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Women are falling behind on AI adoption, and former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg knows it. That’s why she’s refocusing her women’s leadership nonprofit, Lean In, on closing the AI gender gap — and installing a 25-year-old to lead the charge. A new survey of 1,000 U.S. adults from Lean In found that 33% of men use AI daily, compared to 27% of women. While the gap is closing, even small differences could have outsized impacts over time, Sandberg told Fortune. “We all know that AI is already starting to, and has the power to transform how we work, who’s in the workforce, how we live, how we communicate,” Sandberg…

In This Article This article is presented by Dominion Financial. DSCR loans were supposed to solve the financing problem for real estate investors. And in many ways, they did. Before DSCR lending became mainstream, investors were stuck navigating traditional bank loans that could drag on for 90 to 120 days. The income documentation requirements were brutal for self-employed investors or anyone with a complex tax situation. The process was slow, unpredictable, and often ended in a frustrating “no,” sometimes weeks after you thought you had a deal locked up. DSCR loans changed that. By underwriting based on a property’s cash…

India imports nearly 90% of its crude oil—largely from Russia and the Middle East. With geopolitical trouble making both of those sources less reliable and leaving it vulnerable, the world’s most populous country is inviting more foreign investment to help it boost its domestic oil and gas supplies, a top energy executive from India told Fortune. While India is acquiring more alternative supplies to help it ride out the war in Iran, it typically imports most of its oil from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Russia. At present, those Russian barrels are flowing only under a temporary waiver from the U.S.,…

As more people embrace compact living, both tiny homes and ADUs have gained popularity. At first glance, they seem to represent the same idea: living small and living simply. But the similarities end there — tiny homes function as standalone dwellings, while ADUs are tied to an existing home and come with different zoning, uses, and benefits.  In this Redfin article, we break down what ADU vs tiny home really means, and help you figure out which path could suit your lifestyle whether you’re searching in El Paso, TX or have property goals in Topeka, KS. In this article:What is…

When you’re getting ready to sell, depersonalizing your home is one of the simplest ways to draw in more buyers. At its core, depersonalizing means removing or minimizing the items that reflect your life — things like family photos, collections, bold décor, or anything highly specific to your taste. The goal: help buyers picture their life in the home, not yours. It’s a tried-and-true selling strategy because it reduces distractions, appeals to a wider range of buyers, and helps people form an emotional connection with the home more quickly. The result? Better showings and often a faster sale. Why decluttering…

Six figures in cash flow per year from nine paid-off properties. That’s the definition of a small, powerful, profitable rental property portfolio. And today’s guest, Greg Roedersheimer, did it all within the last five years by buying the type of property every tenant truly wants.Back in 2007, Greg’s agent told him it was time to buy. Little did he know that in just a year, he would be unable to sell that property and would be forced to become an accidental landlord. 13 years later, after having his pre-40s “midlife crisis,” Greg knew he needed a way out of corporate with…

Even after President Donald Trump ordered emergency pay for Transportation Security Administration agents to ease long security lines, major U.S. airports on Sunday were still urging travelers to arrive hours early — and federal immigration officers brought in to help may not be leaving anytime soon. Trump’s executive order on Friday instructed the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA officers immediately, though it’s unclear how quickly travelers will see an impact. The move comes during a busy travel stretch, with spring breaks underway and Passover and Easter approaching. Tens of thousands of TSA employees have been working without pay since DHS funding lapsed on…

Large crowds protested Saturday against the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s actions in “No Kings” rallies across the U.S. and in Europe. Minnesota took center stage, with thousands of people standing shoulder-to-shoulder to celebrate resistance to Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement. Minnesota’s flagship event on the Capitol lawn in St. Paul drew Bruce Springsteen as its headliner. He and other speakers praised the state’s people for taking to the streets over the winter in opposition to a surge of U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement agents. Springsteen performed “Streets of Minneapolis,” the song he wrote in response to the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by…

Key Takeaways: Prequalification letters provide borrowers with an estimate of how much they can afford to borrow for a house. Prequalification relies on self-reported information and can be obtained in a matter of minutes. Sellers and agents prefer preapproval letters over prequalification letters because they’re a stronger signal that the borrower is seriously considering buying. One of the most important steps in the homebuying process is determining how much house you can afford. Getting prequalified for a mortgage can help you estimate how much you may be able to borrow and set expectations early. In this article, we’ll explain what…

If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror and wondered what your outfit’s missing, Macy’s may have the answer. The company recently launched its “Ask Macy’s” AI chatbot, powered by Google’s Gemini AI assistant, and it’s having shocking success.  The chatbot launched across all the company’s digital platforms on Monday, but it was tested with about half of Macy’s website visitors over several weeks, the company told Bloomberg. Shoppers who use the chatbot spend about 4.75 times more than those who don’t, Bloomberg reported. The bot’s short-term success comes as Macy’s tries to make its comeback after a decade…