These are the best cities for starter homes, first-time homebuyers in 2026
Homeownership isn’t out of reach – it’s shifting. New data reveals the most affordable U.S. cities where first-time buyers can still break in.
Homeownership isn’t out of reach – it’s shifting. New data reveals the most affordable U.S. cities where first-time buyers can still break in.
List: These new countries must pay up to $15,000 bonds for visa applications
Passport holders from 12 new countries have been added to the growing list that must pay a bond of up to $15,000 for visa applications. Here’s which countries were added, and what to know about the program.
Passport holders from 12 new countries have been added to the growing list that must pay a bond of up to $15,000 for visa applications. Here’s which countries were added, and what to know about the program.
The best time to sell your home in 2026 is coming up soon; here’s when
According to the new data, sellers listing a home in this window could see $26,000 more than the start of the year.
According to the new data, sellers listing a home in this window could see $26,000 more than the start of the year.
Is X down? Over 26k reports of outages on Wednesday
Over 26,000 users reported problems with X, formerly known as Twitter, as outage reports surged Wednesday morning.
Over 26,000 users reported problems with X, formerly known as Twitter, as outage reports surged Wednesday morning.
Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
Fire tears through Somerset County housing complex in NJ
Firefighters battled the fire from both inside and outside the building as crews remained on scene.
Firefighters battled the fire from both inside and outside the building as crews remained on scene.
Jimmy Gracey missing: Chicago-area family seeks help finding son who disappeared in Barcelona
The family of a 20-year-old Elmhurst man is asking for the public’s help in locating him after he went missing while traveling abroad in Spain.
The family of a 20-year-old Elmhurst man is asking for the public’s help in locating him after he went missing while traveling abroad in Spain.
NY Democratic Party launches ad campaign attacking Blakeman
The New York State Democratic Party is launching a seven-figure ad campaign going after Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
The New York State Democratic Party is launching a seven-figure ad campaign going after Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
USA falls to Venezuela in 2026 World Baseball Classic final
Team USA fell to Venezuela in the 2026 WBC championship game.
Team USA fell to Venezuela in the 2026 WBC championship game.
Shooting at Holloman Air Force Base leaves 1 person dead, another injured
A shooting at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico has left one person dead and another injured, according to military officials.
A shooting at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico has left one person dead and another injured, according to military officials.
Top Iranian officials killed as strikes continue in the Middle East
President Donald Trump's claims of a lack of support to secure the Strait of Hormuz come amid Joe Kent, director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, announcing his resignation on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump's claims of a lack of support to secure the Strait of Hormuz come amid Joe Kent, director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, announcing his resignation on Tuesday.
12 injured in Bronx apartment fire
Twelve civilians were injured in a second-alarm fire on the 3400 block of Kingsbridge Avenue in the Bronx.
Twelve civilians were injured in a second-alarm fire on the 3400 block of Kingsbridge Avenue in the Bronx.
Ulta on Upper East Side sued after allegedly refusing service to 2 black patrons
An Ulta in the Upper East Side is being sued for racial discrimination after employees allegedly told black patrons they weren't “comfortable" styling their hair.
An Ulta in the Upper East Side is being sued for racial discrimination after employees allegedly told black patrons they weren't “comfortable" styling their hair.
US military draft disqualifications list: See if you're exempt
Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.
Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.
These American service members have died in Iran conflict
Since the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, at least 13 American service members have been killed. Here is a look at those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.
Since the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, at least 13 American service members have been killed. Here is a look at those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.
Vegas sheriff refuses judge’s order to free 35-arrest repeat offender — court clash heads to top
A Las Vegas sheriff is refusing to release a repeat offender with 35 arrests despite a judge’s order. Here's what to know.
A Las Vegas sheriff is refusing to release a repeat offender with 35 arrests despite a judge’s order. Here's what to know.
Former NFL star sparks viral debate over tipping practices at self-service restaurants
NFL player JJ Watt's X post goes viral as Americans question when tipping is appropriate or not.
NFL player JJ Watt's X post goes viral as Americans question when tipping is appropriate or not.
St. Patrick's Day Parade 2026 in NYC
The 265th edition of NYC's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. on 5th Avenue at 44th Street and ends around 4 p.m. on 5th Avenue at 79th Street.
The 265th edition of NYC's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. on 5th Avenue at 44th Street and ends around 4 p.m. on 5th Avenue at 79th Street.
Utah mom who wrote children's book about grief found guilty of murdering husband
Kouri Richins was convicted of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl in 2022 at their Utah home.
Kouri Richins was convicted of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl in 2022 at their Utah home.
Honda cancels 3 planned EV models for US
Honda said it will restructure its EV business and cancel three planned battery-powered EV models that were going to be built and sold in the U.S. market.
Honda said it will restructure its EV business and cancel three planned battery-powered EV models that were going to be built and sold in the U.S. market.