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More remote workers are willing to move in order to find affordable housing

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:57 GMT

Washington, DC (CNN) — Housing is less affordable than it has been in about four decades. But buying or renting a home might be even less affordable now if it weren’t for the continuing impact of remote and hybrid workers that resulted from the pandemic, according to a recent study by Fannie Mae.The study, which was an analysis of Fannie Mae’s monthly National Housing Survey, with questions asked among more than 3,000 mortgage holders, owners, and renters between January and March this year, looked at how remote and hybrid work has changed over the past few years and its impact on housing.More people are willing to move to less expensive areas further away from offices in city centers than a few years ago, according to the report. Continuing remote and hybrid work, at levels remarkably unchanged from two years ago, is enabling people to move toward housing affordability, the study found.The report also revealed that “affordability” is the most important factor in finding a place to ...

Massachussetts police, FBI respond to ‘potential criminal act’ on inbound Boston flight

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:57 GMT

Massachusetts State Police and FBI officials responded to a “potential criminal act” on a flight headed into Boston Saturday morning, a spokesperson for the department detailed.Police, according to the statement, were notified by American Airlines of the potential act that occurred on American Flight 1441 at approximately 10 a.m. Saturday morning.  The flight, which departed Charlotte, N.C., was met by state police and detectives who launched an investigation, according to the department.Police said the on-site officials determined that the alleged criminal act occurred during the flight, and thus would be handled by federal authorities. Police also said they are aiding federal officials in this incident and have no further comment.The Federal Aviation Administration, in a statement, confirmed that the flight departed from Charlotte, landed safely at Logan International Airport around 10 a.m. on Saturday, and that the flight crew “reported a possible security issue...

Mets Notebook: Starling Marte hopes to return in 2023, but doesn’t rule out another groin surgery

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:57 GMT

Mets outfielder Starling Marte hopes to return this season, but he’s not ruling out another surgery if his injured groin doesn’t continue to improve.The 34-year-old felt he made progress after spending last week doing physical therapy in Philadelphia and wants to avoid another operation after undergoing double groin surgery in November.“Right now, we’ve completely avoided that,” Marte said Sunday. “If I hadn’t progressed the way that I was able to progress over the last week with this new guy in Philadelphia, that would have been an option. But since we got a second opinion and we were able to strengthen it and get good results, that’s something we’ve been able to avoid. The focus is just to continue to strengthen everything and avoid surgery.”Marte last played Aug. 5 before going on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain. He was back at Citi Field over the weekend and ran in the outfield before Sunday’s ga...

Watch Gordon Ramsay's MasterChef episode featuring Hell's Kitchen

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:57 GMT

VALLEY CENTER, Calif. — Harrah's Resort SoCal is hosting an exclusive viewing party for celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay's appearance in a season 13 episode of “MasterChef.”The Emmy nominated, multi-Michelin star restaurant connoisseur was filmed at the local Hell's Kitchen back in February. Located within the hotel and casino, this is the first and only Hell’s Kitchen in California. ‘Parrotheads’ mourn: Jimmy Buffett’s last full concert performed in San Diego Fans can watch the "Restaurant Takeover" episode at a free viewing party on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Debatably the most anticipated episode of the season, the courtyard at Harrah’s will host eager viewers."MasterChef" enthusiasts can watch the episode unfold while enjoying food and drinks, along with the chance to win some prizes during the party. A Harrah's representative told FOX 5 that guests can participate in a trivia game by answering fun facts about Gordon Ramsay, Hell’s Kitchen and MasterChef. The following priz...

Three arrested at DUI checkpoint in Escondido

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:57 GMT

ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Three people were arrested at a driving under the influence (DUI)/Driver’s License Checkpoint in Escondido Saturday night, authorities said.The Escondido Police Department said officers conducted the checkpoint at Centre City Parkway and Decatur Way from 5:45 p.m. to 11:50 p.m. South Bay homeless service provider suspends operations During that time, two drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, and a third was arrested for violating terms of his DUI probation, police said.The identity of those arrested was not released.According to EPD, 738 motorist were contacted at the checkpoint.Authorities say DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of these checkpoints, according to police, is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the roads.EPD will hold another DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint sometime in December.

