The simple fixes conservatives say could make life cheaper in America

As Americans continue to feel the squeeze from high housing, food and energy costs, affordability has emerged as a defining issue ahead of November’s midterm elections, with both parties under pressure to show voters they can bring down the cost of living. Now, a new report from the conservative group founded by former Vice President Mike Pence is offering its own prescription, laying out 10 proposals aimed at lowering costs by cutting red tape and boosting production across the economy. “Yes, there’s an unaffordability crisis, and it’s the government’s fault,” Richard Stern, vice president of the Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise at…

Crypto basher Rep. Rashida Tlaib stashes savings in Ethereum, Bitcoin:  disclosures

“Squad” member Rep. Rashida Tlaib has voted against major crypto legislation in Congress but doesn’t mind holding digital currencies Bitcoin and Ethereum in her $1.2 million retirement account, according to her latest financial disclosure. The Michigan Democrat’s Charles Schwab retirement account includes up to $15,000 in the Grayscale Ethereum Staking…

Dave Portnoy’s theory why Pizza Hut’s wild name change is a genius move

The “One Bite” pizza reviewer and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy threw his support behind Yum! Brands’ campaign to temporarily rebrand Pizza Hut, praising the pizza chain’s strategic marketing move as “brilliant” while pitching company executives on directing advertising dollars toward Barstool Sports during football season. “At first, I didn’t…

Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade , get  for NFC East winner

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Prediction market Kalshi is raising the stakes ahead of the NFL season. New users looking to make sports trades can take advantage of an…

Biden’s illegal immigration surge triggered 30% rise in home prices, $ 20% in rents, Fed paper finds

A new Federal Reserve working paper found the record surge in illegal immigration during the Biden administration triggered higher home prices and rents. The findings arrive as immigration remains a polarizing political issue. Republicans argue former President Joe Biden’s border policies strained housing and public resources, while Democrats say immigration helped ease labor shortages…

Billionaires’ Row tower signs new tenant

Anchorage Capital Advisors is the latest tenant to sign on at 125 W. 57th St., the 265,000 square-foot boutique office tower on Billionaires’ Row developed by global investment management firm Cain and Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners. The deal for two full floors brings the project to nearly 75% leased less than…

Hi Mom text scam: How to spot fake emergency texts

A scam text showed up today that would make many parents stop cold. The message said: “Hi mom, text me here on my work phone. Dropped my actual phone in the sink earlier and it’s completely unresponsive now.” The text came from an unknown number. Then it asked me to…

Uptown retail booming on Manhattan’s Second Avenue

One of Manhattan’s remarkable, media-blind transformations is happening — make that raging — on uptown Second Avenue. The opening of the Q subway line and rezoning a decade ago propelled a residential development frenzy that includes at least seven major projects between East 71st and East 86th streets — plus…

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