Downtown Lodging Industry Was Big Winner During Last Week’s Dnc, Thanks To Higher Room Rates And Full Hotels

This week, voters across nine states weighed in on proposals that would impact renters and homeowners. Here’s what their outcomes could mean for our future housing landscape. Over the past five years, single-family home prices have risen roughly 54% nationally. This is pushing property tax bills higher for homeowners, as local governments often fail to offset these increased valuations with reduced tax rates.

iStockMelissa Eppard is a 46-year-old who was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer when she was 36. The diagnosis, double mastectomy, chemo, and loss of confidence negatively impacted her sex life. Ten years later, she has slowly learned ways to feel confident in her body. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Melissa Eppard, cofounder of Upstate Mary.

President-elect Donald TrumpChip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesPrediction markets swung in favor of Trump in the weeks before his victory, as polls showed a virtual tie. Proponents point to a number of factors that make betting markets more accurate. They say the public could start trusting prediction markets more if polls don't improve.

I'm a dietitian and former Trader Joe's employee who shops at the retailer at least once a week. Leah KernI'm an intuitive-eating dietitian who shops for quick meals and ingredients at Trader Joe's. I also used to work at the popular grocery chain, so I know the store inside and out.

Vi, played by Hailee Steinfeld, in season two of "Arcane."Netflix"Arcane," a television adaptation of Riot Games' "League of Legends," is back on Netflix. The series was created by Christopher Linke and Alexander Yee, two Riot vets with no TV experience."Arcane" came with a reportedly hefty price tag — but it's landed well with fans and critics alike.

The US Army test fires a Patriot missile, a high-profile interceptor that Ukrainian forces have used to defend the country from Russian threats. US Army photoThe US has sent Ukraine and Israel billions of dollars worth of ammunition in recent years. The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East show the US how much ammo it will need for its next big war.