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Brick houses are disappearing from America’s new construction: 'Nobody got paid for how long a house would last'
Americans have never paid more for a home. The median existing home sold for a record $440,600 in June, according to the National Association of Realtors. Yet the brick house, the kind built to stand for a century, has nearly vanished from new construction. Brick or brick veneer covered just 16.8% of new single-family homes started in 2025, down from almost a quarter in 2012, according to a National Association of Home Builders analysis of Census data.
Mark Zuckerberg ultrapassa US$ 200 bi. Suas filhas não devem herdar a maior parte
infomoney.com.br - Quando Mark Zuckerberg e Priscilla Chan se comprometeram, em 2015, a doar 99% de suas ações do Facebook, a participação valia cerca de US$ 45 …
Mark Zuckerberg’s fortune tops $200 billion. His 3 daughters won’t inherit most of it Original
When Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan pledged to give away 99% of their Facebook shares in 2015, the stake was worth about $45 billion. Zuckerberg’s fortune now exceeds $200 billion, and their three daughters still aren’t slated to inherit most of it. That puts the Meta CEO and Chan, a pediatrician, in a cohort of ultra-wealthy households, including Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Michael Bloomberg, where the children won’t be inheriting the bulk of the balance sheet.
Mark Zuckerberg’s fortune tops $200 billion. His 3 daughters won’t inherit most of it
(Credit: Minh Connors/Bloomberg via Getty Images) When Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan pledged to give away 99% of their Facebook shares in 2015, the stake was worth about $45 billion. Zuckerberg’s fortune now exceeds $200 billion, and their three daughters still aren’t slated to inherit most of it. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you. Email is required Email is already registered. Please sign in instead. Start reading
Republicans made Hasan Piker their midterm villain. Now he's suing Scott Jennings for $72.5 million
Hasan Piker was the Republican Party's favorite heel during the 2026 midterm cycle. The socialist Twitch streamer's face anchored attack ads in Michigan's Senate race and beyond; his shirtless selfie graced the jumbotron at the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas ; President Trump called him a “terrible liability” for Democrats. But on election night, Piker got his revenge.
Republicans made Hasan Piker their midterm villain. Now he’s suing Scott Jennings for $72.5 million
(Credit: Florencia Tan Jun/Web Summit via Sportsfile via Getty Images) Hasan Piker was the Republican Party’s favorite heel during the 2026 midterm cycle. The socialist Twitch streamer’s face anchored attack ads in Michigan’s Senate race and beyond; his shirtless selfie graced the jumbotron at the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention in Dallas; President Trump called him a “terrible liability” for Democrats. But on election night, Piker got his revenge.
‘Eventually I won’t have a choice’: Car subscriptions for remote start and extra horsepower pile on top of a record $787 average payment Original
Asher Davis was vaguely aware that subscription-based car perks had “become a thing,” he said. But when the 33-year-old was thrown into the new-car market unexpectedly, after nine years of blissful ignorance, what he found disturbed him: as far as he could tell, the roster of new cars with no subscriptions attached had dwindled drastically. “I feel like eventually I won’t have a choice,” he told Fortune.
‘Eventually I won’t have a choice’: Car subscriptions for remote start and extra horsepower pile on top of a record $787 average payment
Asher Davis was vaguely aware that subscription-based car perks had "become a thing," he said. But when the 33-year-old was thrown into the new-car market unexpectedly, after nine years of blissful ignorance, what he found disturbed him: as far as he could tell, the roster of new cars with no subscriptions attached had dwindled drastically. "I feel like eventually I won't have a choice," he told Fortune.
‘Eventually I won’t have a choice’: Car subscriptions for remote start and extra horsepower pile on top of a record $787 average payment
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‘Eventually I won’t have a choice’: Car subscriptions for remote start and extra horsepower pile on top of a record $787 average payment
(Credit: Julian Stratenschulte/picture alliance via Getty Images) Asher Davis was vaguely aware that subscription-based car perks had “become a thing,” he said. But when the 33-year-old was thrown into the new-car market unexpectedly, after nine years of blissful ignorance, what he found disturbed him: as far as he could tell, the roster of new cars with no subscriptions attached had dwindled drastically. “I feel like eventually I won’t have a choice,” he told Fortune.
