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 and supported economic growth. The paper, published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, combines immigration court records with government administrative data to measure how the unprecedented wave of illegal immigration between 2021 and 2024 affected local labor and housing markets. The authors caution the study is a preliminary draft circulated…

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…

Dabble promo code NYPBONUS: Get  bonus for Padres vs. Dodgers

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. The Dodgers’ grip on the NL West would take a historic meltdown to unfasten as the Padres come to town sitting far back in…

Cardinals vs. Cubs prediction: MLB odds, picks, best bets for Sunday

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. Embarrassed. Humiliated. Mortified. No, not Post horse racing analyst Vic Cangialosi after going 0-for-11 on opening day at Saratoga. I’m talking about the Cubs,…

MLB Star Spangled Sunday: How to watch Twins vs. Yankees for free

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Just in time for America’s 250th birthday, the MLB is making some TV history to celebrate with the national pastime. It’s Star Spangled Sunday, a.k.a.…

Women experience shifts in confidence, intimacy after pregnancy: survey

The average woman takes five months to emotionally bounce back from pregnancy, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 women who have given birth explored how that experience has shifted their confidence and intimacy levels. Confidence is also affected: While more respondents recall having a harder time bouncing back…

California governor candidate Matt Mahan floats revolutionary new EV tax

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan raised eyebrows by floating a tax on electric-vehicle owners during Tuesday night’s gubernatorial debate. Mahan proposed the levy, along with a tax on high-income earners, while pushing to suspend the state’s gas tax as fuel prices continue to surge. “We need to reform this tax…

Exclusive | Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana made eye-popping, 8-figure settlement demand before filing ‘fabricated’ ‘sex slave’ suit: sources

Disgraced ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana tried to wrangle a settlement from the bank worth “north of $20 million” before he filed his bombshell sexual harassment lawsuit last year, The Post has learned. Sources familiar with the matter said the 35-year-old financier initially sought the jaw-dropping payout last June – despite…

Ex-Biden official rips into Gavin Newsom allies’ governor candidate

A Democratic frontrunner in California’s gubernatorial race has been running on his experience working for former President Joe Biden — but one administration official issued a shocking judgment instead. Xavier Becerra, Biden’s head of the Department of Health and Human Services, has surged to the top of polls a month…

Katie Porter slaps governor rival Chad Bianco with bizarre new nickname in wild debate clash

Former Representative Katie Porter resorted to name-calling during a heated exchange at the California gubernatorial debate hosted by CNN Tuesday. During the debate, her Republican counterparts, Steve Hilton and Sheriff Chad Bianco, criticized the former congresswoman for her temperament, referencing a resurfaced video from last year that showed her clashing with an employee. “I can’t believe…

Disney shares jump 8% as new CEO Josh D’Amaro’s growth strategy excites Wall Street

Walt Disney’s new Chief Executive Josh D’Amaro laid out his strategy for the entertainment company Wednesday, saying it would remain committed to creative excellence, strengthen its streaming business, capitalize on the power of live sports and continue to invest in its theme parks and cruise lines. “Our focus remains consistent — improve…

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