The average age of homebuyers in the US has increased from 49 in 2023 to 56 in 2024, indicating that younger Americans are being priced out of the market due to high ownership costs. The National Association of Realtors’ report also reveals the median age of first-time buyers has gone up to 38, and their share among all buyers dropped to 24%, the lowest since tracking began in 1981. This trend is primarily attributed to rising homeownership costs, with median U.S. home price increasing by 39% to $435,000 since 2020 and the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate more than doubling to over 6% in the same period.
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Cycling Frog is gaining popularity with its hemp-derived cannabidiol products such as gummies, softgels, and THC seltzers, which are vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO. The company is adding two new flavors to its seltzer range: raspberry lemonade with 50mg of THC and CBD, aimed at experienced users; and cran razz with 10mg of THC and CBD, suitable for those seeking a more balanced effect. Cycling Frog’s award-winning black currant flavor, with 5mg of THC and 10mg of CBD, is an ideal pick for beginners or those desiring a milder high.
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North Carolina has broken its early-voting record, with the State Board of Elections announcing that over 4.2 million votes have been cast in early in-person voting. Early voting ended Saturday, with more voters than the 3.63 million four years ago. Including absentee voting, over 4.4 million votes have been cast representing 57% of North Carolina’s registered voters, though there could be a slight discrepancy due to delays in uploading the data. Despite being hit by Hurricane Helene, the 25 western counties had a higher turnout of 58.9%, about 2% higher than the statewide figure. The large early vote was partly due to a push by Republicans for people to vote early.
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The Kenosha County Democratic Party has reported receiving calls about local residents receiving letters warning of “reprisal and biblical hell fire” for showing support for Vice President Kamala Harris, instead of former President Donald Trump. These letters have sparked fear and anxiety among citizens, and the local police department is investigating. The letters, which are unsigned, criticize the Democratic party, accusing it of supporting open borders for illegal immigrants, including “felons and evil people”, and of advocating for communism. Lori Hawkins, chair of the Kenosha County Democratic Party, has said people have reported damage to Democratic yard signs, a trend not observed with Republican signs. Despite these incidents, hundreds of people turned out for the recent canvassing days held by the Kenosha County Democratic Party.
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A captured Russian soldier reports that North Korean troops deployed to assist Russia in combat against Ukraine have put their own units at risk by failing to properly aim their guns, potentially killing two Russian soldiers during an assault. Approximately 8,000 North Koreans are reportedly stationed in Russia’s Kursk region where Ukraine has recently made territorial gains. The decision to bring in North Korean forces is seen by some analysts not as a strategy for winning the war, but as a method for addressing domestic political issues and influencing international perceptions. In return for North Korean assistance, Russia is providing food, money, and space technology, with reports indicating North Korean soldiers are receiving $2,000 per month. It is also reported that Russia intends to place North Korean troops in units with local ethnic minorities in an effort to conceal their presence.
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Allies of US President Donald Trump reportedly fear that his recent controversial rally may have hurt him politically, and that their internal polls are not accurately reflecting his precarious standing in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, new polling has shown surprising shifts among women and undecided voters toward Vice President Kamala Harris. Amid this, Trump expressed anger regarding a respected Des Moines Register poll, which showed him three points down in Iowa, and accused pollsters of conspiring against him. Despite this, experts suggest that the presidential race remains uncertain. Danielle Butterfield, executive director of Democratic PAC Priorities USA, discussed strategies for Harris to secure a win.
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During a visit to flood-affected Valencia, Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were pelted with mud and other objects by protesters, who also hurled abuse at them. The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, was similarly targeted and hastily evacuated. The anger stems from a view that authorities offered inadequate warning and insufficient support during the floods, which resulted in the death of over 200 people. While the royal couple attempted to engage with the protesters, their planned visit to another affected town, Chiva, was postponed. King Felipe later expressed understanding of the protestors’ anger and frustration.
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Jesse Watters, a leading figure at Fox, has been promoted to the coveted 8 p.m. slot, formerly hosted by Tucker Carlson. This comes after having his own primetime show since January 2022. Watters’ personal life has also undergone changes, with him having met his now-ex wife, Noelle Inguagiato, at Fox News and having two children with her. Despite their eventual divorce, he humorously referred to their union by stating that attractive partners can make differing political beliefs tolerable. The circumstances of their divorce led to his new marriage.
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Trump appears to forget he is in North Carolina, and watching it unfold is both perplexing and deeply concerning. In a recent rally in Kinston, he referred to Pennsylvania’s GOP Senate candidate, David McCormick, as if he were campaigning in that state rather than in North Carolina. It’s surreal to witness someone of his stature simply not know where he is. This isn’t just a slip of the tongue; it feels like a glaring indication of something more troubling happening with him.
His comment about having “one of the best” in front of a crowd that was decidedly not in Pennsylvania raises alarms.… Continue reading
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