Buying a home in November was tough. Prices stayed high, mortgage rates didn't budge much, and there were fewer homes on the market. Sales of used homes only went up a tiny bit from October. They were even lower than they were in November last year. About 4. 13 million homes were sold in a year, but
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Jelly Roll, the country star, has been granted a pardon by Tennessee's governor. This move acknowledges his efforts to turn his life around after a troubled past. The rapper-turned-singer, whose real name is Jason Deford, has been open about his journey from drugs and prison to redemption. The gove
John Williams, the head of the New York Federal Reserve, recently talked about how November's inflation numbers might not be entirely accurate. He pointed out that some technical issues messed with the data. Because of problems collecting data in October and early November, the numbers for November
Cardiac Intensive Care Units (CICUs) are usually thought of as places for older folks. But what about adults under 40? They're a smaller group, but they're not getting the attention they deserve. Researchers wanted to dig deeper into this. They looked at who these young adults are, why they end up
Albert Brooks, a well-known comedian and actor, is still grappling with the loss of his longtime friend, Rob Reiner. The two first crossed paths in a drama class at Beverly Hills High School when they were just teenagers. Brooks shared his feelings of disbelief and shock over Reiner's passing in an
UnitedHealth Group has shared the first findings from an independent audit of its business practices. The company has promised to make changes in three key areas. They have 23 action plans in place. By the end of 2025, 65% of these plans will be done. The rest will be completed by March next year.
The financial world is buzzing with big news. First off, there's a lot of talk about "quadruple witching. " This is a rare event where options on stocks, indexes, and futures all expire on the same day. It happens only four times a year, and this time, it's expected to be huge. Goldman Sachs predict
James Cameron's latest epic, "Avatar: Fire and Ash, " is making waves at the box office. The movie raked in $12 million from early preview screenings in the U. S. on its opening day. While this is impressive, it's worth noting that the second film, "The Way of Water, " had a stronger start with $17
New York's subway system has been getting a lot of bad press. Some politicians are even calling for less money to be spent on it. But let's look at the facts. In 2025, the subway is safer than it has been in over a decade. Yes, there were some tough times during the pandemic. But overall, things ar
