled the $7B Solar for All program, halting solar access for low-income families and sparking legal battles over clean energy funding.