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These 5 US Cities Have the Fastest-Rising Home Prices

These 5 US Cities Have the , Fastest-Rising Home Prices. 'Newsweek' reports that five cities in the United States saw home prices increase by more than 8% between January 2023 and January 2024. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index showed that all 20 cities analyzed had year- over-year increases during the same period of time. According to the report, , these are the five cities where , home prices grew the fastest:. Chicago, IL, Home prices increased by 8% year-over-year in the Windy City. According to the latest Redfin data, the median sale price of a house in Chicago was $335,000 as of February 2024, a 6.3% increase compared to the same time last year. Charlotte, NC, Charlotte saw home prices increase by 8.1% year-over-year for 2024, with the median home price at $399,995. Detroit, MI, Motor City saw home prices jump 8.3%. The median sale price of a home was $83,000, a significant 15.3% increase compared to 2023. 'Newsweek' reports that while Detroit has some of the cheapest home prices in the nation, its housing market is seeing a resurgence due to a boom in electric vehicle production. 'Newsweek' reports that while Detroit has some of the cheapest home prices in the nation, its housing market is seeing a resurgence due to a boom in electric vehicle production. Los Angeles, CA, The city's 8.6% hike ranked as the second-highest price increase in the nation with the median home price at $975,000, a 5.9% increase year-over-year. San Diego, CA, San Diego registered a whopping 11.2% price increase for 2023 with the median sale price sitting at $940,000, a 10% year-over-year increase.

These US Cities Have the Highest Populations of Millionaires

These US Cities, Have the Highest Populations of, Millionaires. According to a report by Henley & Partners, the United States remains the top country in the world for private wealth creation and accumulation. Quartz reports that the U.S. accounts for about 32% of global liquid investable wealth, valued at approximately $67 trillion. Here are some of the cities with the largest populations of millionaires, according to the report. Austin, This Texas city had the biggest explosion in millionaire growth in the U.S. over the past ten years, reaching 32,700 by the end of 2023. . Miami, This Florida city is home to 35,300 millionaires and 15 billionaires, including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Boston, While having just eight billionaires, the fewest of any other city on the list, this New England city is home to , 42,900 millionaires. Seattle, This Washington State city is the home of some of the largest corporations in the U.S., including Amazon and Microsoft. It's also home to 54,200 millionaires and 11 billionaires. . Chicago, Approximately 120,500 millionaires live in this Midwestern metropolis. . Los Angeles, The second-most populous city in the U.S. has about, 212,100 millionaires and 43 billionaires. San Francisco, The tech hub of the U.S. boasts the most billionaires with a whopping 68, as well as the second-most millionaires with 305,700. . New York, The city with the most high net worth individuals has about , 349,500 millionaires and 60 billionaires

Lollapalooza 2024 Headliners Announced

Lollapalooza 2024 , Headliners Announced. Lollapalooza 2024 , Headliners Announced. Headliners for the annual Chicago festival were announced on March 19. They are Blink-182, Future, Hozier. They are Blink-182, Future, Hozier. They are Blink-182, Future, Hozier. the Killers, Melanie Martinez, Metro Boomin. the Killers, Melanie Martinez, Metro Boomin. the Killers, Melanie Martinez, Metro Boomin. Skrillex, Stray Kids, SZA and Tyler, the Creator. . Skrillex, Stray Kids, SZA and Tyler, the Creator. . Skrillex, Stray Kids, SZA and Tyler, the Creator. . Skrillex, Stray Kids, SZA and Tyler, the Creator. . Other big-name performers include Deftones, Killer Mike. Other big-name performers include Deftones, Killer Mike. Kesha, Renee Rapp, Kenny Beats. Kesha, Renee Rapp, Kenny Beats. Kesha, Renee Rapp, Kenny Beats. Pierce the Veil, Zedd, Victoria Monet, Vince Staples and more. Pierce the Veil, Zedd, Victoria Monet, Vince Staples and more. Pierce the Veil, Zedd, Victoria Monet, Vince Staples and more. Pierce the Veil, Zedd, Victoria Monet, Vince Staples and more. This year, the festival will take place from Aug 1-4 in Grant Park. . Presale begins March 21 at 10 a.m. Ticket prices will increase at noon when the public sale begins. The cost of a 4-Day General Admission Ticket starts at $385

St. Patrick's Day by the Numbers

St. Patrick's Day by the Numbers. Everyone can be Irish for a day on March 17. In the U.S., St. Patrick's Day has evolved into a reason to celebrate your Irish heritage. On average, 13 million pints of Guinness are served on March 17. Chicago has a famous tradition of dyeing its river green. The tradition started in 1942, and takes 40 pounds of dye. Boston is a great place to celebrate with its annual parade. It is the most Irish city in the U.S., with 20.4% of its citizens are of Irish ancestry. 79% of celebrators plan to wear green.

