Upend American Homeownership

The New Evidence Climate Change Will Upend American Homeownership

A new analysis predicts an extraordinary reversal in housing fortunes for Americans.

The New York Times - 2h

Trump Tariffs Threaten to Upend Global Economic Order

The invoking of national security to unravel trade agreements could scramble the international trading system in China’s favor.

The New York Times - 23h

Trump’s tariff moves upend inflation expectations in financial markets

President Donald Trump’s weekend announcement of tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China were translating into a shock for market-based inflation expectations, prompting traders to now expect an annual ...

MarketWatch - 2h

Marianne Faithfull Made an Art of Upending Expectations

The singer, who died on Thursday at 78, spent decades in the spotlight exercising a very specific and subversive power.

The New York Times - 3d

DeepSeek upends AI’s great energy race — how can the US compete?

The race for AI supremacy won’t be won by whoever builds the biggest data centers. It's about who can build the smartest, most transparent and efficient ones.

The Hill - 4d

Germany's far right upends convention with landmark vote on immigration

Germany’s opposition conservatives won a parliamentary vote Wednesday for a proposed migration restrictions with help from the far-right Alternative for Germany.

NBC News - 4d

American and European populism don’t mix

Elon Musk will find the European right more statist than some progressives at home

Financial Times - 5d

How Trump tariffs could upend car markets in Europe, the US and China

Levies threaten exporters to US market, while scrapping of subsidies will hit EV sales – and Tesla could gain. The internal combustion engine appears to hold a special place in Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - 5d

How China Is Reacting to DeepSeek Upending the A.I. Race

Social media exploded in a celebration after the news that a Chinese start-up had made an artificial intelligence tool that was more efficient than any in the United States.

The New York Times - 5d

What is DeepSeek? And How Is It Upending A.I.?

How did a little-known Chinese start-up cause the markets and U.S. tech giants to quake? Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - 6d

DeepSeek's rise spooks investors, threatens to upend AI

The rise in popularity of a high-performing and cheaply built Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model has shaken the confidence of investors, while raising larger questions about the future of ...

The Hill - 6d

CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal

U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately.

NBC News - 6d

Florida Republicans upend DeSantis' plans as state tries to align with Trump's immigration orders

President Donald Trump’s push to quickly overhaul the nation’s immigration system is at the center of a civil war between Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans.

NBC News - Jan. 27

Trump’s Moves to Upend Federal Bureaucracy Touch Off Fear and Confusion

Agencies are gripped with uncertainty about how to implement the blizzard of new policies as workers frantically try to assess the impact on their lives.

The New York Times - Jan. 25

Hegseth heads to Pentagon with plans to upend it

His approval could smooth the process for other controversial Trump picks.

Politico - Jan. 24

Will Trump’s fight against the ‘deep state’ upend government?

Also in today’s newsletter, why the first few days of Trump’s presidency have left China cautiously optimistic

Financial Times - Jan. 23

5 cities with the lowest 'barrier to homeownership' — where saving a 20% down payment takes less than 4 years

How long it takes you to save for a 20% down payment depends in part on where you live, according to a new report.

CNBC - Jan. 19

More Americans surviving cancer, but more younger Americans and women diagnosed: Research

The cancer mortality rate is continuing to decrease in America, but women — especially younger women — are seeing an uptick in diagnoses, according to data released by the American Cancer Society ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

With Their Lives Upended, They Practiced the Art of Resilience

“Pictures of Belonging” traces the careers of three female artists who flourished despite the U.S. government’s imprisonment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

The ‘grossly overvalued’ American dollar

Their currency, our problem

Financial Times - Jan. 16

What an Upended Mideast Means for Trump and U.S. Gulf Allies

While major ruptures are not expected, Gulf states are urging a tougher stance on Israel and a softening toward Iran, positions that differ greatly from the president-elect’s first term.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

A New Age of American Interference in Europe

Elon Musk and MAGA are already disrupting the status quo, and Europe seems ill-prepared.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Debunking American exceptionalism

How the US’s colossal economy and stock market conceal its flaws

Financial Times - Jan. 12

As a Felon, Trump Upends How Americans View the Presidency

President-elect Donald J. Trump has worked for years to discredit any and all criminal and civil cases against him as nothing more than politically motivated witch hunts.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans

The week began with a biting cold snap that hammered much of the U.S., the product of a jet stream that slips out of its usual path more often these days

ABC News - Jan. 11

Greenland wants to be independent, not American or Danish, says premier

Múte Egede open to continuing co-operation with US, but rejects Donald Trump’s attempt to buy Arctic island

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Americans Are Tipping Less Than They Have in Years

Frustration with rising menu prices and ubiquitous tip prompts lead to a six-year low.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

‘It Was Biblical’: Ash and Flame Upend Life in Southern California

Wind-whipped wildfire blew through communities of every socioeconomic status and stripe, merging, psychically if not physically, into a kind of mega-catastrophe.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Biden eulogizes ‘great American’ Jimmy Carter

President Biden on Thursday eulogized former President Carter, hailing the 39th president as a man of character who left an enduring legacy both during his time in the White House and after leaving ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Democrats have become the party of war. Americans are tired of it

In defending the militarist status quo, Democrats ceded the anti-war lane to Republicans. As they enter the political wilderness, it’s time to reckon with what they got so wrong. The most ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Stephen A. Smith: Americans 'relate' to Trump's view on Canada

Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith says Americans feel a connection with President-elect Trump's rhetoric on Canada and Greenland. "This kind of language, no matter how frivolous we may ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

The fight over robots threatening American jobs

As automation becomes a reality everywhere from retail warehouses to restaurant kitchens, the use of robots is increasingly controversial

Financial Times - Jan. 8

U.S. Presses for Release of Americans Held in Afghanistan

The White House has discussed a possible swap with the Taliban for a prisoner at Guantánamo Bay, according to people familiar with the matter.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

More Americans say immigration a top priority: Survey

Nearly half of Americans said immigration should be a top priority for President-elect Trump to tackle in 2025, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

American Driver Is Fatally Shot by Police Officer in Mexico

The shooting in Ciudad Juárez was being investigated. A prosecutor said the driver, from Texas, had accelerated in the officer’s direction and nearly hit him.