Millions of Americans are trapped in their homes thanks to rising mortgage rates. But a genius rule lets Danish homeowners dodge the lock-in effect.Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI The typical home loan in America is a gift. It’s also a trap. Most US homeowners have loans that guarantee they’ll pay the same amount each month for […]
Do you think New York’s filthy sidewalks, gross subway cars and rat infestations make it America’s dirtiest city? You’re in for quite a surprise. A recent study by LawnStarter has crowned Houston, Texas, as the nation’s dirtiest city — bumping Newark, New Jersey from the top spot. New York City, despite its notorious grime, didn’t […]
In the dense jungle terrain in Darlac Province, near the provincial capital of Ban Me Thuot, South Vietnam, American doctor Eleanor Ardel Vietti had found her calling to heal. Yet that same calling led her to become America’s first female prisoner of war in Vietnam. To this day, Vietti remains the only American woman POW […]
This is Red Rocks! (Jason G. Bahr/Getty Images) Welcome to the It List Summer Guide edition, where we share staff picks for the best in entertainment as the weather gets warmer. Catch the weekly It List here for the latest releases that we can’t wait to watch, stream, listen to, read and binge. It’s Memorial […]
A tulip poplar tree has been planted in Honesdale’s Central Park, a sapling that could one day boast at least 100 feet in height, while ever symbolizing the birth of liberty when the United States of America was forged nearly 250 years ago. This is a “Liberty Tree,” one of 67 expected to be planted […]
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that Generation X — those born between 1965 and 1980 — has quietly climbed to the top of the income ladder. Households aged 45 to 54, a prime Gen X demographic, boast the highest median income at $101,500, surpassing all other age groups. Don’t Miss: This […]
One Of America’s Biggest REITs Is Seriously Strapped For Cash Starwood Capital Group’s SREIT, founded in 2018, grew its overall value to an estimated $10 billion by early 2024. However, one of America’s biggest REITs is now firmly stuck between a rock and a hard place. This year has been very difficult for SREIT, which […]
Donald Trump’s presidency began with business leaders eager to help him in building up the economy. Many business leaders praised his tax overhaul, which lowered the corporate tax rate. But after the 2017 Unite the Right rally, Trump was widely criticized for his response to the violent event. When Donald Trump first ran for the […]
A climber died on Monday after falling while trying to traverse North America’s tallest peak solo. The latest fatality is one of at least two recent deaths as the summer climbing season in the US kicks off. Park officials at Denali national park and preserve in Alaska said that the fallen climber was attempting to […]
Looking at Nvidia’s success today as the world’s third-most valuable company, you may be surprised to know that the company nearly collapsed completely in 1996 – just three years after its founding – and only generosity from a Sega executive at the time saved Nvidia from the graveyard, according to Wall Street Insights. This is […]
Tucked Away In Pennsylvania, This Town Is America’s #1 Retirement Haven A recent survey from GoBankingRates.com has revealed the country’s number one best place to retire. Learn where this retirement haven is and why it scored 92 on its livability index. Choosing a place to retire is an important decision to make and according to […]
WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ rights group in the United States, is launching a $15 million commitment to help Democratic President Joe Biden defeat Republican Donald Trump in the 2024 election. The spending blitz, shared first with NBC News, will cover the six key battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, […]