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The United States and Israel clashed with Iran at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Saturday where the U.N. chief and many countries urged a halt to their attacks and a return to negotiations to prevent the conflict from spreading further into the region and beyond. Secretary-General António Guterres told the council that everything must be done to prevent an escalation. “The alternative,” he warned, “is a potential wider conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability.” Guterres said the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the U.N. Charter. He also condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks for…
Sam Altman told OpenAI employees at an all-hands meeting on Friday afternoon that a potential agreement is emerging with the U.S. Department of War to use the startup’s AI models and tools, according to a source present at the meeting and a summary of the meeting seen by Fortune. The contract has not yet been signed. The meeting came at the end of a week where a conflict between Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and OpenAI rival Anthropic burst into public acrimony, ending with the apparent cancellation of Anthropic’s contracts with the Pentagon and with the federal government in general.…
In This Article Any guesses which cities are at the top of RentCafé’s hottest rental markets at the start of 2026? Miami? Phoenix? Austin? Try Cincinnati, Atlanta, and Minneapolis. They indicate a quiet shift toward affordable, job-rich metros that small investors can also buy into and possibly cash flow from. While the coasts boast luxury living and high-end jobs, early data indicate that the best opportunities for workers and investors over the next few years could lie in the Midwest and interior South. What RentCafé’s New Rankings Really Show—and What They Don’t RentCafé based its ranking system on renter behavior…
Want to finally buy a rental property in 2026? You’ve listened to the podcast. You’ve read the books. But what’s the best way to actually start? Today, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing a beginner-friendly strategy that gives you a bit of everything—cash flow, appreciation, loan paydown, AND tax benefits!Welcome to another Rookie Reply! We’re back with more questions from the BiggerPockets Forums. First, we’ll hear from someone who knows plenty about real estate investing but needs a clearer roadmap for getting started and scaling their real estate portfolio. Ashley and Tony share a rookie-friendly investing strategy that will…
Four rental properties by age 40? It’s possible, and if you can achieve it, your financial future will change forever. Henry and I have done it—both of us were able to buy four rental properties before our forties, and not only will it allow us to retire early, but our traditional retirement will be much wealthier.So, how do you start? This is exactly how to buy four rental properties by age 40, step by step. (And don’t worry if you’re over 40, you can use the same steps.)We’ll start with an easy property that many new investors can qualify for…
Warner Bros. Discovery has formally declared Paramount Skydance’s latest takeover proposal a “superior” offer to its existing deal with Netflix, escalating one of the most dramatic bidding wars Hollywood has seen in years. The determination prompted Netflix to withdraw from the bidding, handing the victory to Paramount. In a statement Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery said its board concluded that Paramount’s revised all‑cash offer to buy the entire company qualifies as a “company superior proposal” under the terms of its merger agreement with Netflix. The bid values Warner Bros. Discovery at around $111 billion, or $31 a share, up from Paramount’s…
In This Article This article is presented by Proper Insurance. As a real estate investor, you likely already know quite a bit about the importance of landlord insurance for your rental properties. You also probably know that landlord policies are separate and different from regular home insurance. But what about when you decide to branch out into short-term rentals? You might be comparing policies and wondering if Airbnb rentals will be covered if you decide to go down that route in the future, or only occasionally, or you may be considering a complete business strategy switch to short-term rentals. Regardless…
On April 22, Inman On Tour lands at the Country Music Hall of Fame for a one-day experience built for agents who want direction in a shifting market. From consolidation to AI to back-to-basics lead generation, every session is designed to answer one pressing question: What should you be doing right now to win?
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s comments on his company’s Q4 earnings call on Wednesday may one day be remembered as the peak of the AI bubble—the classic moment that occurs in every bubble when hubris and self-delusion overtake common sense. For that not to be the case, it would mean that, beginning in 2026, the U.S. embarked on one of the greatest and most unprecedented economic expansions in history. It’s a scenario that Huang clearly believes in. His message to investors on Wednesday: Big Tech’s massive spending on AI technology, particularly Nvidia’s chips, is not anywhere near finished. “This new way…
Kitchen upgrades often focus on countertops, cabinets, and appliances. Ventilation, however, tends to get less attention until smoke fills the room or a home inspection flags an issue. When homeowners start comparing renovation costs, permits, and long term affordability, questions about code requirements and overall budget often sit alongside bigger financial decisions like managing a mortgage. So, is a range hood necessary, or is it simply a recommended upgrade? The answer depends on building codes, the type of stove you use, and how seriously you take indoor air quality. What does a range hood actually do? A range hood is…