35% of Homeowners in Virginia Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell
Over a third of Virginia homeowners could face a hidden equity tax when they sell. Don’t let this surprise cost catch you off guard.
Over a third of Virginia homeowners could face a hidden equity tax when they sell. Don’t let this surprise cost catch you off guard.
Former "Today" co-host Kotb, 60, revealed on Instagram that she and her daughters have expanded their family with a new puppy.
Billionaire businesswoman Diane Hendricks has spent years trying to revive Beloit—and now, her daughter Konya, is carrying on that fight.
Selling in Utah? A hidden tax could hit 61.2% of homeowners and slash your expected equity check.
Top church leaders in the Holy Land have condemned intensifying Israeli settler violence on the only entirely Christian Palestinian village remaining in the occupied West Bank. Monday's rare solidarity visit by the heads of the Greek Orthodox and Catholic churches follows incidents in the village of Taybeh. They asserted that Israeli authorities “facilitate and enable” the presence of the settlers and called for Israel to protect residents and punish the attackers. Israel’s military did not immediately respond to the allegations. Читать дальше...
U.S. stock indexes are hanging near their records following President Donald Trump’s latest updates to his tariffs, as speculation continues that he may ultimately back down on them. The S&P 500 edged up by 0.1% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 35 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.2%. Stock indexes fell in Europe but were mixed elsewhere after Trump announced 30% tariffs on goods from Mexico and the European Union. They won’t take effect until Aug. 1, which leaves time for more negotiations. Читать дальше...
As Texas home prices soar, more sellers face surprise IRS bills. Nearly 33% now exceed the outdated federal cap on tax-free home equity gains.
A British aristocrat and her boyfriend have been convicted of killing their newborn daughter. Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter on Monday during their second trial in London. The couple had gone on the run in early 2023, prompting a seven-week nationwide search after a placenta was discovered in their burned-out car. Police arrested them seven weeks later without the baby. The infant's decomposed body was found two days later in a garden shed. Prosecutors... Читать дальше...
Clashes in Syria between Bedouin tribes, government forces, and the Druze minority have left dozens dead, raising fears of escalating violence. The fighting began Monday in Sweida province after a Druze man was attacked at a Bedouin checkpoint, sparking tit-for-tat violence. Government forces intervened but were accused of siding with the Bedouins. Syria remains deeply divided after 14 years of civil war and the fall of President Bashar Assad. The Druze, a minority group, are wary of the Islamist-led government and fear losing their rights. Читать дальше...
Langley, 26, who is based in Nashville, TN, made the decision to return to her Alabama roots with her first property purchase.
Percival Everett's Pulitzer-winning novel, “James,” is a nominee for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. The book is a retelling of Mark Twain's “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” and has already won the National Book Award and Kirkus Prize. The Dayton prize, established in 1995, honors works promoting peace and includes a $10,000 award. The Dayton prize foundation announced Thursday that David Greenberg’s biography “John Lewis” about the late civil rights activist and congressman is a nonfiction finalist. Читать дальше...
The newest installment of the "Superman" franchise hits theaters today—but it has already inspired a fascinating new array of home designs.
Senate Republicans are putting the popularity of Department of Government Efficiency spending cuts to the test this week. The GOP lawmakers are looking to pass President Donald Trump’s request to claw back $9.4 billion in spending on public media and foreign aid. Senate Democrats are looking to kill the measure. The House has already approved the rescissions package on a mostly party line 214-212 vote. The Senate has little time to spare to beat the 45-day deadline for the Republican president’s signature. Читать дальше...
Authorities say nine people died in a fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, where people were hanging out of windows screaming for help. The fire broke out Sunday night at the Gabriel House facility, which houses about 70 residents. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke, flames, and occupants trapped inside. Many residents were rescued, but several were pronounced dead at the scene. Others were taken to hospitals with varying injuries. Five firefighters sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Читать дальше...
At least 9 people died and dozens injured in fire at an assisted living home in Falls River, Massachusetts.
Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian government forces and Bedouin tribes clash with Druze militias.
PARIS (AP) —
France celebrates Bastille Day on Monday with parades, fireworks, and festivities nationwide. The holiday marks the 1789 storming of the Bastille prison, a pivotal moment in the French Revolution.
This year, Indonesia is the guest of honor, with its troops joining the parade and deals for French military equipment expected.
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The International Space Station's first visitors from India, Poland and Hungary are headed back to Earth. Their SpaceX capsule undocked from the orbiting lab on Monday, targeting a splashdown in the Pacific. The privately financed mission marked the first time in more than 40 years that India, Poland and Hungary saw one of their own rocket into orbit. The three astronauts were accompanied by America's most experienced space flier, Peggy Whitson, who works for the Houston company that chartered the flight. Читать дальше...
A recent AP-NORC Teen Poll poll shows most U.S. teenagers prioritize graduating from college, with 70% of girls and 54% of boys considering it important. Teens see college as key for good jobs, life skills and personal growth. Aside from college, the poll finds teenagers have a lot of the same life goals as adults, such as owning a home or raising a family. But few teenagers believe those goals have gotten easier to achieve for their generation compared with their parents.
Within a decade of Disneyland's opening, Tomorrowland had a problem.
No home in LA is closer to the Hollywood sign than this one.
The team reflects on three stars that were two decades in the making.
"The consensus? We would get any and all of these dishes again."
Wizz Air says it will suspend its Abu Dhabi operations starting Sept. 1. The Hungarian low-cost airline cited geopolitical instability, supply chain issues, and limited market access as key challenges. The decision follows recent regional tensions, including a 12-day war between Israel and Iran, which disrupted air travel. Abu Dhabi’s airport has long struggled to compete with Dubai International, the world’s busiest for international travel. Wizz Air plans to refocus on its core markets in Central and Eastern Europe. Читать дальше...
WINONA, Minn. (AP) — WINONA, Minn. (AP) — Fastenal Co. (FAST) on Monday reported second-quarter earnings of $330.3 million.
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