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U.S. Remodeling Market Sentiment Slips in Q2
Email Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter Remodeler confidence in the U.S. dipped in the second quarter as ongoing economic uncertainty and elevated interest rates tempered market momentum, according to new data released this week by the...

U.S. economy adds 147,000 jobs in June, defying forecasts as unemployment falls to 4.1%
U.S. economy adds 147,000 jobs in June, defying forecasts as unemployment falls to 4.1% The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, beating forecasts of 110,000 and pushing unemployment down to 4.1 percent. Revisions also boosted April and May...

U.S. hotel results for week ending 5 July
ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 5 July. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property...

U.S. Firms Could Unlock $2.4 Trillion in Sales by Optimizing Business Travel, New GBTA Study Finds
ALEXANDRIA, VA − U.S. companies are missing out on more than $2.4 trillion in potential new sales revenue because they may be underinvesting in business travel, according to a new report exploring the return on investment (ROI) of corporate...

U.S. ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ May Raise Cost of Remittances, Tighten NRI Compliance Burden
U.S. ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ May Raise Cost of Remittances, Tighten NRI Compliance Burden New Delhi: The United States’ proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill” could significantly impact Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) working and investing from America, with...

U.S. Stocks May Lack Direction Amid Trade Uncertainty
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open on Thursday, with stocks likely to show a lack of direction after moving mostly higher over the course of the previous session. Uncertainty about President Donald Trump's...

Camp Hall named top U.S. industrial park by report
Camp Hall Commerce Park in Moncks Corner ranks No. 1 in the U.S. by Business Facilities, citing $7.9B impact, eco focus, and strong infrastructure. (Photo/CBRE) Camp Hall Commerce Park in Moncks Corner has claimed the title as the No. 1 industrial...

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar: Republican ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ is best characterized by how it harms
Opinion editor’s note: Strib Voices publishes a mix of guest commentaries online and in print each day. To contribute, click here.President Donald Trump just signed the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” one of the most cruel, immoral pieces of...

Blueberry industry adds $9.1 billion to U.S. economy
Blueberry growers and importers are generating a significant economic impact in the United States, contributing nearly $9.1 billion annually, equivalent to almost $25 million per day, according to new reports from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry...

U.S. Department of Justice sues California over egg regulations
The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the state of California, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom, and other state officials, alleging that state regulations on egg production are driving up the cost of eggs nationwide. In a...
Expect closures on U.S. 23, M-14, I-94: Washtenaw County road work for July 11
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — Washtenaw County drivers can expect closures along I-94, M-14 and U.S. 23 in the coming week. On U.S. 23 there will be a lane closed northbound and southbound from Packard Street to Huron River Drive until July 31 for permit...

Real estate CEO warns of growing ‘exodus’ as people have ‘given up’ on California — but where are they going?
Ivan Apfel/Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. With its beautiful weather, breathtaking coastlines and vibrant culture, California has always held a special allure. But...
Real Estate Influencer Indicted for Ponzi Scheme, Bribing Politician: Feds
A 47-year-old New Jersey resident was indicted by a federal grand jury for running a multimillion-dollar Ponzi-like scheme, money laundering, and bribing a politician, authorities announced Thursday. Cesar Humberto Pina, an influencer known as...

Over 30 million homeowners don’t have a mortgage right now. Here’s why that’s a big warning sign about the housing market
High home prices and mortgage rates have made it much harder for Americans—especially first-time buyers—to purchase homes. Many current homeowners, especially those with low or no mortgage payments, are staying put rather than selling, further...

U.S. Department of Education Ends Taxpayer Subsidization of Postsecondary Education for Illegal Aliens
The U.S. Department of Education today announced it will end taxpayer subsidization of illegal aliens in career, technical, and adult education programs. In an interpretive rule issued today, the Department rescinded a Dear Colleague letter from...

Real estate transfers week of July 17
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U.S. issues sanctions against U.N. investigator probing abuses in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS — The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it is issuing sanctions against an independent investigator tasked with probing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the United States to punish...

Sudan Investigates U.S. Chemical Weapons Allegations Amid Sanctions and Trump’s Push for Peace
Watan-The Sudanese government announced Thursday that it has begun taking practical steps to address U.S. allegations that the Sudanese army used chemical weapons during the ongoing war that erupted in April 2023. Officials also noted that...

Satellite suggests Iran attack on Qatar air base hit U.S. communications dome
An Iranian attack on an air base in Qatar key to the U.S. military likely hit a geodesic dome housing equipment used by the Americans for secure communications, satellite images analyzed Friday by The Associated Press show. The U.S. military and...

U.S.A. shuts down Southern Border Ports to Livestock Trade due to further Northward Spread of New World Screwworm in Mexico
July 9, 2025: Tuesday (July 8, 2025), Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) reported a new case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Ixhuatlan de Madero, Veracruz in Mexico, which is approximately 160 miles...