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LA rent prices plunge as Angelenos rejoice: ‘I thought it was a mistake’

By NY Post | Katie Jerkovich | 1/29/2026 6:14 PM

In a place known for sky-high rent costs, Los Angeles residents got some good news recently as rental prices in the big city have hit a four year low. ... Read full Story

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Starter homes priced under $300K have vanished in dozens of US cities

By NY Post | Mary K. Jacob | 1/29/2026 3:57 PM

A new Ziffy analysis says the American dream of a starter home is disappearing quite fast. ... Read full Story

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The Hamptons’ high-end housing market had a banner year in 2025 — thanks to fat Wall Street bonuses

By NY Post | Emily Davis | 1/29/2026 3:25 PM

A stellar year on Wall Street led to a bullish Hamptons housing market in 2025. ... Read full Story

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Owners of Marilyn Monroe’s $8M death home sue LA, Karen Bass in brazen bid to tear it down

By NY Post | Jeremy Louwerse | 1/29/2026 2:50 PM

The movie star was wheeled out of the infamous bungalow on a gurney in 1962. ... Read full Story

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Justin Baldoni quietly ditched California for Tennessee — and wants $40K/month for his Ojai home

By NY Post | Mary K. Jacob | 1/29/2026 2:19 PM

Justin Baldoni moved away from California and planted new roots in Nashville -- and now, his Ojai escape is up for grabs. ... Read full Story

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Out-of-state movers on a budget should consider these US cities

By NY Post | Realtor.com | 1/29/2026 2:11 PM

Moving across state lines can be a difficult process with a host of challenges and changes. ... Read full Story

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California home purchases have reached a near 2-decade low

By NY Post | Emily Davis | 1/29/2026 1:22 PM

A decline in borrowing rates towards the end of 2025 failed to encourage would-be Cali buyers, according to Attom. ... Read full Story

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Keanu Reeves rented Linda Evangelista’s NYC loft while starring in ‘Waiting for Godot’ — now it asks $7.99M for sale

By NY Post | Jennifer Gould | 1/29/2026 12:10 PM

The chic spread, at 522 W. 22nd St., last asked $8.19 million in 2025. ... Read full Story

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Renderings Reveal 400-Unit Archer Towers II At 163-25 Archer Avenue in Jamaica, Queens

By New York YIMBY | Michael Young and Matt Pruznick | 1/29/2026 8:01 AM

New renderings have been revealed for Archer Towers II, a forthcoming 22-story residential building in downtown Jamaica, Queens. Designed by Perkins Eastman and developed by BRP Companies, the 353,000-square-foot structure will yield 400-mixed income rental units. The project will also include 2,164 square feet of commercial space and 67 on-site parking spaces for residents. The property is located between 165th Street and Guy Brewer Road. ... Read full Story

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Developer Secures Financing for Industrial Facility at 249 Pomeroy Road In Parsippany, New Jersey

By New York YIMBY | Max Gillespie | 1/29/2026 7:31 AM

Advance Realty Investors has secured construction financing for 249 Pomeroy Logistics Center, a new Class A industrial development at 249 Pomeroy Road in Parsippany, New Jersey. The 110,000-square-foot facility, branded as 249 PLC, is currently under development and is expected to be completed in October 2026. ... Read full Story

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Housing Lottery Launches for 599 Tinton Avenue in Woodstock, The Bronx

By New York YIMBY | Vanessa Londono | 1/29/2026 7:00 AM

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 599 Tinton Avenue, a seven-story mixed-use building in Woodstock, The Bronx. Designed by Badaly Architects and developed by Steve Zervoudis, the structure yields 35 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 11 units for residents at 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $76,080 to $140,000. ... Read full Story

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Permits Filed for 95-28 147th Place in Jamaica, Queens

By New York YIMBY | Vanessa Londono | 1/29/2026 6:30 AM

Permits have been filed for a 13-story residential building at 95-28 147th Place in Jamaica, Queens. Located between 95th Avenue and 97th Avenue, the lot is near the Sutphin Boulevard–Archer Avenue–JFK Airport subway station, served by the E, J, and Z trains. Herman Jacob under East 181st Gardens LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications. ... Read full Story

