• Thu, March 6, 2025

by: ktiv

Hull, IA man receives 17 years for arson and willful injury charges

A press release from the Sioux County Attorney's Office shows 28-year-old Jorge Gomez Badillo of Hull is to serve no more than 17 years in prison. The attorney's office says on Monday, Feb. 17 Gomez Badillo pleaded guilty to two counts of willful injury and one count of arson. He was then sentenced on Monday, March 3.

by: MLive

Man to be sentenced for kidnapping victim, tying him up and holding him for ransom

The victim testified two people bound his feet and ankles with tape, drove him for 20 to 30 minutes and left him. He managed to escape.

by: cnbctv18

'Biden refused SpaceX mission to bring Sunita Williams home': Elon Musk

"The astronauts were only supposed to be up there for 8 days and now have been there for 8 months," Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter). "SpaceX could have sent up another Dragon and brought them home 6 months ago,

by: ConsumerAffairs

Trump delays tariff on vehicles imported from Canada and Mexico

by: CNN

Three friends were found dead last year after watching a Chiefs game. Now, 2 men face charges in the case

For more than a year, mystery shrouded the case of three friends who were found dead outside a Kansas City home after watching a Chiefs football game on a below-freezing winter night. On Wednesday, two men were charged with killing them,

by: Slate

How Giant White Houses Took Over America

I would sometimes see him puttering around the library in our part of Arlington, Virginia. Though I would have preferred a neighbor who was friendly and present, I was grateful that for some unfathomable reason he never sold the place—because the moment he did,

by: Axios

Twin Cities weekend events: Parade of Homes, International Women's Day, Mario party

Stop that Zillow-scrolling — there's a more satisfying way to get some serious house envy this weekend. Driving the news: Over 360 homes are opening their doors starting Friday for the Spring Parade of Homes,

by: Fortune

Trump team tests job candidates by asking who won the 2020 election

Job seekers are also asked their views on the events of Jan. 6, 2021.

by: ZDNet

This outdoor security camera I tested has useful features and no monthly subscription fees

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro blends home security with hub functionality, offering AI-powered visual recognition - no subscription required.

by: PopSugar

Is Everyone Going to Sex Parties Without Me?

Sex experts share advice on how to get invited to a sex party, the different kinds of parties that exist, and how to find the right one for you.

by: Dezeen

Cimbre adds concrete home to secluded site in Portuguese national park

Architecture studio Cimbre has designed a single-storey house in rural Portugal to provides "a sense of both seclusion and openness".

by: Newsweek

State Forgives $37,000 of Student Debt so Man Can Buy House

A Rockford, Illinois, resident was able to purchase his first home after having $37,000 of student loan debt forgiven through the Illinois Housing Development Authority's (IHDA) SmartBuy program. The program,

by: AOL

Top home security upgrades that can lower your homeowners insurance premiums

While insurance rate hikes are inevitable, strategic home security upgrades can offset costs — though with varying savings. See how much top improvements might realistically lead to lower premiums.

by: ClickOnDetroit

A 40-day Target boycott began this week. What to know about the protest and its potential impact

A 40-day boycott of Target that calls for supporters to give up shopping at the company's stores during the Lenten period kicked off this week.

by: WKYC

Investigation underway in Barberton house explosion

No injuries have been reported and the home is believed to have been vacant, officials said. Ukrainian government sells T-shirts with viral Zelensky quote from disastrous Trump meeting

by: WJHG

Sheriff's Office and community helping Franklin County family rebuild after house fire

Natasha Jones was at work on December 23, 2024, when she received a devastating call from a neighbor -- her house was on fire.

by: LancsLive

Financial expert sets out the 'brutal truth' about buying a house in 2025

One financial expert has taken to social media to explain just how tough it is. Sammie Ellard-King, a financial expert and Money Content Creator of the Year 2024, broke down some of the figures showing just how tough it is to buy a home now compared to 30 years ago.

by: KSTP

Man charged with 1st-degree homicide following standoff, death investigation in Hudson

Chad Aaron Haworth, 54, of Hudson, was charged Thursday with one count each of first-degree homicide, mayhem with the use of a dangerous weapon and aggravated battery.

