The US housing market has experienced one of its slowest sales years in three decades, but experts predict a slight improvement in 2025. Several factors are expected to influence the market, including higher mortgage rates, record-high home prices, and an increase in inventory. Despite the challenges, many realtors anticipate more homes will be listed for … Read more
As the calendar flips to 2025, many businesses will be closed on January 1, while others will remain open. Here’s a breakdown of what’s open and closed on this federal holiday. Federal offices and courts are out for the day, as are state and municipal offices and courts. The U.S. Post Office is also closed, … Read more
NASA’s Orion crew capsule experienced heat shield issues during the Artemis 1 mission, delaying the next two missions. As an aerospace expert, I analyzed the incident to highlight the importance of a functional heat shield for space exploration. During reentry, the capsule skimmed its higher layers, absorbing some of the approaching spacecraft’s kinetic energy. However, … Read more
A rare solar storm, caused by a coronal mass ejection (CME), is expected to hit Earth today. The storm will bring intense solar flares and geomagnetic storms, visible as northern lights across parts of Europe and Australia. The sunspot region 3936, associated with the CME, has released powerful X-class flares in recent days. One of … Read more
Registered nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert stresses that maintaining a healthy diet doesn’t have to be complicated. To achieve weight loss and support overall well-being, she recommends sticking to three daily meals at consistent times. This approach helps align eating patterns with energy needs and hunger cues. Eating balanced meals, combining protein, fibre, and healthy fats, is … Read more
A server error occurred on [Current Date] due to an excessive number of requests from a single IP address, identified as 37.27.54.14. The request ID associated with this incident is 659894004. The exact cause of the error could not be determined, but it appears that the IP address made too many requests within a short … Read more
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is introducing new rules to curb tax evasion through payment apps such as Venmo and PayPal. Starting January 2025, these platforms will be required to report transactions exceeding $600 to the IRS, helping to prevent individuals from dodging taxes. The changes aim to increase transparency and make it more … Read more
Katz’s Delicatessen, a New York City institution since 1888, has agreed to make renovations to accommodate people with disabilities after being sued by the Justice Department. The deli, famous for its pastrami sandwiches and “lovable dump” reputation, was ranked No. 42 on the 2011 Zagat guide’s list of the city’s most popular restaurants. The lawsuit, … Read more
The Los Angeles Kings secured their eighth straight home win, defeating the New Jersey Devils 3-0 at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. Darcy Kuemper made a season-high 33 saves to secure the shutout, his second of the season and 33rd in NHL career. Andre Lee scored his first NHL goal for the Kings, while Quinton Byfield … Read more
A strike by the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) continues despite recent negotiations with a federal mediator, with the union expressing disappointment in Vail’s counter offer. The two sides remain far from reaching a contract agreement, with the main issues being wages and benefits. The 200-member union, which represents ski patrollers and mountain … Read more