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JAN 7, 2025
Denmark’s king has unveiled a new royal coat of arms that more prominently features Greenland, as President-elect Donald Trump again floats the idea of the United States buying the Danish territory, a proposal that disrupted relations with Copenhagen during his first term in office.
King Frederik X issued a declaration in December to change the royal coat of...
JANUARY 6, 2025
New year, new housing market? Not exactly.
In early 2025, affordability remains a major challenge for prospective homebuyers, with rates and listing prices proving to be sticky, said Joel Berner, senior economist at Realtor.com.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage kicked off 2025 near 7%, just above where it was last January.
"Several key factors can cause mortgage...
JANUARY 6, 2025
In a surprising archaeological discovery, a 500-year-old Shiva temple has been unearthed in Patna, Bihar’s capital city. The temple, located in Ward No. 54, was found beneath what was long considered a garbage dump. The site, believed to be land once associated with a monastery, has revealed a rich historical and spiritual treasure, sparking immense excitement among...
JANUARY 6, 2025
Kapil Dev, the legendary Indian cricketer.
Kapil’s journey, from earning only INR 1,500 per match to becoming a multi-millionaire, shows his big impact on cricket and his successful business ventures. Kapil also appeared in movies and shared inspiring quotes about life and leadership. Check out his net worth, career highlights, movie roles, and memorable quotes.
Kapil Dev: Kapil Dev, the...
JANUARY 6, 2025
The earth has existed for millions of years, and life has lived there for millions of years. However, with time, the history of life on Earth changed, and human civilization was born along with animals and birds. There is no doubt that the ancient civilizations of the world developed on the banks of rivers.
In this sequence, tribes,...
JANUARY 6, 2025
Sushruta performed cataract surgery centuries before Western doctors
India’s brilliant contributions to science and culture often flew under the radar, thanks to a mix of colonial neglect and Western-centric history. When the British ruled, they downplayed India’s achievements, and over time, Western narratives took center stage. Many of India’s ideas were buried in ancient texts or passed on...
JANUARY 6, 2025
The dollar could fall sharply if the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report on Friday misses expectations, Ebury economist Enrique Diaz-Alvarez says in a note. The dollar looks “extremely expensive” as markets are pricing in just one-and-a-half interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year, considerable U.S. economic strength and inflation pressures, he says. This leaves the currency vulnerable...
JANUARY 6, 2025
Julia Myers became a millionaire by the time she was 39. Courtesy of Julia Myers
Julia Myers met her goal to become a millionaire before she turned 40.
She continued some of her frugal habits even after she hit that benchmark.
She doesn't pay for her kids' college education but plans to repay their student loans.
This as-told-to...
JANUARY 6, 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaking in Ottawa Monday. - Adrian Wyld/AP
TORONTO—Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday that he will resign after almost a decade in power, bowing to members of his party who have been calling on him to step aside ahead of an election later this year.
“It has become clear to me that...
JANUARY 3, 2025
A Reddit post entitled, “Is there such a thing as too much in 401(k)s?” caught my attention today. This post was in the subreddit r/ChubbyFIRE, which is for people who have a target portfolio of $2.5 million–$5 million and are upper-middle-class.
The post author is a 38-year-old male who is married to a 37-year-old woman. The couple have...