by: People

Craig Conover Calls Himself an Alcohol 'Addict', Says Ex Paige DeSorbo Helped Him 'Beat This Demon'

Bravo star Craig Conover credited ex-girlfriend Paige DeSorbo with helping him "beat this demon" in the March 6 episode of 'Southern Charm,' where he told Austen Kroll he "wasn't in a great spot."

by: CNET

Christie's First-Ever AI Art Auction Earns $728,000, Plus Controversy

More than 5,600 artists signed an open letter protesting the auction, saying that the works used AI models that are trained on copyrighted work.

by: WNEM

Man suffers severe burns following explosion, house fire in Oscoda Co.

A man was severely injured following an explosion and house fire in Oscoda County on Wednesday, March 5. The Oscoda County Sheriff's Office said it responded to reports of an explosion and structure fire in Comins Township at about 1:25 p.

by: Yahoo

LifeQuest's mini home village to provide independent living for those with developmental disabilities

LifeQuest has requested the city of Mitchell be the sponsoring agency for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to build four to six tiny houses. The houses, to be built on Eighth Avenue at North Gamble Street,

by: Variety

Grand Ole Opry 100th Anniversary Special Adds Post Malone, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Keith Urban and More Performers

Additional performers have been announced for NBC's Grand Ole Opry 100th anniversary special, including Post Malone and Alison Krauss & Union Station.

by: Newsweek

Map Shows Where Gen Z Can Afford to Become Homeowners

While Americans under 30 represent a small share of mortgage holders, in some cities Gen Zers are having more luck than in others.

by: Variety

See-Saw Films Acquired by Mediawan as Euro Banner Takes Majority Stake in 'Slow Horses' Producer (EXCLUSIVE)

European powerhouse Mediawan has acquired a majority stake in prestige production company See-Saw Films, behind 'Slow Horses' and 'Heartstopper.'

by: Yahoo

A Gas Leak And Carbon Monoxide Investigation On Gene Hackman's House Just Reported Its Findings

New Mexico Gas Company "conducted an extensive investigation for gas leaks and carbon monoxide" at the property, the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office said.

by: People

Dad of Chiefs Fan Found Frozen with 2 Friends Speaks Out After Drug Arrests: 'Justice Doesn't Mean Anything' (Exclusive)

Jon Harrington spoke out after two men were charged in connection with the death of David Harrington, Clayton McGeeney and Ricky Johnson, who were found dead outside the rental home of their friend Jordan Willis.

by: CNET

We Bought a Home in an Expensive Housing Market. It Was the Right Move

This scenario is playing out across the US in multiple markets, where homeowners are staying put and refusing to give up their 3% rates. So even if you're lucky enough to find a home for sale, get preapproved and feel comfortable with the mortgage rate, "you still have to deal with the extraordinary competition," Driscoll said.

by: People

Mindy Kaling Jokes About How Having 3 Kids Has Changed Her House: 'It Looks Like I Run a Preschool'

During an appearance on the Thursday, March 6 episode of 'Today,' Mindy Kaling spoke with Savannah Guthrie about how having three little ones has drastically changed the look and feel of her home.

by: Yahoo

Bills to find and destroy Maine's toxic firefighting foam win over legislative committee

by: People

Christina Haack Pledges 'No More Marriages' When Grilled About Future Romances on The Flip Off

Amid her divorce from 3rd husband Josh Hall and a new relationship with businessman Christopher Larocca, HGTV star Christina Haack (formerly Hall) makes a vow on the show's finale

by: People

All About Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith's Daughter Juno

Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith are parents to daughter Juno. Here's everything to know about their daughter.

by: People

Why Meghan Markle Decided Not to Film Her Netflix Show in Her Actual Montecito Home (Exclusive)

Meghan Markle's new Netflix show 'With Love, Meghan' was filmed in her Montecito, California, neighborhood, but she explains why she chose not to open the doors to her home with Prince Harry.
  • Fri, March 7, 2025

by: KUTV

High Utah home prices and interest rates expected to remain in 2025

High home prices and interest rates in Utah's real estate market are expected to remain high 2025, leaving potential homebuyers with difficult decisions ahead.

by: Time

I Wrote 'Maid.' Six Years Later, I Hired House Cleaners

Stephanie Land on why she couldn't bring herself to hire house cleaners for six years after publishing her bestseller Maid

by: Stoke

North Staffordshire care home rated INADEQUATE and placed in special measures

A care home has been rated inadequate - and placed in special measures. Elizabeth House had 26 dementia-hit residents when the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected the Werrington home last August.

by: Beebom

Severance Season 2 Episode 8 Ending Explained: What Did Cobel Design?

