Scott Neuman
Stories
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Is Paul McCartney's 'Wonderful Christmastime' simply… horrible?
In the decades since its release, "Wonderful Christmastime" has become a seasonal staple beloved by some but loathed by others.
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How a 'sweet and shy' tortoise outlived empires and survived two world wars
No one knows exactly when Gramma was born. But if the estimated birth year of 1884 is accurate, Chester Arthur occupied the Oval Office and there were only 39 states at the time.
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Pentagon investigates Democratic senator for telling troops to refuse 'illegal orders'
The Pentagon says it's opening an investigation into Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly in the wake of a video of Democratic lawmakers urging servicemembers not to comply with "illegal orders."
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Rare earths: Federal backing and tech advances aim to help the U.S. catch up to China
Rare earths aren't all that rare. The real choke point is in processing and refining them, where China enjoys market dominance.
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Once upon a time, nostalgia was epidemic among homesick soldiers
The word began as a medical diagnosis but over the centuries has evolved to mean the longing for a bygone, idealized past.
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ICE is sending a chill through the construction industry
The construction industry, where more than a quarter of workers are foreign-born, has long struggled to find enough workers. Now, industry officials say Trump's immigration crackdown is making it worse.
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Here are 6 'Beautiful Bill' tax changes that will benefit wealthy Americans
Tax season is approaching. Tax breaks that were extended as part of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will mainly benefit high-net-worth and high-income people.
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Who is Doug Ford, the Canadian politician pushing Trump's buttons?
In his first campaign to lead Ontario, Ford started out as a Trump-style populist. But tariffs changed his view and he is now a consistent thorn in the U.S. president's side.
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Starter homes are scarce. But homebuyers can improve their odds
For decades, construction of smaller, entry-level homes has been has been falling. But there are ways to find an affordable first home, and the changing market may help.
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It's becoming a buyer's market. But starter homes are still scarce
The housing market is showing signs of loosening up, but a lack of starter homes is still keeping potential first-time buyers on the sidelines.
