Those trying to buy or sell a house are entering into a tough housing market with high prices and skyrocketing interest rates that put the cost of buying a home out of reach for many Americans. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports in this week’s Sunday Focus.
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‘Not safe anywhere now’: Many American Jews are flocking to gun training classes
The deadly terrorist attack in Israel has forced many American Jews to reconsider their long held stances against owning or using guns.
Abortion bans and anti-LGBTQ laws are complicating business travel
While most employers have protocols for handling Covid exposures, some are just starting to address safety risks to staffers related to new state laws.
Extreme ocean temperatures threaten to wipe out Caribbean coral
Unusually warm waters in the Caribbean Sea are fueling what some scientists say is the region’s worst episode of coral bleaching ever recorded — yet another worrisome development in what has been an off-the-charts year of warmth for the world’s oceans.
Mediterranean diet may reduce or prevent PTSD symptoms, new research shows
A Mediterranean diet that’s rich in vegetables, fruits and fish may help reduce or stave off symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, according to research published this week in the journal Nature Mental Health.
‘We will not accept displacement,’ Palestinian president tells peace summit
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas struck a defiant note at the Cairo peace summit, but also made a point of calling for “the release of all civilians, prisoners and detainees.”
Saving money to buy a house? Your dollar goes half as far as it did at the end of 2020
Homebuyers are facing a tough market. Climbing mortgage rates and increased home prices have resulted in buyers’ dollars going about half as far now as they did in 2020.
How rule changes are giving longtime MLB losers a chance in the playoffs
A new rule imposed by Major League Baseball ahead of the 2023 season has limited where defenders can field, making it easier for some players to get on-base from a hit.
He went missing after experiencing a manic episode. Now TikTok’s ‘Uncle Chris’ is sharing what really happened.
TikToker Christopher Rooney is opening up about his manic episode in hopes of using his platform to raise awareness about mental health.
As China strengthens ties with Russia, the Israel-Hamas war deepens their divide with the U.S.
The war between Israel and Hamas appears to be deepening the divide between the United States and its allies on one side and China and its partner Russia.