Monthly Archives: July 2022

Some homebuyers send love letters to help their offer stand out — but they could run afoul of fair housing rules

It’s possible that both the seller and their agent could face legal action if protected class information contained in a love letter is used to choose an offer. DreamPictures/Getty Images Buyer love letters often include personal information about the prospective buyer and their family. Choosing an offer based on protected class information revealed in a…

Zelenskyy’s wife invokes 9/11 as she implores Congress for more assistance amid the Russian onslaught: ‘Help us to stop this terror’

Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine, addresses members of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP Ukraine’s First Lady invoked 9/11 as she asked Congress for more weapons to aid in the war against Russia. “America unfortunately knows from its own experience what terrorist attacks are…

Natural gas prices spike 10% as Europe awaits flows from shuttered Nord Stream 1 pipeline to resume amid record heat wave

French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Emmanuele Contini/Getty Images Natural gas prices surged as much as 10% on Wednesday as anticipation builds that Russia’s Nord Stream 1 will resume flows to Europe on Thursday.Europe’s devastating heat wave has added to demand for the commodity, which is used to generate electricity.Maintenance for…

Stablecoin: What to know about the digital coins designed to ease volatility in crypto investing

One popular way that people use stablecoins is to participate in decentralized finance (DeFi) projects, such as crypto lending and borrowing platforms. Rachel Mendelson/Insider Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that are designed to maintain a stable price over time.Stablecoins are often pegged to fiat currency, such as the US dollar, and backed by collateral. People primarily use stablecoins…

Nasdaq leads US stocks higher as Netflix earnings raise hopes for tech sector

Streaming service Netflix (NFLX) carries thousands of movies and TV shows Photo Illustration by Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The Nasdaq led stocks higher Wednesday following Netflix’s earnings that showed the company lost fewer subscribers than expected. Tesla is due to report earnings after the closing bell Wednesday.  According to JPMorgan, a reset in…

This minimalist leather bag collection includes a duffel bag, briefcase, and pouch

Upgrade your travel gear with the John Candor León Leather Bag Collection. These minimalist leather bags are versatile and meticulously designed. After nearly 2 years of travel restrictions, you’re ready to see the world again. But in the meantime, flights have changed and so have your travel needs. And you’re looking for a bag collection…

How Virgin Atlantic’s miserly Wi-Fi ‘fair usage’ policy made flying even more miserable

OPINION: Flying transatlantic is enough of an ordeal without the cheapskate Wi-Fi policies from Virgin Atlantic, the Fagin of the skies. Technology is amazing, isn’t it? You can be 40,000 feet above an ocean and keep up with the unfolding drama of the Tory leadership contest via live online reporting and social media, before finally…