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Buying a house is just getting harder. Blame homeowners who refuse to move.

Homeowners with low locked-in mortgage rates are unwilling to give them up in order to move, leaving just a few homes on the market to choose from.
Former President Donald Trump, left. adult film star Stormy Daniels, center. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, right.

Trump's 'hush money' grand jury may have already voted. But the DA can slow-walk filing an indictment, experts say.

The DA has the power to slow-walk the signing and filing of any indictment. Ex-prosecutors tell Insider how that's done, and why.
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Tamara Torlakson finishing marathon

A woman who pooped her pants halfway through a marathon and ran with it in her shorts until she crossed the finish line achieved a personal record

"I don't know if it's possible to poop while running, but I will try," Tamara Torlakson thought. She achieved a personal best with soiled shorts.
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Rolex is discontinuing its $9,300 'mad scientist' Milgauss watch — and now some resellers are listing it for over $13,000

Rolex quietly scrubbed the magnetic field-resistant watch's pages from its website, and collectors were quick to notice.

Israel isn't 'out of the woods' even though Netanyahu paused the plan that pushed his country into chaos

"The crisis was deferred, but definitely not resolved," a former US ambassador to Israel told Insider.

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SBF played 'League of Legends' so much he was gaming during pitch meetings. Now his lawyers say there'll be no more online games for the crypto king.

A new bail agreement proposes that Bankman-Fried can have a laptop with access to YouTube and DoorDash, but not his favorite video game.

Trump gloated over his January 6 prison choir song 'beating Taylor Swift' on the charts: 'I feel like Elvis'

Trump told Fox News host Sean Hannity that he was really happy "the J6 is beating Taylor Swift" on iTunes.

Some Russians can't agree if they should honor convict soldiers who died in Ukraine after trading prison for war: 'They killed, stole, stabbed, raped... What kind of heroes are they?'

A Russian prisoner-turned-soldier who died Ukraine was convicted of killing his mom and sister. His burial in an "Alley of Heroes" was controversial.

Elon Musk's Twitter made a mistake on tax documents for laid off workers. Now they may miss the tax filing deadline.

Laid off workers likely received incorrect W-2s due to an error related to the sale of Twitter stock when billionaire Elon Musk took over.

Josh Hawley splits Senate GOP over 'duplicative' idea to create a new office tracking US aid to Ukraine

"This is essentially a solution in search of a problem," said the top Republican on the Armed Services Committee, calling Hawley's bill "wasteful."

Russian man who was prosecuted after 13-year-old daughter's anti-war drawing now appears to be on the run

Alexi Moskalev was prosecuted for alleged social media posts critical of Russia after his daughter got in trouble at school for antiwar sentiment.

What is term life insurance?

Term life insurance offers temporary coverage if you die within a limited timeline. Experts suggest only 1% of term policies pay out, but it can offer peace of mind during a buyer's prime working years.

Elon Musk clarified that Twitter users will still see accounts they follow in their For You feeds after backlash over his plan to only show paid subscribers there

Just a day before, Musk had said Twitter's For You feed would only recommend paying Twitter Blue subscribers starting April 15, to many users' dismay.

2 IHG credit cards are offering increased welcome bonuses of up to 175,000 points, but there's very little time left to apply

The Chase IHG Premier and IHG Traveler card elevated bonuses will end on April 5, 2023, at the end of the day. These cards are great for folks who stay at hotel brands like Holiday Inn, InterContinental, Staybridge Suites, and Kimpton.

The new Rocket Visa Signature Card earns 5x on all purchases – a huge value for homebuyers

The Rocket Visa Signature Card is insanely valuable for one demographic: those who are planning to buy a house — and open a mortgage through Rocket.

A retired couple spent 5 years and $180,000 converting a dilapidated semitrailer into a 'monster' mobile home with a library, spiral staircase, and hot tub. Take a look inside.

The DIY renovation took five years and $180,000. The couple travel North America in their custom mobile home, which has a hot tub and spiral stairway.

Landlords aren't just lowering rents — they're handing out perks like gift cards and free parking

Desperate for new tenants, landlords aren't just lowering rents — they're handing out perks like gift cards and free parking.

Remote job options are dwindling

The work-from-home lifestyle is becoming more rare. One chart shows which industries have the most remote jobs.

A Rivian buyer got his dream car after a 3-year wait. Days later, the car was dead and he faced a $2,100 bill.

