Trousers are a game-changer for anyone looking to mix comfort and style. They can easily go from a work meeting to a casual brunch or even a yoga session. Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, and Demi Moore have been spotted rocking this look, making it a trend worth trying. The best
Big hospital groups are under fire for driving up healthcare costs. A nonprofit group called CASE is spending $1 million on ads to highlight how these hospital monopolies are squeezing patients. They say these giants are buying up smaller hospitals and clinics, then hiking prices by 200%. The ads cl
New Mexico's leaders have a big job ahead. They need to shield residents from the fallout of Trump's policies and make sure families have what they need to thrive. They've already done some good, like stepping in to cover health care cuts and offering free child care. But there's still a lot to do.
The cost of buying a home has gone up a lot. The money needed for a down payment has almost doubled. A top economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, shared a new idea. He said people might be able to use their 401(k) savings for a down payment. This idea is part of a bigger plan to make housing more affordab
The last day of the CREFC January Conference 2026 wrapped up with three engaging discussions. The first talk was about troubled office buildings. Experts discussed how some offices are struggling while others are doing okay. It all depends on where they are and how good they are. Next up, the conve
The clock is ticking for millions of Americans to pick their health insurance plans. In most states, the deadline to choose an Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan was Thursday. This is a big deal for people who don't get health insurance through their jobs, like small business owners, gig workers, and fa
New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani is on a mission. He wants to make sure everyone can enjoy and create art without breaking the bank. Just a couple of weeks into his role, he's already shaking things up. His latest move? Putting Rafael Espinal in charge of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertai
The housing crisis in America is real, and people are looking for someone to blame. President Donald Trump has pointed his finger at Wall Street, suggesting that big investors are the main reason homes are so expensive. He's proposed banning these investors from buying single-family homes and having
Illinois lawmakers are back at work, but this time, they're dealing with a $2. 2 billion budget gap. That's a lot of money, and it's not going to be easy to fix. The state is also dealing with some big changes in Washington, like fewer federal dollars coming in. This means lawmakers have to be extra
Florida's Live Local Act, a 2023 law aimed at tackling housing affordability, is facing resistance from some wealthy areas. These communities are putting up barriers to block new housing developments, despite the law's incentives like tax breaks and easier zoning rules. The law was designed to enco
