A New Jersey community is riding the wave of a suburban and exurban housing boom that is reshaping America. Blackwells Mills, a Somerset County suburb roughly 9 miles from Rutgers University, has climbed into the national spotlight as the second-fastest growing housing market from 2013 to 2022, according to StorageCafe, part of the real estate … Read more
Chipmaker Intel Corp. is cutting 15% of its massive workforce — about 15,000 jobs — as it tries to turn its business around to compete with more successful rivals such as Nvidia and AMD. In a memo to staff, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said Thursday that the company plans to save $10 billion by 2025. … Read more
Kelly Kreth was living the Manhattan dream. Ten years ago, she lucked into a rent-stabilized apartment in a concierge elevator building in Yorkville. Her current rent is only $2,105.42 per month. In its 1964 white-brick building, comparable market-rate apartments rent in the mid-$3,000s. Her house – decorated in black, white and red – was as … Read more
Meta ditched its AI-powered celebrity chatbots — featuring images of A-listers and social media influencers like Tom Brady, Charli D’Amelio, MrBeast and Paris Hilton — after the tool failed to generate interest last year when it was launched. The tech giant — which came under fire this week after its AI-trained software made inaccurate statements … Read more
The once-booming tech haven of Austin, Texas, is now leading the pack in the fastest-falling home prices across the country, according to a new report. Thanks to high mortgage rates and cooling demand, Austin property values fell 3.5% last year, outperforming the top 100 US markets. Austin’s recent years of rising property values were fueled … Read more
Books have the power to captivate readers across generations. Here are ten of the best-selling books that have made a significant impact: Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Don Quixote is often considered the first modern novel. Its story of a man who becomes a self-styled knight has resonated with readers for centuries. A Tale … Read more
Historical figures often shape the course of human events, leaving a legacy that influences generations. Here are ten of the most impactful individuals in history: Alexander the Great Alexander the Great’s conquests spread Greek culture and influence across a vast empire, stretching from Greece to Egypt and India. His military genius and leadership transformed the … Read more