AOC and progressive allies want the federal government to build over a million homes. Even YIMBYs don’t think it’s a good idea.
All over the country, skyrocketing rents and home prices have made housing one of the most urgent issues facing voters in this election. About half of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, while homeowners are facing rising insurance premiums, home repair costs, and property taxes. At the same time, government housing…
Bruce Springsteen rejects reports that he’s a billionaire: ‘They got that real wrong’
Forbes estimates Springsteen’s net worth to be $1.2 billion. Bruce Springsteen has rejected reports that he’s a billionaire in a recent interview, saying he’s frittered away too much money on things he didn’t need. Springsteen, one of the most iconic names in music, has sold more than 140 million records worldwide and won 20 Grammy…
Mark Zuckerberg’s style evolution through the years, from hoodies to his hypebeast t-shirts and chain era
Mark Zuckerberg is becoming more like a style influencer in 2024. Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is better known for his business accomplishments than his personal style, but the billionaire has taken steps in recent years toward becoming a tech industry fashion icon. Zuckerberg — who’s now worth $198 billion, per Forbes — burst…
‘Shark Tank’ star Kevin O’Leary once said buying lunch or coffee is like burning money — and risks delaying retirement
“Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary urges people not to waste money on “stupid stuff.” Lunch bowls, cups of coffee, and other little indulgences might seem harmless. But the costs add up quickly and leave less money to invest, which can ultimately force people to delay retirement because they haven’t saved enough, Kevin O’Leary says. In…
13 shows and movies to watch this weekend, from the latest M. Night Shyamalan thriller to an explosive new Zodiac Killer documentary
Two compelling true-crime docuseries premiered this week. One explores a family’s allegations about the identity of the infamous Zodiac Killer. Another, on Max, is about the rise and fall of a millennial yoga guru. There are also a slew of horror movies that are new to streamers. Those include the killer pumpkin comedy “Carved” and…
Reddit’s CEO sees an opening against Google on search
Reddit CEO Stave Huffman said more people are coming to the social media site to find answers to their questions. Reddit is a forum with over a million subreddits tailored to just about any subject one can imagine. And beneath the many posts posted to those subreddits, over 100,000 of which are active at any…
I drove a $55,000 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. These 19 features show why it’s one of America’s best-selling family SUVs
The 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum. The Toyota Highlander is one of the top-selling three-row midsize family SUVs in the US with nearly 170,000 units sold last year. For much of the past decade, the Highlander was one of the few vehicles in its segment available as a hybrid. Despite the arrival of new offerings…
Diddy’s sex trafficking case has one charged victim. In civil court, 14 have accused him of rape
Sean “Diddy” Combs at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. The sex-trafficking indictment against Sean “Diddy” Combs mentions a single cooperating accuser, a former longtime girlfriend referred to only as “Victim-1.” Legal experts believe she won’t be alone for much longer. Plaintiffs from Combs’ growing number of sexual abuse lawsuits may soon join…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will be forced to fight against North Korea as he calls on allies to increase pressure on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine will be forced to fight against North Korean troops should they enter the conflict. In an evening address posted on Telegram, Zelenskyy said North Korean forces could appear on the battlefield “any day now.” “Ukraine will be forced to actually fight against North…
