Less Than A Quarter of Us Homes Are Affordable for Average Buyers
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Zillow forecasts slower second quarter, amid caution among first-time buyers and agents
Online real-estate listing service Zillow Group Inc. on Wednesday forecast second-quarter sales that were below expectations, as a stalled housing market weighs on first-time homebuyer demand and pushes some real-estate agents to the sidelines.MarketWatch - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
New York police storm Columbia and arrest pro-Palestinian protesters
Hundreds of officers in riot gear detain students who occupied campus building for nearly 24 hoursFinancial Times - Business - New York -
Antony Blinken tells Israel and Hamas that ‘time is now’ for a deal
Secretary of state says militant group must accept latest proposal but reiterates US opposition to Rafah offensiveFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Smith & Nephew grants CEO 30% pay rise despite shareholder revolt
AGM vote sees 43% come out against a hike of $2.6mn for Deepak Nath if he hits targetsFinancial Times - Business -
Carvana shares spike 30% as used car retailer posts record first quarter
Carvana reported record first-quarter results Wednesday that beat Wall Street's top- and bottom-line earnings expectations for the online used car retailer.CNBC - Business -
Shares of two big online education stocks tank more than 10% as students use ChatGPT
Chegg and Coursera both sank more than 10% in trading Tuesday, a day after issuing disappointing guidance.CNBC - Business -
US job openings fall to 8.5 million in March, the lowest level in more than 3 years
U.S. jobs openings slid in March to the lowest level in more than three years, but stayed at historically high levels in a sign that the job market remains resilient in the face of higher interest ratesABC News - Top stories -
Sam's Club now using AI to check receipts at more than 120 stores. Here's how it works
Sam's Club is now using artificial intelligence and a new camera system to scan customers' receipts at the door, instead of having employees check them.The Hill - Politics -
Could Vienna’s approach to affordable housing work in California?
Housing costs and homelessness are on the rise in California. In the Austrian capital, people of all income levels live in subsidised housing – and more is being built. Imagine a beautiful city where a centrally located two-bedroom apartment can ...The Guardian - World - California -
Affordable housing crisis looms large in election
As President Biden courts young voters and bucks negative perceptions of his handling of the economy, one economic issue looms large over the upcoming election: a historic lack of affordable housing. The cost of buying a house just hit an all-time ...The Hill - Politics -
The Shark Detect Pro makes vacuuming less of a chore
The Shark Detect Pro is the best vacuum I’ve ever used. The ease of use and self-emptying capabilities made me fall in love with this once dreaded chore.NBC News - Top stories -
The 7 best home projectors for 2024
Get a cinema-like movie experience at home or outdoors. Use a projector -- instead of a TV -- from Samsung, Hisense or one of our other favorites for 2024.CBS News - Top stories -
Acer Nitro 17 (2024, AMD) Review: Great Power Yet Affordable
This gaming laptop has poor battery life but delivers plenty of graphical power at a more-than-reasonable price.Wired - Tech -
Lawmakers and advocates make last-ditch push to extend affordable internet subsidy
Millions of families will face bigger internet bills starting in May because a federal broadband subsidy program is set to expireABC News - Tech -
McDonald's Seeks to Make Menu More Affordable for Inflation-Weary Consumers
The burger chain reported slower-than-expected same-store sales growth for the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
The Affordable Connectivity Program Kept Them Online. What Now?
Millions of people relied on the federal Affordable Connectivity Program to stay online and access work, health care, and school. Now that the program has expired, some fear being cut off.Wired - Tech -
Walmart launches new, affordably priced gourmet food brand bettergoods
Walmart is rolling out a new label, bettergoods, designed to appeal to younger customers looking for gourmet food at more affordable prices. The company says the brand will feature 300 new "chef-inspired" food products with many priced as low as ...CBS News - Top stories -
Jabeur stunned by Keys in Madrid quarter-finals
Madison Keys sets up a semi-final with top seed Iga Swiatek by producing a brilliant comeback against Ons Jabeur at the Madrid Open.BBC News - Top stories -
Vonovia Lifted by Solid First Quarter, Trading Momentum
Vonovia shares rose sharply after the real estate company confirmed its 2024 forecasts after its first-quarter results came in ahead of consensus.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Adidas Maintains Outlook as First Quarter Tops Forecasts
Adidas posted above-forecast profits for the first quarter, citing brand momentum, and confirmed its recently-lifted outlook for the year.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Aston Martin losses jump 90% as SUV sales drop
British carmaker reports £138.8mn pre-tax loss as it wrestles with debtFinancial Times - Business -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
O’Sullivan & Trump suffer shock quarter-final defeats
Seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump both suffer shock defeats in the quarter-finals of the World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Hot Property: five homes for sale in the Midi-Pyrénées
From a Gascon château with a pigeonnier and orangery to a rustic, renovated house with a libraryFinancial Times - World -
The Roku Home Screen Is Getting Video Ads
Roku CEO Anthony Wood has revealed the company's plans to introduce video ads to the Roku home screen. This move, discussed during Roku's Q1 2024 earnings call last week, aligns with the broader trend in the streaming industry where ads are ...GameSpot - Tech -
Home prices reach record highs again in February
Home prices in February increased by 6.4 percent year-over-year, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index, released Tuesday. In January, home prices jumped by 6 percent year over year, according to the index, the ...The Hill - Politics -
Tornado Destroys Homes, Kills at Least One in Kansas
A powerful tornado ripped through a community in northeastern Kansas on Tuesday afternoon, destroying dozens of homes and structures and killing at least one person, officials said.The New York Times - Top stories -
'It would be beautiful' - has Sancho found his home?
Jadon Sancho could return to Manchester United this summer as a Champions League winner, but his future at the club remains uncertain.BBC News - Top stories -
Murder arrest after men shot during burglary
Police say a man died and another was seriously injured following reports of a burglary.BBC News - Top stories -
Cannabis stocks rally after report that DEA will reclassify drug as less dangerous
Cannabis stocks were up sharply on Tuesday on a report by the Associated Press that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is poised to propose moving cannabis to a Schedule III controlled substance.MarketWatch - Business -
Biden Administration Aims to Reclassify Marijuana as Less Dangerous Drug
The move would reshape the multibillion-dollar industry.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
New Nutrition Guidelines Put Less Sugar and Salt on the Menu for School Meals
The Agriculture Department finalized a new rule to bring the meals more in line with federal dietary standards.The New York Times - Health -
Justice Department moving to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug
The Justice Department is moving to reclassify marijuana from a schedule 1 drug, putting it on par with substances like heroin, to a schedule 3 substance, the same level as ketamine and steroids, sources tell CBS News. Weijia Jiang explains what ...CBS News - Top stories -
DOJ to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug in a historic shift
The Drug Enforcement Administration is recommending marijuana be classified down from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug. It would not legalize marijuana for recreational use.CBS News - Top stories -
Bonnie Tyler says she tried to sound less Welsh
The singer said she took elocution lessons early in her career, but could not tone down her accent.BBC News - Top stories