California’s housing market moves in strange ways. One big reason? Jobs. When work is easy to find, home prices usually climb. But when jobs dry up, so do price gains—sometimes they even drop. Looking back to 1990, the best years for job growth in California saw home prices jump nearly 8% a year. D
Keeping tabs on your health shouldn’t feel like a chore, yet many people overlook something as important as blood pressure. While smartwatches track steps and sleep, measuring blood pressure has been missing from most mobile health tools—until now. A device like the iHealth Track changes that by off
Europe’s economy is heading for tough choices in the next few decades. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that without major changes, most EU countries will see their public debt nearly double by 2040. That means a country that now owes $100 for every $100 it produces could owe $200. The pr
Thailand’s Social Security Scheme gives workers access to healthcare, but it also seems to change how often people use medical services. A study looked at survey data over time and compared people with insurance to those without. The findings suggest that having insurance makes people visit doctors
The Bank of England wants the money pipeline to run all week, every week. Right now, big UK payments and collateral swaps take weekends off, just like high-street banks. That gap traps capital, drives up safety buffers, and pushes overnight risk into piles of unmatched trades. The old rhythm worked
Pete Davidson and John Mulaney once had the awkward job of cushioning the egos of A-list celebrities who bombed on their first shot at hosting Saturday Night Live. During a Netflix comedy panel, Mulaney shared stories from his early days as an SNL writer—back when he was just 25 and fresh out of sta
May 23 marks another year for several well-known faces. Some famous names born on this date include comedian Drew Carey turning 68, singer-turned-director Ryan Coogler hitting 40 after winning an Oscar, and actress Melissa McBride clocking 61 years. Their birthdays join a mix of other stars from dif
Being mixed isn’t just about having two last names or checking multiple boxes on forms—it’s a daily balancing act between cultures that don’t always want to share the same space. Take Aubrey Plaza, who grew up in a Puerto Rican household but was constantly told she didn’t “look” Latino enough to cla
Research shows that how big a baby is at birth—especially weight and head size—can hint at how well they’ll do in school later. Scientists wanted to know if these clues actually mean anything, or if they’re just random. By studying twins, they could compare siblings who share the same genes and ofte
Angel Reese got a quick lesson in how different Atlanta’s basketball arenas can feel. Five days after playing at State Farm Arena in front of 17, 000 fans, she stepped into Gateway Center Arena, a smaller 3, 500-seat venue where the crowd sits right on top of the action. The change in atmosphere was
