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This tiny farming town you’ve never heard of is helping Microsoft sell America on data centers

August 31, 2026

This tiny farming town you’ve never heard of is helping Microsoft sell America on data centers

Quincy, Washington, leveraged Microsoft data centers to fund a new high school, hospital and aquatic center, but long-term water concerns loom.

One unexpected price surge most Americans don’t see is raising the stakes for Trump before November

August 27, 2026

One unexpected price surge most Americans don’t see is raising the stakes for Trump before November

President Donald Trump's housing affordability promise faces a new threat as diesel prices spike to $5.65 a gallon, driving up home construction costs.

NYC taxpayers could pay twice under Mamdani's city-owned grocery store plan

August 23, 2026

NYC taxpayers could pay twice under Mamdani's city-owned grocery store plan

Taxpayers may pay twice under Zohran Mamdani's city-owned grocery plan as NYC explores grants for independent grocers alongside the subsidized stores.

Travelers rage as budget airline plans overhead bag fee: 'Highway robbery'

August 22, 2026

Travelers rage as budget airline plans overhead bag fee: 'Highway robbery'

Budget airline passengers will soon have to pay extra money to place their carry-on bags in an overhead bin, and many travelers are already complaining about the extra charges.

One monthly bill Americans can’t avoid is quietly surging thanks to emerging industry: data

August 20, 2026

One monthly bill Americans can’t avoid is quietly surging thanks to emerging industry: data

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas research estimates AI data centers could push electricity generation costs 20% to 30% higher by 2028 than without them.

Trump’s affordability plan faces conservative pushback as pocketbook issues loom over midterms

August 18, 2026

Trump’s affordability plan faces conservative pushback as pocketbook issues loom over midterms

Advancing American Freedom says government zoning rules and energy regulations are why Americans can't afford homes, and offers 10 policy fixes.

America’s broken permitting system is quietly raising your cost of living

August 17, 2026

America’s broken permitting system is quietly raising your cost of living

America's broken NEPA permitting system drives up housing costs, energy prices and manufacturing delays, but bipartisan reform bills offer a fix.

Government made your burrito more expensive, and socialism will make it worse

August 13, 2026

Government made your burrito more expensive, and socialism will make it worse

Americans angry over rising burrito prices and cost of living are turning to the Democratic Socialists of America, but government is the real problem.

Cruise fee doubles at vacation hot spot as passengers brace for even steeper hikes

August 11, 2026

Cruise fee doubles at vacation hot spot as passengers brace for even steeper hikes

Mexico's cruise passenger fee doubled to $10 on Aug. 1 at ports like Cabo San Lucas and Cancún, with plans to reach $21 by 2028 under a phased tax. A cruise expert shared insight.

The Medicare-for-all trade-offs socialists aren't talking about, according to experts

August 11, 2026

The Medicare-for-all trade-offs socialists aren't talking about, according to experts

Policy experts argue Medicare-for-all would double or triple federal taxes and lead to healthcare rationing with longer wait times for Americans.