Minecraft billionaire who beat Beyoncé and Jay-Z to a Beverly Hills mansion is selling—just as California votes on a billionaire tax Original
The Swedish programmer who sold his Lego-like sandbox game to Microsoft for $2.5 billion is now trying to turn a Beverly Hills trophy home back into cash. His timing, however, is raising eyebrows. Markus “Notch” Persson, the creator of Minecraft, has listed his roughly 22,300-square-foot Trousdale Estates compound for $70 million—the same price he paid for it in 2014, The Wall Street Journal first reported.
Minecraft billionaire who beat Beyoncé and Jay-Z to a Beverly Hills mansion is selling—just as California votes on a billionaire tax
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Minecraft billionaire who beat Beyoncé and Jay-Z to a Beverly Hills mansion is selling—just as California votes on a billionaire tax
(Credit: Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images) The Swedish programmer who sold his Lego-like sandbox game to Microsoft for $2.5 billion is now trying to turn a Beverly Hills trophy home back into cash. His timing, however, is raising eyebrows. Markus “Notch” Persson, the creator of Minecraft, has listed his roughly 22,300-square-foot Trousdale Estates compound for $70 million—the same price he paid for it in 2014, The Wall Street Journal first reported.
Elizabeth Holmes’ baritone was mocked for years. But research shows CEOs with deeper voices run bigger companies and earn $187,000 more
Elizabeth Holmes’s voice—and who, metaphorically, controls it—is one mystery among many in A24’s buzzy documentary You Can See Everything. Her partner, Billy Evans, acknowledges in the film that he runs her X account. A vocal quirk the film doesn’t address, at least not directly, is Holmes’s famously low register.
Elizabeth Holmes’ baritone was mocked for years. But research shows CEOs with deeper voices run bigger companies and earn $187,000 more
(Credit: Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group via Getty Images) Elizabeth Holmes’s voice—and who, metaphorically, controls it—is one mystery among many in A24’s buzzy documentary You Can See Everything. Her partner, Billy Evans, acknowledges in the film that he runs her X account. A vocal quirk the film doesn’t address, at least not directly, is Holmes’s famously low register. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Billionaire Mark Cuban’s 5-step plan to make healthcare affordable targets drug middlemen’s ‘contractual terrorism’ Original
Mark Cuban says many of the customers flooding his low-cost pharmacy have something in common: They already have insurance. And they’re still better off paying cash. “They come to us because our cash price is often lower than what their insurance plan asks them to pay,” Cuban told Texas House lawmakers on Sept. 1.
Billionaire Mark Cuban’s 5-step plan to make healthcare affordable targets drug middlemen’s ‘contractual terrorism’
(Credit: Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images) Mark Cuban says many of the customers flooding his low-cost pharmacy have something in common: They already have insurance. And they’re still better off paying cash. “They come to us because our cash price is often lower than what their insurance plan asks them to pay,” Cuban told Texas House lawmakers on Sept. 1.
A 44-minute call and a memo: How Alexandr Wang won Mark Zuckerberg's trust—and a $100 billion-plus AI bet
Emma Witman Mark Zuckerberg once poured tens of billions of dollars into a metaverse that few people wanted to live in. Now he's spending even more on Muse , Meta's personal AI agent—the kind of assistant that, in Zuckerberg's case, coaches his MMA form between rounds and, in Alexandr Wang's, hunts down obscure loose-leaf teas from farms in Taiwan and Japan.
A 44-minute call and a memo: How Alexandr Wang won Mark Zuckerberg’s trust—and a $100 billion-plus AI bet
Mark Zuckerberg once poured tens of billions of dollars into a metaverse that few people wanted to live in. Now he’s spending even more on Muse, Meta’s personal AI agent—the kind of assistant that, in Zuckerberg’s case, coaches his MMA form between rounds and, in Alexandr Wang’s, hunts down obscure loose-leaf teas from farms in Taiwan and Japan.
