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Housing market falters despite strong economy

The Victorian Rowhouses In Haight-ashbury Neighborhood. San Francisco. Photo by: Francesco Vaninetti/ClickAlps/REDA&CO/UIG via Getty Images

The housing market has reached its longest downfall in four years, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Why it matters: Though the economic growth has been strong, rising mortgage rates and high home prices are still prevalent. The new tax law has also lessened incentives for people to buy homes. The report states that buyers have more choices and aren't as inclined to sign on with one home right away.

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Coinbase files to go public

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Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on Thursday filed to go public via a $1 billion direct listing.

Why it matters: This comes in the midst of a crypto boom, and the listing may further legitimize the industry.

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Trump’s blunt weapon: State GOP leaders

Trump supporters rally near Mar-a-Lago on Feb. 15. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

President Trump didn't have to punish his critics in Congress — his allies back in the states instantly and eagerly did the dirty work.

Why it matters: Virtually every Republican who supported impeachment was censured back home, or threatened with a primary challenge.

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The modern way to hire a big-city police chief

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When it comes to picking a city's top cop, closed-door selection processes have been replaced by highly public exercises where everyone gets to vet the candidates — who must have better community-relations skills than ever.

Why it matters: In the post-George-Floyd era, with policing under utmost scrutiny, the choosing of a police chief has become something akin to an election, with the need to build consensus around a candidate. And the candidate pool has gotten smaller.

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