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President Joe Biden has announced he's issuing a federal pardon to every American who has used marijuana in the past

President Joe Biden has announced he's issuing a federal pardon to every American who has used marijuana in the past, including those who were never arrested or prosecuted, per CBS. The broad amnesty extends to all U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who possess marijuana for personal

Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy, after being losing his court case and being ordered to pay $148 million to two 2020 Georgia election workers "immediately"

Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, has filed for bankruptcy following a court order to pay $148 million to two ex-Georgia election workers he wrongfully accused of fraud after the 2020 presidential election. Once celebrated as "America's mayor" for his role post-9/11,

US Mortgage rates have fallen to a six-month low this week of 6.67% on average.

Mortgage rates in the United States have recently seen a significant decline, reaching their lowest level since June. This decrease has brought some relief to the housing market, which was struggling due to increased borrowing costs. According to a lender survey released by Freddie Mac, the average rate for a

China will halt the export of a range of rare-earth technologies, potentially making it harder for the US and other western nations to bolster supplies of strategic raw materials

China has recently announced a significant change in its rare-earth policies, aiming to halt the export of certain rare-earth technologies. This move could impact the ability of the US and other Western countries to increase their supplies of these strategic raw materials. Rare earths, a group of 17 elements, are

Xi straight-up told Biden that China is going to take over Taiwan, per BI.

During a face-to-face meeting last month, Chinese leader Xi Jinping reportedly informed President Joe Biden of China's intentions to assert control over Taiwan, as per a report by NBC News. This revelation comes from three sources, a mix of former and current US officials. The conversation took place

California has approved new regulations to allow wastewater from showers and toilets to be purified into drinking water, as the nation’s most populous state braces for years of drought-induced shortages, per NYT.

California has taken a significant step forward in water conservation by authorizing the widespread implementation of advanced filtration and treatment facilities. These facilities are designed to transform sewage waste into clean drinking water, which can be directly supplied to millions of homes. This move, once criticized as "toilet to

The housing market has hit 'rock bottom' and the sales slump will last a long time, Redfin CEO

The housing market has hit 'rock bottom' and the sales slump will last a long time, Redfin CEO has said. The only good thing right now about the US housing market is that it can't get much worse from here, according to Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman.

57% of people tip 15% or less for a sit-down meal at a restaurant, according to a Pew Research Center poll

57% of people tip 15% or less for a sit-down meal at a restaurant, according to a Pew Research Center poll. Tipping has become a commonplace, especially in the food and hospitality industry, and although it's a culture, a recent survey by Bankrate found that 30% of Americans

The electric scooter company Bird has filed for bankruptcy protection

The electric scooter company Bird has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company has engaged in a "stalking horse" agreement, establishing a minimum value for Bird, with its existing lenders, as stated in a press release. Bird plans to utilize the bankruptcy process to facilitate the sale of its

Warner Bros, $WBD, in talks to merge with Paramount, $PARA

Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global have engaged in discussions regarding a potential merger, as confirmed by Variety. CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, David Zaslav, had a lunch meeting with Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish in New York, where they explored the possibility of merging the two media companies. Zaslav

Colorado court rules that Trump is disqualified from 2024 ballot

The Colorado Supreme Court has declared that Donald J. Trump is barred from running for office again. On Tuesday, the court upheld the contention that the 14th Amendment renders him ineligible, a verdict that might significantly impact the 2024 election. In a detailed judgment, the court instructed Colorado's

Elon Musk’s mom Maye accuses Biden of stopping his plans to make ‘world a better place’ after Starlink loses $900M in subsidies

Elon Musk’s mom Maye accuses Biden of stopping his plans to make ‘world a better place’ after Starlink loses $900M in subsidies, per NYP. Maye Musk, aged 75, expressed bewilderment at the FCC's decision to conclude that her son's company failed to demonstrate its ability

People are spending hundreds a month on dating apps as free versions turn ‘borderline unusable'