A 44-minute call and a memo: How Alexandr Wang won Mark Zuckerberg’s trust—and a $100 billion-plus AI bet
(Credit: Minh Connors/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Mark Zuckerberg once poured tens of billions of dollars into a metaverse that few people wanted to live in. Now he’s spending even more on Muse, Meta’s personal AI agent—the kind of assistant that, in Zuckerberg’s case, coaches his MMA form between rounds and, in Alexandr Wang’s, hunts down obscure loose-leaf teas from farms in Taiwan and Japan. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
A 44-minute call and a memo: How Alexandr Wang won Mark Zuckerberg’s trust—and a $100 billion-plus AI bet
The Holdouts Working Around New York City’s Airbnb Crackdown New York City three years ago enacted one of the country’s strictest crackdowns on short-term rentals, which reduced the number of listings across the five boroughs by more than 90%. Most hosts on Airbnb and other online-booking companies abruptly pulled their listings from the platforms after a new …
A 44-minute call and a memo: How Alexandr Wang won Mark Zuckerberg’s trust—and a $100 billion-plus AI bet
Mark Zuckerberg once poured tens of billions of dollars into a metaverse that few people wanted to live in. Now he's spending even more on Muse, Meta's personal AI agent—the kind of assistant that, in Zuckerberg's case, coaches his MMA form between rounds and, in Alexandr Wang's, hunts down obscure loose-leaf teas from farms in Taiwan and Japan.
Car payments just hit a record $787 a month—and 1 in 4 new-car buyers is now signing a 7-year loan Original
American drivers face a daunting market. The average monthly payment on a financed new car hit a record $787 in the third quarter, according to Edmunds, up from $777 in the second quarter and $756 a year earlier. Buyers are also borrowing more than ever. The average amount financed climbed to a record $44,664, while the average new vehicle sold for $50,562 in September, per Kelley Blue Book, just $52 shy of the all-time high.
Car payments just hit a record $787 a month—and 1 in 4 new-car buyers is now signing a 7-year loan
American drivers face a daunting market. The average monthly payment on a financed new car hit a record $787 in the third quarter, according to Edmunds, up from $777 in the second quarter and $756 a year earlier. Buyers are also borrowing more than ever. The average amount financed climbed to a record $44,664, while the average new vehicle sold for $50,562 in September, per Kelley Blue Book, just $52 shy of the all-time high.
Car payments just hit a record $787 a month—and 1 in 4 new-car buyers is now signing a 7-year loan
(Credit: Getty Images) American drivers face a daunting market. The average monthly payment on a financed new car hit a record $787 in the third quarter, according to Edmunds, up from $777 in the second quarter and $756 a year earlier. Buyers are also borrowing more than ever. The average amount financed climbed to a record $44,664, while the average new vehicle sold for $50,562 in September, per Kelley Blue Book, just $52 shy of the all-time high.
'Succession' Actress Dropped By Talent Agency After Nick Fuentes Podcast - Here's Why She Could Be Fine: Her Own Podcast Brings In Over $40K Monthly Original
Actress Dasha Nekrasova, best known for her role in HBO's “Succession,” has been dropped by her agency and a film project after her “Red Scare” podcast featured an unchallenged interview with far-right commentator Nick Fuentes, according to media reports.
Are GLP-1s The New Performance-Enhancing Drug For Careers?
Are GLP-1s The New Performance-Enhancing Drug For Careers? Some professions — think tenured professor or Supreme Court justice — are largely insulated from the pressure to maintain a specific look. The same cannot be said in the high-stakes arenas of finance, real estate and design, where the quest for a competitive edge has well-established self-maintenance rituals: coloring gray hairs, meticulously curated wardrobe and submitting oneself to Botox needles.
Are GLP-1s The New Performance-Enhancing Drug For Careers? Original
Some professions — think tenured professor or Supreme Court justice — are largely insulated from the pressure to maintain a specific look. The same cannot be said in the high-stakes arenas of finance, real estate and design, where the quest for a competitive edge has well-established self-maintenance rituals: coloring gray hairs, meticulously curated wardrobe and submitting oneself to Botox needles.
Despite Trump Ties, The 'Other' Kushner Couple Built A Democratic Power Brand
During a 2020 "Project Runway" critique, contestant Tyler Neasloney made a last-ditch effort to defend his much-maligned design. He asked supermodel host Karlie Kloss if she would wear his dress to “dinner with the Kushners” — a pointed reference not to the outfit, but to Kloss' politically contentious brother-in-law.
Bill Gates Says We're In An AI Bubble, But It's No 'Tulip Mania' Original
The blistering growth of artificial intelligence investment has left many market watchers with a familiar, uneasy feeling. So as billions of dollars flow into chip makers, data centers and startups, the question on everyone’s mind looms — are we in an AI bubble? According to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, the answer is “yes” — but with some heavy qualifiers. Gates was quick to clarify that not all bubbles are created equal in an Oct. 28 interview on CNBC.
