The number of homes for sale in the US has reached a record high, with 29.2% more active listings this October compared to last year, according to Realtor.com. This surge is driven by new listings, which increased 9.9% year over year, with some regions experiencing even higher growth rates. The West and Northeast saw the … Read more
North Charleston is setting the record straight about rumors circulating that the city has narrowed its search for a new police chief down to two finalists. According to Tony Tassarotti, the city spokesperson, this information is false and the selection process is still ongoing. In November, Tassarotti released a statement addressing a misleading screenshot being … Read more
Democrat Bob Casey holds a significant lead over Republican Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race, according to a recent poll. The survey shows that nearly half of likely voters plan to cast their ballots for Casey, who is seeking re-election, while about 45% intend to vote for McCormick, a former hedge fund CEO and … Read more
The Philadelphia 76ers have shown a clear decline in performance without star players Joel Embiid and Paul George. During their recent loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at home, these two key players’ absence was evident. The team’s lack of organization on offense and struggles with rebounding are significant concerns that need addressing. Without Embiid and … Read more
In a surprise turn of events, former US President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris are now tied in the polls for Pennsylvania. Contrary to previous predictions, Harris has narrowed her lead by 4 percentage points, leaving both candidates neck and neck. A new poll conducted by Inquirer/New York Times/Siena College reveals this … Read more
As I navigated the home-buying process with my boyfriend, our financial discussions became a point of tension. He struggled to save for a down payment, while I had $50,000 invested. When asked if he should have sold his investments to reach a 20% down payment, he admitted that he could have done so. The concept … Read more
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has adopted a mixed approach when it comes to broadcasting its games. While some teams charge fans hundreds of dollars for access, others offer their locally televised games for free. Two New York-based teams, the Knicks and Yankees, have created their own streaming services that allow fans to pay directly … Read more
The US economy’s latest jobs report was “a head fake” due to hurricane-related disruptions and a strike at Boeing, according to Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. The actual job growth numbers were around 150,000, significantly smaller than the reported increase. Zandi attributes this discrepancy to temporary factors like hurricanes, strikes, and declining gasoline … Read more
Apple has finally entered the gaming console market with its new Mac mini, which could pose a significant threat to established players like PlayStation and Xbox. This development comes as part of Apple’s broader effort to upgrade its Mac lineup, including a long-awaited overhaul of the M4 chip. In addition to its gaming ambitions, Apple … Read more
The upcoming US election has significant economic implications, affecting how Americans are taxed, how the country trades with other nations, and its energy policies. Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump have vastly different policy visions, which will impact the flow of immigrants into the labor market and the energy supply. These differences … Read more