Schumer’s shocking last-minute deals improve Democrats chances of holding the Senate majority and could give him better leverage if Republicans flip the House, a top party strategist says

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds a news conference following the weekly Democratic caucus policy luncheon in the Senate Radio-TV Gallery at the U.S. Capitol on July 19, 2022 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Schumer’s latest deals bolster his case for keeping the majority in 2023, a strategist says. Should Republicans retake the House,…

Housing market demand continues to tumble even as mortgage rates dip, says Freddie Mac

For sale signs stand on a medium strip in a housing development Mark Wilson/Getty Images Housing market demand continues to tumble even as mortgage rates have dipped, Freddie Mac said. The 30-year fixed rate fell to 5.30% for the week ending Thursday from 5.54%. “We are seeing a period of deflated sales activity until the…

Naomi Biden, the president’s granddaughter, will hold wedding ceremony on the White House South Lawn

President Joe Biden pictured with granddaughter Naomi in 2011. Ng Han Guan-Pool/Getty Images Naomi Biden announced she would have a White House wedding earlier this year. In a tweet, Naomi shared she will host the ceremony on the South Lawn. Naomi, 28, is one of Hunter Biden’s daughters. Naomi Biden, President Joe Biden’s granddaughter, has…

JetBlue and Spirit have agreed to merge. Passengers may enjoy better service on the combined airline, but Spirit’s low prices will vanish.

Marcus Mainka/Shutterstock JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines are set to merge in a groundbreaking $3.8 billion deal. Analysts say the merger could be good for consumers in terms of product but low fares aren’t a sure thing. Third Bridge analyst Christopher Raite says the “JetBlue effect” will impact legacy airline ticket prices. Spirit Airlines and…

How one healthcare startup is betting on telemedicine and mobile clinics to remodel patient care in rural America

Kazi Awal/Insider Westend61/Getty Images Hospital closures are symptomatic of broken healthcare infrastructure in rural America. Homeward, a healthcare startup, is using a hybrid model to pioneer a new way of patient care. This article is part of the “Innovation at Work” series exploring the trends and the barriers to workplace transformation.  Rural America is home…