See How the Texas Floods Unfolded and Why Camp Mystic Was in a Hazardous Location

, , , , and on August 13, 2026

A deadly Texas flood exposed gaps in warning systems and showed how terrain, rainfall and development can turn rising water into a catastrophe

Where Air Conditioning Is Least Common in the US

, , and on July 3, 2026

In San Francisco, just 35% of households have air conditioning, while one tiny Texas county reports full coverage.

America’s Housing: Unaffordable, Unavailable. Many of Us Are Giving Up

, and on June 17, 2026

A new Harvard report finds 22.7 million renter households are cost-burdened, new household formation has cratered to Great Recession levels, and existing home sales sit at three-decade lows.

Companies Are Seeking Billions in Tariff Refunds. Will You See a Dime?

, , and on June 10, 2026

A USA TODAY analysis found 90 companies seeking billions in tariff refunds — but Ford, GM, and most others plan to keep the money, not return it to shoppers.

Yes, Oil Prices Are Down. But Don’t Celebrate Cheaper Prices Just Yet.

, and on April 8, 2026

With oil prices dipping after the ceasefire deal, Americans are hoping for relief at the pump — but energy experts say the pain is far from over.

Rents Decreased in Most Places. Here’s Where It Was Steepest.

, and on March 17, 2026

A nationwide construction boom has finally started pulling rents back down — but millions of Americans are still spending more than half their income just to keep a roof overhead.

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