After 16 months of fighting, most of Russia’s air force remains intact. Despite its numerical advantage, Russia can’t control the skies over Ukraine, but neither can Kyiv. Issues with how Russia uses its many jets may inhibit their effectiveness, two…
The US economy may avoid a recession after all. That’s not great for sidelined homebuyers. A recession would likely cause interest rates to fall, bringing down mortgage rates and adding housing inventory. High borrowing costs and elevated prices are the…
Far-flung homes from New Zealand to Patagonia feature in this lookbook that showcases bedrooms with calm interiors where glazing has been maximised and clutter minimised to keep the focus on the views. Installing huge floor-to-ceiling windows is a no-brainer when…
Our experts answer readers’ home-buying questions and write unbiased product reviews (here’s how we assess mortgages). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own. After rising steadily for several weeks, mortgage rates…
A dead 60-foot fin whale washed up on a shore in Ireland on Sunday. Researchers came to collect samples and perform a necropsy on the large animal. However, the project had to be abandoned out of caution after concerns it…
The Washington Post reported that paid canvassers are supporting Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign. Some canvassers ignore “no solicitation” signs and argue with voters. In one conflict, captured via Ring camera, a door knocker told a voter he was “a little…
Our experts answer readers’ banking questions and write unbiased product reviews (here’s how we assess banking products). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this…
Fish in lakes and streams across the US are contaminated with hazardous “forever chemicals.” A map of documented contamination sites shows how PFAS pollution is everywhere. Eating a fish from a local lake could be equal to drinking PFAS-contaminated water…
As in previous years, the world of investments has continued to see several frauds and scandals come to light in 2023. Some of the more peculiar cases involved missing silver coins, untraceable crypto, and bags filled with stones instead of…
British musician Eric Clapton apparently tried to give $5,000 to Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s presidential campaign. But that sum was over the legal limit, and foreigners can’t donate to US campaigns — so they refunded it. Like Kennedy, Clapton has…
