Payments drop as rates hit 2025 lows
Rates for home equity lines of credit and home equity loans are hitting rock bottom as 2025 comes to a close. The affordability of monthly payments on HELOCs and HELs…
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The temporary Bally’s Casino at 600 North Wabash. (Bally’s) Employee Robbed at Temporary Bally’s Casino in Chicago A man claiming to be a casino employee was the victim of an…
Economists reveal 8 places high-earners shelter cash from the IRS, adding to a $36T global stash. Are you missing any?
Tax havens for the rich have long been associated with Swiss bank accounts and offshore subsidiaries, but the practice of legally minimizing taxes is not exclusive to the ultra-wealthy. In…
NIH Agrees to Evaluate Stalled Scientific Grants
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recently agreed to reevaluate numerous medical science grant applications that were put on hold due to diversity-related restrictions implemented by the Trump…
Bad Bunny Scolded for Touching Ancient Art at Mexican Museum
The Puerto Rican singer and rapper, Bad Bunny, found himself in hot water after touching a historical artifact at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. The incident, which…
New Year Party Outfit Ideas That Bring the Energy
As the New Year approaches, it's time to start planning your perfect party outfit to kick off the year in style. Your outfit can set the tone for the year…
Legacy IAM was built for humans — and AI agents now outnumber them 82 to 1
Machine identities are rapidly outnumbering humans in today's digital landscape, with AI agents taking the lead as the fastest-growing and least-governed class of machine identities. These agents not only authenticate…
Bill Maher Pitches Himself for ‘Age-Inappropriate Golden Bachelor’
Bill Maher is setting his sights on a new venture as he believes he is the perfect man to revive the failing show, The Golden Bachelor. The 70-year-old comedian has…
Judge orders Trump administration to continue to seek funding for the CFPB : NPR
Photo credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images A federal district court judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration must continue to seek funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or…
Minnesota GM Bill Guerin shopping $12M star forward after Quinn Hughes addition
The Minnesota Wild are not resting on their laurels after acquiring Quinn Hughes in a blockbuster trade. General manager Bill Guerin is reportedly still on the lookout for ways to…
‘Stranger Things 5’ Volume 2 Ratings: 34.5 Million Netflix Views
Netflix has announced that it achieved its highest Christmas Day viewership ever this year, with the second volume of the popular series "Stranger Things" leading the charge. Although the exact…
YouTuber Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt’s Lives After Child Abuse Arrest
Despite their initial success as YouTubers and content creators, Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt's lives took a dark turn when they were arrested and charged with felony child abuse. The…
Nvidia takes $5 billion stake in Intel under September agreement
Nvidia Purchases $5 Billion Worth of Intel Shares Dec 29 (Reuters) - Nvidia (NVDA) has purchased Intel (INTC) shares worth $5 billion, the American semiconductor firm said in a filing…
Black Mountain College Prize Awarded to Rosana Paulino
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center recently announced Rosana Paulino as the recipient of the annual BMC Prize, a prestigious $20,000 grant awarded to artists working in the spirit…
The Blurry French Lip is Perfect for NYE Kisses and Beyond
French girl beauty is often associated with a classic red lip, but there's another makeup trend that is gaining popularity in the beauty world. Known as "bouche mordue" or "bitten…
Thieves make off with millions in German bank vault heist
During the serene Christmas period, thieves took advantage of the quietness to break into a German retail bank's vault and abscond with at least 10 million euros' ($NZ20.3m) worth of…
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