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Jun 24 2025BUSINESS

House Prices Take a Breather: What's Really Going On?

The housing market is finally showing signs of slowing down. After a wild ride during the pandemic, prices are starting to cool off. In April, home prices only went up by 2. 7% compared to the same time last year. That's a big drop from the 3. 4% increase seen in March. It's the smallest gain in alm

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Jun 24 2025CELEBRITIES

Venice Stands Up: How Protesters Pushed Back Against a Billionaire's Wedding

Venice is buzzing with a mix of excitement and tension as a billionaire's wedding shakes up the city. Jeff Bezos, the tech mogul, is tying the knot, and his lavish celebration has sparked a wave of protests. The original plan was to host the main event at the grand Scuola Grande della Misericordia,

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Jun 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Paramount+ Drops Showtime from Top Tier Plan

Paramount Global has made a subtle but significant change to its streaming service. The company has removed "Showtime" from the name of its highest-tier plan. Now, instead of "Paramount+ With Showtime, " it's simply called "Paramount+ Premium. " The price tag stays the same, though: $12. 99 monthly

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Jun 24 2025EDUCATION

Building Our Professional Knowledge: A Work in Progress

The journey to establish a strong professional evidence-base is ongoing. It's not a finish line to cross but a continuous path to walk. This journey is crucial for the growth and credibility of any profession. People in the field are working together to gather and share knowledge. They are also for

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Jun 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Mac Users: Get Office 2021 for Life at a Steal

Mac lovers, listen up! There's a hot deal on Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 for Mac. For just $69. 97, you can snag a lifetime license. That's a massive 68% off the usual price of $219. 99. No more monthly fees like Microsoft 365. Pay once, use forever. This deal includes six powerful apps

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Jun 24 2025CELEBRITIES

A Bite Out Of Character: What Happened At The 'Cobra Kai' Convention?

At a recent fan convention, things took a surprising turn for the "Cobra Kai" cast. Martin Kove, known for his role as John Kreese, found himself in hot water after an incident with co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim. The event, Summer Con in Puyallup, Washington, was meant to be a fun gathering for fans, bu

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Jun 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's iOS 26 Beta 2: A Step Towards Better Usability

Apple has been working on improving its new Liquid Glass interface, which was introduced in iOS 26 Beta 2. This interface is designed to give Apple devices a modern look, inspired by the way glass refracts light and its see-through quality. However, when the first beta was released, users quickly n

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Jun 24 2025BUSINESS

Stocks Rise, Oil Dips After US-Iran Tensions

Markets had a strange day after the US attacked Iran. People thought stocks would drop and oil prices would shoot up. But that didn't happen for long. At first, overnight trading showed the usual reaction to bad news. Stocks fell, and oil prices went up. But then things changed. By morning, stocks

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

New York's Democratic Primary: A Tight Race with Big Stakes

In the New York City mayoral race, things are heating up. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old assemblyman, is giving Andrew Cuomo, the 67-year-old former governor, a run for his money. A recent poll shows they're neck and neck, with Mamdani even pulling ahead when considering ranked-choice voting. Ranked

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Jun 23 2025FINANCE

Home Sales Stagnate: High Rates and Prices Challenge Buyers

The U. S. housing market is feeling the pinch. Home sales in May barely budged, rising just 0. 8% from April. This sluggish pace is the slowest for May since 2009, a year when the market was still recovering from a major crash. Compared to last year, sales dropped by 0. 7%, showing that the housing

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