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property tax

Bank Leader and City Mayor Talk Over Tax Plans

May 19, 2026

The mayor of New York City met with the chief executive of a major bank at the new headquarters of the financial giant. They talked about how to cut unnecessary spending and make rules easier for people to follow. The conversation was friendly, according to a bank spokesperson. It was the f

business

Planned land sales to fund royal family's big plans

May 19, 2026

The Duchy of Cornwall, which manages land for the Prince of Wales, has announced it will sell about one-fifth of its properties over the next ten years. The money from these sales, expected to raise around 200 million pounds, will go toward building new homes, boosting renewable energy, and restorin

technology

A Tiny Spin Breakthrough Puts Future Computers in a New Light

May 19, 2026

The humblest piece of modern tech might soon need a retirement plan. Transistors—those microscopic switches that control almost every electronic device—have ruled computing for decades. Every time you open an app or run a game, billions of these tiny gates flicker between on and off, representing th

business

A sports betting bet is off at Wrigley Field

May 19, 2026

Two years after setting up shop inside Wrigley Field, the DraftKings betting counter closed its doors for good at the end of May. Officials say Illinois’ gambling tax rules made the location too expensive to keep running. DraftKings says the state’s 25-cent tax on every $1 of digital bets, jumping

business

How Sales Tax Money Helps Build Neighborhoods Just Outside Business Zones

May 19, 2026

In Louisiana, a recent legal opinion opened the door for a unique way to fund neighborhood growth. The state’s top lawyer looked at a plan in Monroe where sales tax money collected near a busy highway could support new homes a short distance away. The area isn’t officially classified as a business h

environment

How Politics Shape Where Cities Grow

May 19, 2026

Cities in poorer countries often expand in messy ways. Many new neighborhoods pop up without government permission. People living there usually miss out on clean water, paved roads, or legal home ownership. Politicians notice these areas before elections. They promise land titles to families who vot

technology

Pittsburgh’s quiet rise in the AI hardware race

May 19, 2026

Mark Cuban’s recent visit to Carnegie Mellon wasn’t just about nostalgia—it was a clear message about where the next big tech wave is heading. The billionaire investor, who left Pennsylvania during its industrial decline decades ago, surprised many by picking Pittsburgh as his top choice for a start

politics

How Sunday sermons sometimes turn into political rallies

May 19, 2026

Every week, millions of Americans hear sermons that shape their views. But some churches go beyond spiritual guidance, blending politics into their messages. A study looked at thousands of sermons from evangelical churches during election years. It found that over 14% of these churches openly pushed

opinion

A Fresh Plan to Clean Portland’s River and Save the Island

May 18, 2026

Portland is famous for its parks, trees, and rivers, but a hidden problem lurks in the Willamette River. A 10‑mile stretch near the harbor has been listed as a Superfund site since 2000, meaning it is heavily polluted from past industrial use. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set

opinion

Florida Projects and Politics: A Fresh Take

May 18, 2026

In Florida, many local projects have sparked heated debate. One example is a controversial facility that cost millions of dollars and was seen by some as a political stunt. Critics say the money could have been better spent elsewhere, and that it was unlikely to be reimbursed by higher levels of gov