Most analysts predict a drop of about a quarter to a half a percentage point in mortgage rates. "I think psychologically it will help," said Ivy Zelman, executive vice president of research and ...

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Tesla on Friday reported a second straight annual drop in electric vehicle sales, as the phaseout of a $7,500 federal EV tax credit and mounting competition weighed on demand. With the decline, Tesla ...

New Year’s Eve often calls for a massive celebration with friends and family, but it can also cause stores to close for the evening or even all day on January 1. Newsweek compiled a list of which ...

It’s that time — December’s waning days, when we prepare to turn the calendar page. Many Americans take stock, review goals accomplished and unmet, ponder hopes and plans. How’s our health? What’s up ...

Man fulfills 50-year bucket list item to be in Times Square for New Year's Eve Link Copied! CNN’s Brynn Gingras reports from New York City, where people are lining up to watch the ball drop in Times ...

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Idris Elba received a knighthood in King Charles‘ 2026 New Year Honours list for his contribution to society. The honour recognizes his services through his foundation, which brought attention to ...

This is FRESH AIR. Our critic-at-large, John Powers, spends his time reading, watching and listening. And every year at this time, he offers a list of things he liked that he wished he had gotten a ...

Every January, millions of people set new year’s resolutions with the hope of becoming healthier, happier versions of themselves. Yet by February, many of those goals have already fallen by the ...

With 2025 drawing to a close, we reached out to Times Opinion contributors for their personal lists. Our algorithmic feeds and all the “helpful” suggestions from A.I. chatbots have only enhanced the ...