Bucking stigma, more places turn to factory-built for affordable housing Mobile homes have long been zoned out of cities and suburbs. But with updated designs and a housing shortage, they're increasingly being welcomed as more-affordable starter homes. Anusha Mathur
Desperate for skilled workers, a furniture maker looks to apprenticeships for relief President Trump has touted apprenticeships as part of his promise of a golden era for American workers. But are his administration's investments enough? Andrea Hsu
China slams Trump's trade investigation, as it approves a 5-year economic plan China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners. Jennifer Pak
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill targeting large investors and easing regulations The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would ban large investors from buying up single-family homes. Stephan Bisaha
This reporter went bust while covering America's sports betting boom Americans are betting on sports, elections, award shows and even military actions. The Atlantic writer McKay Coppins bet $10k from his employer in his investigation of this gambling world. Tonya Mosley
Howard Schultz moves away from Starbucks roots, trading Seattle for Miami Howard Schultz announced he and his wife Sheri have entered the "retirement" phase of their lives. They've moved out of Seattle, where he grew Starbucks into a global coffee brand, and are now living outside of Miami, Florida. Dyer Oxley
How the Iran war is disrupting air travel -- and advice if you're planning a trip The war in Iran is roiling jet fuel prices and airlines are beginning to hike prices, unsettling travelers far from the Middle East. If you're booking a flight soon, here are things to know. Bill Chappell
Countries agree to a historic release of stockpiled oil to ease global disruption Members of the International Energy Agency have announced a coordinated release of 400 million barrels of stockpiled oil in an attempt to counter the disruption in oil trade triggered by the Iran war. Camila Domonoske
2025 saw relatively fewer natural disasters. Will you get a break on home insurance? Disaster costs fell in the U.S. in 2025. Still, it was the fourth time in five years that extreme weather inflicted more than $100 billion in annual losses. Industry experts say the growing financial toll will make insurers wary of rushing to cut rates. Michael Copley
Starbucks union pushes back against plans to close 5 Seattle stores The union that represents thousands of Starbucks workers is pushing back against the corporation's plan to close five Seattle outlets, four of which are unionized. KUOW Staff
