U.S. mortgage rates are still running above 6%, keeping monthly payments elevated for buyers and limiting urgency for many sellers. Here’s what the latest Freddie Mac and NAR data means if you’re moving in 2026.
CNBC’s 2025 America’s Top States for Business study placed Tennessee last on quality of life, putting the state at No. 50 in that category. The ranking pointed to healthcare, worker protections, and inclusiveness measures as key factors.
The rapid buildout of AI data centers is increasing water demand in farm-heavy states including Arizona and Texas. Public records and company filings show the biggest questions are where that water will come from and how much local communities will ultimately lose.
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on December 4, 2017, sharply reducing Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah. The move cut the two national monuments by nearly 2 million acres combined and triggered years of legal and political fights.
Archaeologists working at ancient Shiloh say a newly exposed Iron Age wall and several worship-related finds could strengthen the case for a link to the biblical Tabernacle. The Ark of the Covenant has not been found, and researchers say the identification remains a hypothesis.
A street interview featuring New York realtor and Netflix’s Owning Manhattan cast member Jade Shenker drew backlash after she said homeless people “seem pretty comfortable.” The clip spread online as criticism focused on homelessness in New York City.
After removal in the 1830s, the Choctaw Nation rebuilt in Indian Territory and went on to shape military history, tribal government, and modern economic development. Their story is grounded in documented dates, places, and actions that still matter today.
Many everyday habits can cross legal lines in the U.S., even when people do not realize it. Here are 10 commonly overlooked laws that can lead to fines, tickets, or other penalties depending on the state.
