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For people who want to buy a home, it’s difficult. It’s a seller’s market — and there aren’t many sellers. Home sales fell last month even as home prices climbed to record highs. High mortgage rates are keeping buyers on the fence and deterring sellers who currently have cheaper loans and don’t want to give up on them.
Home sales fell last month even as home prices climbed to record highs.
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- 🎧 NPR’s Scott Horsley narrates first up The few homes on the market are like “the last donut in the office break room.” What advice does he have for those looking for a home in this market? Start with your best offer and be prepared to move fast. “Those who drag their feet, aren’t prepared to make an offer, or get cold feet after making an initial offer are going to end up getting burned,” Nashville real estate agent Jack Gaughan told him.
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley plans to vote for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Haley spoke at an event at the conservative think tank the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., her first on the matter since dropping out of the presidential race in March. During the campaign, Haley described Trump as “unhinged” and full of “chaos.” At the Hudson Institute, she reiterated that it is now up to Trump to reach out and win over those who will vote for her, “and don’t think they will only be on his side.”
In the United States, approximately one in nine children between the ages of 3 and 17 is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers found that 1 million more children and teens will be diagnosed with ADHD in 2022 than in 2016. The report also showed that the gap between the number of boys and girls diagnosed with the disease is narrowing. Boys have long been diagnosed with ADHD at two and a half times the rate of girls. Growing awareness of ADHD and the different ways it manifests in children helps explain why more girls are being diagnosed.
How to Thrive as You Age
Cyclists experience less knee pain and arthritis than non-cyclists, a large new study suggests.
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Cyclists experience less knee pain and arthritis than non-cyclists, a large new study suggests.
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How to Thrive as You Age
is a special series about the secrets and science of longevity from NPR’s Allison Aubrey.
May is National Bicycle Month. If you are an avid cyclist, there is good news for you: A new study finds that regular cyclists are significantly less likely to develop osteoarthritis or knee pain by age 65 than non-cyclists. Research adds to the evidence supporting the health benefits of cycling, including boosting your immune system and helping you live longer.
- 🚲 Cycling has less impact Can help strengthen leg muscles around the knees and help protect joints.
- 🚲 Rhythmic pedaling exercise can also help Lubricates the knee joint by moving synovial fluid – the thick, egg white-like fluid in the joint that helps reduce friction and absorb shock.
- 🚲 Cycling still carries the risk of injury, although. Cyclists should understand the risks of overuse injuries and the importance of technique and getting the right bike.
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Next month will mark the second anniversary of the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade. Since then, access to abortion has been in a state of flux. While some states have enacted new bans, others are implementing new protections. Here are six things to know about abortion laws ahead of the November election:
- ➡️ About half of the states restrict abortion. Fourteen states impose blanket bans with very limited exceptions, such as rape or to save the life or health of the mother.
- ➡️ Many hospital systems in states that ban abortion have problems Recruit doctors.
- ➡️ Abortions are actually increasing nationwide. The rise of telemedicine is a major factor.
- ➡️ Some states strictly regulate abortion although Roe v. Wade The bill remains in effect, including in states like Michigan, Colorado, California and Minnesota, which are now taking steps to make abortion easier.
- ➡️ “Shield Law” protects doctors and nursesIn states where abortion is legal, there is no interstate prosecution if abortion services are provided to people from other states.
- ➡️ Two other Supreme Court cases Could further change abortion access in U.S.
3 things you need to know before you go
A sixth lawsuit against the rap mogul accuses him of drugging a model before assaulting her.
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A sixth lawsuit against the rap mogul accuses him of drugging a model before assaulting her.
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- Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of sexual assault again. Model Crystal McKinney sued, claiming he coerced and sexually abused her in 2003.
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates receive more than just a diploma at their commencement ceremony. One of the speakers was a billionaire philanthropist who gave each student $1,000—but only if they donated half.
- Some people in Florida are suing Hershey’s for false advertising on Reese’s products. The lawsuit alleges that designs displayed on some Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups misled customers.
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