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ENTERTAINMENT
Edge to bring a snow globe experience to life at Snowscape this holiday season
Edge is opening Snowscape for the holidays! Photo courtesy of Edge NYC Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! Experience a snowy wonderland high above the New York City streets. Edge is inviting New Yorkers to check out Snowscape, an immersive experience that turns Edge’s deck…
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LIFESTYLE
Weekend Guide: Dyker Heights Light Show, Stand-Up, and the Circus
Thanksgiving is here, and Brooklyn’s going all in on the holiday season. Beginning Friday, you can experience the 2024 Dyker Heights Christmas light displays. For more holiday cheer, head to Dumbo for ice skating at Roebling Rink and seasonal markets. Or shop local at the Makers Show Holiday Market at City Point on Saturday, with over 60 vendors and activities…
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REAL ESTATE
For $17M, this eco-friendly Brooklyn Heights Passive House went from beige to bold
Photos courtesy of Evan Joseph for The Corcoran Group This 1846 Greek Revival townhouse at 37 Sidney Place in historic Brooklyn Heights was listed back in 2021, after a stem-to-stern renovation following Passive House standards. Since then, the six-story, 7,040-square-foot townhouse received a dramatic interior redesign courtesy of Sasha Bikoff, bringing jewel tones and luxe finishes to the work of…
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Bitcoin price ‘thrives in conflict’ as regional wars escalate
Localized geopolitical conflicts are rising with global risks looming. Source link
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FINANCE
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise with monthly wins in sight
Microsoft stock (MSFT) was down about 0.8% early Friday after news broke late Wednesday that the Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad antitrust probe into the tech giant. But at least one Wall Street analyst sees the news coming as no surprise and expects changes at the FTC under the Trump administration to make antitrust worries in the tech…
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ECONOMY
Why Do Banks Fail? Three Facts About Failing Banks
Sergio Correia, Stephan Luck, and Emil Verner Why do banks fail? In a new working paper, we study more than 5,000 bank failures in the U.S. from 1865 to the present to understand whether failures are primarily caused by bank runs or by deteriorating solvency. In this first of three posts, we document that failing banks are characterized by rising…
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MARKET
Hemp-based THC revenue may make cannabis stocks more appealing—but there are risks
With cannabis stocks showing steep losses this year on stalled legalization on the U.S. federal level, some companies in the sector are turning to the more thinly-regulated business of THC derived from hemp as a way to potentially excite Wall Street with new revenue streams. Source link
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Australian Government Votes to Ban Under 16s from Social Media Apps
Despite conflicting evidence around the viability and value of the plan, the Australian Government has now voted to implement a new law that will force all social media platforms to ban users under the age of 16. The controversial bill was passed late last night, on the final full sitting day of parliament for the year. The government was keen…
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APPS
N-Hance Franchise
The process of opening a home services franchise can be both exciting and straightforward if you follow a clear timeline. This journey involves several essential steps to ensure you’re fully prepared to start your business and set it up for long-term success. The initial stage begins with research. Prospective franchise owners should explore various opportunities in the home services industry,…
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GADGET
Peacock’s Black Friday streaming deal discounts a full year of access to only $20
Streaming deals are hard to come by nowadays, especially after all of the price hikes that have happened in recent months. But Black Friday tends to be the time of the year when streaming deals could pop up the most. This year is no different, and one of the best streaming deals we’ve found so far is on one year…
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