Average age of NYC homeowner jumps to stunning new high — as American dream more out of reach for young people

The median age of New York City-area homeowners has jumped to a stunning new high as the housing affordability crisis keeps young buyers locked out of the market, according to a new report. As of 2024, the median age of a homeowner in the area covering NYC, Newark and Jersey City was 58.8 years old — just a few years shy of Social Security eligibility, the National Association of Realtors, or NAR, said earlier this month. The figure also marked a 4.4-year increase from the median age of homeowners in the Big Apple and its neighbors in 2010. The homeownership…

Joe Burrow spotted at Oscars after-party with Tate McRae, Alix Earle

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow shielded his face while leaving the Vanity Fair Oscars party with singer Tate McRae, influencer Alix Earle and model Anastasia Karanikolaou, according to TMZ. Burrow was sitting with his head in his hand while in the front seat of a black SUV, as seen in…

Sen. John Cornyn’s attempt to feed TSA workers burgers hijacked by lefty Dem

Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) visit to Austin’s airport Monday to deliver burgers to TSA workers was crashed by progressive Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) and quickly devolved into a heated confrontation. Casar, who chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus, faulted Republicans for the ongoing funding lapse at the Transportation Security Administration, despite…

Tech pro saves his dying dog by using ChatGPT to code a custom cancer vaccine

Talk about being a dedicated paw-rent. When his 8-year-old dog Rosie had mere months to live due to deadly mast cell cancerous tumors, Australian tech entrepreneur Paul Conyngham took matters into his own hands. After spending thousands of dollars on chemotherapy and surgery for little payoff, Conyngham paired up with…

Brandon Nimmo thanks teammate for jersey number with ,000 gift

A selfless gesture by Rangers outfielder Michael Helman yielded quite the reward on Sunday. A few months after Helman agreed to give up his No. 24 to Brandon Nimmo following Texas’ blockbuster trade for the outfielder, Nimmo gifted his new teammate a Rolex that’s worth around $25,000. The Rangers’ big…

Bank of America settles lawsuit brought by Jeffrey Epstein victims

Bank of America has settled a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused the bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, court records showed on Monday. Lawyers for the bank and the women told Manhattan-based US District Judge Jed Rakoff in a March 12 telephone call that they had reached a “settlement in principle,” a court filing…

How plants moved from sea to land and changed Earth forever

Long before dinosaurs roamed the land, Earth looked very different from the planet we know today. Around 500 million years ago, most of Earth’s surface was bare rock and dry soil. There were no trees, no grass and no flowers. Life existed almost entirely in the oceans.Then something amazing happened:…

The top 20 worst places to live with pollen allergies in 2026

Seasonal allergies are nothing to sniff at. Spring allergy season is worsening with each passing year, as winds carrying pollen from other regions, combined with warmer temperatures, are making symptoms more unpredictable and unbearable. And with some parts of the country now experiencing pollen year-round, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation…

For USC football, 5 questions entering spring practice

You may have seen the billboard near USC’s campus. Quarterback Jayden Maiava is clutching the ball, alongside a slogan reading “The Time Is : Now.” Some might say it’s past time for Maiava’s coach. Lincoln Riley has had a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback. Multiple defensive coordinators. More resources than a small…

Fourth US service member dies from Iran attacks

A fourth American service member has died from an Iranian attack over the weekend, the US military said. Tampa, Fla.-based US Central Command said the victim succumbed to their injuries after being initially listed as seriously wounded. The identities of the fallen soldiers are being withheld until 24 hours after…

Lakers blow out Kings for much-needed refresher

Back-to-backs in the NBA can be tricky. With fatigue an even more significant factor than usual, it isn’t always clear the type of energy or focus a team will come with when playing on consecutive days.  But the Lakers established early on in their 128-104 win over the Kings on…

Igor Shesterkin’s shootout success for Rangers reaching elite levels

After three Penguins failed to score on Igor Shesterkin during the shootout in the Rangers victory Saturday, the star Russian netminder’s .738 save percentage in the skills competition is the best in franchise history. Stopping 62 of the 84 shootout attempts he’s faced in his seven-year NHL career, Shesterkin is…

Emma Stone and Husband Dave McCary’s Low-Key Romance: A Timeline

Emma Stone and husband Dave McCary kept their romance relatively under wraps before welcoming their first child in March 2021. Stone previously dated Andrew Garfield, with whom she appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and its 2014 sequel. The costars were together for four years until Us Weekly confirmed in…

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