Bill Ackman netted billions wagering on something the market thought was a long shot. Ackman used a tool that helped fund managers during the 2008 crisis make billions betting against the housing market. Excerpts from a new book published in…
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. Homebuying demand experienced a brief uptick as mortgage…
Donald Trump gave a combative speech on Saturday at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Trump told reporters he “wouldn’t even think about leaving” if he was indicted, per CNN. Trump faces a mountain of legal battles and criminal probes as…
Scientists discovered a compound in pseudomonas bacteria that can effectively kill certain fungi. The fungus killer was named after actor Keanu Reeves by German researchers. The study authors say that the fungus could be used to effectively treat both crops…
Fox News was heavily criticized by its viewers after it called Arizona for Biden in 2020. After the immediate backlash, Fox News President Jay Wallace was reluctant to call Nevada, per NYT. Nevada’s election result would have made Joe Biden’s…
Egg prices have soared over the past year as a result of the deadly avian influenza. However, prices will never really be the same, especially as the US transitions to cage-free eggs. Some estimates say that in four years, 70%…
On Feb. 13, a gunman shot and killed 3 people on MSU’s campus and injured 5. In the aftermath of the shooting, the MSU community joined together to support. “Unscrupulous businesses” are accused of selling unlicensed MSU items possibly under…
Dozens of passengers were left stranded in a Sacramento bus station after highways closed this week. Travelers at the station said Sacramento was helpful in providing necessities, but still said the experience was a nightmare. Greyhound resumed operations Wednesday, CBS…
Insider asked Conservative Political Action Conference attendees about House GOP investigations. Some conferees said Republicans should scrap their revenge plans and focus on real problems. “Don’t just get bogged down with a bunch of investigations where nothing comes out,” one…
Student athlete-slash-TikToker Olivia Dunne posted a paid partnership video about using AI for homework help. Three days after the video was published, LSU made a statement about the power of AI and warned students of academic misconduct. Dunne is the…
