Best Places to Buy a House in the USA for Investment (2024)
By Marco Santarelli Tired of watching your money sit idle while property values soar? You’re not alone. The allure of real estate investment is undeniable, promising substantial returns and financial freedom. But with countless markets vying for your attention, where do you even start? Fear not, aspiring landlord! This guide is your compass through the […]
French Actor Alain Delon’s Dramatic Life Ends
Alain Delon, the iconic French film star, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024, at his home in Douchy, France, surrounded by his loved ones. His life, marked by a blend of extraordinary talent and controversial episodes, left an indelible mark on the world of cinema and beyond. Born on November 8, 1935, in Sceaux, […]
Risk of Clade 1 Mpox Outbreaks Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men in the United States
By U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) To assess the impact among MSM of potential clade I mpox introduction into the U.S., CDC modeled varying levels of transmissibility and county-specific immunity. Modeling indicates as population-level immunity increased, the chances of a prolonged or large outbreak decreased. This report is one of two modeling studies […]
The Bow that Bridges Heaven
By Christina G. Rossetti BOATS sail on the rivers, And ships sail on the seas, But clouds that sail across the skies Are prettier than these. There are bridges in the river, As pretty as you please, But the bow that bridges heaven And overtops the trees, And builds a roof from earth to […]
Nicolas Poussin the Representative of French Baroque
Nicolas Poussin was the leading painter of the classical French Baroque style, although he spent most of his working life in Rome. Most of his works were on religious and mythological subjects painted for a small group of Italian and French collectors. He returned to Paris for a brief period to serve as First Painter […]
Domestic, Foreign Efforts to Disrupt US Presidential Election Are Up, Researchers Say
By Veronica Balderas Iglesias Two reports released this week sound the alarm about an increase in efforts to disrupt the U.S. presidential election. They say information manipulation, political violence and intimidation are on the rise. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports.
US Consumer Inflation Hits its Lowest Annual Rate Since 2021
By VOA News U.S. consumer inflation moderated slightly in July, according to government data released Wednesday. The Consumer Price Index increased by 2.9% over the past year, the smallest rise since March 2021. This is a positive sign for the Federal Reserve, which is considering lowering interest rates. The monthly CPI went up by 0.2% […]
Prince Philip interview (Video)
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Prince Philip Designers Prize, design commentator Kevin McCloud interviews H.R.H. Prince Philip about his passion for good design.
Michael Sweerts a Brilliant Expression of Light and Dark Shades
By The National Gallery Although often seen as Dutch on account of his many connections with the northern Netherlands, Michael Sweerts was in fact a Flemish artist born in Brussels. During his years in Rome between 1646 and about 1654, he developed close ties to Dutch artists and patrons residing in the city, while he […]
California’s Businesses Stop Hiring
By Lee Ohanian Between January 2022 and June 2024, employment in US private businesses increased by about 7.32 million jobs. Of these 7.32 million jobs, about 5,400 were jobs created in California businesses—representing about .07 percent of the US figure. Between January 2022 and June 2024, employment in US private businesses increased by about 7.32 […]