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Our rebuild hell: LA fire victims reveal nightmare scenario of red tape and financial ruin – one year on

By NY Post | Mary K. Jacob, Joyce Cohen | 1/28/2026 8:34 PM

The homeowners have detailed they how the lost millions of dollars in fires that left large swathes of the Palisades and Altadena looking like “post-war Hiroshima.” ... Read full Story

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Jailed billionaire has cut the price of his Gilded Age mansion by $14M — and stands to take a $7M loss

By NY Post | Emily Davis | 1/28/2026 4:49 PM

The Mahwah, New Jersey mansion originally listed for a cool $33 million in 2025. ... Read full Story

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TJ Maxx set to open first new store in NYC in 10 years in Herald Square

By NY Post | Steve Cuozzo | 1/28/2026 4:33 PM

It’s the largest deal for a new store in NYC signed this year or last. ... Read full Story

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Affordable housing construction just reached a record high — with 2 pricey coastal cities leading the pack

By NY Post | Emily Davis | 1/28/2026 1:53 PM

A new RentCafe report details how much affordable-housing construction grew between 2020 and 2024 -- highlighting two bright spots many may not expect. ... Read full Story

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Population growth slows dramatically amid immigration crackdown

By NY Post | Realtor.com | 1/28/2026 1:04 PM

The country's total population grew by about 1.8 million in the 12 months through July 1, reaching 331.5 million, according to the estimates released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. ... Read full Story

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Google co-founder Sergey Brin linked to purchase of Lake Tahoe’s most expensive home — just out of the billionaire tax’s reach

By NY Post | Katherine Donlevy | 1/28/2026 12:52 PM

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has been linked to the purchase of Lake Tahoe's most expensive home in what appears to be an attempt to flee California's crushing "billionaire tax." ... Read full Story

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Americans seeking to move are flocking to this Southern state for 1 unexpected reason

By NY Post | Mary K. Jacob | 1/28/2026 12:32 PM

A new report from HireAHelper shows that while the volume of moves remained high, the motivations behind them have shifted. ... Read full Story

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This $2.5M Hoboken home with charming details once belonged to indie filmmaker John Sayles

By NY Post | Jennifer Gould | 1/28/2026 11:45 AM

Sayles, also a novelist, resided at this 210 13th St. rowhouse for more than three decades. ... Read full Story

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Drawn to Synbols, Michael McGrath Conjures Uncanny Narratives

by Colossal | Jan 29 2026

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13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

by The List | Mar 03 2025

connecticut

New details emerge on faked DCF call in ‘Mimi’ Torres-García case

by CT Mirror | Jan 29 2026

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Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

by NY Times | Dec 30 2025

health

Low Dose Aspirin Not Tied to Cancer, but May Raise Cancer-Related Death Risk

by Healthline.com | Jan 29 2026

knowledge

Here’s Why You Should Start Doing More Things the Hard Way

by Reader's Digest | Jan 29 2026

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People Who Did This One Thing in Their 20s Were the Happiest at Age 80

by thehealthy.com | Dec 22 2025

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Anthony Kazmierczak faces charges in attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar

by upi.com | Jan 29 2026

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LA rent prices plunge as Angelenos rejoice: ‘I thought it was a mistake’

by NY Post | Jan 29 2026

retirement

The best (and worst) housing markets for retirees in 2026

by Fox News | Jan 08 2026

science

Halley wasn't the first to figure out the famous comet. An 11th-century monk did it first, new research suggests.

by LIVE SCIENCE | Jan 29 2026

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Freiburg not interested in ‘hearing crap about the table’ after Europa League loss leads to 7th place finish

by Yahoo Sports | Jan 29 2026

technology

Robots are beginning to learn new skills through apps, not physical hardware upgrades

by Interesting Engineering | Jan 29 2026

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Kyoto, Made for Two in a World of Quiet Luxury

by World Travel Magazine | Jan 28 2026

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U.K. lottery winner, 80, jailed in $424-million counterfeit drugs bust

by Global News | Jan 29 2026

Word of the Day

reciprocate

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 29, 2026 is:

reciprocate • \rih-SIP-ruh-kayt\ • verb

To reciprocate is to do something for or to someone who has done something similar for or to you. Reciprocate can also mean “to have (a feeling) for someone who has the same feeling for you.”

