California’s population has shrunk since 2020, but new U-Haul data ranks it Gen Z’s No. 2 destination, behind only Texas. Big-city jobs, family ties, and lifestyle help explain the pull.

Many cities and states are observing the day. President Trump has declared himself a supporter of Columbus Day.

Tariffs added 2.9 percentage points to inflation in 67 categories of goods by February 2026, researchers at the New York Federal Reserve found.

Homebuyers finally have the upper hand in the housing market, where soaring borrowing costs have cut into demand — but not supply.