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Startup founders face crucial early decisions about their partnerships, leading to the need for a cofounder prenup. Interest in US entrepreneurship is rising, with new business applications up by more than 450,000 in the first half of 2026. Cofounders are advised to discuss key elements like whether they aim to build a venture-backed winner-take-all company or a profitable bootstrapped business.

WalletHub analyzed factors including cost, access, and outcomes to rank the best and worst states for healthcare in the US across all 50 states and D.C. The analysis relied on data compiled by multiple institutions, noting that New Hampshire was found to have the best healthcare while Alaska ranked lowest overall.

Vermont Democratic candidates for governor and lieutenant governor advocate for higher taxes on second homes to address housing shortages and generate revenue, while Republican incumbents oppose new taxes. Estimates of second homes in Vermont vary widely, with claims ranging from 40% of homes to 14% as seasonal properties, according to Census Bureau and state agency data.

Leaders of a new Fort Bend LULAC chapter stated that a fatal ICE shooting in Houston accelerated its launch. Latinos constitute 25% of Fort Bend County's population, with this demographic trend increasing according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unauthorized U.S. immigrant population reached 15.8 million in 2024, driven by high southern border migration and Biden administration policies like humanitarian parole and the CBP One app. A potential decrease is projected under a second Trump administration due to increased deportations.

The unauthorized U.S. immigrant population reached 15.8 million in 2024, a record high driven by increased southern border migration and Biden administration policies like humanitarian parole. The report projects potential decreases under the second Trump administration’s deportation efforts.

The unauthorized U.S. immigrant population reached 15.8 million in 2024, driven by high southern border migration and Biden administration policies like humanitarian parole and the CBP One app. The report notes a shift in origin countries, with a decline in Mexican migrants and increases from Central/South America, including Venezuelans, Ecuadorians, and Colombians.

The unauthorized U.S. immigrant population reached 15.8 million in 2024, driven by high southern border migration and Biden administration policies like humanitarian parole and the CBP One app. The report projects potential decreases under a second Trump administration's deportation efforts and notes a shift in origins toward Central and South America, particularly Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Robbie McNair-Guzman is crowdfunding $300,000 for Babe Cave, a women-centric cocktail bar in South End, to address a funding gap despite the business's solid sales. The campaign aims to expand services and highlight systemic challenges faced by Black women-led businesses.

The Charlotte region experienced a 14% decline in net migration but remained the fastest-growing area in domestic migration in 2025, adding 135 people daily. International migration dropped 33%, mirroring a national 55% decline, while the region ranked fourth in overall U.S. migration.

Residents in designated areas across Aurora will receive letters from the U.S. Census Bureau this week as part of a special census effort. The city emphasizes that the information collected is confidential and critical for recovering federal funding.

Graduates of River Parishes Community College's process technology program earn median wages of $134,767 within five years and 99% remain in Louisiana, outperforming engineering bachelor's degree graduates from Louisiana public universities. RPCC is expanding workforce training, including evening classes and a $30 million training center to meet industrial hiring demands.

Americans filed over 3 million business applications in the first six months of 2026, a 16.5% increase from the previous year, as AI tools lower barriers to entrepreneurship. Founders like Bobbi Brown and Ben Goodwin share advice on building brands, emphasizing customer feedback and trusting instincts.

Free cooling kits and heat-safety workshops are being offered in South Los Angeles by SAJE, the ARCH Collaborative, and Cal State L.A. to help residents cope with extreme summer heat. The kits include items like thermometers, cooling towels, and emergency water tablets, with sessions teaching low-cost cooling strategies. Workshops are scheduled for July 18 and July 27.

Michigan's next governor must address challenges in retaining young people despite recent population growth. Five major candidates agree on creating opportunities for young residents but propose differing strategies, including tax cuts, business growth initiatives, and education improvements.

Missouri homebuilders report declining business amid a national housing slump, with construction starts and permits dropping significantly in May 2025. Builders attribute the downturn to rising mortgage rates and high costs, leading to reduced sales and construction activity in Missouri metro areas.

U.S. states are divided in their tax revenue sources, with 27 states relying heavily on sales and consumption taxes in 2025, while 21 depend more on income taxes. States like Texas and Florida, which lack income taxes, generate most revenue through consumption-based taxes, whereas states such as California and New York rely on income and corporate taxes. This shift may disproportionately affect lower-income households and exacerbate racial inequalities.

Mexico set a new monthly record for exports to the United States in May 2026, reaching $54.18 billion, a 17.5% increase from May 2025. Despite the U.S. declining to renew the USMCA for an additional 16 years, the trade agreement remains in effect, and Mexico maintained a significant trade surplus with the U.S. in May and the first five months of 2026.

A federal court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the 2020 Census methods, which was filed by Florida College Republican groups and later joined by gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds. The plaintiffs argued statistical methods like imputation led to an undercount in Florida, affecting congressional representation, but the court ruled the claims speculative and dismissed the case with prejudice.

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 49,722 Tennessee households lack air conditioning, with extreme heat posing risks. Christina Joann Rainey, a single mother in Carroll County, struggles to replace a failing AC system she cannot afford, relying on temporary cooling methods and community aid. Cooling centers and local programs offer limited relief, but resources vary by region.

