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Remote Worker? Escape to These 10 Cities This Winter

Quartz reveals the top global cities that rank best for warm remote work

(Newser) - If you're working remotely this winter, here's some intel to tickle your wanderlust. Quartz reveals the top global cities for snowbirds to migrate to for remote work, ranked by their affordability, working conditions, and quality of life. According to a study done by performance marketing company Eskimoz , Bangkok'...

10 US Cities With the Best Job Prospects

Scottsdale, Arizona, comes out No. 1 in ranking

(Newser) - Looking to make some career moves? One way to get an edge is to go where the jobs are, and according to WalletHub , Arizona has plenty to offer. They compared 180 US cities to learn where job prospects were best, and Scottsdale topped the list, while the Arizona cities of...

10 Big Films to Look Out for in 2025
Break Out the
Popcorn for 2025
Jan 11, 2025 1:00 PM CST

Break Out the Popcorn for 2025

Part II of Wicked , new Mission: Impossible movie, PT Anderson flick all come out this year

(Newser) - With the Golden Globes under our belt and the Oscars looming, cinephiles are starting to turn their attention to the new crop of films headed to the silver screen in 2025. Remakes, sequels, and even a mysterious PT Anderson film are all in the mix for the coming year. Here,...

These Are the 10 Hottest Housing Markets in America

Buffalo, New York, tops Zillow's list

(Newser) - The Buffalo Bills are in the NFL playoffs again, and New York state's second-largest city just got some more good news: It's the hottest housing market in America, reports USA Today . Not only did Buffalo take the top spot, per a Zillow analysis , but it also earned the...

Most Punctual Airline Is 'Absolutely' a Surprise

AeroMexico takes the honors from aviation analytics firm Cirium

(Newser) - The airline anointed the most punctual of 2024 probably isn't one most would have predicted—including the aviation analytics firm that crunched all the numbers. It's AeroMexico, which is "absolutely" a surprise, Cirium CEO Jeremy Bowen tells CNBC . The Mexican airline didn't even crack the top...

Away, Banished Words, Away!
Away, Banished Words, Away!
Jan 9, 2025 9:45 AM CST

Away, Banished Words, Away!

Lake Superior State University's annual list of no-good, overused, and annoying terms is out

(Newser) - This story is 100% a game changer—period. If you winced at reading that sentence, you're in good company, according to Lake Superior State University , which included three of those terms on its annual Banished Words List. The nearly 50-year-old tradition pulls out the year's most overused, misused,...

Cities Where It's Easy to Stay Active
The Most Active
Cities in America
Jan 8, 2025 4:42 PM CST

The Most Active Cities in America

Honolulu tops WalletHub's rankings, while North Las Vegas could use a push off the couch

(Newser) - Still holding onto those New Year's resolutions to get in shape? If you're local to Honolulu, you're in luck, because WalletHub has ranked it the best city in America for those looking for an active lifestyle. The site looked at the 100 largest cities across the country,...

Gourmands, These US Cities Are for You
Here's Where the
Foodies Should Go
Jan 5, 2025 1:40 PM CST

Here's Where the Foodies Should Go

Miami is the top US city for fine dining, according to recent ranking by Cabo Villa Vegas Dave

(Newser) - Hankering for a gourmet repast worthy of Michelin honors? Although fine dining in some cities around America might not get more complicated than a chow-down at the local greasy spoon, other areas' offerings tend more toward the white linen tablecloth/multicourse meal milieu. Luxury rental service Cabo Villa Vegas Dave crunched...

These States Are Cutting Income Taxes in 2025

If you're looking for a tax break, these 9 states are offering a bit of relief in the coming year

(Newser) - Trying to save a buck or two can be tough with living expenses, inflation, and everyone's favorite: taxes. Some states are trying to help out with the latter, cutting individual income-tax rates for the upcoming year, per an analysis from the Tax Foundation think tank. CBS News sifted through...

