Lead As the U.S. faces a deep housing affordability shortfall in 2025, a growing share of newly built single-family houses are being developed specifically for rent rather than sale. Renters like 87-year-old Joanne LaZette, who moved to a purpose-built rental house in Mesa, Arizona in 2022, say the model delivers single-family living without ownership responsibilities. … Read more
On 4 March 2026 an Iranian frigate, IRIS Dena, sank roughly 40 nautical miles (75 km) off Galle, Sri Lanka, after sending a distress signal between 06:00 and 07:00 local time (00:30–01:30 GMT). Sri Lankan authorities say they have rescued 32 wounded crew members and recovered several bodies, while at least 100 people remain unaccounted … Read more
Millions of people find their name, home address, phone number and other personal details in Google search results — often because data brokers republish public and private records. Google offers a free automated option called Results About You that alerts users when it finds their contact details and can request removals; the company recently updated … Read more
Lead: On Day 5 of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, strikes intensified over Tehran early Wednesday as the confrontation widened across the Middle East and beyond. NATO forces intercepted a ballistic missile headed toward Turkish airspace after it crossed Iraqi and Syrian skies, and Israel announced a new broad wave of attacks on Tehran’s security … Read more
On a January evening in Minneapolis, a local observer—identified here only by her first name, Emily—says she was followed by an ICE vehicle, photographed and addressed aloud by an agent who recited her home address, prompting her to avoid returning home for hours. That encounter is one of dozens NPR reviewed through interviews and court … Read more
Lead On Tuesday, US and Ecuadorian forces began coordinated operations aimed at disrupting drug-smuggling networks operating through Ecuador’s ports and airports, Southern Command said. The announcement, made by US Southern Command and acknowledged by Ecuador’s defense ministry, offered few operational details because offensive plans were classified. The move follows Ecuador’s statement that Washington has entered … Read more
Lead: On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick won their Republican primaries across the state, fending off multiple lesser-known GOP challengers and preserving their paths to November’s general election. Both incumbents are seeking fourth four-year terms and leave the primary season with large campaign resources and solid support … Read more
In the immediate aftermath of the Iran strikes this week, previously loyal conservative media figures publicly broke with President Donald Trump, criticizing both the decision and its rationale. High-profile commentators including Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and Matt Walsh questioned the administration’s account and suggested Israel’s influence played a major role. The White House has responded … Read more
Lead: On March 3, 2026, in a closely watched Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, Austin state Rep. James Talarico narrowly outpolled Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett as returns rolled in from across Texas. The Associated Press called the contest in the early hours of March 4 after county tallies shifted, while several high‑profile statewide GOP contests, … Read more
On the night of Feb. 2–3, 2026 in Springfield, Ohio, local residents opened spare rooms and basements to Haitian families who feared immediate immigration enforcement after the Trump administration moved to terminate Temporary Protected Status (T.P.S.) for Haiti. More than 10,000 Haitians live in Springfield, a city of about 58,000 between Dayton and Columbus, many … Read more
Lead On Tuesday in Los Angeles the Lakers eked out a win over the Pelicans in a game that hinged on one dominant quarter. After a lax first three periods, Los Angeles flipped a defensive switch in the fourth and closed out the victory. The final stretch produced the decisive stops and late shots that … Read more
Lead Stock futures opened lower on the evening of March 3, 2026, as investors digested fresh developments in the U.S.-Iran war and a sharp rise in oil prices. Futures tied to the Dow fell about 0.33%, the S&P 500 futures slipped 0.34% and Nasdaq 100 futures lost 0.45%. Major U.S. averages had ended the prior … Read more
Lead Incumbent Rep. Valerie Foushee holds a slim advantage over challenger Nida Allam in the Democratic primary for North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District as ballots are still being tallied. With 99% of precincts reported, the Associated Press shows Foushee leading by just over 1,000 votes in a district that includes Durham and Chapel Hill. State … Read more
Lead: Over the past week US officials have scrambled to withdraw non-emergency staff and advise American citizens to leave parts of the Middle East after a sharp escalation of hostilities with Iran and allied actors. Washington has closed several diplomatic posts, repositioned forces and said it destroyed Iranian maritime and land targets while Tehran and … Read more
Lead In Washington this week, Congress took its first formal votes over a five-day-old conflict between the United States and Iran, testing lawmakers’ authority to constrain further military action. The Senate moved to consider a war powers resolution on Wednesday that would require congressional approval before additional strikes; the House prepared a similar vote for … Read more