A study by the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation reveals rural Georgia residents face high vulnerability to chronic diseases like coronary heart disease and diabetes. The research highlights closures of rural hospitals and socioeconomic barriers such as low insurance coverage and poor internet access, contrasting with Texas's hospital distance challenges.

The U.S. population aged 45-64 declined by 3.2% from 2020 to 2025, with the Northeast experiencing the largest drop at 7.1%. This shrinking demographic, part of Generation X and younger baby boomers, raises concerns about fewer experienced adults to mentor workers and care for aging populations. The decline is attributed to aging, migration, and housing shortages in certain regions.

The leading causes of death in 1776 were infectious diseases like smallpox and tuberculosis, driven by lack of antibiotics, vaccines, and modern medical practices. Today, chronic conditions dominate due to advancements in public health, sanitation, and medical technology, with life expectancy rising from 30 to 80 years. Key breakthroughs include vaccines, germ theory, and improved water sanitation.

The article discusses six 20th-century thinkers—Jane Jacobs, E.F. Schumacher, Wendell Berry, Buckminster Fuller, John F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.—who warned about systemic failures when decision-makers become disconnected from those affected. It highlights current issues like corporate consolidation, housing unaffordability, poverty, and infrastructure challenges as evidence of this 'catastrophe.'

In more states, older adults now outnumber children, with Catron County, New Mexico, exemplifying this trend through a high ratio of retirees to young residents. Challenges include limited healthcare access and a shrinking workforce, reflecting broader national concerns about aging populations and financial strains on systems like Social Security.

The article discusses challenges of cooking for older adults living alone, highlighting solutions like community dining, shared cooking with neighbors, and prepared food options to combat isolation and maintain nutrition. Experts emphasize reframing meals as social activities and utilizing resources such as meal delivery services.

Cooking can become challenging with age or after major life changes, leading to isolation and poor nutrition among older adults. The article highlights solutions like dining with friends, sharing meals with neighbors, using prepared foods, and leveraging resources like Meals on Wheels to maintain social connections and healthy eating habits.

The article discusses challenges of cooking for older adults living alone, highlighting solutions like social dining, shared cooking, and prepared food options to combat isolation and maintain nutrition. Experts emphasize self-compassion and adapting habits to life changes.

In 17 U.S. states, older adults now outnumber children, with Catron County, New Mexico, serving as a microcosm of this demographic shift. The county faces challenges like limited healthcare access and a shrinking workforce, reflecting national concerns about aging populations and Social Security sustainability.

Catron County, New Mexico, exemplifies a national trend where 17 states now have more adults over 65 than children under 18. Challenges include limited healthcare access and a shrinking tax base, prompting legislative efforts in states like Wisconsin and New Mexico to support aging populations.

Catron County, New Mexico, exemplifies a national trend where 17 states now have more adults over 65 than children under 18. The aging population faces challenges like limited healthcare access and a shrinking tax base, with states enacting legislation to address elder care needs.

America's under-18 population decreased by 1.8 million from 2020 to 2025, with the South being the only region to see growth, adding 303,969 children, while the West experienced the largest decline of 1,015,068. The South's overall population grew 6%, nearly double the national 3.1%, driven by migration and births, impacting political and economic dynamics for Black and Latino families.

A California bill (Senate Bill 1007) proposes capping annual HOA fee increases at 8% without a member vote, but some Democrats are divided over the measure. HOA fees in California have risen significantly, with many homeowners facing financial strain alongside high mortgage rates and insurance costs.

A SmartAsset study using US Census Bureau data defines middle-class income ranges as two-thirds to double the median household income per state. Massachusetts has the highest upper limit at $209,656, while Mississippi's threshold is $118,254, with significant variation across states like West Virginia ($40,532) and New Jersey ($69,529).

Housing starts in May fell to pandemic levels, reaching an annual rate of 1.17 million, an 8.5% drop since May 2025. Builder confidence has declined due to higher material and financing costs, with significant declines in the South and West, while the Northeast and Midwest saw increases. Housing completions also dropped 14.2% from May 2025, and new permits showed mixed results across regions.

May housing starts in the U.S. fell to their lowest level since the pandemic, with an annual rate of 1.17 million, an 8.5% drop from May 2025. Builder confidence has declined due to higher material and financing costs, threatening housing progress and worsening shortages, particularly in the South and West.

Most American heterosexual households now have both parents working full-time, up from 40% 50 years ago. Racial and educational disparities exist in employment rates among mothers, with rising costs of living and childcare driving the shift toward dual-income families.

Housing starts in May fell to pandemic levels, with an annual rate of 1.17 million units, an 8.5% drop from May 2025, driven by higher material and financing costs. The South and West saw significant declines, while the Northeast and Midwest reported increases. Builder confidence is waning, threatening progress in addressing housing shortages.

May housing starts fell to the lowest level since the pandemic, with an annual rate of 1.17 million units, an 8.5% drop from May 2025. Builder confidence declined due to higher material and financing costs, with significant regional declines in the South and West.

U.S. housing starts fell to pandemic levels in May, with an annual rate of 1.17 million units, driven by higher material and financing costs. Regional declines were steepest in the South and West, while the Northeast saw a 19% increase. The drop threatens to worsen housing shortages and slow progress in addressing demand.