Sunnyside Beach and Centre Island deemed unsafe to swim due to E.coli

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:57 GMT

The City of Toronto has deemed Sunnyside Beach and Centre Island unsafe to swim in due to high levels of E.coli.Conditions for safe swimming are based upon E. coli counts in beach water samples taken over the past 24 hours, and the City of Toronto’s established beach water quality standard is 100 E.coli per 100 ml of water.Beaches that are still safe to swim in include Marie Curtis Park East Beach, Hanlan’s Point Beach, Gibraltar Point Beach, Ward’s Island Beach, Cherry Beach, Woodbine Beaches, Kew Balmy Beach and Bluffer’s Beach Park.In July, Cherry Beach, Sunnyside Beach and Centre Island Beach were all deemed unsafe as they exceeded the standard.Swimming is not recommended during and after storms, floods, or heavy rainfall, and the City says to look out for cloudy water as it can be an indicator of high levels of bacteria that may pose a risk to human health including increased risk of infections, including ear, eye, nose, throat and skin infections. If ingested...

Sweet emotion in Philadelphia as Aerosmith starts its farewell tour, and fans dream on

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:57 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aerosmith is one of the best things to come out of Boston, and soon it will exist only in memories and playbacks — like Tom Brady, “Cheers” and Larry Bird.The quintet has given the world 50 years of classic rock and some of the most enduring songs of all time, including “Dream On,” “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion.”Aerosmith began its farewell “Peace Out” tour Saturday in Philadelphia with a two-hour set spanning its voluminous catalog — giving the world one last chance to see what earned these skinny guys from New England an exalted place in the pantheon of rock’s all-time greats.Singer Steven Tyler, guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford, and bassist Tom Hamilton all wore black cowboy hats as they ripped into “Back In The Saddle,” the song that has opened Aerosmith shows for decades as a giant Aerosmith logo folded down from the rafters, flanked by an even bigger set of wings.Tyler and Perry sang from either side of a microphone stand draped in Tyler...

Beyoncé shines bright among Hollywood stars during Renaissance concert tour stop in Los Angeles

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:57 GMT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Lights, cameras, Beyoncé!The superstar singer shined the brightest in a city full of Hollywood stars during the second night of her epic Renaissance Tour show on Saturday night. She once again packed the massive SoFi Stadium filled with concertgoers wearing gleaming silver outfits at the request of Beyoncé who asked fans to sport the silvery wardrobe for the last month of her spectacular tour.The crowd included many entertainers and athletes: Viola Davis, Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross, Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade and Kelly Rowland. Some returned for a second straight night to witness another dazzling show from the impeccable Beyoncé, who will celebrate her 42nd birthday on Monday – the final night of her three-show stint in Inglewood, California. Her previous show Friday night brought out Prince Harry, his wife Meghan Markle, Pedro Pascal, Keke Palmer, Sofia Vergara, Brie Larson, Offset and Kris Jenner.As usual, Beyoncé rose to the occasion as many of h...

Two transported to hospital after vehicle rolls over in Rexdale

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:57 GMT

Two people are being treated for injuries as a vehicle rolled over in the Martin Grove and Albion Roads area on Sunday.Police received a call at approximately 1:11 p.m. of a vehicle rollover in the area.Paramedics treated two patients on scene, and both people taken to hospital with minor injuriesThere is no word on age or gender of the victims.Drivers should expect traffic delays in the area but roads are expected to re-open soon.COLLISION: (UPDATE)Martin Grove Rd + Albion Rd1:11 p.m.– two people have been transported to hospital with minor injuries – roads will reopen soon#GO2057275^se— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) September 3, 2023

Israel’s prime minister pitches fiber optic cable idea to link Asia and the Middle East to Europe

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:57 GMT

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Israel’s prime minister on Sunday floated the idea of building infrastructure projects such as a fiber optic cable linking countries in Asia and the Arabian Peninsula with Europe through Israel and Cyprus.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he’s “quite confident” such an infrastructure “corridor” linking Asia to Europe through Israel and Cyprus is feasible.He said such projects could happen if Israel normalizes relations with other countries in the region. The 2020 U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords normalized relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, and the Biden administration is trying to establish official ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia.“An example and the most obvious one is a fiber optic connection. That’s the shortest route. It’s the safest route. It’s the most economic route,” Netanyahu said after talks with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides.The Israeli leader’s pitch is itself an extension of proposed energy links w...