U.S. median rent has risen from about $824 in 2008 to more than $1,300 in 2025. As rent has increased faster than wages, Americans are spending much more of their income on housing. On average, it now takes an entire week’s worth of pay to afford monthly rent.

At least 100 Americans are on alert for dangerous heat and humidity -- stretching from Texas to Maine -- on Friday.

A letter from 29 senators raises concerns about Americans killed in the West Bank, where Trump has lifted sanctions on Israeli settlers.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announces US-Mexico deal to resolve the Tijuana River sewage crisis, calling it a massive environmental win for San Diego-area residents.

The U.S. government warned its citizens to avoid travel to the following countries: Haiti, Venezuela, Afghanistan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Burma, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, and Yemen.

Americans in at least 16 states could see heightened levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on Friday, according to a forecast published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA cautions that elevated UV radiation levels can increase the risk of skin burns, eye damage and long-term health problems such as skin cancer.

Order an ice cold drink in Europe and you could be in for a chilling surprise. CNN Travel spoke to ice experts to find out why the US obsession with ice doesn’t translate across the pond.

Gut health is finally becoming cool, which means more brands are touting the fiber available in their products.

As more homes remain on the market longer, buyers are closely watching mortgage rates to see if there's an opportunity to save money.

The gap between what retirees need and what they have is growing wider, and experts say the problem is likely to persist.