Americans are hitting the casinos at an all time record level. Per BI: "The Nevada Gaming Control Board said the state's casino industry generated a record $1.4 billion in revenue in July, representing a year-over-year increase of about 7%. The return of international travel is also

Florida is the number 1 state bringing in and keeping the young and rich, per SmartAsset. Meanwhile, North Carolina ranked number 1 in America's top state for business for 2023, per CNBC. North Carolina also boasts the third best Economy with solid growth, stable state finances and a

62% of adults under age 35 say they drink alcohol, per Gallup. This is down from 72% two decades ago. Meanwhile, The U.S. Health and Human Services Department has suggested a reclassification of marijuana to a lower-risk drug category, a move that could potentially ease restrictions on the cannabis

US existing home sales fell 17% over the last year, the 23rd consecutive year-over-year decline, per Charlie Bilello. That's the longest down streak since 2007-2009. The median sales price of a home in the US is now 560% of the median household income, per Gangespost. Meanwhile, A recent

Every developer in Montreal, Canada opted to pay a fine instead of building affordable housing, totalling $24.5 million. Canadian real estate prices vs income have hit an all time high difference. See more: https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/1667955102743957505 Meanwhile, the Bank of Canada shared its findings regarding

Elon Musk has said that video and voice calls are coming to X, with no phone number necessary. The company also updated its privacy policies that will allow for the collection of biometric data and employment history, among other information. Musk posted on the former Twitter that the site'

The Fed may have destroyed the housing market by crushing both supply and demand, Mohamed El-Erian has said. Meanwhile, a recent report from the National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com highlights the alarming state of the US housing market, where more than 75% of homes available are beyond the

Around 50% of major global companies will need less real estate in the next three years, with American cities — led by San Francisco — most exposed to empty offices, per CNN. According to a report by the McKinsey Global Institute, there is a forecast that office property values in nine major

The number of real estate agents in the US is near an all time high. But More than 60,000 have exited the sector over the last six months, according to data from the National Association of Realtors, analyzed by Reventure Consulting. There were about 1.537 million in April,

The list of bitcoin ETF applications awaiting a ruling from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expanding, as BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise, and VanEck faced delays on Thursday. The SEC's inclination for additional time has become a pattern, with these extensions following postponed decisions on analogous proposals

Mortgage applications in the United States have taken a sharp plunge, reaching their lowest point in 28 years, primarily due to a surge in mortgage rates. The latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 18, 2023, reveals a significant

Nordstrom bid farewell to its longstanding five-story department store in San Francisco, marking the end of a 35-year era. The closure comes amidst a broader retail exodus that has gripped the city, reflecting shifting dynamics in the urban retail landscape. The closure of the 312,000-square-foot Nordstrom was announced in

In a significant demographic shift, Japan has reported its most substantial annual population decline since 1968, signaling a pivotal moment in the nation's demographic landscape. The decrease in population is attributed to declining birth rates alongside a noteworthy increase in the foreign population. Japan's Ministry of

Recent data has illuminated a fascinating trend in the U.S. housing market, highlighting the convergence of prices between existing single-family homes and newly built residences. In June, the median price for existing single-family homes, which excludes newly constructed properties, stood at $416,000. Intriguingly, this figure aligns closely with

The U.S. Health and Human Services Department has suggested a reclassification of marijuana to a lower-risk drug category, a move that could potentially ease restrictions on the cannabis industry, according to a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) spokesperson's statement to CNBC on Wednesday. Currently categorized as a Schedule

The Biden administration has imposed restrictions on the sale of Nvidia's key microchips to the Middle East due to growing concerns about China's access to critical artificial intelligence (AI) resources. Nvidia, valued at $1.2 trillion, has been directed to obtain permission before exporting certain chips

New York City officials have unveiled a contingency plan to ensure that students can get to school in the event of a school bus drivers' union strike. The plan involves providing alternative transportation options, including ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, as well as MetroCards for public transportation. Chancellor

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has communicated a firm stance on the company's return-to-office policy, stating that employees who defy the mandate to work in the office for at least three days a week might find it challenging to continue their employment with Amazon. Jassy's remarks were

A recent report by Australian workplace sensor provider XY Sense has revealed that over a third of office desks across the globe remain unoccupied throughout the entire workweek. This trend is prompting discussions about the adequacy of current workplace designs, particularly as companies grapple with the challenge of encouraging employees

In the first half of this year, a mere 1% of all US homes underwent a change of ownership, marking the lowest proportion in at least ten years, as per data from Redfin. Merely around 14 out of every 1,000 existing homes transitioned from one owner to another during

A U.S. judge has denied Burger King's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that it deceived its customers by presenting its Whopper sandwich as larger than it truly is. U.S. District Judge Roy Altman in Miami has ruled that Burger King must face allegations that its

The United States has unveiled a fresh package of military support for Ukraine, encompassing additional air defense and artillery munitions, mine-clearing equipment, and medical vehicles. This comprehensive aid bundle features additional mine-clearing tools, air defense missiles, artillery ammunition, HIMAR (High Mobility Artillery Rocket) systems, and over three million rounds of

The FBI has amassed an astonishing 21.7 million DNA profiles, which is approximately 7 percent of the entire U.S. population, as per data reviewed by The Intercept. To manage its DNA catalog, the FBI is seeking a significant increase in its budget. It aims to nearly double its

In June, investors accounted for 26% of all single-family home buying in the US, per CoreLogic. MetLife Investment Management said that come 2030, 40% of single-family rentals in the US could be owned by institutional investors. This was according to MetLife Investment MAnagement's 2022 forecast. The estimation is

Elon Musk has made the decision to transform X (formerly known as Twitter) into an "everything app" that offers a range of functionalities. This includes integrating a payment hub processor within the microblogging social network, along with other tools from its ecosystem. Musk has also previously emphasized that