Colorado lawmakers heard a proposal that would let local governments tax vacant houses. The idea, called a “ghost tax, ” was meant to force owners of empty homes to pay extra money and help fund affordable housing. The House Finance Committee voted it down, but the discussion is far from over. The
In a surprising move, Washington, D. C. is using a powerful law meant for organized crime to tackle a different kind of wrongdoing: bad landlords. The city's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against a family accused of running a shady business that provides terrible living conditions to low-inco
The U. S. housing market faced its toughest month yet, with second‑hand home sales falling more than 8% in January. This sharp decline reflects high prices, a tight supply of homes, and growing uncertainty about the economy. The National Association of Realtors reported that 3. 91 million homes wer
In the world of politics, science and healthcare have become hot topics. Some people think these issues are too important to be left to politicians alone. That's why a group of experts in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are stepping up to run for Congress. One of these candidates
Ford’s latest earnings reveal the biggest quarterly hit in four years, with a net loss of $8. 2 billion for 2025 – the worst since the 2008 downturn. The blow comes largely from its electric vehicle (EV) arm, which posted a $4. 8 billion loss this year. Sales of EVs fell sharply after the U. S
People in the United States are really worried about health care costs. It's not just groceries or rent that's causing stress, but the price of staying healthy. A recent poll shows that this worry is so big, it might even change how people vote in the next election. The poll found that about three-
Governor Jared Polis's time in office has been a mix of good and not-so-good moments. Let's break it down. First, the economy. Colorado kept growing, and Polis gets some credit for not making things harder for businesses. But, to be fair, the state was already doing well before he started. He didn'
In Anchorage, a group of neighbors recently came together to tackle the city's housing challenges. They met at North Star Elementary School, some walking, others biking, driving, or joining online. For two hours, they discussed housing, a topic that's been causing quite a stir in the city. Instead
The U. S. car industry has had a wild ride since 2020. Factories shut down, parts ran out, and prices shot up. Now, in 2026, things aren't looking much smoother. Car bosses are planning for the worst while hoping for the best. Prices are a big worry. The average car now costs about $50, 000. That's
At a recent event, people who knew Robert Redford well gathered to share their thoughts. They spoke about his impact on their lives and careers. This was during the Sundance Film Festival, which is moving to a new location soon. Redford's daughter, Amy, talked about her father's vision. She said he
