New York and San Francisco are some of the hottest markets for renters, but a tiny Northeastern city beat them both

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Providence, Rhode Island.

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The number of young Americans living with their parents is at a record high

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The kids aren't all right.

Trump says Walmart will lower prices after White House request

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Donald Trump said Walmart cut prices on a selection of products, including ground beef, for the US's 250th anniversary.

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Welcome to Mamdani's hot lottery summer in New York

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Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Morocco at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 13, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani watching a World Cup game in New Jersey.

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NYC's rent freeze is finally becoming a reality. Here are 3 things renters should know.

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One of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's central campaign promises was to fight for affordable housing.
One of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's central campaign promises was to fight for affordable housing.

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Mamdani's most controversial pitch: free stuff

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pitched free buses and childcare as part of his affordability agenda.

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Even $100 more expensive, Apple's MacBook Neo still offers great bang for your buck

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Apple's MacBook Neo
A shopper tries out the MacBook Neo, which now costs $699 — or $599 for students — after Apple's memory-related price hikes.

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Resellers are trying to flip Mamdani's affordable New York-themed World Cup jerseys for as much as $1,000

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani released affordable World Cup jerseys on Friday.

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I can't afford a home in the San Francisco housing market. I'm hopeful it's a phase, but it's emotionally exhausting getting outbid.

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Alexandria Belton feels as though the AI boom has priced her out of the San Francisco housing market, but is hopeful it's just a phase.

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Welcome to swag socialism: New Yorkers waited hours in line for Mamdani's affordable World Cup jerseys

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New Yorkers waited hours in line for Zohran Mamdani's limited-edition $50 World Cup jerseys.

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New York City's swag (democratic) socialist renaissance has arrived.

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