Democratic Party officials this week are launching their in-person vetting of potential 2028 convention sites, with trips to the finalist cities — Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver and Philadelphia.
Why it matters: The Democratic National Convention is a crucial time for the party to reach a large national audience to make its case for retaking the White House in 2028.
Some red state lawmakers are floating legislation that would make it easier to use gold and silver as currency and to establish gold stockpiles.
Why it matters: Lawmakers say that the commodities are a good option for dealing with the burden of rising inflation because the value of gold and silver has increased, while the dollar has not.
More U.S. home sellers are becoming what Zillow calls "accidental landlords" — 2.3% of rental listings on its platform in October were previously for sale, according to the real estate site.
Why it matters: That's the highest level since late 2022, when mortgage rates topped 7%. As buyers gain leverage and homes take longer to sell, a growing share of homeowners are renting their properties out instead.
The competitive landscape for U.S. airlines is confronting seismic turbulence as energy price spikes wreak havoc on the industry.
Why it matters: Rising fuel and labor costs are squeezing airlines — and pushing higher fares and fees onto travelers already facing economic uncertainty.
