A recent look at U. S. data shows that buying a home is still slow, even though mortgage rates have eased. In March, sales of houses that were already owned fell 3. 6 percent from February, leaving the market at its lowest level in nine months. The slowdown is blamed on weaker confidence and a slowe
Senators just voted down two attempts to block $450 million in U. S. military gear heading to Israel. A coalition of Democrats pushed the measures, arguing the bulldozers and bombs end up harming civilians in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. The votes failed 59-40 and 63-36—both short of the 60 nee
A federal jury in Manhattan ruled that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster arm held a harmful monopoly over major concert venues. The decision came after four days of deliberation in a case brought by dozens of U. S. states that accused the duo of stifling competition and inflating ticket prices. The
A new government study shows rules meant to block illegal vaping products aren’t working as planned. Between 2022 and 2025, U. S. officials took only 88 actions against shops selling unauthorized e-cigs—most of which were simply slapping banned sellers on a public list. Legal orders to halt sales ca
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics opened global ticket sales on April 9 following a flood of local sign-ups. Organizers said over a hundred thousand locals bought tickets in the first week—a number they called record-breaking. But most of those tickets were the $28 entry-level seats, which sold out fast
A discount on a Samsung 55-inch 4K smart TV makes it a good time to upgrade your screen. Normally priced near $350, the sale cuts it down to $298. That’s a solid deal for a TV that handles both movies and games well. This model stands out with a sleek metal design and thin edges, giving it a modern
Thrifting isn’t just about saving money—it can turn into a smart side hustle if you know what to spot. In Minnesota, garage sale season brings fresh opportunities, but many people miss the real gems because they don’t know what to look for. Instead of just grabbing cheap items, smarter shoppers focu
A single ticket for Monday night’s NCAA championship game just sold for over seventeen grand. That’s a lot to pay for a seat—even for a game this big. The buyer used SeatGeek, one of the biggest ticket platforms out there. Last year’s game drew big crowds too, but prices this time jumped about twent
A major talent agency just sold one of its biggest divisions for half a billion dollars. WME Group, known for managing stars in entertainment and sports, recently let go of 160over90, a powerhouse in sports marketing. The buyer? Publicis Groupe, a French company expanding its reach into sports. The
Mid-November in Huntington Beach isn’t just about sunsets and surf. In 2026, it’s the stage for a music festival that’s bringing back the sounds and styles of decades gone by. Forget modern pop—this is a one-day celebration of goth, punk, and new wave, packed with artists who defined the ’80s and ’9
