Freedom Caucus draws first battle lines in election year government shutdown fight
The ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus has signaled it won’t help Congress avoid a government shutdown next month unless a short-term spending bill is tied to a measure requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. House Republican insurrectionists are also calling for the short-term spending plan to be extended until the new year, at which […]
‘Ghost’ license plates cost NYC $200M a year — fueled by ‘James Bond-level’ gadgets: new analysis
Rogue drivers with “ghost” license plates are costing New York City $200 million a year, a new analysis says, fueled by a burgeoning online mini-industry selling “James Bond-level” gadgets. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, who conducted the study, said illegal vehicles use illegible license plates to pass toll booths and NYPD speed and traffic light […]
Denver evictions reach record levels for the second year in a row
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Elon Musk's political posts jump to 17 percent of his X feed this year: Washington Post
In 2024, roughly 20% of Elon Musk’s social media posts were political. According to an analysis by The Washington PostThis comes as the tech billionaire has become increasingly involved in right-wing politics, a significant increase from previous years. A Washington Post analysis found that 17% of Musk’s posts on his platform “X” in 2024 were […]
Iconic banyan tree healing one year after Maui wildfires
Hope is sprouting on fire-ravaged Maui. A year after it was destroyed in wildfires that ravaged Hawaii Island last year, the island’s iconic 151-year-old banyan tree is recovering. Some of the branches of this giant tree, which existed before Hawaii became a U.S. territory, are showing unlikely signs of life after a devastating natural disaster […]
Lahaina, Maui — one year later
It’s been a year since a wildfire ripped through the town of Lahaina on Maui, killing 102 people and forcing thousands to evacuate. As the Biden administration moves on from the tragedy, you won’t hear much about the situation in Lahaina or the residents left behind there in the mainstream media, and of course they […]
The year of AI
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Mortgage rates average 6.43% this week, the lowest in a year
Weak employment statistics also contributed to the decline in interest rates. (iStock) Mortgage rates fell sharply this week, reaching their lowest levels in more than a year. According to Freddie MacThe average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.47%, down from 6.73% last week. “Mortgage rates plummeted to their lowest level in more […]
Mortgage rates fall to 6.47%, lowest level in more than a year, as Fed cut looms
Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level in more than a year, boon to the struggling housing market. The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate loan fell to 6.47% this week, down from 6.73% last week, according to a survey conducted by mortgage broker Freddie Mac. At the same time last year, the average […]
Wall Street bonuses set to surge by up to 35% this year: report
Wall Street bankers are set to get a big raise after a two-year hiatus, with bonuses set to increase by up to 35%, according to a new report. If these predictions come true, it would be another boost for downtown Manhattan’s hospitality industry, which is already seeing a booming trade from wealthy New York interns. […]