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Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman is preparing for the next revolution in real estate

“AI can be used for great things, but it could also be used to misrepresent what a house looks like,” he said.
Zillow website.
Zillow website.

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chairman; Trump arrives in China for Xi summit

President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who are expected to discuss trade, the war with Iran and Taiwan.
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Donald Trump
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Kevin Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed’s next chair as inflation intensifies

Warsh will succeed Jerome Powell, who plans to stay on the Board of Governors after his chairmanship ends.
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Fed Pick Warsh To Face Senate Grilling With Confirmation In Limbo
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West Virginia and Nebraska hold primaries; Trump en route to China for Xi meetings

The Senate voted to confirm Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nominee to be the chairman of the Federal Reserve, to be a member of the central bank’s Board of Governors.
President Trump Hosts Maternal Healthcare Event
President Trump Hosts Maternal Healthcare Event
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Grocery prices jumped more in April than they did in nearly four years

Fresh vegetables are over 44% more expensive today than they were three months ago on an annualized basis.
 A customer shops for produce at an H-E-B grocery store on May 11, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
 A customer shops for produce at an H-E-B grocery store on May 11, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
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Inflation surged to 3.8% in April, its highest level in nearly three years

The inflation rate is now rising faster than wages, which could aggravate the affordability crisis that has already been gripping consumers.
Discount Grocery Stores Thrive As Variety Of Economic Pressures Weigh On Consumers
Discount Grocery Stores Thrive As Variety Of Economic Pressures Weigh On Consumers
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How to save thousands of dollars on college tuition

Families might assume costs are locked in for the fall. They’re not.
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Rent, buy, refinance or renovate? What to know before making a move this spring

Mortgage rates and home prices are still elevated. But buyers have more leverage in the housing market today than they’ve had in years.
Image: Image of a real estate for sale sign posted in front of a residential home
Image: Image of a real estate for sale sign posted in front of a residential home
9d ago

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Democratic congressional district map blocked by Virginia Supreme Court

In Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation that would put in place new primary elections this year if courts let state Republicans make changes to their maps before the midterms.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
9d ago

U.S. added 115,000 jobs in April as economy contends with Iran war impact

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report arrives as gas hovers around $4.55 per gallon, up 50% since the war started in late February.
US Economy Ahead Of Gross Domestic Product Figures Release
US Economy Ahead Of Gross Domestic Product Figures Release
13d ago

Spirit Airlines doomed by high fuel prices due to 'recent geopolitical events,' court docs state

The budget airline knew Thursday it couldn't be saved but waited until Saturday, when all its planes were on the ground, to make the announcement.
Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines