Here's what gold crossing $4,000 is telling us about the U.S. economy

Gold is glittering for investors, with prices now topping a record $4,000 an ounce. But the reasons behind the shiny metal’s surge may be less than dazzling, with Wall Street…

Supermoon will appear tonight. Here's what to know.

The moon will appear slightly larger and brighter Monday night during what’s known as a supermoon. October’s supermoon is the first of three this year. It happens when a full…

Investors are unfazed about the government shutdown. Here's why.

Stocks closed at record highs Wednesday despite a U.S. government shutdown expected to idle hundreds of thousands of workers and hobble federal agencies charged with dispensing a range of critical services.…

Here's how Trump's proposed Gaza peace plan would work

President Trump offered up a 20-point plan Monday that he cast as a roadmap to end the Israel-Hamas war, a proposal that was backed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

Here's what economists say about the impact of a government shutdown

A government shutdown could begin within days, halting pay for hundreds of thousands of federal workers and delaying services, as lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding past Sept. 30. The financial…

Here's what immigration attorneys say about Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee

The Trump administration’s new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications is sowing confusion among some immigrant workers and their employers, including whether it’s safe for current holders of the visa…

Homeowners insurance costs have shot up 70% since 2021. Here's why.

Homeowners insurance rates are rising across the U.S., driven by climate change, rising cost of building materials and surging home prices.  Almost half of property insurance policy holders in the…

Student loan payment requirements have resumed. Here's what to know.

Millions of Americans with student loans need to resume payments. The requirement kicks in again on October 1.  The pause on student loan payments began in March of 2020 as part…

Here's how much per month it costs to own a home in the U.S.

If the challenge of scraping enough money to buy a home in the U.S. weren’t enough amid painfully high real estate prices, the cost of owning a home is also…

Deadly "kissing bug" disease has spread in the U.S. Here's what to know.

Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition caused by an infected triatomine insect or “kissing bug,” may be becoming endemic in the United States, according to a new report published by the Centers…

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