Can Donald Trump afford a trade war with Canada?

And can Elon Musk afford a tumble in Tesla's share price?

BBC News - Mar. 12

The Republican plan to dismantle the Affordable Care Act

The GOP's proposed Medicaid cuts and Trump's unilaterally slashing funding for ACA navigators are the next steps in dismantling the Affordable Care Act, which has successfully reduced the country's ...

The Hill - 3d

Aqara U50 Smart Lock Review (2025): Affordable Until the Hub

Aqara's minimalist, affordable smart lock has a nice price tag and works well, but the expensive Aqara hub is required to use all of its features.

Wired - Mar. 19

Trump administration halting $1B affordable housing preservation program: Report

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has terminated its $1 billion Green and Resilient Retrofit Program, which funds renovation projects at affordable housing units across the ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

HUD, Interior announce plan to use federal land for affordable housing

Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner and Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced on Monday plans to identify federal lands where affordable housing ...

The Hill - Mar. 17

Mercedes’s Most Affordable Sedan Will Be Electric

The German luxury carmaker said its latest compact sedan solved problems that had kept people from buying electric vehicles.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Why an M.L.B. Star Probably Can’t Afford His Own Baseball Card

The Paul Skenes M.L.B. debut patch card will likely sell for more money than the pitcher will earn in 2025 with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Dollar General says some customers can no longer afford staples

Dollar General's core customer base of low-income Americans are still getting hit by inflation, with retailer seeing little improvement ahead.

CBS News - Mar. 13

HUD Pauses Program for Energy-Efficient Upgrades in Affordable Housing

The Department of Housing and Urban Development said it was reviewing all aspects of the Biden-era program to ensure it was carried out consistent with the agency’s core mission.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Fletcher Loyer will play in NCAA Tournament. Purdue basketball can't afford him not to

Fletcher Loyer took the court Wednesday in a protective arm sleeve. Other than that, the Purdue junior looked his normal self.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Teachers sue Trump admin for stopping affordable student loan repayment plans

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education this week hoping to restore income-based student loan repayment programs.

ABC News - Mar. 20

Wales least affordable part of Britain for first-time buyers, report says

Wales is the most difficult part of Britain for first-time buyers to buy a home, a new report finds.

BBC News - 4d

House affordability in England and Wales returns to pre-pandemic levels

Wage growth has outstripped property price rises, official figures show

Financial Times - 4d

‘Boost’ of £2bn for affordable homes marks a reduction, industry says

Government settlement announced for 2026-27 is lower than the average for previous five years

Financial Times - 3d

Rivian-Backed Startup Raises $105M to Launch Affordable Micro Vehicles

The new company, called Also, will likely focus on small, lightweight vehicles such as e-bikes and scooters.

Inc. - 1d

Obamacare Could See Big Changes in 2026

A proposed rule would restrict “eligibility, enrollment and affordability” in plans under the Affordable Care Act, health policy analysts say.

The New York Times - Mar. 21

Obamacare Could See Big Changes in 2026

A proposed rule would restrict “eligibility, enrollment and affordability” in plans under the Affordable Care Act, health policy analysts say.

The New York Times - 6d

Boosted defence spending will come at cost of manifesto pledges

Government should level with public about which promises it cannot afford to keep

Financial Times - Mar. 10

North Carolina Basketball Needed to Change. Will Its Plan to Return to the Top Pan Out?

The Tar Heels and Coach Hubert Davis cannot afford another down season.

The New York Times - Mar. 15

Bill Gates: My 'favorite' author's newest book is a must-read—it shows how food can become more affordable

"How to Feed the World," a book about global food supply, is the latest book from Vaclav Smil — who can count Bill Gates as one of his biggest fans.

CNBC - Mar. 8

UNLV admits it can only afford first two years of new coach Dan Mullen's $17.5 million contract

The Rebels' financial predicament is a sign of the new times

CBS Sports - Mar. 13

Harvard boosts free-tuition offer, matching other Ivy-Plus schools in 'affordability arms race,' expert says

Increasingly, top colleges are expanding financial aid awards to make higher education more accessible.

CNBC - Mar. 18

The salary you need to live comfortably in the 10 most affordable major U.S. cities

If you're looking for the benefits of city life, you don't necessarily have to pay New York or L.A. prices. Consider these 10 cities instead.

CNBC - Mar. 20

29-year-old couldn't afford a house in the U.S., so she bought one sight unseen in Italy: 'I plan to use it like a retirement plan'

Lauren Scott started looking to buy overseas in 2021 and closed on a house in Tuscany, Italy in 2022.

CNBC - 6d

Apple MacBook Air (13-Inch, M4) Review: More Power for Less Money

This lightweight machine comes equipped with a bit more power and some necessary improvements, all for a more affordable price.

Wired - Mar. 11

The US is short nearly 4 million homes

Builders faced barriers like zoning and supply costs, which make producing affordable homes challenging.

The Hill - Mar. 12

We're again adding to a restaurant name delivering the value cautious consumers crave

This chain delivers for its customers by serving quality food at a much more affordable price.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Trump vowed to make the economy better on Day 1. Now he says US is in 'transition.'

After vowing to immediately make America more affordable if elected, Trump now says the nation faces a "period of transition."

ABC News - Mar. 12

Bracketology Bubble Watch: Oklahoma can bolster résumé, but other teams on cut line facing can't-lose games

North Carolina, Arkansas and West Virginia are among the teams who can't afford a bad loss Wednesday

CBS Sports - Mar. 12

Men denied life-extending prostate cancer drug

NHS England says it cannot afford to offer abiraterone, which is available in Scotland and Wales.

BBC News - Mar. 14

How to Watch CBS Online Without Cable to Livestream NCAA March Madness Games & More

Cord-cutters can watch live sports without having to spend hundreds of dollars through these affordable streaming options.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

The Colorado psychedelic mushroom experiment has arrived

With the first licenses for providing psychedelic mushrooms issued in Colorado, excitement and questions build about the fungi's potential, affordability and safety.

CBS News - Mar. 19

Union sues Trump administration for shutting down student loan repayment plans

The American Federation of Teachers is suing the U.S. Department of Education for shutting down access to affordable repayment plans for student loan borrowers.

CNBC - Mar. 19

Stop Saying These 2 Words to Sound More Confident and Accelerate Your Success, According to a Stanford Expert

Using minimizing language can undermine your message. That’s something no entrepreneur can afford to do.

Inc. - Mar. 20

Amari Cooper to Pittsburgh? 3 must-sign veteran free agents the Steelers should target

The Steelers would be wise to address QB, WR, or DT depth with one of these three affordable veteran free agents still on the market.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Golden State Warriors Draymond Green calls out team's 'terrible loss'

Draymond Green believes the Warriors can't afford to drop winnable games as they chase a spot in the postseason

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Officials ‘admit blunder’ over disallowed goal in Chelsea’s win over Manchester City

Nick Cushing has not been afforded much luck since taking over as interim manager of Manchester City.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Jayson Tatum injury: Celtics star rolls ankle, leaves game vs. Kings after landing on Domantas Sabonis' foot

Tatum has missed only six games this season, and Boston can afford to be cautious

CBS Sports - 3d

Housing crisis spurs alternatives to building homes, from 3D printing to walls made from hemp

Businesses and lawmakers are trying to address the U.S. affordable housing crisis by turning to alternative ways to build homes

ABC News - 2d

Google's Latest Pixel Update Lets You Generate Images of People

Plus: Dell debuts affordable QD-OLED gaming monitors, Polaroid upgrades its instant cameras, and Circular has a new smart ring.

Wired - Mar. 8

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