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#housing-market
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

States Where Home Prices are Actually Falling

Home prices surged significantly during and post-COVID-19; affordability crisis impacts 75% of U.S. households.
Localized markets show some states experiencing declines in home prices despite overall upward trends.
fromSFGATE
4 hours ago
NYC real estate

Renters Are Paying More Than Ever-Here's Where Rents Have Spiked the Most

Increases in rental prices have significantly impacted many states, with Arizona experiencing the highest spike at 84% over five years.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

States Where Home Prices are Actually Falling

Home prices surged significantly during and post-COVID-19; affordability crisis impacts 75% of U.S. households.
Localized markets show some states experiencing declines in home prices despite overall upward trends.
fromSFGATE
4 hours ago
NYC real estate

Renters Are Paying More Than Ever-Here's Where Rents Have Spiked the Most

Increases in rental prices have significantly impacted many states, with Arizona experiencing the highest spike at 84% over five years.
more#housing-market
fromForbes
9 hours ago
Startup companies

Frios Gourmet Pops: Replacing Its Retail Stores With Mobile Trucks

Frios Gourmet Pops successfully pivoted from brick-and-mortar to mobile trucks, adapting its business model to thrive during the pandemic.
Video games
fromWIRED
11 hours ago

60-Hour Dance Sessions, Simulated Sex, and Ketamine: Inside the World of Hardcore VR Ravers

VR Clubbing has surged since Covid-19 lockdowns, creating an immersive yet complex social environment for users.
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago
European startups

Greece's booming tourism sector in race to find workers as summer season looms

Greece faces a major workforce shortage in the tourism sector, with 80,000 vacancies ahead of a record tourist season.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Parenting

Altar-serving tradition is dying out as families choose sport over mass

Decreasing numbers of altar servers reflect changing family priorities influenced by COVID-19.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Step up measles vaccinations, say doctors as outbreaks accelerate in 2 provinces | CBC News

Measles outbreaks in Ontario and Alberta prompt calls for increased vaccination and better public health messaging.
Vaccination rates are critically low, complicating efforts to control measles.
SF food
fromwww.bostonherald.com
4 days ago

Funding cuts threaten to deepen hunger crisis as rising costs send more families to food banks

Food banks are facing a growing crisis as demand rises among working individuals, exacerbated by funding cuts.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

The Pandemic Proved That Remote Leadership Works

Remote work allows organizations to hire global leaders, expanding talent access beyond local boundaries.
The shift towards remote leadership requires thoughtful strategies for sustainability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Employees at remote-friendly jobs are working from home nearly half the time

American workplaces have adapted to a new rhythm in remote and hybrid work five years after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remote teams
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
1 month ago

US workers with remote-friendly jobs are still working from home nearly half the time, 5 years after the pandemic began

American workplaces are adapting to new hybrid work environments, balancing remote work and in-office requirements post-COVID-19.
Remote teams
fromAol
1 month ago

COVID 5 Years Later: Impact on the Workplace

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed American workplaces, with a shift toward more flexible work options.
Debate exists about the permanence of remote work, with some leaders advocating a return to in-person collaboration.
Remote teams
fromMashable India
1 month ago

Remote Work Helps The Environment. Here's How.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered work routines, leading to increased remote work and a notable reduction in carbon emissions from vehicular traffic.
Remote teams
fromInc
1 month ago

Five Years After Covid, Survey Data Shows Love for Hybrid or Remote Work

Public sentiment supports diverse working arrangements post-pandemic, with a significant preference for hybrid or remote work over fully in-person settings.
Remote teams
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

The Pandemic Proved That Remote Leadership Works

Remote work allows organizations to hire global leaders, expanding talent access beyond local boundaries.
The shift towards remote leadership requires thoughtful strategies for sustainability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Employees at remote-friendly jobs are working from home nearly half the time

American workplaces have adapted to a new rhythm in remote and hybrid work five years after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remote teams
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
1 month ago

US workers with remote-friendly jobs are still working from home nearly half the time, 5 years after the pandemic began

American workplaces are adapting to new hybrid work environments, balancing remote work and in-office requirements post-COVID-19.
Remote teams
fromAol
1 month ago

COVID 5 Years Later: Impact on the Workplace

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed American workplaces, with a shift toward more flexible work options.
Debate exists about the permanence of remote work, with some leaders advocating a return to in-person collaboration.
Remote teams
fromMashable India
1 month ago

Remote Work Helps The Environment. Here's How.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered work routines, leading to increased remote work and a notable reduction in carbon emissions from vehicular traffic.
Remote teams
fromInc
1 month ago

Five Years After Covid, Survey Data Shows Love for Hybrid or Remote Work

Public sentiment supports diverse working arrangements post-pandemic, with a significant preference for hybrid or remote work over fully in-person settings.
more#remote-work
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

