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Jan 29 2026FINANCE

Building Dreams on Shaky Ground: The U. S. Housing Market's Uphill Battle

The U. S. housing market is facing a tough time. Homebuilders are trying hard to attract buyers. They are offering deals like lower mortgage rates and smaller homes. But these deals are cutting into their profits. Pultegroup, a big homebuilder, just reported lower profits and sales. Their profit pe

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

Holiday Road Trips Get a Price Break

Drivers across the U. S. are enjoying a pleasant surprise this holiday season: cheaper gas. December has turned out to be the most affordable month for fuel prices all year. The national average for unleaded gasoline has been below $3 since December 2, hitting a low of about $2. 85 per gallon. Price

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Dec 04 2025FINANCE

Political Jitters: How Politics is Shaking Up Money Matters

In recent times, politics has taken center stage in financial planning discussions. This shift comes as no surprise, given the recent government shutdown, fluctuating tariffs, and stock market ups and downs. A recent study by the CFP Board reveals that politics is now the top concern for many Americ

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Car Rules: What's the Real Deal?

President Trump recently made big changes to car fuel rules. He said this will make cars cheaper and give people more choices. The new rules mean cars won't need to be as fuel-efficient as before. Instead of aiming for around 50 miles per gallon, the goal is now about 34. 5 miles per gallon. Trump

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Honduras Votes: A Narrow Lead and Lingering Doubts

In Honduras, a tight race for the presidency is underway, with Nasry Asfura of the Conservative National Party holding a slight edge. Asfura, a former mayor of Tegucigalpa, has garnered around 41% of the counted votes so far. Close behind is Salvador Nasralla of the Liberal Party, with approximately

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Nov 21 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Slide: What's Next for the Crypto King?

Bitcoin's value has been on a rollercoaster, dropping to its lowest point since May. It's now below $95, 000, and the week isn't looking good with a 9% loss. Other big names in crypto like Ethereum and Solana aren't faring much better, with losses of 11% and 15% respectively. XRP is holding up bette

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Oct 23 2025BUSINESS

U. S. Home Sales Pick Up, But Challenges Remain

In September, the U. S. housing market saw a slight boost in home sales. This uptick happened because mortgage rates dropped a bit, and more homes became available for buyers. The number of homes sold went up by 1. 5% compared to August. This is the fastest pace since February. However, it's importa

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May 17 2025HEALTH

Vietnam's Hepatitis A: Urban vs Rural

In Vietnam, the spread of hepatitis A virus (HAV) is heavily influenced by the living conditions of people. This includes having access to clean water and proper sanitation. Over the last 20 years, there hasn't been much data collected on HAV in Vietnam. This makes it hard to understand how the viru

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Apr 29 2025POLITICS

The Public's Worrying View on the Economy

A recent survey reveals that 59% of people think the current economic policies have made things worse. This is a significant increase from the 51% who felt this way just a few months ago. The general mood about the economy is pretty gloomy. Most people are not thrilled about the new trade policies c

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Apr 18 2025HEALTH

The Web's Role in Health Care Needs: A Fresh Look

The internet has become a big part of everyday life. It's changing how people access information and services, including health care. In China, understanding how internet use affects health care needs is crucial. Health care needs are not static. They change based on various factors such as heal

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