US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reportsThe US Federal Trade Commission is in talks with major advertising firms. The discussions aim to settle a probe into potential antitrust la...
13 Apr, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Americans get surprise holiday boost, just weeks before that $490 monthly fee hitsA Las Vegas neighborhood faced a big jump in HOA fees during the holiday season, creating stress for many homeowners. Local rules gave resi...
06 Dec, 2025, 06.41 PM IST
Thanksgiving food fears: Hosts could face lawsuits over home-cooked meals, lawyers sayLawyer Jay McDivitt gives easy tips for holiday party hosts to stay safe and avoid legal problems. He warns about cooking food safely to pr...
26 Nov, 2025, 08.17 PM IST
9 injured in shooting at teen’s birthday party in Ohio rental home - Nearly 365 mass shootings recorded in US so far in 2025 involving four or more victimsA birthday party at a rented Ohio home turned violent early Sunday, with gunfire injuring nine teenagers. The chaotic scene saw guests flee...
03 Nov, 2025, 07.10 AM IST
No boys, no meat, no logic: NRI lambasts Indian-Canadian landlords over 'embarrassing' rental advertisementsAn Indian woman in Canada exposed discriminatory rental ads. These ads often specify preferences based on caste, religion, or diet. Landlor...
07 Jun, 2025, 07.01 AM IST
Live in a flat? You can still go solar — Here’s how India’s new policy makes it possibleBut there's one problem: You don't own the roof, and neither do the hundred other families living in the building. In India's densely popul...
05 Jun, 2025, 02.55 PM IST
Los Angeles rental hits $40,000 a month as fires roil housing marketLos Angeles' housing crisis has worsened due to the recent wildfires, which destroyed over 12,000 homes and displaced many residents. Renta...
15 Jan, 2025, 01.31 PM IST
World's richest man's Starbase dreams: Why Elon Musk’s vision goes beyond a typical cityElon Musk's SpaceX employees are driving efforts to establish "Starbase," a dedicated town in South Texas near its rocket launch site. With...
27 Dec, 2024, 11.32 AM IST
5 essential points to double-check before signing your rent agreementRent agreement: When you are thinking about renting a house, it is important to take your time before signing the agreement. Even though a ...
04 Oct, 2024, 11.53 AM IST
The King's Speech: A guide to the new UK government's proposed lawsThe King's Speech - given by the monarch but written by government ministers - opens the new session of parliament.
17 Jul, 2024, 04.28 PM IST
What are the new 2024 Property laws and how will they impact you? All you need to knowIn 2024, new property laws can come into existence. King Charles III gave the first King’s speech in more than 70 years, where he introduce...
29 Dec, 2023, 12.24 AM IST
Customers face brunt of new bank locker ruleMany bank branches are unprepared, lacking necessary documents for signing the agreements, despite customers being notified to visit and up...
30 Jun, 2023, 10.33 AM IST
Swiss vote on whether to hike taxes to fight climate changeCritics say the measure would be ineffective since Switzerland's carbon-dioxide emissions amount to a mere 0.1 percent of the global tally ...
13 Jun, 2021, 03.09 PM IST
- A fifth of US homes have cell phones, no landlines
For the first time, the number of US households opting for only cell phones outnumber those with traditional landlines in a high-tech shift...
06 May, 2009, 09.50 PM IST
- Obama housing plan is a crutch, not a cure
Putting all the blame on insufficient regulation and overpaid, greedy lenders cannot rectify the structural flaws of US housing. US mortgag...
25 Feb, 2009, 04.30 AM IST
Recreating a rotten systemThe Obama Plan is not a cure. Putting all the blame on insufficient regulation and greedy lenders can’t rectify the flaws of US housing.
25 Feb, 2009, 03.44 AM IST
- US insurers, consumers clash over credit data
Insurers and other financial services companies are waging what they say is a multibillion-dollar fight as the US Supreme Court assesses co...
18 Jan, 2007, 12.00 AM IST