Giulia Carbonaro
US News Reporter
Giulia Carbonaro is a Newsweek Reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is on U.S. and European politics, global affairs and housing. She has covered the ups and downs of the U.S. housing market extensively, as well as given in-depth insights into the unfolding war in Ukraine. Giulia joined Newsweek in 2022 from CGTN Europe and had previously worked at the European Central Bank. She is a graduate of Nottingham Trent University. Languages: English, Italian, French.
You can get in touch with Giulia by emailing g.carbonaro@newsweek.com.
California housing bill to help immigrants angers GOP: "More handouts"
A bill that would allow California undocumented migrants to apply for home mortgage aid is heading towards Gov. Newsom's desk despite Republicans' opposition.
California allows highest home insurance hike in years
Department of Insurance approved Allstate's request to increase its homeowner insurance premiums by an average of 30 percent.
Disney's new California desert city starts taking shape
Disney has begun construction for its ambitious luxury community in the middle of the Coachella Valley.
Donald Trump's bacon comments during speech spark mockery: "Word salad"
Donald Trump has faced criticism for discussing America's consumption of bacon when asked about the cost of living at a campaign event on Thursday.
US city offering $20,000 to move there
This Maryland city's population has been plunging for 24 years. City authorities are hoping an incentive could turn the tide.
California insurance crisis deepens as thousands to lose fire cover
One of Liberty Mutual's California subsidiaries is cutting fire coverage on 17,000 policyholders in the state.
Kamala Harris Georgia tour maps show counties she needs to win over
In 2020, Biden won Georgia by less than 12,000 votes. Harris hopes to improve her margins with suburban, urban, and rural voters as she tours the state.
New York City rent hits all-time high
New York City's rental market is growing increasingly unaffordable, recent data shows.
House prices are rising fastest in these three cities
New York saw the fastest annual rise in home prices between June 2023 and June 2024, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Social Security announces plans to change applications
The Social Security Administration is set to move the SSI application process online, with the first step to be taken in December.
Donald Trump takes to X to attack Kamala Harris on house prices
Trump has made a surprise comeback to X and attacked Harris on the state of the U.S. economy after 4 years of Biden's presidency.
Power grid warning issued as heat wave hits US states
PJM, the largest power grid operator in the U.S., issued a maximum generation alert over an incoming heat wave.
Greg Abbott removes 1 million people from Texas voter rolls
The numbers since 2021 include people who have moved out of state, are deceased, or aren't American citizens.
US Postal Service announces new stamp designs
Two new stamps celebrating popular holidays in America will be issued next month, according to USPS.
Lowe's rolls back DEI initiatives amid MAGA backlash, fake viral quote
Lowe's is the latest company to cut its DEI initiative following backlash from conservatives targeting companies for going "woke."
China's property rescue plan isn't working
Measures introduced by authorities to stabilize China's struggling property sector have so far failed improve it, experts told Newsweek.
Florida insurance companies donated over $500K to Republicans in last year
Florida's home insurance crisis is a liability for Republicans. That hasn't stopped some of the biggest insurers in Florida from donating to the state GOP.
Will Kamala Harris be judged on Biden's economy? It's complicated
A significant number of Americans think the economy is in a bad state. Many blame Harris for it—a feeling that doesn't bode well for the Democratic nominee.
Donald Trump plans billion dollar condo project in Florida
Trump's plan to build high-end condos and retail in his Doral resort in Miami, Florida, has moved one step forward toward reality.
Barack Obama calls for housing market revolution
"This is a priority," the former president said about reforming housing market regulations to increase supply in the country.
Donald Trump raises prices at golf resorts as financial health deteriorates
While Trump's media company navigates troubled waters, his golf clubs and resorts are making big profits.
Texas housing market sees surge in new apartments being built
Dallas and Austin are among the cities set to have built the most new apartments by the end of the year.
Denny's closure map shows 13 restaurants shut the chain down this year
After closing 57 restaurants last year, Denny's has continued shutting down multiple locations across the country in 2024.
Home purchases collapse in record numbers as buyers get cold feet
American homebuyers are waiting on the sidelines as prices rise and mortgage rates have only just started coming down.
San Francisco is cleaning up its act
After a major exodus of workers during the pandemic, San Francisco seems to have made a surprising comeback this year.
Tiny homes are being built for homeless pregnant women in Texas
The nonprofit pregnancy resource center behind the shelter project in El Paso has close ties to the pro-life movement.
Luxury yacht sinks after being hit by tornado off coast of Italy: report
Six people are missing, including two Americans and British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch.
America's home insurance time bomb
The risk posed by more frequent natural disasters could make premiums skyrocket beyond affordability unless the sector transforms.
"Wordle" #1,157 answer, clues and hints for Monday, August 19
Newsweek has created some handy hints and tips to help you figure out Monday's "Wordle" puzzle.
Donald Trump would fail insanity defense in all his trials: Legal analyst
Recent ramblings and bizarre moments during Donald Trump's rallies have raised the question of whether he could plead insanity during his criminal trials.
