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CBS News - Top stories
Could the "YIMBY" movement fix America's affordable housing shortage?
Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How the "YIMBY" movement seeks to address America's housing crisis
Due to a nationwide shortage, many prospective homeowners have been unable to get into the home of their dreams. A growing nationwide coalition of pro-housing advocates part of the "YIMBY" movement ...1 hour ago -
The Hill - Politics
Evening Report — Trump takes campaign into blue states
Presented by the National Council on Aging — 📉 Plus: Feds lower interest rates {beacon} Evening Report Wednesday, Sept. 18 © Paul Sancya, Associated Press Trump takes campaign into blue states ...4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
The size of the Fed’s interest-rate cut doesn’t matter as much for your wallet as this other key decision
The Federal Reserve opted for a bold 50-basis-point cut Wednesday. It might only save you “a couple of bucks” — for now.4 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a half point. Here's what that means for your wallet
The first rate cut in years will affect many types of consumer products. Here's what it means for credit cards, mortgage rates, auto loans and savings accounts.6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Man Behind the End of Roe v. Wade Has Big Plans for America
In the world of political fund-raising, there is hard money, soft money, dark money — and Leonard Leo money.10 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Suspicious mail with white powder sent to election offices in at least 16 states
FBI and Postal Service are investigating suspicious mail containing white powder sent to election offices in at least 16 states. None has been deemed hazardous so far.12 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
DeSantis orders state probe into apparent Trump assassination attempt
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that the state will launch an investigation into the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump as the FBI and the U.S. Secret ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Georgia Secretary of State examines threat of political violence in U.S.
Is it becoming more routine for lawmakers to have to say violence has no place in U.S. politics? Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who faced threats after the 2020 election, joins ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Where RFK Jr. stands in battleground states
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may have dropped his third-party presidential bid, but his name will remain on the ballot in some battleground states in November. The independent announced last month he was ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
America’s Role in the World Is Hard. It Just Got Much Harder.
The explosion of wireless devices across Lebanon casts in sharp relief the challenges of U.S. foreign policy facing Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Suggests Restoring the State and Local Tax Break He Once Limited
Former President Donald J. Trump’s 2017 tax law capped the state and local tax deduction at $10,000. He said on Tuesday that he would lift that limit.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
FBI investigating threatening letters sent to election officials in several states
The FBI warned election offices to be on the lookout after threatening letters containing suspicious substances were sent to the offices of multiple secretaries of state throughout the country.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Meta Bans Russia State Media Outlets Over Propaganda Allegations
Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram will roll out a ban on Rossiya Segodnya, RT, and other outlets over concerns about 'foreign interference.'Yesterday - Russia -
CBS News - Top stories
Map shows average home insurance price in your state as risks rise
Home insurance premiums have at times risen 40% faster than inflation. Extreme weather events are likely to make the expense worse.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
It’s official: America’s real wages are up under Biden-Harris
The average working-class American can now answer yes to the question: Are you better off now than you were under Donald Trump?Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Florida State is college football’s most disappointing team, and it’s not even close
No one could have seen this coming.Yesterday - Florida -
ABC News - Sports
Florida State is college football's most disappointing team, and it's not even close
Few expected Florida State to run the table again in the Atlantic Coast Conference and coast into the expanded, 12-team College Football PlayoffYesterday - College Football -
The Hill - Politics
Meta bans Russian state media outlets, citing 'foreign interference activity'
Meta has banned Russian state media from its social media platforms in the wake of the outlets' “foreign interference activity,” the company announced late Monday. “After careful consideration, we ...Yesterday - Russia -
CBS Sports - Sports
How San Diego State, Boise State, Colorado State and Fresno State will impact Pac-12 in college basketball
What the slow rebuild of the Pac-12 means for college basketball worldYesterday - College Football -
Inc. - Business
Corporate America Cares Less and Less About Inflation
Fewer S&P 500 companies are mentioning inflation during earnings calls ahead of the Fed's first rate cut.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Teachers union to launch ads in battleground states calling out Trump, Vance
One of the nation's largest teachers unions is launching ads in battleground states to go after former President Trump and his GOP running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. The American Federation of ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Ohio governor sending state troopers to Springfield schools amid threats
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced on Monday he has authorized a contingent of state troopers to be stationed at each school building in Springfield, Ohio, following a series of “unfounded” bomb ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Ohio Governor Sending State Police to Springfield After Rash of Bomb Scares
After Donald J. Trump spread a debunked rumor about the city’s Haitian immigrants, schools have endured dozens of bomb threats.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
America’s story is bigger than Trump’s hateful conspiracy theories
The presidential debate is over, but the people of Springfield, Ohio, are only beginning to face its fallout.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
83 percent of young adults are worried about state of US democracy
The vast majority of young adults say they are worried about the state of U.S. democracy, according to a poll published Tuesday by the Sine Institute for Policy and Politics at American University. ...Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
How dog dancing duo Roni & Rhythm took their paw-inspiring act to the next step on 'America's Got Talent'
An Israeli dancer-dog duo whose skillful duets on the dance floor have made them favorites on the show and now finalists on the season finale airing Sep. 24.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Meta bans RT and other Russian state media outlets
Meta says it's banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the world due to "foreign interference activity."Yesterday - Russia -
MarketWatch - Business
Actress Sarah Paulson lowers the price of her $1.8 million mobile home in ‘America’s priciest trailer park’
This is not your average trailer park. Located on a Malibu beach, it’s attracted a number of celebrities over the years.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks
Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries.Yesterday - Russia -
BBC News - Top stories
Indian state accepts key demands of protesting doctors in rape case
The West Bengal government has agreed to remove a top police officer and two senior health officials.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Meta bans Russian state media outlets over ‘foreign interference activity’
RT, Rossiya Segodnya and others accused of using deceiving tactics on Meta’s apps to carry out influence operations. Facebook owner Meta said on Monday it was banning RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other ...2 days ago - Russia -
The Hill - Politics
Election officials sent suspicious packages in at least 5 states
Election officials in at least five states were sent suspicious packages Monday, according to officials from each state. There were no reports that the packages contained hazardous material, and ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Why EV investors are tracking Taylor Swift and swing state polls
Investors are betting the US election outcome will have a big impact on sector stocks in Asia2 days ago