All articles tagged with #us cities
Originally Published 28 days ago — by NPR
The Sunday Puzzle involves identifying major U.S. cities hidden within sentences, each city name embedded in consecutive letters and associated with the state mentioned in the sentence, with answers like Lexington and others. It also includes previous and current puzzle challenges related to famous singers and word manipulations.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by CBS News
A new analysis predicts that in 2026, home prices will decline in 22 major U.S. cities, mainly in the Southeast and West, due to increased inventory and reduced demand, while prices in other cities are expected to rise slightly. Mortgage rates are also forecasted to decrease slightly, encouraging more homebuyers and leading to a more balanced housing market.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NJ.com
President Donald Trump suggested he could deploy the military, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Space Command, to U.S. cities if he invokes the Insurrection Act, a move he claims he is allowed to do but has not yet undertaken, amid ongoing tensions over crime and law enforcement.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
The article discusses the role of the National Guard, a state-based military force, and how recent actions by President Trump to deploy Guard troops in Democratic-led cities mark a departure from its traditional humanitarian role, instead being used for crime crackdown and immigration enforcement.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Financial Times
Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807 to deploy troops to American cities amid protests, signaling a potential escalation in his efforts to use the military domestically despite legal and political resistance from state and local officials.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
President Trump has attempted to deploy the National Guard to various US cities to address protests and unrest, citing law enforcement needs, but faces legal challenges and pushback from state officials who argue such deployments are unnecessary and potentially escalate tensions. The deployment efforts are based on limited legal authority and have been met with court rulings blocking some actions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by HuffPost
Retired General Barry McCaffrey criticized President Trump for suggesting the use of American cities as military training grounds, emphasizing that the National Guard is a valuable resource for disaster response and should not be used for community policing or civilian arrests, condemning Trump's comments as inappropriate and against American values.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Axios
President Trump suggested that U.S. cities should be used as 'training grounds' for the military, citing crime and unrest as reasons, and has indicated plans to deploy troops to cities like Chicago and Portland, despite local resistance and contrasting community reports.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo
U.S. President Donald Trump stated he would consider relocating 2026 World Cup matches from cities he deems unsafe, such as San Francisco and Seattle, amid concerns over safety and cooperation with his policies, though the authority to do so remains unclear.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
US President Donald Trump announced he would move the 2026 World Cup matches from any US host cities he deems unsafe, particularly targeting Democratic-run cities like Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, citing safety concerns amid his broader focus on tackling crime and unrest. The decision could face logistical challenges, and it is unclear whether Trump has the authority to make such changes, but he emphasized that the tournament's safety is his priority.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
The article discusses President Trump's deployment of military and National Guard troops to major U.S. cities, raising concerns about whether this is a legitimate effort to combat crime and enforce immigration laws or a move towards authoritarianism, with critics warning of potential erosion of democratic norms and due process.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Hindustan Times
Major US cities including Boston, Chicago, and NYC experienced a significant Verizon service outage due to a software issue, affecting thousands of customers who reported being stuck in SOS mode; Verizon is working to resolve the problem.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by TechCrunch
Amazon has expanded its same-day delivery service for perishable groceries to 1,000 US cities, with plans to reach over 2,300 by year's end, aiming to compete with Instacart and Walmart+ in the quick-commerce space, offering fresh produce, dairy, meat, and seafood with temperature-controlled logistics and flexible pricing for Prime and non-Prime members.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Business Insider
Home prices are declining in five major US cities—Oakland, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Austin, and Houston—due to market stagnation and increased inventory, offering better opportunities for buyers amid a generally high national housing market.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Business Insider
The report highlights that the traditional 30% income rule for home affordability is now unrealistic, with Americans needing to spend an average of 44.6% of their income on median-priced homes, and only a few cities like Pittsburgh, Detroit, and St. Louis remain affordable within that threshold.