Housing costs
Among higher prices, one category stands out for many Americans: housing. It is typically the most expensive thing that Americans own or pay for. As housing costs increase, they can squeeze people’s ability to pay for anything else.
And costs have increased. Rents have climbed by about 22 percent since late 2019, and a key measure of home prices is up by about 45 percent. #news
President Biden wasn’t on the Democratic ballot in New Hampshire, but his allies organized a successful write-in campaign.
The victory, called by The Associated Press, was good, if expected, news for Mr. Biden. But votes were still being counted, and the final margin of his win will be closely watched. #news
Donald Trump easily defeated Nikki Haley, casting doubt on her continued viability in the G.O.P. presidential race.
The former president’s victory again underscores his durable hold on Republican primary voters and raises questions about Ms. Haley’s path forward. #news
Women Motivational
“Barbie,” “Oppenheimer” and “Killers of the Flower Moon” all scored multiple Oscar nominations, including for best picture.
“Oppenheimer” received the most nominations, with 13, in a strong year for movies despite months of strikes in the industry. #news
Turkey’s Parliament approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO, eliminating a key obstacle to the Nordic country’s membership in the alliance.
The vote eases a diplomatic stalemate that has clouded Turkey’s relations with the United States and hampered Western efforts to isolate Russia over its war in Ukraine. #news
Countries with the most FIFA Women's World Cup titles as of 2023