Bill Gates Says We're In An AI Bubble, But It's No 'Tulip Mania'
The blistering growth of artificial intelligence investment has left many market watchers with a familiar, uneasy feeling. So as billions of dollars flow into chip makers, data centers and startups, the question on everyone’s mind looms — are we in an AI bubble? According to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, the answer is “yes” — but with some heavy qualifiers. Gates was quick to clarify that not all bubbles are created equal in an Oct. 28 interview on CNBC.
From Labubu Dolls to Giant Croissants: How Gen Z Uses 'Little Treat' Culture to Cope With Economic Anxiety Original
In the face of mounting economic pressures, it appears Gen Z has seized on the “little treat" purchase: a small, often viral commodity — from a trendy vinyl toy to an oversized pastry — meant as a morale boost. A Bank of America survey found that 57% of Gen Z buys a weekly “treat,” and for 59%, this routine leads to overspending.
Mr. Beast Just Dropped an $85 Million Game-Style Theme Park. What We Know About the Attractions Inside
Los,Angeles,,Ca,-,Mar,4,,2023:,Mrbeast,,Jimmy,Donaldson One of YouTube's biggest stars, Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson, is trying his hand at theme parks with a gamified concept that turns visitors into contestants. Dubbed "Beast Land," the temporary, $85 million park opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Nov. 13. Donaldson is promising an experience modeled directly after the high-stakes, custom games from his viral videos.
MrBeast inaugura Beast Land, el parque temático gamificado inspirado en sus retos virales
Una de las mayores estrellas de YouTube, Jimmy «MrBeast» Donaldson, está probando suerte en los parques temáticos con un concepto gamificado que convierte a los visitantes en concursantes. Bautizado como «Beast Land», este parque temporal de 85 millones de dólares abrió sus puertas en Riad, Arabia Saudí, el 13 de noviembre. Donaldson promete una experiencia inspirada directamente en los juegos personalizados y de alto riesgo de sus vídeos virales.
Mr. Beast Just Dropped an $85 Million Game-Style Theme Park. What We Know About the Attractions Inside
Emma Witman November 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM Mr. Beast Just Dropped an $85 Million Game-Style Theme Park. What We Know About the Attractions Inside One of YouTube's biggest stars, Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson, is trying his hand at theme parks with a gamified concept that turns visitors into contestants. Dubbed "Beast Land," the temporary, $85 million park opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Nov. 13.
Mr. Beast Just Dropped an $85 Million Game-Style Theme Park. What We Know About the Attractions Inside
One of YouTube's biggest stars, Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson, is trying his hand at theme parks with a gamified concept that turns visitors into contestants. Dubbed "Beast Land," the temporary, $85 million park opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Nov. 13. Donaldson is promising an experience modeled directly after the high-stakes, custom games from his viral videos. In a series of posts on X this week, Donaldson detailed the park’s unique attractions.
Branding Your Baby: How A 'Name Nerd' Turned An Obsession Into A Luxury Service
Baby,Feet,In,Mother,Hands.,Newborn,Toes,Close,Up,Over The latest luxury service for the ultra-wealthy? Professional baby naming. Taylor A. Humphrey charges expectant parents as much as $30,000 to name their heirs, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Humphrey, a 37-year-old with a background in branding and marketing, told the Chronicle that her work is more complex than it appears.
Branding Your Baby: How A 'Name Nerd' Turned An Obsession Into A Luxury Service
Emma Witman November 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM Branding Your Baby: How A 'Name Nerd' Turned An Obsession Into A Luxury Service The latest luxury service for the ultra-wealthy? Professional baby naming. Taylor A. Humphrey charges expectant parents as much as $30,000 to name their heirs, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Humphrey, a 37-year-old with a background in branding and marketing, told the Chronicle that her work is more complex than it appears.
Branding Your Baby: How A 'Name Nerd' Turned An Obsession Into A Luxury Service Original
The latest luxury service for the ultra-wealthy? Professional baby naming. Taylor A. Humphrey charges expectant parents as much as $30,000 to name their heirs, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Humphrey, a 37-year-old with a background in branding and marketing, told the Chronicle that her work is more complex than it appears.
