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Housing inventory in a significant number of major metropolitan areas hit levels higher than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from Realtor.com. The real estate marketplace said nearly half of America’s 50 largest metros had real estate markets whose number of active listings as of May had surpassed pre-pandemic levels.The ten metro areas that had the largest jumps in active inventory from their averages in 2017-2019 […]

"The X-Files" star David Duchovny has officially closed the file on his luxurious Malibu retreat.Tucked behind a private gate, the meticulously designed property sold for the hefty price tag of $10,979,100.The three-bedroom main residence features an eye-catching restored train caboose-turned guest retreat on the sprawling property. The Malibu mansion property is 3,577 square-feet, not including the train car or flex structure. ‘HOME ALONE’ AND ‘CROCODILE DUNDEE’ PENTHOUSES SELLING FOR $70MThe modernist’s […]

Concerns over antisemitism continue to grow in New York City, as some residents say they’re beginning to question whether the nation’s largest city is a safe place for them. One social media star says Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic mayoral primary only escalated those fears in the Jewish community. "We're very afraid," said Ben Soffer, a social media influencer and entrepreneur. "I've never, ever thought that I would need to leave […]

OpenAI chief Sam Altman put his patriotism on display Friday in a July 4th message while questioning the Democratic Party, who he said has moved away from its traditional principles, leaving him "politically homeless."In a lengthy post on X, Altman said he was proud to be an American, as millions began celebrating the holiday weekend. "I’m not big on identities, but I am extremely proud to be American," he wrote. "This […]

Disney is commemorating 70 years of honoring America’s men and women in uniform with a video highlighting its traditional flag retreat ceremony, which began on Disneyland’s opening day. Every day since July 17, 1955, Disneyland has held a flag retreat ceremony. The Magic Kingdom, one of Disney’s Florida theme parks, joined the tradition on its opening day in 1971. "For 70 years, every single day Disneyland has honored veterans with an […]

A recall is underway in the U.S. for tens of thousands of electric-corded chainsaws and pole saws that could present a "laceration hazard" to users.The recall, issued Thursday by Positec Tool Corporation, was prompted by the risk that the main switch on roughly 49,000 Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14-inch Chainsaws, Worx 8 amp 14-inch Electric Chainsaws, Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saws and Portland 9 Amp 14-inch Chainsaws […]

Six Flags signaled it may soon permanently close one of its West Coast amusement parks, just months after the company announced its Maryland park will be shuttering its gates this fall.Six Flags California’s Great America — a 112-acre theme park that opened nearly 50 years ago in Santa Clara, California – is expected to close in October 2027, after the Halloween season and prior to the end of its current […]

The typical nine-to-five job isn’t cutting it for many Americans as the cost of living continues to rise.Even those with full-time careers in fields, such as real estate and tech, are turning to side hustles to cover bills and make ends meet."We’re seeing a surge in people turning to side hustles as a way to build financial stability in these uncertain economic times," Kira Caban, flexible work expert and head […]

Karen Read still has a lawsuit from the O’Keefe family pending against her and, according to legal experts, it could have significant financial implications depending on how it plays out.Family members of Read’s former boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, filed a lawsuit against Read and two bars in August. During the retrial of the criminal case against her, the judge put the civil case on hold.The lengthy criminal retrial […]