Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation’s housing affordability challenges. The NAHB study found that regulations imposed by…

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) won’t lead to the replacement of humans in the workforce and will instead create labor shortages. Bezos spoke at the VivaTech technology conference in Paris on Wednesday and offered an optimistic outlook on the impact of AI on…

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., is backing President Donald Trump’s newly announced agreement with Iran aimed at formally ending the conflict between the U.S. and Tehran, while also raising questions about the economic commitments tied to the deal and whether similar attention is being paid to struggling American communities. Khanna joined…

A new bill would ban lawmakers in Congress from placing bets on prediction markets related to public policy issues and elections that they could be in a position to profit from by using insider information. The Stop Lawmakers From Predicting Act was introduced Thursday by House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan…

UFC is all in on America 250.  UFC announced the launch of exclusive limited-edition apparel collections with four brands that have integrated themselves into streetwear culture: Anti Social Social Club, Warren Lotas, ID Supply Co., and Culture Kings. The limited-edition apparel collections made their debut on the White House South Lawn…

Qantas plans to launch what it says will be the world’s longest nonstop commercial flight in October 2027, connecting Sydney and London with a journey expected to last up to 22 hours. The Australian airline announced Wednesday that nonstop flights between the two cities will begin operating as part of…

Ford Motor Company and NASCAR are revving up a new tribute to U.S. service members and military families. The companies are joining forces during America’s 250th anniversary year to launch a military-focused campaign anchored by a new Veterans Day race and a limited-edition Super Duty Proud to Honor package that…

Apple customers may soon pay more for their favorite devices as the company faces soaring costs for memory and storage chips. The tech giant’s CEO, Tim Cook, told The Wall Street Journal that Apple has tried to absorb the increases but can no longer fully protect customers from higher prices.…

A fresh coat of paint could help homeowners draw higher offers when it comes time to sell. Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls, according to Zillow’s 2026 Paint Color Analysis. The highest-value interior paint choice was chocolate brown in a bedroom, which could…

Kevin Warsh’s maiden voyage press conference as the new Fed chairman was a masterful performance. He was knowledgeable, succinct, collegial, humble. By the way, so was the Fed’s press release. Short and sweet. My two biggest takeaways were first: the central bank’s emphasis right now is on price stability. Their…