Rising rents, student debt and stubborn inflation are driving more young adults in the U.S. to live with their parents. Economists say the shift reflects a tougher path to financial independence, not a change in ambition.
As the United States approaches its 250th year, new polling shows public confidence is badly shaken by politics, the economy, and social division. Even so, many Americans still say the country’s best days are not entirely behind it.
Higher fuel costs and weaker international travel are putting new pressure on small businesses across the US. From roadside shops to tour operators, owners say rising expenses and fewer foreign visitors are cutting into already thin margins.
As AI tools become routine at work, some American families are finding the biggest arguments are happening at home. The divide is increasingly generational, personal, and tied to trust, jobs, and everyday life.
Property tax bills are steepest in a handful of major U.S. cities, where homeowners often pay well above the national average each year. The tradeoff is that those taxes help fund schools, public safety and local services, but residents are split on whether the return is worth the cost.
Rising housing costs, tax changes, and climate concerns are pushing many retirees to look beyond Florida. These five Southern destinations stand out for affordability, health care access, culture, and day-to-day quality of life.
Donald Trump’s proposal to stage a UFC fight at the White House thrust one of America’s most recognizable landmarks into a new political and cultural debate. The idea, floated as part of the country’s 250th birthday plans, quickly drew attention for how it could temporarily remake the South Lawn.
New signs of AI-related job disruption are emerging across the US labor market, but many displaced workers may never show up in unemployment data. Economists say that gap could make the real impact of automation harder for the public and policymakers to track.
