Upend American Homeownership

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

Wine sales drying up as Americans turn elsewhere

U.S. wine sales continued a multiyear decline in 2024, which experts attribute to shifting demographics, health concerns, new competition and economic forces.

NBC News - Jan. 19

Trump is unpopular with many Americans. The stock market approves.

Trump’s current approval rating — 47.2% — is in the sweet spot for above-average stock market gains.

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

Many Americans support Trump's agenda, but not the person: Survey

Many Americans support President-elect Trump’s agenda, including action on immigration and tariffs, but not the person himself, according to a new survey released on Saturday. The New York ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

Greenland prime minister: 'We don't want to be Americans'

Greenland’s prime minister weighed in on President-elect Trump's proposal to acquire the island territory, arguing that the nation intends to keep working toward independence from Denmark. “We ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

How Bidenomics boosted growth but failed Americans

The US economy outperformed its global peers but left citizens feeling worse off, leading many to turn to Donald Trump

Financial Times - Jan. 17

David Lynch, ‘Twin Peaks’ and the American Art of Television

“Twin Peaks” was his ultimate portrait of a land of terror and beauty.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

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

Biden reflects on accomplishments, American resilience in farewell address

President Joe Biden thanked his “great partner” Vice President Kamala Harris in his farewell address delivered from the Oval Office. Biden reflected on his five decades in American politics and ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

How Americans are reacting to the Los Angeles wildfires

Polling shows many Americans blame climate change for the Los Angeles wildfires.

ABC News - Jan. 15

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

Americans are still flocking to these 10 states—but not as many as before

Americans are still moving to the Sun Belt, but overall migration is slowing due to high homeownership costs.

CNBC - 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.