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As housing costs boom, how home-buyers in one city search for affordability

By Paul Solman

As the U.S. grapples with the coronavirus, housing costs are skyrocketing. According to the latest S&P Core Logic Case-Shiller index, home prices were up almost 17 percent over the last year -- and in many places, the jump was worse.

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Why keeping delta variant in check is so important to our economy

As the economy tries to regain ground lost during the pandemic, and the delta variant threatens its progress, the nation’s top economists are watching a number of measures of recovery -- from housing costs and ownership rates, to jobs, interest…

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AP EXPLAINER: Will new CDC moratorium keep tenants housed?

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

After a federal eviction moratorium was allowed to lapse this weekend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new moratorium Tuesday on evictions that would last until Oct. 3.

Mexico sues U.S. gun manufacturers over arms trafficking toll

By E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press

The Mexican government is suing U.S. gun manufacturers and distributors, arguing that their commercial practices have unleashed tremendous bloodshed in Mexico.

CDC issues new eviction ban for most of U.S. through Oct. 3

By Josh Boak, Lisa Mascaro, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

The new moratorium could help keep millions in their homes as the coronavirus’ delta variant has spread and states have been slow to release federal rental aid.

Yellen briefs Democrats amid calls for new ban on evictions

By Josh Boak, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has briefed House Democrats on the administration’s efforts to prevent widespread housing evictions after a moratorium lapsed.

WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Jen Psaki criticized policies in states such as Texas and Florida that have moved to block employers and proprietors from implementing mask or vaccine requirements to curb the coronavirus.

Blizzard Entertainment chief is out amid legal storm of discrimination, sexual harassment claims

By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

The president of Activision's Blizzard Entertainment is stepping down weeks after the maker of video games like "World of Warcraft" and "Call of Duty," was hit with a discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit.

White House says CDC can’t stop evictions, calls on states to act

By Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak, Associated Press

The White House moved Monday to pressure state and local governments to swiftly adopt policies to protect renters after an eviction moratorium expired over the weekend, potentially pushing millions out of their homes.

Zoom to pay $85 million for privacy miscues at start of pandemic

By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press

The proposed deal disclosed in federal court documents filed Saturday still requires a judge's approval. Millions of people in the U.S. could get a slice of the settlement.