6 must-try bakeries in Greater Boston's booming niche bakery scene

Greater Boston is experiencing a niche bakery boom, showcasing diverse culinary identities and unique pastry offerings.
fromwww.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
4 days ago
London politics

Foodbank gets cash boost from London City Airport fund

Bow foodbank receives crucial funding to support families facing economic hardship, reflecting increased demand during the pandemic.
#education
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 weeks ago
SF parents

Bay Area art school closures continue as Contra Costa School of Performing Arts takes its curtain call

The Contra Costa School of Performing Arts will close due to rising costs and declining enrollment, marking the end of its decade-long tenure.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 days ago
Higher education

The Bexley primary schools where students are achieving higher than expected

Bexley's primary schools have shown impressive academic achievements, with higher percentages of students meeting and exceeding standards amid post-Covid learning challenges.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 weeks ago
SF parents

Bay Area art school closures continue as Contra Costa School of Performing Arts takes its curtain call

The Contra Costa School of Performing Arts will close due to rising costs and declining enrollment, marking the end of its decade-long tenure.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 days ago
Higher education

The Bexley primary schools where students are achieving higher than expected

Bexley's primary schools have shown impressive academic achievements, with higher percentages of students meeting and exceeding standards amid post-Covid learning challenges.
more#education
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago
SF parents

Spain: German couple arrested for locking up their children DW 04/30/2025

Three children rescued after being trapped in a 'house of horror' in Spain since December 2021.
fromStartribune
5 days ago
Remote teams

Minnesota shortens distance for return to work exemption for state employees

Minnesota is revising the return-to-work policy, making it easier for remote workers based on distance from the office.
NYC food
fromEater
5 days ago

How Our Pop-Up Expanded to Serve a 10,000-Person Waitlist

Pecking House transitioned from a delivery-only pop-up during COVID-19 to a successful brick-and-mortar restaurant with significant growth.
#mental-health
fromHer Campus
5 days ago
Mental health

What is the impact of the digital workspace on our mental health and social life?

The shift to hybrid working has both benefits and drawbacks, particularly concerning mental health and work-life balance.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Burnt-out employees are taking mental health leaves - here are some ways to approach a needed break

Carolina Lasso's experience highlights the importance of mental health support and the normalization of taking mental health leave.
Mental health
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

What is the impact of the digital workspace on our mental health and social life?

The shift to hybrid working has both benefits and drawbacks, particularly concerning mental health and work-life balance.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Burnt-out employees are taking mental health leaves - here are some ways to approach a needed break

Carolina Lasso's experience highlights the importance of mental health support and the normalization of taking mental health leave.
more#mental-health
Liverpool FC
fromDefector
1 week ago

Liverpool Was Always In Control

Liverpool's Premier League title win reinforces its legacy in English football despite challenges faced during the season.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Here's why you're still waiting for your tax refund

Despite workforce reductions, the IRS is processing tax refunds at a consistent rate compared to previous years.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 week ago
London politics

Meet the man who wants you to strike up conversation with strangers on benches

Community initiative 'happy to talk' benches aim to combat loneliness post-COVID by encouraging social interactions in public spaces.
Chicago
fromEater Chicago
1 week ago

As Chicago's Street Festivals Struggle, How Will Restaurants Be Impacted?

Chicago street festivals face financial challenges due to rising costs and a reduction in donations, threatening the survival of local events.
Mental health
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Doctor, Nurse Shortages Persist in Rural Areas Years After COVID

Rural hospitals are severely struggling to maintain staff due to difficulties in hiring physicians exacerbated by the pandemic.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

Bay Area art school closures continue as Contra Costa School of Performing Arts takes its curtain call

The Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is closing due to financial challenges driven by rising costs and declining enrollment.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Gregory Porter: My worst job? Shovelling exterminated rats'

Gregory Porter's empathy and vulnerability shape his music and worldview, highlighting the complex emotions associated with life experiences.
#restaurant-industry
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Business

Major Burger King franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after closing 18 restaurants in Florida and Georgia

Consolidated Burger Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to significant revenue losses and operational challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Silicon Valley food

Ghost kitchens', fast casual and higher prices: how the pandemic changed the US restaurant industry

Li'l Dizzy's successfully adapted to pandemic challenges, preserving its family legacy by shifting business models and maintaining affordability for local customers.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Business

Major Burger King franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after closing 18 restaurants in Florida and Georgia

Consolidated Burger Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to significant revenue losses and operational challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Silicon Valley food

Ghost kitchens', fast casual and higher prices: how the pandemic changed the US restaurant industry

Li'l Dizzy's successfully adapted to pandemic challenges, preserving its family legacy by shifting business models and maintaining affordability for local customers.
more#restaurant-industry
Video games
fromPolygon
4 weeks ago