Here Are Some of 2024's Most-Borrowed Books

NPR looks at data from 18 libraries across the country

(Newser) - Public libraries have been releasing their end-of-year lists, and NPR took a look at 18 of them to see what some of the most-borrowed books of 2024 were:
  • Popular across the country: Kristin Hannah's The Women, Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing, Emily Henry's Happy Place
  • Most popular in New
...

10 Most and Least Caring Cities in the US

Virginia Beach has the most compassion, per WalletHub; Birmingham comes in last

(Newser) - If one of your vows for the new year is to up your caring quotient, there are places in the US that will welcome your efforts with a warm embrace. WalletHub took a peek at the 100 biggest cities in America, comparing them across more than three dozen metrics in...

7 Wins for the Planet in 2024
7 Wins for the
Planet in 2024
Dec 22, 2024 5:00 PM CST

7 Wins for the Planet in 2024

There was some good news, tree-huggers

(Newser) - Well, planet Earth in 2024 saw heat waves, wildfires, sea rise, massive hurricanes, newly endangered species, and recently its most massive glacier set sail for deadlier warmer waters . But the BBC takes a look at some of the wins for the third rock from the sun. A look at the...

These Were 2024's Most Groundbreaking Inventions

Time shares its list of the top 200 inventions of the year

(Newser) - Time released its annual list of the top inventions that emerged in the past year. It includes 200 innovations over 28 different categories, from consumer electronics to food and drink. Here's a sample of what made the cut:

Here Are the Year's Biggest Charitable Gifts

Reed Hastings of Netflix tops the list

(Newser) - The Chronicle of Philanthropy's annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their foundations totaled nearly $6 billion in 2024, with half of that coming from three contributions of $1 billion or more each, the AP reports. Two of those three gifts went to medical schools to...

These Are the Most Christmasy Cities in America

Atlanta tops WalletHub's list of the best cities for Christmas

(Newser) - If you're looking to vanquish a "bah humbug" feeling, head to a city where the Christmas spirit is in the air. To figure out which places qualify, WalletHub checked out the 100 most populated cities in the nation, reviewing 28 metrics in five main categories: tradition and fun;...

Most Downloaded Free App in US Is Out of China

Temu takes top spot in Apple's App Store rankings

(Newser) - Apple is out with its annual list of the most downloaded apps in the US via its App Store, and the winner this year is a freebie out of China, reports TechCrunch . Shopping app Temu holds on to the No. 1 spot, which it ripped away from TikTok last year....

Meet the Most Powerful Women in the World

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen tops Forbes list

(Newser) - "It is time for women." Those were the words delivered by Claudia Sheinbaum as she was sworn in two months ago as Mexico's first female president. It's also the underlying message behind this year's "most powerful women" list in Forbes , which honors "100...

Looking for a $200 Sex Pillow? Goop's Gift Guide Has Got You

Holiday shopping is in full swing, and Paltrow's company features its usual 'outrageous' offerings

(Newser) - It's (supposedly) the most wonderful time of the year, and to help boost the frenetic shopping season, Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop is out with its annual holiday gift guide (or, rather, guides, as the site breaks things down into various sub-guides for all the special people in your life)....

In US' Richest Towns, Homeowners Need to Earn Big Bucks

Average household income is $366K in Palm Beach, Florida, but you need $2.3M to buy a place

(Newser) - Those aspiring to keep up with the Joneses in one of the wealthiest towns in America will need a hefty paycheck—one that's often more than the average household income in said towns, reports Voronoi . GOBankingRates first pulled out all smaller cities with populations between 5,000 and 10,...

Here Are Your Top Films of 2024, per 2 NYT Critics

All We Imagine as Light , Nickel Boys rank first on the lists for Manohla Dargis and Alissa Wilkinson

(Newser) - It was a hectic year in politics, but people still managed to find time for a movie or two, or several, including New York Times film critics Manohla Dargis and Alissa Wilkinson. The duo have compiled their individual top 10 lists for the flicks that most thrilled and moved them,...

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