Depositphotos These neighborhoods feel the shift Something unusual is happening in housing right now. These areas are sliding because the pattern is most evident in pricey, once-hot pockets where buyers used to feel they had to act fast or miss out forever. This is not a repeat of 2008. Zillow found that as of October … Read more

Depositphotos Washington Democrats made a big bet Sometimes a political fight is not really about today. That is the feeling around the proposal, a story about lawmakers pushing a tax plan even with a courtroom fight almost certain to follow. Democratic supporters argue the current system is unfair and leans too heavily on sales taxes. … Read more

Depositphotos Farmers feeling the pressure If you have noticed rising food prices or heard farmers struggling, there is a bigger story behind it. Trade barriers and global tensions are putting serious pressure on American agriculture. Now, Donald Trump is preparing to roll out new support measures. The goal is to help farmers manage rising costs … Read more

Depositphotos A pause that didn’t calm markets You might expect oil prices to fall when military strikes pause, but that has not been the case this time. Even after a 10-day pause, prices are still moving higher and keeping markets on edge. The decision by Donald Trump to delay attacks was meant to ease tensions. … Read more

Depositphotos A quiet shift is already happening AI is changing work in ways that feel subtle at first, but the impact is growing fast across industries and everyday tasks. Many people expect job losses, yet something deeper and more complex is unfolding beneath the surface. The real change is not just about machines replacing humans, … Read more

Wikimedia Commons/CA BLM It’s called “the Bizz” around here Northeastern California does not get the attention it deserves. Out in Lassen County, a 25.4-mile trail follows the Susan River through a canyon lined with rock outcrops, pine forests, and mountain views. Locals call it “the Bizz,” and it carries you across 12 river bridges, through … Read more

Shutterstock FBI eases path for staff seeking badges The FBI plans to remove two key steps for support staff who want to become special agents. According to a Reuters report from Feb. 19, 2026, the bureau will drop the panel interview and writing test for internal applicants. Under the new process, current employees who pass … Read more

Shutterstock Beef prices climb as herds keep shrinking The U.S. cattle herd fell to about 86.2 million head as of Jan. 1, 2026, according to the USDA. That makes it the smallest herd the country has seen in 75 years. The beef cow count alone dropped about 1% to around 27.6 million head. Herds have … Read more

Depositphotos A safari drive without leaving Florida Ever wished you could spot zebras and bison without booking a flight to Africa? In Central Florida, you can roll down your windows and cruise past free-roaming animals from the comfort of your own car. Wild Florida Adventure Park in Kenansville turns a simple drive into a real … Read more

Shutterstock There’s a reason they call it the Keystone State Pennsylvania runs from the skyscrapers of Philadelphia to the quiet farms of Lancaster County, with mountains, gorges, and small towns filling in everything between. The state has 124 parks spread across more than 300,000 acres, and not one of them charges you a dime to … Read more