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California homeowners face an insurance crisis. What will it mean for home prices in the state?
Californians face yet another setback on the housing front as a major insurer pulls out of 72,000 home-insurance policies, citing costs.MarketWatch - Business - California -
A new study cites the health risks of intermittent fasting. Could it lift Ozempic sales?
The study showed that who practiced time-restricted eating had a greater chance of dying from heart disease.MarketWatch - Business -
How can you protect your home against wildfires?
If you are in an area prone to wildfires, you may wonder what you can do to protect your home from them.The Hill - Politics -
Worldcoin hit with another ban order in Europe citing risks to kids
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Oil Inches Lower With Focus on Geopolitical Risks, OPEC+ Policy
Oil prices inched lower after the UN passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and OPEC+ delegates reportedly said they see no need to change supply policy at a review meeting next week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
White House releases first government-wide policy to mitigate AI risks
The White House on Thursday morning released its first government-wide policy aimed at mitigating the risks of artificial intelligence (AI), requiring agencies to take further action to report the use of AI and address risks the technology may ...The Hill - Politics -
Fanatical's New Mystery Bundle Offers Some Egg-Citing Easter Deals
It's the season for some egg-ceptional deals, as Fanatical's Mystery Egg Bundle has gone live. This year, the promotion has over 450 PC games waiting to be uncovered, if you're up for a mystery. Like last year, this event offers Steam keys for ...GameSpot - Tech -
How the Realtors’ commission settlement affects people looking to buy and sell their homes
The U.S. housing market is undergoing a major disruption, as a century-old practice that determines how homeowners and home buyers pay their real-estate agents is about to change.MarketWatch - Business -
Lego tells California police: stop putting our heads on your mugshots
Toy company makes request after altered images – which hide suspects’ identities in line with state law – go viral. A southern California police department has been handcuffed by Lego after the toy company asked the agency to stop adding Lego ...The Guardian - World - California -
New York City's mayor cancels a border trip, citing safety concerns in Mexico
New York City’s mayor has nixed a planned trip to the U.S.-Mexico over security concernsABC News - Top stories - New York -
This Italian town is struggling to sell off its empty homes for one euro. Here’s why
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Adding features, such as an outdoor TV or pizza oven, can help sell your home for over $10,000 more, research finds
If you're listing your home with certain coveted features, that may help it sell for a higher price, new research finds.CNBC - Business -
Not so fast: San Diego art museum could be blocked from selling its downtown home
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego appears to be in default on its agreement with the city, which can take back the downtown property.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Lego requests California police department stop using their toy heads to cover suspect mugshots
The toy company Lego requested a Southern California police department refrain from using the company's toy heads to hide the identities of suspects in photos shared on social media.NBC News - Top stories - California -
Home Office launches 'stop the boats' ad campaign in Vietnam
The government says an increasing proportion of small boat crossings are made by Vietnamese nationals.BBC News - Top stories -
New cars are now 'the worst' products when it comes to protecting consumer data
With all new car models headed for internet-connectivity, the auto industry is developing a reputation as the "worst" for consumer privacy with driver data.CNBC - Business -
Biden is announcing a new rule to protect consumers who purchase short-term health insurance plans
President Joe Biden is announcing new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junkABC News - Health - Joe Biden -
If a diabetes policy of diet and exercise keeps failing, is it time for a new approach? | Amy McLennan
On the Pacific island of Nauru the disease has been addressed in the same way for 50 years, but evidence of other factors – from poor air to stress – challenge old assumptions. Fifty years ago, a diabetes survey in the Republic of Nauru concluded ...The Guardian - World -
Sales of new homes inched down in February
New home sales at 662,000 annual rate in February versus 664,000 in the prior month.MarketWatch - Business -
Working From Home Could Be Great---With These New Features
Co-working spaces at your house, built-in wellness tech and backdrops for video calls will be part of the designThe Wall Street Journal - World -
The surge in U.S. home prices has drawn small investors into the market, where they are buying houses with the intention of selling them quickly for a profit.
