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Trump’s White House: America is short 10 million houses

The White House said regulatory cuts could lead to more construction to stabilize prices, increase home ownership and fuel faster economic growth.

By Josh Boak and The Associated PressApril 14, 2026
Augusta Precious Metals review: What to know in 2026 
Augusta Precious Metals review: What to know in 2026 
By Joseph HostetlerApril 14, 2026
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Another month, another record-high home price: March hits $408,800—the 33rd straight increase
By Jake AngeloApril 14, 2026
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Xi Jinping says the world order is ‘crumbling into disarray.’ Larry Fink and the IMF are worried about a global recession
By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026
A couple being shown around a home by a realtor.
Home sales just fell 3.6%—and the spring buying season may not save them
By Tristan BoveApril 14, 2026
Trump’s economy officially passes Biden’s for worst consumer sentiment in recorded history
Trump’s economy officially passes Biden’s for worst consumer sentiment in recorded history
By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026
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The billionaire Anthropic cofounder who majored in literature says knowing how to ask the right questions beats knowing how to code
SuccessThe billionaire Anthropic cofounder who majored in literature says knowing how to ask the right questions beats knowing how to code
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 14, 2026
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 3: Open AI CEO Sam Altman speaks during a talk session with SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at an event titled "Transforming Business through AI" in Tokyo, Japan, on February 03, 2025. SoftBank and OpenAI announced that they have agreed a partnership to set up a joint venture for artificial intelligence services in Japan today. (Photo by Tomohiro Oh
CybersecurityFrom Molotov cocktails to data center shutdowns, the AI backlash is turning revolutionary
By Eva RoytburgApril 14, 2026
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EconomyTrump’s macho MAGA economy is a bust. But there are plenty of high-paying jobs for men—in nursing and teaching
By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026
A television screen showing Goldman Sachs' stock price plays in front of a Goldman Sachs sign
CryptoGoldman Sachs makes surprise jump into Bitcoin ETFs with a product one analyst dubs ‘boomer candy’
By Jack KubinecApril 14, 2026
Transmission lines stand at the American Electric Power Co. (AEP) coal-fired John E. Amos Power Plant at dusk in Winfield, West Virginia. Photographer: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images
EnergyU.S. utilities are planning a $1.4 trillion spending spree, up 30%, over the next five years amid the AI construction boom
By Jordan BlumApril 14, 2026
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Real EstateThe starter economy is broken
By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026
Dow COO Karen Carter wearing a white lab coat and sitting while smiling
C-SuiteDow’s CEO pick elevates a seasoned insider at a pivotal moment for the chemical giant
By Ruth UmohApril 14, 2026
Anthropic’s Mythos reveals a growing security gap: AI finds flaws far faster than companies can patch them
AIAnthropic’s Mythos reveals a growing security gap: AI finds flaws far faster than companies can patch them
By Sharon GoldmanApril 14, 2026
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US President Donald Trump
EconomyTrump’s agricultural tariffs hit all 50 states—driving up food prices, crushing exports, and leaving farmers with nowhere to turn
By Tristan BoveApril 14, 2026
  • Boeing’s moon rocket faces uncertain future under Trump’s NASA
    PoliticsBoeing’s moon rocket faces uncertain future under Trump’s NASA
    By Sana Pashankar and BloombergApril 11, 2026
mike rowe
Success‘Dirty Jobs’ host Mike Rowe is giving away $10 million to get Gen Z into trades—and says the skills gap has never been worse
By Jake AngeloApril 14, 2026
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Arts & Entertainment‘Unequivocal opposition’: Over 1,000 members of Hollywood royalty lobby against Paramount/Warner merger
By Jake Coyle and The Associated PressApril 14, 2026
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EconomyIMF slashes global growth forecast, blaming ‘war in the Middle East’ for halted momentum
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressApril 14, 2026
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Personal FinanceAmericans rate Trump’s tax cuts a loser as most believe they’re still too high
By Linley Sanders and The Associated PressApril 14, 2026
Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, is seen during the House Budget Committee markup of the "Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY2025,"
Economy‘We have to be able to walk and chew gum’ on government spending, says budget chairman, addressing debt crisis and national security
By Eleanor PringleApril 14, 2026
  • Some of cheapest fuel can be found on Native American reservations as tribes are exempt from state gas taxes
    EnergySome of cheapest fuel can be found on Native American reservations as tribes are exempt from state gas taxes
    By Mead Gruver and The Associated PressApril 11, 2026
Photo: Sam Altman
EconomyMan charged in arson attack on Sam Altman’s house had AI CEO kill list, prosecutors say
By Jim EdwardsApril 14, 2026
China’s export boom is losing steam, thanks to the Iran war and the global energy crisis
AsiaChina’s export boom is losing steam, thanks to the Iran war and the global energy crisis
By Chan Ho-Him and The Associated PressApril 14, 2026
Most of Wall Street points to high oil prices as the driver of inflation. A maverick Johns Hopkins economist says they’re chasing the wrong culprit
EconomyMost of Wall Street points to high oil prices as the driver of inflation. A maverick Johns Hopkins economist says they’re chasing the wrong culprit
By Shawn TullyApril 14, 2026
Donald Trump walks outside, putting a fist in the air.
