Tariff bills across U.S. states mount as affordability and Trump head for midterm elections showdown

Tariff bills across U.S. states mount as affordability and Trump head for midterm elections showdown

New analysis of U.S. Census data shows that states across the U.S. where key midterm elections will take place this year paid over $134 billion in tariffs in the period since President Donald Trump began implementing widespread trade duties in March 2025 through last November. In all, the U.S. Census data compiled by Trade Partnership … Read more

31+ Baby Boy Nursery Ideas: Furniture, Storage, and Decor Essentials

31+ Baby Boy Nursery Ideas: Furniture, Storage, and Decor Essentials

Designing a nursery is an exciting adventure filled with opportunities to create a functional, stylish, and inviting space. From versatile furniture to clever storage solutions and charming decorative touches, the right elements can transform any room into a cozy haven for your little one. Whether you prefer a classic style, a modern vibe, or a … Read more

McDonald’s is about to report earnings. Here’s what to expect

McDonald’s is about to report earnings. Here’s what to expect

A McDonald’s cheeseburger, fries, and soda arranged in Celina, Texas, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. Jake Dockins | Bloomberg | Getty Images McDonald’s is expected to report its fourth-quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday. Here’s what Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG are expecting the company to report: Earnings per share: $3.05 expected … Read more

Here are the five key takeaways from the January jobs report

Here are the five key takeaways from the January jobs report

Jobseekers speak with recruiters past event signage during the WorkSource North Seattle Career Fair in Seattle, Washington, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images The January nonfarm payrolls report beat Wall Street expectations in both job creation and the unemployment rate. Here are the top five takeaways: From a … Read more

Heroic Neighbor Uses Sledgehammer to Rescue 85-year-old Woman in Wheelchair from House Fire

Heroic Neighbor Uses Sledgehammer to Rescue 85-year-old Woman in Wheelchair from House Fire

Ian Talmacs – credit, Unsplash A good neighbor in Illinois has been hailed as a hero for using a sledgehammer to batter down the door of a burning building to rescue a wheelchair-bound woman inside. Reported by various local media affiliates, the rescue occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd, after a house in Arlington Heights caught … Read more

Seven-Layer Dip | BOOMER Magazine

Seven-Layer Dip | BOOMER Magazine

By Patty Catalano, TheKitchn.com | February 11th, 2026 This legendary dip is a classic for a reason As far as classic party dips go, seven-layer dip ranks among the very best. Carefully composed and colorfully striped, it’s no wonder this dip is a key player on the tailgate snack table. As far as classic party … Read more

These Democrats aren’t ready to jettison big business as party stalwarts shift left

These Democrats aren’t ready to jettison big business as party stalwarts shift left

Moderate Democrats looking for their party to take back control of the U.S. House in November are offering an alternative to the economic populism message peddled by their more liberal counterparts. A new blueprint from the center-left New Democrat Coalition, shared exclusively with CNBC, lays out a road map for addressing affordability — top on … Read more

Lost Painting by the ‘Illustrious Woman’ Painter of the Renaissance Surfaces in N. Carolina After 100 Years

Lost Painting by the ‘Illustrious Woman’ Painter of the Renaissance Surfaces in N. Carolina After 100 Years

Portrait of a Canon Regular by Sofonisba Anguissola – credit, Robert Simon Fine Art A lost work by the most famous female artist of the Renaissance has surfaced at a North Carolina estate. The story of how Portrait of a Canon Regular was found begins in 1920 when it was photographed in black and white—before vanishing from … Read more

FHA mortgage demand rises as borrowers face affordability challenges

FHA mortgage demand rises as borrowers face affordability challenges

Homes in Crockett, California, US, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates for conventional loans didn’t budge last week, and neither did overall demand, but borrowers are actively seeking other loan products that offer bigger savings. Total mortgage application volume increased 0.3% last week compared with the … Read more

Europe’s answer to OpenAI announces billion-dollar AI infrastructure push in Sweden

Europe’s answer to OpenAI announces billion-dollar AI infrastructure push in Sweden

French AI startup Mistral said on Wednesday it will invest 1.2 billion euros ($1.43 billion) into digital infrastructure in Sweden, including AI data centers. The announcement comes as Europe scrambles to build out the infrastructure needed to power rapidly developing AI tools, as it seeks to build tech sovereignty amid rising geopolitical tensions. The funds … Read more