7 St. Patrick's Day Traditions Explained

7 , St. Patrick's Day Traditions:, Explained. Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day, but why are these traditions so significant?. 1. St. Patrick. Patrick was an Irish missionary who was kidnapped as a child and brought to Ireland. March 17 is believed to be the day of his death. 2. The Green River in Chicago. The Chicago River has been traditionally dyed green for over 50 years. The color green is derived from the green strip in the Irish flag. 3. Parades. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade in the U.S. was in 1762. They allow people to proudly celebrate their Irish-American identity. 4. Shamrocks. Shamrocks used to be worn by the Irish in defiance of the ruling British class and to represent kinship among the native people. 5. Drinking Guinness. This Irish stout is the drink of choice on St. Patrick's Day, with about 13 million pints consumed on the holiday. 6. Leprechauns. These little green men come from 8th century Irish folklore. They were said to make shoes and wreck havoc on unsuspecting humans. 7. Corned Beef and Cabbage. This tradition was begun by poor Irish-Americans of the 19th century. Corned beef and cabbage were the affordable option

Rachel Zegler & Kit Connor to Make Broadway Debuts in 'Romeo + Juliet' | THR News Video

Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor are set to make their Broadway debuts in a new production of Shakespeare's 'Romeo + Juliet' this fall. The production will feature music by Grammy Award winner Jack Antonoff, who is also making his Broadway debut, movement by Sonya Tayeh (of 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical') and direction by Sam Gold. While few details have been released about this version of the Shakespeare classic, it promises an angrier take on the tale.

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction Is Overturned

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction , Is Overturned. New York's Court of Appeals overturned the movie mogul's 2020 rape conviction by a vote of 4-3 on April 25. According to the appeals court, trial judge James Burke "prejudiced Weinstein with 'egregious' improper rulings," AP reports. . For example, he let women bring forth allegations against Weinstein that he wasn't charged with. The action was an "abuse of judicial discretion," the appeals court said. . Without question, this is appalling, shameful, repulsive conduct that could only diminish defendant’s character before the jury, New York's Court of Appeals, via AP. Although this conviction has been overturned, the 72-year-old will remain in prison due to a separate 2022 rape conviction in Los Angeles. His lawyers have chosen to appeal that conviction as well. . Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from prison, issued a statement about the development. Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from prison, issued a statement about the development. A jury was told in California that he was convicted in another state for rape ... turns out he shouldn’t have been convicted and it wasn’t a fair conviction… , Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP. It interfered with his presumption of innocence in a significant way in California, Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP. On April 25, prosecutors said that "the legal issues identified by the New York Court of Appeal are not present in the Los Angeles County Case.". The Manhattan district attorney's office said they will "do everything in our power to retry this case, and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault."

Harvey Weinstein's Lawyer Praises Rape Conviction Reversal: "A Great Day For America" | THR News Video

Harvey Weinstein's lawyer is saying it's a "great day in America" after the former Hollywood mogul's rape conviction in New York was overturned. Arthur Aidala, Weinstein's lawyer in the appellate case, opened the first press conference after the overturned conviction saying that his team always knew that "Harvey Weinstein did not get a fair trial." The New York state Court of Appeals overturned Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction Thursday, ruling that the judge in the New York County trial was prejudiced against Weinstein because among other things, the court allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the case.

Harvey Weinstein Rape Conviction Overturned by N.Y. Appeals Court | THR News Video

The New York state Court of Appeals has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. The court ruled that the judge in the New York County trial prejudiced Weinstein with improper rulings, including allowing women to testify about allegations that were not part of the case. The court ruled that a new trial must take place.