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Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.

World Cup 2026 live updates: Ecuador vs. Curaçao underway; Germany snatches late win The second round of World Cup group stage action is now in full swing and there are some entertaining matchups on tap Saturday.

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Obama Presidential Center's Black-owned construction companies hope for lasting legacy Four Black-owned construction firms joined forces with a fifth company to create a model never seen before in the industry and oversee the construction of the newly opened Obama Presidential Center​.