Why first time homebuyers are at a disadvantage

Wholesale inventories fall for first time in six months in sign of business caution

Wholesale inventories fell 0.2% in September to mark the first decline in six months, reflecting caution on the part of businesses until they get more clarity on the direction of the U.S. economy.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Notre-Dame’s Bells Ring Together for First Time Since Fire

The sound of Notre-Dame’s bells pealed throughout Paris for the first time since 2019 — a symbol of rebirth as it prepares to reopen next month.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time

Described by some as an "enigma", Mrs Trump is expected to return to her White House duties "on her own terms".

Surging Cleveland Cavaliers throttle Warriors to reach 10-0 for first time

Cleveland extend best start in team history with rout Cavaliers thriving under new coach Kenny Atkinson Kenny Atkinson couldn’t help but smile as he looked at the box score and stared at the ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Afghanistan to join UN climate talks for first time under Taliban

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Bitcoin tops $81,000 for first time, extending its Trump-fueled rally

The price of bitcoin topped $80,000 for the first time Sunday, extending a rally fueled by crypto optimism following Donald Trump’s election win.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Brussels to free up billions of euros for defence and security from EU budget

Policy shift will allow the bloc’s capitals to redirect ‘cohesion funds’ amid Ukraine conflict and Trump victory

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

From a Coming-of-Age First Watch to Timely Stocking Stuffers

Here is a selection of six new timepieces, each priced at less than $1,000.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

Wall Street Bonuses Will Rise for the First Time Since 2021

A bump in dealmaking, lower interest rates and a booming stock market converge in a forecast of heftier pay packets for the finance sector.

Business - Inc. - 4 hours ago

Some U.S. grocery prices are dipping for the first time since 2020

Americans have struggled with high grocery costs since inflation soared during the pandemic. Now prices are falling.

‘A total waste of time’: why Papua New Guinea pulled out of Cop29 and why climate advocates are worried

Country’s foreign minister says UN climate summits have produced ‘no results’ as Pacific nation takes the rare step of withdrawing from upcoming Cop29. Papua New Guinea’s decision to pull out of an ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

The average age of U.S. homebuyers jumps to 56—homes are 'wildly unaffordable' for young people, real estate expert says

With home prices up nearly 40% since 2020, buyers are now wealthier and older, making them more likely to outbid younger buyers with all-cash offers.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while

America’s prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while.

Homebuyers await mortgage relief after Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts

The Federal Reserve has made two consecutive interest rate cuts but potential homebuyers are wondering when mortgage rates will drop. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down ...

Why did Joker 2 lose so much money? And how on earth did it cost so much in the first place?

Todd Phillips’ first take on the supervillain was a billion-grossing smash, but setting out to chastise devoted fans with the second looks set to cost the film industry dear. To quote Heath ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Why the Braves made the first trade of MLB's offseason and how it could impact Atlanta's winter

Atlanta sent Jorge Soler to the Angels in exchange for Griffin Canning

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

College Football Playoff Rankings 2024: Why Boise State can realistically earn first-round bye or host game

The Broncos are in better standing than previous Group of Five teams thanks to the 12-team field

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Somebody moved UK's oldest satellite, and no-one knows who or why

Britain's oldest satellite is in the wrong part of the sky, but no-one's really sure who moved it.

B1G Time: Ryan Day struggles in big games at Ohio State, but here's why that's not as concerning as you think

Day dropped to 2-6 in games against top-five teams with the loss to Oregon on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Why Darwin Nunez's Champions League performance for Liverpool comes at crucial time ahead of Arsenal clash

The Uruguayan was on target on Wednesday, and he'll be expected to do the same against the Gunners

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

This is why David Einhorn thinks Peloton could be worth five times what it is now

David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital had a $6.8 million stake in Peloton as of June 30, and he thinks the company could be worth five times its current value.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Here's why most of America turns clocks back in November for Daylight Saving Time

The 2005 Energy Policy Act extended Daylight Saving Time by four weeks. Scott MacFarlane explains the law's origins.

Why would anyone ever listen to Never Trumpers from The New York Times?

Bret Stephens's arguments against Donald Trump are ridiculous.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Why 49ers made Davis trade, a value acquisition, over big-time move

The San Francisco 49ers resisted the urge to trade valuable draft assets for big-time player who might be a rental or add salary to their books.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Jerry West becomes first three-time inductee as Carter and Billups enter basketball's Hall of Fame

Jerry West has made history by becoming the first three-time inductee to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Sports - ABC News - October 14

Shohei Ohtani stolen base streak ends at 36 in NLCS, caught for first time since July 22

Shohei Ohtani was caught stealing for the first time in nearly three months, ending a streak of 36 consecutive successful stolen base attempts