// It was kind of my friend to give me a ride to the airport, and on the flight I was thinking of how to reciprocate the favor.

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Examples:

“She entered the post office and greeted Tommaso, who reciprocated with a smile, then Carmine, who stroked his beard and shot her the usual skeptical glance.” — Francesca Giannone, The Letter Carrier (translated by Elettra Pauletto), 2025

Did you know?

“Scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours,” “do unto others as you would have them do to you,” “share and share alike”: such is the essence of the verb reciprocate, which implies a mutual or equivalent exchange or a paying back of what one has received. Reciprocate traces back to the Latin verb reciprocare (“to move back and forth”), which in turn comes from the adjective reciprocus, meaning “returning the same way” or “alternating.” Indeed, one of the meanings of reciprocate is “to move forward and backward alternately,” as in “a reciprocating saw.” Most often, however, reciprocate is used for the action of returning something in kind or degree, whether that be a gift, favor, or feeling.

LA rent prices plunge as Angelenos rejoice: ‘I thought it was a mistake’

Starter homes priced under $300K have vanished in dozens of US cities

The Hamptons’ high-end housing market had a banner year in 2025 — thanks to fat Wall Street bonuses

Owners of Marilyn Monroe’s $8M death home sue LA, Karen Bass in brazen bid to tear it down

Justin Baldoni quietly ditched California for Tennessee — and wants $40K/month for his Ojai home

Out-of-state movers on a budget should consider these US cities

California home purchases have reached a near 2-decade low

Keanu Reeves rented Linda Evangelista’s NYC loft while starring in ‘Waiting for Godot’ — now it asks $7.99M for sale

Renderings Reveal 400-Unit Archer Towers II At 163-25 Archer Avenue in Jamaica, Queens

Developer Secures Financing for Industrial Facility at 249 Pomeroy Road In Parsippany, New Jersey

Housing Lottery Launches for 599 Tinton Avenue in Woodstock, The Bronx

Permits Filed for 95-28 147th Place in Jamaica, Queens

Our rebuild hell: LA fire victims reveal nightmare scenario of red tape and financial ruin – one year on

Jailed billionaire has cut the price of his Gilded Age mansion by $14M — and stands to take a $7M loss

TJ Maxx set to open first new store in NYC in 10 years in Herald Square

Affordable housing construction just reached a record high — with 2 pricey coastal cities leading the pack

Population growth slows dramatically amid immigration crackdown

Google co-founder Sergey Brin linked to purchase of Lake Tahoe’s most expensive home — just out of the billionaire tax’s reach

Americans seeking to move are flocking to this Southern state for 1 unexpected reason

This $2.5M Hoboken home with charming details once belonged to indie filmmaker John Sayles

Realtor.com

Zillow

Drawn to Synbols, Michael McGrath Conjures Uncanny Narratives

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

New details emerge on faked DCF call in ‘Mimi’ Torres-García case

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

Low Dose Aspirin Not Tied to Cancer, but May Raise Cancer-Related Death Risk

Here’s Why You Should Start Doing More Things the Hard Way

People Who Did This One Thing in Their 20s Were the Happiest at Age 80

Anthony Kazmierczak faces charges in attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar

LA rent prices plunge as Angelenos rejoice: ‘I thought it was a mistake’

The best (and worst) housing markets for retirees in 2026

Halley wasn't the first to figure out the famous comet. An 11th-century monk did it first, new research suggests.

Freiburg not interested in ‘hearing crap about the table’ after Europa League loss leads to 7th place finish

Robots are beginning to learn new skills through apps, not physical hardware upgrades

Kyoto, Made for Two in a World of Quiet Luxury

U.K. lottery winner, 80, jailed in $424-million counterfeit drugs bust

Word of the Day

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