50 buildings destroyed in Northern Calif. fire Dozens of buildings, many of them likely homes, have been destroyed in recent days in a fire burning outside the Northern California community of Manton, fire officials said Tuesday night. Fire crews assessing the rural area determined Tuesday that 50 buildings had been destroyed, state fire spokesman Daniel Berlant said. More
Greeks feel drip-drip torture of austerity Greeks expressed their misery on Monday at the erosion of their daily lives by austerity measures demanded by international lenders in exchange for bailout funds, ahead of a key parliamentary vote on extra property tax. More
Calif. Homes Ablaze After Massive Explosion A huge explosion apparently fueled by a ruptured gas line tore through a San Francisco suburb Thursday night, destroying about 20 homes and critically injuring a number of people. More
Weatherize Your Home: Easy Steps To Keeping Warm Whether you live in an old home that has stood the test of time, or a newer, more energy-efficient one, bring in extra warmth without breaking the bank, sacrificing style, or putting the planet at risk. More
Homeowner’s guide to 2024 ballot measures — including one state that could eliminate property taxes The presidential election will be at the top of the ballot on Tuesday — but in a number of states, voters will also have the chance to weigh in on important ballot measures impacting homeowners. 11/4/2024 - 1:44 pm | View Link
Amendment 5 would cut taxes for homeowners, but reduce revenue for local governments Florida voters will have the opportunity to lower their property taxes with their decision on Amendment 5, but the measure may not be as straightforward as it seems. 11/4/2024 - 11:10 am | View Link
'Expense of protecting this building is impossible': Business owners in Sarnia, Ont. frustrated with increasing property crime went up in flames Saturday. Closed since the pandemic, the outdoor business has seen repeated thefts and damage to the property. “The drug addicts that kept continually breaking into this building and ... 11/4/2024 - 8:20 am | View Link
Kanye West Spends $35 Million on Beverly Hills Mansion After Gutting Malibu Beach House—See Inside His Huge New Property Property records seen by Realtor.com® reveal that West purchased his new 11-bedroom, 18-bathroom mansion, situated in the exclusive gated community of Beverly North Park, through an LLC—the same LLC ... 11/3/2024 - 1:45 am | View Link
Mayor Brandon Johnson unveils $17.3 billion city budget, proposes steep property tax increase Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses the City Council Wednesday as he unveils his proposed budget for 2025, which includes a $300 million property tax increase. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Share Chicago ... 10/30/2024 - 4:34 am | View Link
With streaming video, it could be months, or even years between seasons of your favorite TV show. A great new Amazon Prime Video feature is using generative AI to help catch you up with what happened last season, or even the last scene.
Buying refurbished is the easiest way to save money on tech. The catch is that refurbished products usually come with a history. To ensure youre getting the best value for your money, heres a quick rundown of things you should check before you make a purchase.
You may still have control over your own destiny, but you'll no longer have control over your Netflix content. Sadly, the platform will be delisting nearly all of its interactive titles starting next month.
If you only learn how to edit two aspects of your photo, it should be shadows and highlights. Knowing how to adjust these areas will make it much easier to create pictures that stand out. Here's how I tweak the shadows and highlights in multiple scenarios using my smartphone's native editing app.
Phishing scams are everywhere. No one is safe, especially as these phishing scams become more advanced and harder to spot. Thankfully, knowing a few of the key phishing scams can make all the difference to your online security.