Colorado homebuyers continue to struggle with an ongoing housing shortage. Although the Denver metro area experienced an inventory increase from 2475 active listings in February 2022 to 4108 last month, the housing market remains unbalanced, according to the Colorado Association of Realtors February report. Last month, the monthly supply of houses statewide was just over one month, and while that’s […]
Read moreIllustration: Maura Losch/Axios As food inflation continues to creep up and coupons disappear, customers are flocking to reward and loyalty apps that places like McDonald's, Starbucks and Taco Bell say are helping drive digital sales. The big picture: Loyalty has its perks. Free coffee, discounted meals and access to exclusive savings are up for grabs at the nation’s largest restaurant […]
Read moreRussian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on March 16. The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and another Russian official over his alleged involvement in the abduction of Ukrainian children and teenagers. Why it matters: The cases represent some of the first international charges issued since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The ICC […]
Read moreDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Arlington, Virginia, on March 15. Photo: Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin this week ordered the Pentagon to improve access to mental health care in an effort to reduce suicide deaths in the military — but held off on implementing gun safety regulations proposed by an independent committee. Why it matters: […]
Read moreThe Polish woman who thinks she might be Madeleine McCann was forced to scoff 35 pills every day from the age of seven, according to a private investigator. Julia Wendell, 21, sparked an internet storm after sharing supposed evidence to suggest she could be the Leicestershire girl who went missing in Praia da Luz, Portugal, during a family holiday. Julia […]
Read moreIllustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios As anyone who’s ever dealt with an insurance company knows: They like to minimize the amount they have to pay out in claims. The FDIC is no normal insurance company — but its actions last weekend are entirely consistent with a desire to save as much money as possible. Why it matters: The FDIC on Sunday decided […]
Read moreGovernment announces TikTok ban We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info British Government ministers and civil servants have been banned from using the Chinese-owned social media app […]
Read moreNearly 9 in 10 Americans say they oppose reducing spending on Social Security or Medicare, according to new polling from our Axios-Ipsos Two Americas Index. Why it matters: The overwhelming consensus (96% of Democrats, 84% of Republicans) explains why any talk of cutting these programs has become a political lightning rod, even as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle […]
Read morePhoto: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images Emergency loans to banks spiked to a new record in the week through Wednesday, surpassing previous highs reached during the 2008 financial crisis. Why it matters: The details came in a weekly Federal Reserve report released Thursday, which is sure to attract more attention for what it may reveal about stresses in the banking […]
Read moreWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A man who was believed to be the world’s oldest man has died at the reported age of 140 after […]
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