3 Smart Ways to Use Your Home Equity in 2025

New Year’s Fireworks Explosions Kill 3 in Honolulu

A series of explosions caused by fireworks in a residential area left more than two dozen people with burns and other injuries, officials said.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Forget all your troubles, forget all your cares: Petula Clark’s 20 best songs – ranked!

Sixty years after Downtown made her the second British woman to top the US charts, we rate the best of Clark’s exhilarating, perfectly enunciated pop. The span of Petula Clark’s career is ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Gruesome scene at a Honolulu home after fireworks blast kills 3, injures over 20

Authorities say three people are dead and 20 others injured in a New Year’s fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood

ABC News - Jan. 2

3 killed in Hawaii explosion caused by illegal fireworks display

A firework explosion in Hawaii has killed at least three people and injured two dozen more. Authorities say a partygoer lit a bundle of aerial fireworks which then fell on its side, setting off ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

3 Teams That Make Sense For Jonathan Toews' Return To NHL

Former Chicago Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews may return to the NHL someday. If he does, these three teams make the most sense right now.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

It's Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health

Oppressive, unstimulating urban architecture isn’t just about eyesores; there’s evidence that it can cause actual harm to its residents. To fix this in 2025, we must start building for joy.

Wired - Jan. 2

Get your house in order, Europe — or face 'ongoing decline,' economists warn

Economists say the absence of growth, fiscal imbalances and political intransigence could lead to decline and a loss of standing for Europe as a whole.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Ten things to tick off your financial to-do list in 2025

From money-saving work perks to investments and tax planning, resolve to get your finances in shape this new year

Financial Times - Jan. 2

New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion kills 3, injures 20 in Hawaii

A New Year’s Eve firework display in a Hawaii neighborhood quickly went wrong after three people were killed and 20 injured on Tuesday night. When fireworks were lit in a neighborhood in ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

South Korean investors pile into US equities as domestic stock market languishes

Retail investors expect Trump rally to continue and Tesla is a favourite with Musk praising country’s ‘smart people’

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Premier League – live reaction

Arsenal came from behind to close the gap at the top to six points. 4 min: A bit of space for Lewis-Potter down the left. He crosses low in the hope of finding Mbeumo in the middle, but Raya ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

The next gold rush is above us, not below us

The choice before us is clear: we can continue with business as usual and watch other nations take the lead in space, or we can unleash American enterprise to drive the next great economic expansion.

The Hill - Jan. 1

5 things that will shape US politics in 2025

The fallout of last month’s high-stakes election and recent battles within Congress are offering early clues of what will set the tone for politics in 2025. Democrats are looking to regroup from a ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Here's your 2025 guide to the night sky and other celestial wow moments

The new year will bring a pair of lunar eclipses

ABC News - Jan. 1

Americans keep flocking to Florida—3 young people share what it's like living there: 'My money goes a long way'

Florida's population has continued to boom despite costs going up and hurricanes intensifying.

CNBC - Jan. 1

For a fresh start, forget New Year’s resolutions: ‘There is a better way'—this practical 3-step plan can turn 'wishes into reality'

"Despite our best intentions, many of us struggle to see New Year's resolutions through," says UX researcher Ximena Vengoechea. "There is a better way."

CNBC - Jan. 1

It's time to reset your finances for 2025's knowns and unknowns

2025 could bring economic changes with the potential to hit millions of people’s wallets in different ways.

NBC News - Jan. 1

Diet and exercise strategies that may lower your 'biological age'

New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier or exercise more might have the added benefit of helping to reduce one's “biological age,” some recent research suggests.

NBC News - Jan. 1

12 Powerful Micro-Challenges to Boost Your Happiness and Success in the New Year

Got big goals for the coming year? These monthly micro-challenges can help you reach them.

Inc. - Jan. 1

How to Build a Healthier Relationship With Your Screen

Don’t panic, doomscrollers: It’s possible to reframe your habits and make screen time more positive and curated.

Wired - Jan. 1

Home is where your attempts to escape cease – and at a bar in New York, I stopped running | Mona Eltahawy

After an attack by riot police in Cairo, I returned to the US with both arms in plaster, and found there would always be a place at the table for me. In our end of year series, writers and public ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Mark your 2025 calendar with dates for holidays, events and games

Wondering when Easter and the Super Bowl are? When the clocks change? Check out the 2025 calendar dates for holidays, big games, movie releases, award shows and more.

CBS News - Jan. 1

Jemima Kelly tries to tap her way to happiness

The FT’s ‘resident contrarian’ explores the wilder shores of wellness

Financial Times - Jan. 1

6 Ways the Workplace Will Change in 2025

The smartphone generation will be managing teams. DEI lawsuits will drag on. Here’s what else experts expect to see in the changing world of work next year.

Inc. - Dec. 31

How to Score an Upgrade to First Class on Your Next Flight

Airlines are offering more ways than ever to get a taste of the champagne skies, but how do you get past the curtain, and when is it worth the cost? Here are some tips.

The New York Times - Dec. 31

3 Things Science Learned About Emotional Intelligence This Year That Will Make You More Successful in 2025

Psychology researchers have been busy this year turning up easy and effective ways to boost your emotional intelligence.