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My Sister Chose My Birthday for Her Scheduled C-Section. I’m Annoyed!
After five years of sharing birthdays with her nephew, a reader is bristling at her sister’s decision to create a perennial scheduling conflict just for fun.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
I’m buying a house. My real-estate agent asked me to sign an exclusive contract. Is this the new normal?
“Should we be on the lookout for anything important when signing a contract with a buyer’s agent?”10 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘Being divorced, I want to look out for her’: I gave my daughter $100K for a house. She’s buying a new home with her husband. What happens to my gift?
“They have now been married for six years.”12 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Angel Reese signs contract extension with Reebok, will get signature shoe in 2026
Reese is now the sixth active WNBA player with a signature shoe dealYesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
Saints' Alvin Kamara gets free beer for life from New Orleans brewery after signing contract extension
Kamara got a nice cherry on top of his big contract extensionYesterday -
Business - Inc.
What Commercial Real Estate Property Owners Need to Know
The multifamily market is experiencing mayhem—here’s what you should do.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Usyk asks Fury to sign photo of him being punched in face
A sedate news conference ends with Tyson Fury tickling Oleksandr Usyk during their face-off.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
I’m a chronic nail biter — this no-bite polish finally helped me stop
This no-bite nail polish tastes bitter and helps prevent me from biting my nails. After using it for months, I’ve managed to kick my nail-biting habit.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Spirit Halloween bets on struggling real estate to fuel its growing business. Here's how
Spirit Halloween must strategically execute its real estate operations to open its more than 1,500 pop-up stores each year.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Rising insurance costs are another storm gathering over commercial real estate
Skyrocketing insurance premiums are a growing problem — and not only for homeowners.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Buy British? My unpatriotic portfolio shame
Should I be denounced for spurning UK domestic assets?2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
C.E.O. of Real Estate Giant Douglas Elliman Retires Amid Mounting Criticism
Howard Lorber faced calls to reduce his compensation, amid allegations of sexual assault by agents and plummeting stock prices.3 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
NBA contract extensions: Alperen Sengun, Jalen Johnson, Jalen Suggs get big deals, plus an unprecedented pact
Some notable players from the 2021 NBA Draft class signed new deals on Monday4 days ago - NBA -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Nike to remain NBA’s exclusive uniform, apparel provider on new 12-year contract extension
Nike and the NBA have agreed on a 12-year contract extension that will keep the company as the league’s exclusive uniform and apparel provider, along with the WNBA and the G League, the company ...4 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Do real estate agents have to disclose if someone died in a house? Here's how to find out
Disclosure laws around stigmas will depend on where you are buying a home. If a home's history matters to you in your home purchase, here's what to do.4 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The real-estate industry is battling over how homes are listed for sale. Here’s why that matters to buyers and sellers.
The outcome of a real-estate industry dispute could change how the average American finds for-sale home listings.4 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
I Can’t Buy a House. I Can’t Shop. I’m Too Worried About the Election.
Election anxiety is causing many consumers to avoid big-ticket purchases like houses, weddings and cars. “Every four years this happens,” one former car dealer said.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
My best mate lies to me and sticks to his guns when I challenge him | Ask Philippa
Recognise lying not as a moral failing but as a coping mechanism, suggests Philippa Perry, and make it clear your intention is to understand and support your friend. The question I met my best ...5 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Lakers sign Quincy Olivari to two-way contract, waive Colin Castleton
The undrafted rookie became an internet sensation by taking a selfie with LeBron James. The Lakers signed him after another big moment Friday with Stephen Curry.6 days ago - NBA -
Business - MarketWatch
‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?
“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”6 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
All the Walmart Exclusive Steelbook Blu-Rays You Can Buy Now
With the ascendancy of streaming services seemingly on the wane thanks to tons of different channels, frustrating and ever-changing licensing deals, and the tendency of corporate masters to just ...October 18 -
Top stories - NBC News
The Apple HomePod speaker, inspired me to setup my smart home
We reviewed Apple’s second-gen HomePod and its high-quality audio and smart home compatibility has made me fall in love with my smart home again.October 18 - Apple -
World - The Guardian
Ryan Gravenberch: ‘My brother toughened me up and I became stronger’
Liverpool midfielder on learning the game with his older sibling in Amsterdam and his rise to prominence at Anfield. The Gravenberch boys are not afraid of change. While Ryan’s relatively short ...October 18 -
World - The Guardian
I’m in my 30s, and my lack of close friends is making me sad | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
It might be that you are looking for an idyll that doesn’t exist and rejecting real – though perhaps at times messy – relationships. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a ...October 18 -
Business - Financial Times
Crypto has designs on real estate
Buying blockchain-listed ‘slices’ of properties is a nascent, niche and troubled market. Can it find its feet beyond the crypto crowd?October 18 - Crypto -
Business - CNBC
The commercial real estate recovery is on, but the rebound may be uneven
The Fed's shift in policy is "the most notable green shoot" for the CRE market, according to Wells Fargo analysts.October 18 -
Business - MarketWatch
‘I walked my kids to school like normal people’: Why ‘Today’ host Hoda Kotb left New York City
The 60-year-old TV host, who will be stepping down from her TV role, spoke out about her life-changing decision to leave her Upper West Side apartment.October 18 - New York -
World - ABC News
Vietnamese real estate tycoon sentenced to life for billions in fraud in government graft crackdown
A Vietnamese real estate tycoon has been convicted of fraudulently obtaining property worth billions of dollars and sentenced to life in prison in a case that has been a centerpiece of the ...October 17 -
Business - CNBC
China pledges more financial support for 'whitelist' real estate projects
Ni Hong, China's minister of housing and urban-rural development, made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday.October 17 - China -
Business - MarketWatch
I’m planning to loan my son money to build a house — he was priced out of the housing market. What could go wrong?
”I haven’t heard of anyone doing this, so I’m not sure it’s even legal.”October 17 -
World - ABC News
Australia's prime minister is criticized for buying a waterfront home during a housing crisis
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being criticized for buying a multimillion dollar waterfront home during a national housing crisis with federal elections only months awayOctober 16 -
Business - Inc.
The Future of Real Estate: 5 Disruptive Tech Innovations to Watch
How technology is transforming the way we tour, analyze, valuate, decide, and purchase real estate.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
'Minutes after texting me, my son was murdered'
Fiona Namusoke recalls the day her son was stabbed as he waited to be picked up from college.October 16 -
Tech - GameSpot
Oppenheimer's New 4K Limited-Edition Steelbook Is Only $30 And Exclusive To Walmart
Director Christopher Nolan's 2024 Best Picture winner, Oppenheimer, has been available on 4K Blu-ray for almost a year--but if you missed out the steelbook case at Best Buy last year, you have ...October 15 -
Sports - ABC News
Haason Reddick has new agents who hope to soon end the Jets star pass rusher's contract holdout
Haason Reddick’s new agents hope to quickly resolve the New York Jets pass rusher’s prolonged contract holdoutOctober 14 -
Business - MarketWatch
The strange past of the real estate investor who bought Kanye West’s gutted Malibu mansion
The investor who purchased the Malibu home has come forward to share more details about his plans for it—and how his criminal past led him to get involved in real estate.October 14 -
World - Financial Times
How big is the real estate ‘stranded asset’ problem?
Governments’ push towards net zero could lead to increased cost of upgrading buildingsOctober 14