PoliticsTariffs are the new normal, and now most CEOs expect the import taxes to outlast the Trump administration, PwC report finds
By Sasha RogelbergApril 14, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump salutes as a U.S. Army carry team moves a flag-draped transfer case containing the remains of Sgt. Declan J. Coady at Dover Air Force Base on March 07, 2026 in Dover, Delaware.
PoliticsTrump has wanted to humble Iran since 1980. He may be humbling the American empire instead
By Eva Roytburg and Nick LichtenbergApril 13, 2026
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    EnergyOver a third of Ireland’s fuel stations are empty and truck and tractor drivers are protesting nationwide
    By Brian Melley and The Associated PressApril 11, 2026
The most valuable worker in the AI economy is Nurse Dana from ‘The Pitt’
EconomyThe most valuable worker in the AI economy is Nurse Dana from ‘The Pitt’
By Nick LichtenbergApril 13, 2026
Sean Duffy speaks behind a podium. An American flag hangs behind him.
PoliticsThe FAA is recruiting gamers to fix America’s air traffic controller crisis—and offering $155,000 to do it
By Sasha RogelbergApril 13, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump attends UFC 327 at Kaseya Center on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
EnergyTrump threatens to blow up Iran’s last ships ‘using the same system of kill’ for drug boats as his ‘Hail Mary’ blockade begins
By Eva RoytburgApril 13, 2026
U.S. naval blockade on Iran will trigger a currency devaluation spiral and hyperinflation, potentially ending the war more quickly, analyst says
EconomyU.S. naval blockade on Iran will trigger a currency devaluation spiral and hyperinflation, potentially ending the war more quickly, analyst says
By Jason MaApril 13, 2026
hungary
EuropeHungary voted for ‘complete change in regime,’ Peter Magyar says, calling for new parliament ASAP
By Justin Spike, Sam McNeil and The Associated PressApril 13, 2026
ireland
EnergyIrish PM offers $592 million fuel tax cut to reopen refinery as farmers and truckers wage cost-of-living protest
By Brian Melley and The Associated PressApril 13, 2026
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
EconomyInvestors are writing off any move from the Fed this month. Collapsing talks in Iran have sealed the deal
By Eleanor PringleApril 13, 2026
Photo: Donald Trump
PoliticsAs the U.S. Navy attempts to take control of the Strait of Hormuz today, Trump asks the Pope to shut up
By Jim EdwardsApril 13, 2026
Hungarian voters oust Viktor Orbán, a close ally of Trump and Putin, despite late campaign push from JD Vance
EuropeHungarian voters oust Viktor Orbán, a close ally of Trump and Putin, despite late campaign push from JD Vance
By Justin Spike, Sam McNeil and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
Iran’s crumbling economy is the regime’s greatest weakness with prices up 40% since the war began while authorities worry about making payroll
EconomyIran’s crumbling economy is the regime’s greatest weakness with prices up 40% since the war began while authorities worry about making payroll
By Jason MaApril 12, 2026
In 2011, Barack Obama said it was time to ‘pivot’ to Asia. But 15 years later, the U.S. is still at war in the Middle East
AsiaIn 2011, Barack Obama said it was time to ‘pivot’ to Asia. But 15 years later, the U.S. is still at war in the Middle East
By Didi Tang and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
A woman measures a little boy's height against the kitchen wall
Economy‘Almost unmanageable’: Raising a child in the U.S. now costs more than $300,000
By Jacqueline MunisApril 12, 2026
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EnergyHaiti stares down starvation as Iran War drives 200,000 into acute food emergency status
By Evens Sanon, Danica Coto and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
cars
Economy‘I just keep seeing a lot of different aspects of life getting more expensive’: New car prices are up 30% over 6 years
By Alexa St. John and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
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EconomyTurns out the American middle class didn’t die. It got richer—and felt poorer
By Nick LichtenbergApril 12, 2026
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Economy‘People are trying to be creative’: Tariff-battered American companies are so cash-starved they are using refund claims as collateral for loans
By Sasha RogelbergApril 12, 2026
JD Vance leaves Pakistan after marathon talks with Iran end without a deal as Tehran refuses U.S. demand not to develop nuclear weapons
PoliticsJD Vance leaves Pakistan after marathon talks with Iran end without a deal as Tehran refuses U.S. demand not to develop nuclear weapons
By Munir Ahmed, E. Eduardo Castillo, Samy Magdy, Cara Anna, Ben Finley, Collin Binkley and The Associated PressApril 11, 2026
The petrodollar faces increased risk, but a petroyuan is ‘far-fetched’ as fears of U.S. losing superpower status are overhyped, strategist says
EconomyThe petrodollar faces increased risk, but a petroyuan is ‘far-fetched’ as fears of U.S. losing superpower status are overhyped, strategist says
By Jason MaApril 11, 2026
Average price of new cars nears $50,000 as automakers focus on big pickups and SUVs while cheaper sedans get phased out
EconomyAverage price of new cars nears $50,000 as automakers focus on big pickups and SUVs while cheaper sedans get phased out
By Alexa St. John and The Associated PressApril 11, 2026
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