Fewer Americans say they will pay for hotels, rentals, or other vacation stays this year. A new national survey found just 45% plan to book paid lodging in 2025, the lowest level recorded in six years.
Recent college graduates are running into a tougher job market than the broader US workforce, according to new federal data. The gap is drawing attention as hiring slows in several white-collar fields that once absorbed new degree holders quickly.
A new ranking from WalletHub highlights 10 college towns that stand out for affordability, safety, jobs, and quality of life. Here is how the top places compare, from Madison and Ann Arbor to Gainesville and Charlottesville.
Federal records show wild horse sales increased significantly under the Trump administration, prompting renewed scrutiny from animal-welfare groups. The rise is drawing attention to how horses are tracked after leaving government holding facilities.
After two years of AI spending and major layoffs, Silicon Valley’s biggest companies are under pressure to turn that investment into real revenue. Recent earnings calls and public filings show the job cuts were large, but the payoff from AI is still uneven.
Federal forecasters say El Niño has strengthened and is now expected to shape the 2024-25 winter pattern across the U.S. The biggest signals point to a wetter South and a milder northern tier, though local snowfall and storm impacts are still not locked in.
Federal prosecutors said a family-run COVID relief fraud scheme pulled in about $18 million and later drew attention on Capitol Hill. Court records tie the case to pandemic aid programs that became major targets for oversight and criminal investigations.
Five years after the pandemic reshaped daily life, some Americans say constant COVID discussion no longer matches how they live now. Polling and public health guidance show a country that has largely shifted from emergency response to routine risk management.