A recent report from Pew Research Center revealed that 35% of Americans who have used dating websites or apps have paid for such services at some point. Morgan Stanley's findings earlier this year showed that the average paying dating app user spends approximately $19 per month. While the

Per the NYT: The economy is growing. Wages are up. Unemployment is low. Income inequality is narrowing. The fearmongering about inflation proved to be, well, wrong

Per the NYT: The economy is growing. Wages are up. Unemployment is low. Income inequality is narrowing. The fearmongering about inflation proved to be, well, wrong. For those between 55 and 64, the average and median balances are $207,874 and $71,168, per Vanguard. The average 401(k) balance

50% of American earning over $100,000 a year live paycheck to paycheck

50% of American earning over $100,000 a year live paycheck to paycheck, per CNBC. The ongoing challenges of high inflation and elevated interest rates continue to impact American households significantly. According to a recent report from LendingClub, as of September, 62% of adults disclosed that they are living paycheck

The median home price in the United States is $431,000, according to Federal Reserve Economic Data

51% of Americans make a median annual salary of $75,000. They can afford a home that costs about $256,000, per the National Association of Realtors. The median home price in the United States is $431,000, according to Federal Reserve Economic Data. Median house price in October decreased

The average age of first-time homebuyers is now 36, up from 33 in 2022

The average age of first-time homebuyers is now 36, up from 33 in 2022, per Bankrate. The average net worth of Americans under age 35 was $76,300, compared to $436,200 for those aged 35 to 44. American millennials' average net worth sits at about $127,793, per

40% of all U.S. mortgages were obtained in 2020-2021 when interest rates were at rock bottom

40% of all U.S. mortgages were obtained in 2020-2021 when interest rates were at rock bottom, per Creditnews. While potential homebuyers contend with persistently high mortgage rates, an increasing portion of Americans is relishing the freedom of mortgage-free living. In 2022, almost 40% of homeowners in the United States

The math for buying a home no longer works

The math for buying a home no longer works, per WSJ. In 2023, homebuying became the least affordable in at least the past 11 years, according to a report by real estate company Redfin released on Thursday. For this year, an individual earning the median income in the U.S.

Former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has just formally resigned from Congress

Former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has just formally resigned from Congress. In a recently penned op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, the ousted speaker announced his decision to resign from the House at the end of the year, bringing to a close a nearly two-decade congressional career marked

Tesla, $TSLA, is working on a wireless charging pad where you just park over it and it automatically starts charging your vehicle

Tesla, $TSLA, is working on a wireless charging pad where you just park over it and it automatically starts charging your vehicle, per Electrek. Tesla has officially acknowledged its development of a wireless inductive home charger for electric cars, confirming previous teases from earlier this year. Tesla had not previously

Mortgage rates will fall to about 6.6% in 2024 and prices will drop 1% as new listings find their way onto the market

Mortgage rates will fall to about 6.6% in 2024 and prices will drop 1% as new listings find their way onto the market, per Redfin. 30-year mortgage rates are now below 7%, per MW. Freddie Mac reported a decrease in the average rate on a 30-year mortgage to 6.

Biden wants to give 500,000 Americans money to buy homes

Biden wants to give 500,000 Americans money to buy homes, per Newsweek. The Biden administration announced on Thursday its intention to assist hundreds of thousands of households in achieving homeownership, as part of a broader initiative to address housing costs, increase the supply of affordable homes, and alleviate the

Kevin O'Leary has urged the government to not get involved in housing, saying the new bill that would ban hedge funds from buying homes "is very, very bad and destructive"

Kevin O'Leary has urged the government to not get involved in housing, saying the new bill that would ban hedge funds from buying homes "is very, very bad and destructive," per BI. During a recent appearance on "The Big Money Show" on Fox Business,

New homeowners lose $122,000 as housing prices drop

New homeowners lose $122,000 as housing prices drop, per Newsweek. Recent homeowners throughout the United States are grappling with a swift decline in their property values. Recent data indicates an average loss of $122,000 in home value in certain areas, signaling challenges to the American Dream. The past