Creation Affordability

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces creation of an "affordability czar"

Treasury Secreatry Scott Bessent described the new role as "someone who picks the five or eight areas where this administration can make a big difference for working class Americans."

CBS News - 1d

Roberto Cavalli ignites Milan runway with fiery creations inspired by ancient Pompeii

Fausto Puglisi offered a grand tour of Pompeii in his latest collection for Roberto Cavalli presented Thursday during Milan Fashion Week

ABC News - 3d

Can Europe afford to defend itself without the US?

Also in this newsletter: The EU’s peace offering in Trump’s trade war

Financial Times - Feb. 21

DOGE could be the answer to the US affordable housing crisis

Every dollar lost to waste, fraud and abuse comes at a staggering cost to the families and individuals who rely on the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Hill - 4d

Anatomy of a kit: Inside the creation of Nike's new 2025 NWSL jerseys and how they came to be

All 14 NWSL teams have sharp new kits for the upcoming season, and here's the story behind them

CBS Sports - 4d

As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can’t Afford Essentials

The share of New Yorkers in poverty is nearly double the national average, according to a report from Columbia University and an anti-poverty group.

The New York Times - 5d

Cuomo’s First Mayoral Campaign Promise: A Plan to Tackle Affordability

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has jumped into the New York City mayoral race. His first proposal focuses on affordability.

The New York Times - 12h

Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Repayment Plans

The Education Department has pulled down all applications for borrowers seeking to enroll in income-driven repayment programs. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - 12h

Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold

A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow.

BBC News - 2d

Samsung's Affordable Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26 Will Get 6 Years of Software Updates

The company’s latest affordable smartphones are thinner and more durable and have a sprinkling of AI.

Wired - 2d

‘I’m a reluctant snowbird’: We’re in our 60s and own a $1 million home. Can we afford a $290K vacation home near our grandchildren?

“We have no debt and an investment portfolio of $3.3 million.”

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

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