Metros with the fewest homes for sale
To find out where the real estate market is the tightest, Stacker used Realtor.com data to find out which areas had the fewest homes for sale.
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20 megacorporations you didn't know run the economy
CouponBirds analyzed Forbes Global 2000 companies to compile a list of 20 U.S.-based conglomerates with major sway in the economy.
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Counties that attract the most out-of-state residents
Stacker examined Census Bureau data to see which counties attract the most out-of-state residents, as long-distance moves increase amid historically low migration.
Continue ReadingParque Nacional de Yellowstone dice que el encuentro entre un visitante y una cría de bisonte obligó a las autoridades a sacrificar al animal
urielblanco (CNN) — Funcionarios del Parque Nacional de Yellowstone dicen que se vieron obligados a sacrificar a una cría de bisonte recién nacida después de otro desafortunado encuentro entre un visitante del parque y la vida silvestre, según un comunicado del Servicio de Parques Nacionales (NPS, por sus siglas en inglés). El sábado por la
Continue ReadingIndianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600, Formula One Grand Prix highlight jam-packed Memorial Day weekend
Auto racing’s biggest weekend looms with the 107th Indianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600 in NASCAR and Formula One’s Monaco Grand Prix. Alex Palou seeks consecutive wins at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after claiming the pole for Sunday’s 107th running of the 500. He won the Indy Grand Prix there earlier this month. Later that day, NASCAR’s longest
Continue ReadingDortmund signs defender Mats Hummels to 1-year contract extension
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — German league leader Borussia Dortmund has signed defender Mats Hummels to a one-year contract extension ahead of a game which could see the club end Bayern Munich’s decade-long title reign. Hummels’ contract with Dortmund was due to end June 30. The 34-year-old Hummels is now contracted until the end of next
Continue Reading‘The Voice’ crowns winner and bids Blake Shelton farewell
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — It’s the end for Season 23 of “The Voice” and also a farewell for Blake Shelton. Tuesday’s “The Voice” finale was Shelton’s final episode on the singing competition series. Fellow original coach Adam Levine was on hand to greet Shelton on the stage. “Don’t screw it up. It’s your
Continue ReadingWhat is permitting reform? The critical energy provision buried in debt-ceiling negotiations
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Tucked into a bipartisan debt ceiling deal is a critical energy provision that Democrats and Republicans in Washington both want – at least in theory. Energy permitting reform, which aims to cut down the time it takes for new projects to get approved, is one of the few bipartisan
Continue ReadingDemocrats unveil another bill taking aim at judge-shopping tactics
By Tierney Sneed (CNN) — The issue of so-called judge shopping – the funneling of lawsuits through courthouses where a particular judge is almost guaranteed to hear the case – is the target of another new bill from Democrats unhappy with a practice that gained renewed attention after a blockbuster abortion pill case was filed
Continue ReadingNuggets make Denver a hoops town with first trip to NBA Finals in 47 years
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer DENVER (AP) — It took 3,787 regular-season games and 29 trips to the playoffs, countless ripoffs of rainbow uniforms and even more ‘yeah, buts’ than any city should have to stomach. Finally, 47 seasons into an entertaining, often frustrating and almost always overlooked journey in the NBA, Denver is
Continue ReadingSouthgate questions whether Toney’s ban is best way to rehabilitate striker
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer England coach Gareth Southgate has questioned whether the eight-month suspension handed to Ivan Toney for breaching betting rules is the best way to rehabilitate the Brentford striker. Toney was banned by the English Football Association from all soccer-related activity until January after admitting to 232 breaches of the governing
Continue ReadingNorway warns people to keep away from ‘spy’ whale for animal’s safety
By James Frater and Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — People should “avoid contact” with a famous beluga whale to avoid accidentally injuring or killing it, the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has said. The whale, nicknamed Hvaldimir, shot to international fame in 2019 after it was spotted wearing a specially made harness with mounts for a
Continue ReadingWhat to know about Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor running for president
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is considered Donald Trump’s strongest Republican rival in the crowded 2024 contest, but many voters are only starting to get to know DeSantis. Before he became governor, DeSantis was a Navy Judge Advocate General officer and a congressman. After narrowly winning his race for
Continue ReadingUN: Sudan conflict displaces over 1.3 million, including some 320K to neighboring countries
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The U.N. migration agency says the fighting between Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force has displaced more than 1.3 million people. The international body has said Wednesday that the clashes has forced more than one million people to leave their homes to safer areas inside Sudan
Continue ReadingIslamic scholar acquitted of rape by Swiss court, but potential trial awaits Tariq Ramadan in France
GENEVA (AP) — A Swiss court on Wednesday acquitted noted Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan on charges of rape and “sexual constraint,” citing lack of material evidence more than a decade after the alleged actions, contradictory witness statements and what resembled love messages to the accused. The court said it would pay Ramadan’s lawyers’ fees. It
Continue ReadingFelling of historic oak tree sparks outrage in Lithuania as mayor says developer should be fined
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — The mayor of Vilnius wants to fine a developer 141,000 euros for felling a healthy century-old oak tree without permission. The tree was cut down Saturday on an undeveloped plot of land in the capital of Lithuania which once considered oaks sacred. The developer said that the tree was damaging the
Continue ReadingCNN to host town hall with Nikki Haley on June 4
By CNN staff (CNN) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley will participate in a live CNN presidential town hall next month in Iowa, the network announced Wednesday. CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper will moderate the event, which will air at 8 p.m. ET on June 4. The former South Carolina governor is
Continue ReadingAmanda Gorman is ‘gutted’ by school district’s decision to restrict her poem after a parent complained it contained ‘hate messages’
CNN By Andy Rose and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The acclaimed poem written by Amanda Gorman for President Joe Biden’s inauguration was moved from the elementary section of a Miami-Dade County public school after a parent complaint and school review, the district confirmed Tuesday. A parent of a student at Bob Graham Education Center
Continue ReadingStudent arrested in shooting death of schoolmate outside Pittsburgh school
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities say a student was arrested in the shooting death of another student just outside a Pittsburgh school. Police say the shooting happened by the steps of Oliver Citywide Academy shortly before classes were due to start Wednesday morning. Officers found the victim with gunshot wounds in front of the school and
Continue ReadingGerman soccer clubs reject selling stake in media rights to investors
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German soccer clubs have rejected a proposal to sell a one-eighth share of future worldwide media rights to investors in a vote. The plan was heavily criticized by fans. Twenty of the 36 clubs from the Bundesliga and the second division voted in favor, but the plan needed 24 votes and
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