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Joe Murphy

Joe Murphy

Joe Murphy is a data editor at NBC News.

Joe Murphy is a data editor at NBC News.


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In videos and maps, how the Trump assassination attempt unfolded

What began as a typical rally ended in violence, with one dead and two wounded as a gunman targeted Trump. Here's how the assassination attempt unfolded.

Fertility declines, tapering populations, soaring life expectancies: What the U.N. population report shows about us and our future on this planet

Life expectancies around the world have bounced back from the pandemic but fertility rates are declining faster than expected, according to a United Nations report.

Hurricane Beryl is breaking records as it wreaks havoc in the Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl was the first Category 4 storm ever to form in the Atlantic Ocean in the month of June, and the earliest Category 5 storm on record.

The June presidential debate, by the numbers

NBC News logged what candidates talked about, and when they went off topic, during the debate.

Abortion law tracker: See where the procedure is currently legal, banned or restricted in the U.S.

NBC News is tracking the status of state-level abortion laws and restrictions across the United States now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade

Homebuying costs continue to rise: ‘Incredibly unaffordable’

Today's housing market faces two realities: rising costs persist, but increasing inventories and slowing competition may offer relief for those who can afford it.

How hard is it to buy a home right now? The new NBC News Home Buyer Index measures the market

Learn more about homebuying difficulty in most U.S. counties based on factors such as affordability, available homes, homebuying competition and economic stability.

The homebuying affordability gap is widening across the country, creating 'an impossible market'

The gap between what buyers make and what they can afford is near a 10-year high, as experts say the housing market is inaccessible to many.

Interactive map: Where in the U.S. can you afford a home on your income?

This interactive data map shows which counties you could afford to buy the average home in.

Actor’s slaying sits at the nexus of catalytic converter thefts in the U.S.

Johnny Wactor drove a Prius, one of the most targeted cars for catalytic converter thefts, and he was killed in California, the worst state for catalytic converter theft.

Buying a home is getting more difficult — and it isn’t just because of price

Buying a home in 2024 is a challenge – from mortgage rates to bidding wars, obstacles exist. NBC News quantifies the challenges with its Home Buyer Index. This is what we've learned.