In just seven years, Jakarta, Indonesia, took a giant leap from 33rd biggest city in the world to surpass Tokyo at the top of ...

For decades, as the American economy tilted toward white-collar work, big urban counties thrived. Cities like New York, Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco boomed on the back of fast-growing service ...

Since January, at least 20 of the nation’s 25 most populous cities have reported budget gaps for fiscal year 2026. Since January, at least 20 of the nation’s 25 most populous cities have reported ...

Americans in big cities do not see climate change as a top issue anymore, according to the Associated Press and a new American Communities Project (ACP)/Ipsos poll. The poll says that although ...

Win or lose, where you buy a lottery ticket doesn't make a difference. Aug. 20, 2012 — -- If you've ever thought that where you bought a lottery ticket would make a difference in whether you'd ...

While big cities have a reputation for being pricey, there are many around the U.S. where you can live comfortably on just Social Security checks. In August 2025, the average monthly Social Security ...

Cities in the red state face a quandary: partner with ICE and risk blowback from their own communities or pass and risk the ...

The average annual Social Security income in the 100 largest metro areas is $21,500. Large cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles require significant retirement savings, upwards of $1.6 million, ...

A National League of Cities panel broke down how some cities are using artificial intelligence effectively — and how others ...

When it comes to cities in Iowa, there's definitely an allure to the excitement of a big city, and small towns have their own simple, slow-paced charm. But there's also something to be said for medium ...

The smallest median home price discounts are mainly found in more affordable metros with a solid pace of home sales. Oklahoma City (-$15,000), Louisville, Kentucky (-$15,000) and St. Louis (-$15,100) ...