Nintendo built the Switch 2 for the next societal shutdown

The Nintendo Switch 2 aims to enhance multiplayer gaming experiences while reflecting on community play memories, but raises concerns about future global events.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Raising the New Normal Teen

Teens face increased mental health risks post-pandemic.
Encouraging measured risks can build teen resilience.
Involving teens in rule-setting fosters responsibility.
Consistent sleep schedules are crucial for teen health.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
LA real estate

No, homeowner delinquency rates aren't elevated

Homeowner delinquency rates are rising but remain below pre-COVID-19 levels, contrasting significantly with multifamily loan delinquencies.
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How Melissa Samuel, a Celebrity Nail Artist, Spends Her Sundays

Melissa Samuel's Finesse Your Claws serves high-profile clients with bespoke 3-D nail art, thriving despite the pandemic.
#restaurant-closure
Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

After 101 years, the doors close on L.A.'s Original Pantry Cafe

The Original Pantry Cafe, a historic diner in downtown Los Angeles, has closed its doors after nearly a century of service.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
San Francisco

The quiet, yearslong struggle of a once-loved Bay Area pizzeria

Ragazza restaurant in San Francisco will close after 15 years due to financial struggles exacerbated by the pandemic.
Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

After 101 years, the doors close on L.A.'s Original Pantry Cafe

The Original Pantry Cafe, a historic diner in downtown Los Angeles, has closed its doors after nearly a century of service.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
San Francisco

The quiet, yearslong struggle of a once-loved Bay Area pizzeria

Ragazza restaurant in San Francisco will close after 15 years due to financial struggles exacerbated by the pandemic.
more#restaurant-closure
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Worst Local Job Market in Every State - Unemployment Near 20%

The U.S. job market has shown consistent improvement since 2010, except during 2020 due to COVID-19.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

The sudden, surprising rise of beard transplants: This industry is a wild west'

Vikram Arora's anxiety over his patchy beard led him to consider aesthetic procedures like beard transplants during the pandemic.
Environment
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

What incentives Pret, Caffe Nero, Starbucks and Costa are offering for bringing your own reusable coffee cup

The reusable coffee cup movement is struggling to regain momentum post-COVID despite its environmental importance.
#new-york-city
NYC food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Night Shift: One night at Williamsburg's historic Kellogg's Diner

Kellogg's Diner in Williamsburg successfully returned to 24-hour service amid a decline in late-night venues post-pandemic.
fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

NYC's economy rebounded from COVID-19. The subways? Not so much.

New York City's subway ridership has not fully recovered post-pandemic despite overall population growth and increased activity in other sectors.
NYC food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Night Shift: One night at Williamsburg's historic Kellogg's Diner

Kellogg's Diner in Williamsburg successfully returned to 24-hour service amid a decline in late-night venues post-pandemic.
fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

NYC's economy rebounded from COVID-19. The subways? Not so much.

New York City's subway ridership has not fully recovered post-pandemic despite overall population growth and increased activity in other sectors.
more#new-york-city
fromComputerweekly
1 month ago
Digital life

IT in opera and ballet: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

Technology has transformed ticket purchasing and customer engagement for the Royal Ballet and Opera post-Covid.
Online platforms have become crucial for maintaining audience connections and enhancing visitor experiences.
Mental health
fromAP News
1 month ago

In the rapidly shifting world of work, many employees are unclear what's expected of them

Job roles can drastically change, leading to employee disengagement and unclear expectations, particularly post-COVID.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Hudson's Bay Company nearly $1B in debt, with court filings painting dire financial portrait | CBC News

Hudson's Bay Company faces a $950 million debt crisis amid ongoing struggles in the retail sector post-COVID.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Motley Fool
1 month ago

Fear, Greed, and Quiet Exuberance | The Motley Fool

The market remains uncertain post-COVID-19, prompting a need for reflection on changes and constants. Keeping a long-term investment perspective is crucial.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Prima Materia shuttering Oakland tasting room

Prima Materia's tasting room is closing due to pandemic impacts, with reduced wine production planned.
Owner Pietro Buttitta cites sluggish recovery five years post-Covid as a key factor for closure.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

This State Has the Most Sluggish Economy in America

The U.S. economy has shown strong resilience with notable GDP growth, but economic prosperity is unevenly distributed across states.
SF LGBT
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Gaytheist Return With New Album, The Mustache Stays

After many years, Jason Rivera reconsidered Gaytheist's future post-pandemic but was revitalized by their new album's positive reception.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

Gene Hackman's Santa Fe Neighbors Recall Actor's Quiet Life in Gated Community

Gene Hackman chose a reclusive lifestyle in a gated community, opting for privacy away from the public eye.
Left-wing politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The politics behind universal basic income

Universal basic income is gaining support amid political division, with proposals emerging at local levels despite ongoing resistance.
COVID-19 highlighted the need for UBI as a viable welfare model, particularly in response to rising economic hardship.
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