The surge in U.S. home prices has drawn small investors into the market, where they are buying houses with the intention of selling them quickly for a profit.The Wall Street Journal - World -
GB News risks turning Tories from political force to niche act
Channel aspires to be the biggest news broadcaster by 2028 but has neither the plans nor resources to emulate the BBCFinancial Times - World -
F.D.A. Authorizes a New Covid Drug to Protect High-Risk People
Pemgarda, available in the coming weeks, is intended for immunocompromised people who are unlikely to mount an adequate response after vaccination.The New York Times - Health - Covid -
Utility-Caused Wildfires Are Becoming a National Problem
Climate change is raising the risk of blazes that are started by power lines and other utility equipment in many parts of the U.S. besides California.The New York Times - Business -
Nissan Motor Plans to Sell More Than a Dozen New EV Models by 2026
The Japanese carmaker plans to start selling more than a dozen new electric-vehicle models, aiming to boost total car sales by one million units within three years.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nissan Motor Plans to Sell More Than a Dozen New EV Models by 2026
The Japanese carmaker plans to start selling more than a dozen new electric-vehicle models, aiming to boost total car sales by one million units within three years.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Home prices reach new high in January, Case-Shiller says
Case-Shiller 20-city home price index up 6.2% year-on-year in January.MarketWatch - Business -
Berkeley Will Repeal Its Landmark Ban on Natural Gas in New Homes
The decision, which came after a legal challenge, throws into question the fate of dozens of similar measures across the United States.The New York Times - Top stories -
Companies will soon have to disclose how they’re managing climate-related risk. That’s good news for stock investors.
A long-overdue step toward giving investors crucial information to make informed decisions.MarketWatch - Business -
Feds raid Sean Combs homes in LA and Miami as part of criminal probe in New York: NBC News
Four people have been interviewed in New York by authorities for a probe involving possible sex trafficking related to Sean Combs, who is also known as Diddy.CNBC - Business - New York -
Martinez cites Oracle Park as reason for not signing with Giants
J.D. Martinez cites Oracle Park as a reason he did not sign with the Giants in free agency.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Fire suppression is exacerbating wildfire severity in the US West: Study
Fire suppression activities are causing future blazes to burn at higher severity and under more hostile conditions — worsening the impacts of climate change, a new study has found. Although suppression efforts minimize the overall area burned, ...The Hill - Politics -
An America at Risk
Biden and Trump know the details of the nation’s security threat. Does either have a plan to meet it?The Wall Street Journal - World -
85 years after a racist mob drove Opal Lee’s family away, she’s getting a new home on the same spot
Opal Lee was 12, a racist mob drove her family out of their Texas home. Now, the 97-year-old community activist is getting closer to moving into a brand new home on the very same tree-lined corner lot in Fort Worth.NBC News - Top stories -
Limits placed on removal of land from food production in England
Government restrictions come after farmers raise concerns over domestic food securityFinancial Times - World -
Putin’s Ukraine obsession has blinded him to dangers at home
The Kremlin autocrat once wanted to align with the US in fighting terrorism but is trapped in lies and paranoiaFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
MLB free agent tracker: Jordan Montgomery finally finds new home with Diamondbacks just before Opening Day
Opening Day is ThursdayCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
National Plan to Look Into Homeowners Insurers Hits a Hurdle
Roughly two weeks after state regulators said they were collecting details on insurers’ homeowners businesses, key states may opt out, undermining the effort.The New York Times - Business -
Is private equity’s bet on life insurance turning sour?
Setbacks for European PE-backed insurers fuel warnings over ownership shiftFinancial Times - Business -
Why auto insurance rates are skyrocketing in the U.S.
The average annual premium for full coverage auto insurance in the U.S. rose 26% from 2023 to 2024, according to Bankrate.CNBC - Business