Scott Neuman
Stories
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ICE is sending a chill through the construction industry
The construction industry, where more than a quarter of workers are foreign-born, has long struggled to find enough workers. Now, industry officials say Trump's immigration crackdown is making it worse.
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Here are 6 'Beautiful Bill' tax changes that will benefit wealthy Americans
Tax season is approaching. Tax breaks that were extended as part of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will mainly benefit high-net-worth and high-income people.
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Who is Doug Ford, the Canadian politician pushing Trump's buttons?
In his first campaign to lead Ontario, Ford started out as a Trump-style populist. But tariffs changed his view and he is now a consistent thorn in the U.S. president's side.
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Starter homes are scarce. But homebuyers can improve their odds
For decades, construction of smaller, entry-level homes has been has been falling. But there are ways to find an affordable first home, and the changing market may help.
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It's becoming a buyer's market. But starter homes are still scarce
The housing market is showing signs of loosening up, but a lack of starter homes is still keeping potential first-time buyers on the sidelines.
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GOP blames government shutdown on health care for undocumented people. That's false
The White House and GOP lawmakers say a provision in the Big Beautiful Bill that Democrats want rolled back keeps undocumented people from getting health benefits — a claim experts say is misleading.
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Fool me once: the magical origin of the word hoax
Frauds, swindles, cons, scams, and deceptions are collectively known as hoaxes. But there's more than meets the eye.
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Compass-Anywhere real estate merger could squeeze small brokerages
The deal, announced earlier this week, would combine the two largest U.S. residential brokerages by sales volume.
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's shutting down
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal money to public media stations, says it's winding down operations after President Trump signed a law rescinding all funding.
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Trump's impeachments have been removed from a Smithsonian exhibit, for now
The Smithsonian says a reference to President Trump's impeachments that was removed last month will be restored once the exhibit is updated.