Chase Merrill's honeymoon phase with his Rivian R1S didn't last long. Two days after it arrived, the electric SUV was bricked in the snow.

Google, Amazon, and Meta are making their core products worse — on purpose

Google, Amazon, Meta, and other big tech companies are making their core products worse and ruining everything from apps to the internet.
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Why Olive Wagyu is so expensive

At over $500 a pound, olive wagyu is one of the most expensive meats you can buy. In Shodoshima, Japan, farmers feed cows waste from olive oil groves.

Iran isn't worried about the US attacking it, but Biden has other ways to cut a deal with Tehran

Opinion: Sanctions relief and good-faith engagement can go a long way to easing tensions and avoiding a nuclear Iran.

Best Multi-Pet Insurance Companies of 2023

Pet insurance doesn't have to break the bank if you have multiple pets in one household. Explore coverage made for multi-pet households with discounts for groups, bundling, and more.

GOP congressman from Tennessee says 'we're not gonna fix' school shootings and explains that he home schools his daughter

He had much stronger words after his state passed a law banning drag performances in public spaces: "We don't put up with that crap in Tennessee."

Senate Democrats bemused by Trump's daydream of running Marjorie Taylor Greene against them: 'We'll beat her'

Donald Trump prodded Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to run for Senate in Georgia during his weekend rally. Senate Democrats say bring it.

6 'facts' about human evolution that are wrong

Human evolution is a complex topic that's easy to misunderstand and many myths persist about the past, present, and future of the human species.

Ally Auto Refinance Review 2023

Ally's APRs aren't as competitive as those you can find with some other lenders, but it allows a co-signer to help you qualify.

Apple Pay Later Review 2023

Apple Pay Later is a buy now, pay later lender that allows you to spread out the cost of a purchase into four installments spread out over six weeks.

Citi Secured Mastercard Review 2023

The Citi Secured Mastercard is a no-frills secured credit card that, with responsible use, can help you build your credit history and improve your credit score.

US stocks fall as rising bond yields pressure tech amid easing banking sector fears

The S&P 500 slumped for the first time in four sessions, with tech stocks feeling the weight of a resurgent 2-year Treasury yield.

44 thoughtful last-minute gifts that don't feel rushed

Last-minute gifts can be as thoughtful and unique as any, from subscription services to gift cards that can be used at any time.

The rise of the 'bait-and-switch' job interview

The work-from-home revolution has led to a wave of tricksters faking their way through job interviews — causing chaos for companies and coworkers.

Travelers are slamming Airbnb chore lists that tell guests to mow the lawn, do the laundry, and take out the trash — on top of paying $125 cleaning fees

"If I'm paying $229 a night to stay somewhere, plus a $125 cleaning fee, I'm not doing any laundry," one traveler said in a viral TikTok.

Watch your back: Here are the 4 kinds of employees most likely to get laid off in the current downturn

A study of 17,000 recent layoffs reveals who is most at risk of losing their jobs.

China had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.

Chinese President Xi Jinping had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.

Remote work is killing Florida as a retirement paradise

Home prices in Florida have soared by 33% — almost twice the national average. The dream of retiring to the Sunshine State is officially over.

83 creative gifts for under $100

From a personalized photo book to a sunrise alarm clock, here are 85 gift ideas under $100 for every type of person on your gift list.

The 40 best birthday gifts for him

Whether you're shopping for your husband, boyfriend, father, brother, or best friend, we have birthday gift ideas for all budgets and interests.

The 43 best birthday gifts for her

From fancy olive oils to splurge-worthy skincare, here are the best gifts to celebrate her birthday.

Trump says 'I would do that' after Sean Hannity says he 'can't imagine' Trump taking classified records from the White House

"I don't think you would do it," Hannity told Trump, offering him an out. But Trump replied, "I would do that," and claimed it was his "right."

A Wharton professor had AI chatbots work on a business project for 30 minutes — Bing wrote 1,757 words in under 3 minutes, and ChatGPT wrote code to build an entire website

Wharton professor Ethan Mollick, who requires his students use ChatGPT, wanted to see how much work AI tools could do in 30 minutes. He was impressed.

Why big investors like Carlyle and Ares are zeroing in on Hollywood and sports deals — and driving private credit in media to new highs

Private lenders are seizing on investments across entertainment. Firms are also treading carefully as defaults on these types of loans tick up.
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