Existing-home sales fall off 0.7% led by Southern, Western markets
Sales of existing homes slid 0.7 percent between July and August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.04 million but held steady in the Northeast and rose in the Midwest.
Surprisingly strong jobs report sends interest rates soaring
Drop in unemployment claims on the heels of hawkish Fed warnings sends 10-year Treasury yields soaring to a 15-year high, with mortgage rates likely to follow.
Plunk to punch up marketing for Union Street Media, Realforce
Data from artificial intelligence-powered valuation company Plunk will be used to enrich the products of two real estate industry firms that specialize in marketing technology and services.
FEMA flood insurance program faces dual existential threats
The National Flood Insurance Program is up against another deadline for renewal while a lawsuit from 10 states takes aim at its proposed pricing change.
OilRig’s Outer Space and Juicy Mix: Same ol’ rig, new drill pipes
ESET researchers document OilRig’s Outer Space and Juicy Mix campaigns, targeting Israeli organizations in 2021 and 2022
ESET Research Podcast: Unmasking MoustachedBouncer
Listen as ESET’s Director of Threat Research Jean-Ian Boutin unravels the tactics, techniques and procedures of MoustachedBouncer, an APT group taking aim at foreign embassies in Belarus
Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, September 22
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, September 22, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 22, NYT Connections #103! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to… Read more…
My Six Favorite Productivity Methods in One Efficient List
A good productivity method can make the difference between a disorganized, unfulfilling day and one where you get a ton done and feel great. That’s why so many of these methods, techniques, and hacks exist. Read more…
You Can Get 10TB of Degoo Cloud Storage for $100 Right Now
You can currently get a lifetime backup plan of Degoo Premium with 10TB of storage on sale for $99.99 right now (reg. $1,080). Degoo Premium is an AI-based cloud storage solution that offers 10TB of secure space—more than Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive. If you’re in search of ample storage, this a great option.… Read […]
How to Prevent and Manage Calluses From Lifting
We’re probably all used to getting calluses on our feet, but tiny ones can develop on your hands and fingers if you lift weights often, or if you do a lot of work with gymnastics gear like rings and pull-up bars. The ways to manage them have a lot in common with our advice on […]
You Should Make the Tiny Frozen Fried Eggs Reddit Hates
It is always fun to watch the internet get angry about food. I’m pretty good at spotting outrage-inducing dishes (before the outrage even begins), and one thing I know with utter certainty is that most people do not appreciate whimsy. Case in point: These tiny fried eggs, which are causing quite a stir on Reddit. […]
Everything to Know About the New Microsoft Surfaces
When you’re thinking of picking up a new laptop, Microsoft wants you to think of Surface. And during its big September event, the company not only debuted Copilot, its AI-focused assistant rolling out with the next big Windows 11 update, it also showcased two new Surface laptops, both of which could shake up the… Read […]
You Should Treat Your Budget Like a Healthy Diet
Sticking to a budget can feel a lot like sticking to a diet. Both are a form of restriction, and you do need discipline (and often sacrifice) to see results. And like with yo-yo dieting when you try to “eat healthier,” it’s easy to find yourself trapped in a cycle of unhealthy habits with money, […]
The Apocalyptic Events You Should Actually Worry About
If you are a normal person who even occasionally reads or listens to the news, you’ve probably wondered when, and not if, the world is going to end. With the global pandemic still fresh in everyone’s mind, this isn’t as crazy as it might have seemed a few years ago—and make no mistake, the world […]
Your Pancakes Need Apple Cider Syrup
Apple cider syrup is the dirty martini of pancake syrups. Pure maple syrup may be the delicate, classic choice, but there’s a certain kind of wayward satisfaction when you make a syrup out of something intended for drinking. This technique is dead simple, cheaper than real maple syrup, and gives you the concentrated… Read more…
