In some states, a push to end all property taxes for homeowners
ATLANTA — It is a goal spreading among anti-tax crusaders — eliminate all property taxes on homeowners. Rising property values have inflated...
6 noteworthy books for February
With Revolutionary-era escapes and Regency scandal, Hong Kong protests, gothic fantasy and aristocratic rot, these new titles explore who gets...
Dems flip deep red state senate seat in massive overnight ‘shock upset’
Donald Trump went to bat hard for a Republican running for a Texas state senate seat, but ultimately Democrats had...
Meet the bird that can fly 8,000 miles and also knows quantum physics
Bruce M. Beehler is a naturalist and author. His most recent book is “Flight of the Godwit: Tracking Epic Shorebird...
Should I take a bridge loan to build an ADU?
Dear Liz: We live in a high fire risk area and feel it is too risky to keep our home....
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative cut 70 jobs as the Meta CEO’s philanthropy goes all in on mission to ‘cure or prevent all disease’
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is making big changes, and it started 2026 with some job cuts to recalibrate and refocus...
What Worries Me About Trump’s New Fed Pick
When President Trump announced his choice for Federal Reserve chair on Friday, many observers breathed a sigh of relief. Unlike...
Infantry will still be fighting in muddy holes even as drones change war, British officer says
Drones are prolific in Ukraine, but much of traditional land warfare also remains. Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesA UK battalion...
This Is Not a Drill
It’s only February, and the November elections are already in peril. When I think back to the days and weeks...
Best Valentine’s Day Gifts (2026): Legos, Karaoke, Digital Frames, and More
Valentine’s Day is a sneaky one. It’s easy to let grabbing fun and unique Valentine’s Day gifts fall to the...
