Florida house prices surge in one city
Despite dwindling sales, home prices are back on the rise in this city by the Florida coast.
Ammunition vending machines are spreading across America
Colorado got its first ammunition vending machine outside of a grocery store near Denver this week. Other states will be following.
Minimum wage to rise for 860,000 Americans
The minimum wage for regular and tipped workers in Michigan will rise to $12 per hour by next year.
12 US cities where owning a home is cheaper than renting
In Chicago, Illinois, monthly mortgage payments are less than the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment.
Truth Social suffering from "diminishing audience"—study
Traffic to Donald Trump's Truth Social media platform is down 38 percent compared to a year ago, data shows.
Americans slam Secret Service over protection of Trump
A majority of Americans blame the Secret Service for failing to protect Trump during the July 13 attempt on his life.
Income tax to be cut for millions of Americans
Missourians will benefit from an income tax rate decrease for the fourth year in a row in 2025, according to Governor Mike Parson.
Texas families could be eligible for free home
Low-income residents of Belton, Texas, could be eligible to receive a new home or get their own repaired for free.
Kari Lake sends message to "bulletproof" Donald Trump after primary win
Kari Lake, who won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona Tuesday, said she will be Trump's "backup in Washington."
Kari Lake's lead cut in half in new Senate primary poll
While Lake appears set to win easily on Tuesday, her net favorability has dropped in the past few months.
Electricity bills could rise for 65 million Americans
Electricity bills are expected to surge after the results of a key power auction conducted by PJM are released today.
Texas insurance problem could be about to get worse
Windstorm insurance in Texas is set to become more expensive for thousands of homeowners living in vulnerable areas along the Gulf Coast.
Mortgage rates set to soar for over 100,000 Americans
Thousands of homeowners who used adjustable-rate mortgage loans are set to see their payments increase.
Manhattan's housing problem
Buyers and sellers in Manhattan are stuck in a stalemate that has made the borough's real estate market stagnant, a report has found.
Man dies of fear from freak wasp attack
A 47-year-old Ukrainian man died of a heart attack after being chased by wasps on a beach in Italy.
Louisiana launches $1 million guaranteed income program: Do you qualify?
New Orleans city authorities are planning to spend $1 million to fund a guaranteed income program that would benefit up to 800 high school students.
Venezuela election results disputed—What we know
Nicolás Maduro, who has led Venezuela for the past 11 years, claimed victory in a hotly contested election.
How tiny homes could help solve America's homelessness crisis
Small homes offer immediate shelter, privacy, and safety to homeless people, but experts are split over their effect in solving the homelessness crisis.
Florida's luxury homes are struggling to find buyers
Luxury homes are sitting longer on the market as high mortgage rates and rising prices discourage even wealthy buyers.
Cars could spy on your speeding
Ford is trying to patent a way for cars to monitor other vehicles' speeds and share traffic violation reports between police units.
Florida housing market faces "nightmare scenarios" as deals collapse
Three of the five U.S. metropolitan areas with the highest share of home-purchase agreements canceled in June were in Florida, according to a recent report.
Major housing developer pulls out of California
Wood Partners has not provided a reason for its withdrawal from California, but said it would complete projects already underway.
Vegetable recall update as contamination risk spreads
A previous recall for potentially contaminated cucumbers sold at Walmart stores in 3 states was extended.
America's unsold homes hit grim milestone
While the U.S. is building more new homes than it has in years, sales are sliding down, as mortgage rates and prices remain high.
Energy credits announced to help families with bills
As much of California experiences hot weather, PG&E announced an expansion of its program helping low- and middle-income families pay for past-due bills.
Florida homeowners see resale value plunge in multiple cities
Three of the five metro areas that have seen the biggest year-on-year drops in profit margin in Q2 of 2024 are in Florida.
Bulletproof home up for sale in Ohio: 'Indestructible'
The property's interior in Maumee, Ohio, is covered with panels of bulletproof Lexan.
Housing market best for renters in these 5 cities
For the second year in a row, Charleston, South Carolina, was the best city in the country for renters, according to a recent report.
Energy bar recall issued for 13 states
The products labeled as gluten-free by California-based Best Express Foods have been found to potentially contain gluten.
Rice recall update as FDA sets risk level
An earlier recall of bags of rice from California-based Wehah Farms has now been labeled as a Class II by the FDA.