Their dream home turned into a mite-mare. A couple who thought they’d bought the “perfect house” in Arizona were flabbergasted after discovering that their home harbored a severe termite infestation — just three days after closing. In a viral video with 2.1 million views, homeowner Hailey Aguirre walks into a room in her new home … Read more
James Dean may have been Hollywood’s classic “bad boy” — but in 1953, he was living in a traditional Gilded Age brownstone on the Upper West Side. It’s now on the market for $6.25 million. Built in 1884, the brownstone is located at 13 W. 89th St. — between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. … Read more
ROME — The Omega gym in Rome has long been frequented by residents of the up-market Prati district, as well as priests, nuns and monsignors from the nearby Vatican City. And also, to the delight of gym staff, the man who would become pope. Robert Prevost came to the Vatican from Peru in 2023 to serve as the … Read more
When North Korea opened a marathon up to international competitors, one YouTuber realized it was his only chance to get himself — and his camera — inside the totalitarian country. “I’m not a runner, but they told me you have to be there in a month, and I made all the preparations and made it … Read more
A new survey suggests slower construction could be a major indicator of a pending recession. The study of 250 American general contractors and subcontractors found 73% can tell what the larger economic climate will be based on the speed of projects. A further 59% are concerned the current tariff crisis will have a direct impact … Read more
European countries on Thursday condemned an incident where Israeli soldiers fired near a diplomatic delegation in the occupied West Bank, with Italy and France both summoning Israeli ambassadors to explain what happened. The Israeli military said the delegation had “deviated from the approved route and entered an area where they were not authorised to be” … Read more
Is your dog more popular than you? A new study suggests dogs are hanging out with their own friends more than you hang out with your own. The poll of 2,000 U.S. dog parents found 54% believe their dogs have their own friend groups among other dogs. Sixty-nine percent of them said their dog even … Read more
Ashley Buchanan, who was fired from the top job at Kohl’s over conflicted business ties with a romantic partner, kept his relationship hidden from three major retailers over a period of at least five years – even as the two lived together in a Texas home, according to a report. Buchanan and Chandra Holt, the … Read more
Ask anyone who isn’t Gen Z, and they’ll tell you that basic etiquette seems to be a thing of the past. People no longer pick up the phone and instead, just fire off a text, opting for convenience over a human interaction. Then, when they have to actually make a phone call, for a restaurant … Read more
Amazon.com investors at its annual meeting again rejected all outside shareholder resolutions, including three meant to address the online retail giant’s impact on climate change. Voters approved the reelection of 12 directors and proposed executive compensation. Shareholders put forth eight proposals, all of which Amazon encouraged investors to vote against. Amazon shareholders rejected all three proposals meant to address the ecommerce giant’s impact on … Read more