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ECONOMY
Flood Risk Outside Flood Zones — A Look at Mortgage Lending in Risky Areas
Kristian Blickle, Evan Perry, and João A.C. Santos In support of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) creates flood maps that indicate areas with high flood risk, where mortgage applicants must buy flood insurance. The effects of flood insurance mandates were discussed in detail in a prior blog series. In 2021 alone, more than…
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MARKET
Macau casino owners Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts extend stock gains on China stimulus
Las Vegas Sands owns five casinos in Macau, China, which generated $1.75 billion out of a total of $2.76 billion of the company’s second-quarter revenue. Source link
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MONEY
How To Start a Book Blog and Make Money
Do you want to learn how to start a book blog? Starting a blog changed my life. When I began Making Sense of Cents (the blog that you’re reading right now!), I had no idea that sharing my writing would lead to me being able to earn a full-time income doing what I love. Starting… Do you want to learn…
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Meta’s AI Bots Runs Counter to the Value of Social Media
For all the hype around AI, and the undeniable potential in various applications, it sure does seem like social apps are grasping for truly valuable use cases. Or maybe I’m just not seeing it yet, but for me, AI bots that reply in the style of celebrities, or in the voice of celebrities, as per Meta’s latest update, really aren’t…
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APPS
The Ultimate Guide to Top Local Business Directories for Boosting Visibility in 2024The Ultimate Guide to Top Local Business Directories for Boosting Visibility in 2024
Local business directories are the lifeblood of online visibility for businesses today. They not only help drive organic traffic but also bolster your SEO, boost credibility, and establish a presence in your local market. As the competition for local search ranking grows fiercer, businesses must leverage high-quality, authoritative directories to stand out. Below is a comprehensive guide on the top…
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GADGET
The best deals ahead of the October Big Deal Days sale and everything we know so far
Now that we know the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event is coming up soon, it’s time to start thinking about what you may want to snag at a discount during the sale. Some may shudder at the thought of holiday shopping already, but if you pay the $139 annual fee for Prime, these sale events are a great time…
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MOBILE
Apple iPhone 16 Plus in for review
The iPhone 16 Plus is Apple’s new cheaper large iPhone and this year it’s standing a bit closer to the Pro Max in some ways, but further away in others. It shares the same box content, though – you only get a braided USB-C cable. So what do you get in your new iPhone 16 Plus over the 15 Plus?…
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SCIENCE
Rare Diagnoses Change People’s Perception of Medical Risk
As a graphics editor at Scientific American, I spend a lot of time thinking about and visualizing data—including data on medical risks. So when I got pregnant in 2018, I was prepared for things to be complicated. Some of the most common issues loomed in my mind: for example, as many as one in five known pregnancies ends in miscarriage,…
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ARTS & THEATRE
The Ocean Broker Celebrates 50 Years of Success in Hilton Head Island
Meta Title: The Ocean Broker Celebrates 50 Years in Hilton Head Real Estate MarketMeta Description: The Ocean Broker celebrates its 50th anniversary on Hilton Head Island, standing out as a leader in luxury beachfront and golf properties. Date: September 26, 2024Category: Business and Company News Summary:The Ocean Broker, a boutique real estate agency specializing in luxury properties on Hilton Head…
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CELEBRITY
Carly Pearce Weighs In on Beyoncé’s CMA Awards Snub
Carly Pearce knows nothing is going to hold Beyoncé down, down, down, down. So while Queen Bey wasn’t nominated for any Country Music Association Awards—despite Cowboy Carter being one of the most… Source link
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