Severance Season 2 Episode 8 is here and its ending has made a massive revelation regarding Harmony Cobel. Learn more here.

by: BBC

Care home in special measures for residents' safety

A care home for up to 50 people has been placed in special measures to protect the safety and welfare of people living there, a report has found. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Chase House Limited,

by: Dailymotion

We Made Up That Whole Idea About Home Ownership Achieving The American Dream

CNN's Kaitlan Collins caught up with DJ Daniel, the 13-year-old cancer survivor honored by President Donald Trump during his address to Congress.

by: LancsLive

'I'm a financial expert - and this is the brutal truth about buying a house in 2025'

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by: CNN

Investigators will provide update on mysterious deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife amid intense pressure for answers

Questions still outweigh answers more than a week after beloved actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their secluded, mountaintop home just outside Santa Fe, New Mexico.

by: AOL

Text messages shed light on timeline of Idaho college killings: Court documents

Idaho college students were stabbed to death in a shared off-campus home, two of the victims' surviving roommates were frantically trying to reach their friends, according to excerpted text messages included in court documents that became available on Thursday.

by: CNN

Newly released texts and 911 call transcript from surviving roommates of Idaho murders reveal panic and terror

Panicked conversations between two surviving roommates in the off-campus home where four University of Idaho students were murdered in 2022 were revealed in newly released text messages Thursday, shedding more light on the timeline that prosecutors aim to lean on in their case against the suspect.
  • Sun, March 9, 2025

by: CNET

Instant Security Fail: Worst Places to Put Home Security Cameras

Installing a security camera can enhance your home's safety, but poor placement could lead to privacy issues or even legal trouble.

by: Dezeen

Seven feline-friendly interiors that make cats the master of the home

A "brutalist cat-flap" and a room dedicated to "feline enrichment" feature in our latest lookbook rounding up seven homes created with design-forward felines in mind.

by: MSN

EVERYTHING considered when DESIGNING this NEW tiny house/park model! Prefab House Tour | Chance's Home World

New report predicts massive change coming to home insurance prices: 'Going to affect the whole homeowner's market greatly' Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander sends back new images from surface of the Moon DHS has begun performing polygraph tests on employees to find leakers

by: AOL

His wife dead, an ailing Gene Hackman stayed alone in his house for days, authorities believe

Tragic revelations, made Friday by authorities in New Mexico, resolve many questions raised by the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.

by: AOL

How Much House Does $300K, $400K and $500K Buy You in Every State?

A modest homebuying budget stretches further than you think across most of the United States. If you have $300,000 budgeted to buy a house, this amount would cover up to 1,500 square feet in

We Bought a Home in an Expensive Housing Market. It Was the Right Move

This scenario is playing out across the US in multiple markets, where homeowners are staying put and refusing to give up their 3% rates. So even if you're lucky enough to find a home for sale, get preapproved and feel comfortable with the mortgage rate, "you still have to deal with the extraordinary competition," Driscoll said.
The article from MSN Money discusses the experience of a couple who decided to buy a home in an expensive housing market, specifically in the San Francisco Bay Area. Despite the high costs, they found that purchasing a home was the right financial move for several reasons. Firstly, they were able to lock in a relatively low mortgage rate before rates increased, which made monthly payments more manageable than renting. Secondly, homeownership provided them with stability and the opportunity to build equity over time, which is not possible with renting. They also benefited from tax deductions associated with homeownership. The couple navigated the competitive market by being flexible with their expectations, making compromises on location and size, and acting quickly when they found a suitable property. Their decision was also influenced by the long-term perspective of potentially rising rental costs and the desire for a permanent place to call home, highlighting the strategic financial and emotional benefits of buying in a high-cost area.

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