Aldi is opening 180+ new stores — here’s what’s driving the sudden surge

Americans stressed by high grocery bills have one bright spot to look forward to in 2026. Value-minded grocery chain Aldi is coming to more cities around the country, with 180 new stores set to open in the U.S. this year. Aldi is a compelling option for grocery shoppers on a budget. Founded in Germany, theContinueContinue reading “Aldi is opening 180+ new stores — here’s what’s driving the sudden surge”

Meta taps Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman

Facebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as president and vice chairman of the tech giant. Powell McCormick previously served on Meta’s board of directors — where, the company notes, she was “deeply engaged” in accelerating its artificial intelligence push across platforms. In her new management role, Meta saysContinueContinue reading “Meta taps Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman”

Why X changed its Iranian flag emoji

Iran hasn’t changed its flag, but the emoji for it has changed on X, the social network previously known as Twitter. Iran’s tricolor flag features green, white, and red horizontal stripes, with the country’s national emblem displayed in its center white stripe. But some opposition groups use a historical flag that instead shows a goldenContinueContinue reading “Why X changed its Iranian flag emoji”

Housing markets where homebuyers are gaining power heading into spring 2026

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. When assessing home price momentum, ResiClub believes it’s important to monitor active listings and months of supply. If active listings start to rapidly increase as homes remain on the market for longer periods, it may indicate pricing softness or weakness. Conversely, a rapidContinueContinue reading “Housing markets where homebuyers are gaining power heading into spring 2026”

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