From Horror Set to Harbor Horror Show: The Nightmare Continues for Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's $280K Abandoned Ferry
The,Staten,Island,Ferry,In,New,York,City,Harbor. First, it was drenched in fake blood for a horror movie. Now, Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's infamous Staten Island Ferry is bleeding cash, anchored down by massive fees and legal troubles that may serve as a stark lesson in frivolous spending.
From Horror Set to Harbor Horror Show: The Nightmare Continues for Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's $280K Abandoned Ferry
From Horror Set to Harbor Horror Show: The Nightmare Continues for Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's $280K Abandoned Ferry First, it was drenched in fake blood for a horror movie. Now, Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's infamous Staten Island Ferry is bleeding cash, anchored down by massive fees and legal troubles that may serve as a stark lesson in frivolous spending.
From Horror Set to Harbor Horror Show: The Nightmare Continues for Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's $280K Abandoned Ferry Original
First, it was drenched in fake blood for a horror movie. Now, Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's infamous Staten Island Ferry is bleeding cash, anchored down by massive fees and legal troubles that may serve as a stark lesson in frivolous spending. The comedians’ vessel, which they dubbed the “Titanic 2,” has become a floating money pit thanks to the thousands of dollars in monthly docking fees they pay at a Staten Island shipyard, according to the New York Times.
Are Soaring Hamburger Helper Sales A Harbinger of Recession?
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Move over, lipstick index? A new, perhaps more telling, indicator of consumer stress is emerging within the grocery aisles. And it smells like a 1970s nostalgia meal: Hamburger Helper.
The 'Cardi B Economic Indicator': When Rent Is So High, Even Celebrities Tell You Not to Spend
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. In a cheeky, expletive-laden act of contrition to her fans, Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B apologized for asking them to buy her new album, prompted by her discovery of rising rents in New York City. The “Bodak Yellow” star explained she made the realization while researching the housing market to help a friend find an apartment.
Thread Debunks The 'Reddit Rich': The Hidden Trade-Offs Of A $200K-Plus Salary
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. A recent and popular Reddit discussion challenged some common perceptions of high-income earners, revealing that a $200,000-plus salary often comes with significant, and sometimes hidden, trade-offs.
From The Great Resignation to Sincere Gratitude: Workers Say They're Scared To Job Hop In Brutal Market
From The Great Resignation to Sincere Gratitude: Workers Say They're Scared To Job Hop In Brutal Market Generate Key Takeaways Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. In case you needed anecdotal confirmation that "job hugging" is the new norm, the sentiment was crystallized in a recent Reddit post titled, "Anyone else holding onto their job for dear life?" Yes, the era of breezy job-hopping has fully expired, at least for now.
He Was Overpaid $180,000. And Then Gambled $60,000 Of It
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. A contractor's accidental windfall became a viral lesson in financial and legal peril after an invoice error led to an "Uncut Gems"-esque gambling spree. According to the post, the contractor was supposed to receive $20,000 but found $200,000 in his account. Instead of notifying the company, the individual made a fateful decision.
'Mostly Remote' Or Mostly a Lie? The Bait-And-Switch Costing Candidates Time And Money
A Reddit user's recent account of a prolonged interview process that ended in a bait-and-switch over remote work sparked outrage and a sprawling conversation about the costs and ethics of modern hiring. The post, titled "After 6 interviews and a project, they surprised me with the question: ‘So, can you relocate?’" garnered more than 5,000 upvotes and 252 comments on the r/jobhunting subreddit.
'Mostly Remote' Or Mostly a Lie? The Bait-And-Switch Costing Candidates Time And Money Original
A Reddit user's recent account of a prolonged interview process that ended in a bait-and-switch over remote work sparked outrage and a sprawling conversation about the costs and ethics of modern hiring. The post, titled "After 6 interviews and a project, they surprised me with the question: ‘So, can you relocate?’" garnered more than 5,000 upvotes and 252 comments on the r/jobhunting subreddit.
Running On A Financial Treadmill: Why A $400 Per Month Raise Changed Nothing For This Worker
Close-up,Of,Men's,Hands,With,A,Calculator,And,Utility,Bills. A recent Reddit post captured the frustration felt by millions of workers in today’s economy: that Fred Flintstone-like feeling of running faster and faster just to stay in the same place. The post shared on the r/middleclassfinance subreddit, which netted over 2,000 upvotes and hundreds of comments, tells a tale that is both personal and universal.
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