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☆ Inside Realtors' Fight for Control of America's for-Sale Home Listings
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( James Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +17 min

Agents might be emboldened to share listings among private networks of in-the-know brokers rather than market them to everyone. And if the goal is a transparent market that prioritizes consumers, the clear-cooperation policy is a flawed tool. Redfin estimated that in the second quarter of 2019, about 1.7% of listings, or some 18,000 homes, were likely pocketed. In a hot market, it's easier for brokers to market a home off the databases and still get it sold. What has changed since the rule went into effect is brokerages' eagerness to control access to home listings.

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Learn moreThe October Prime Day event is almost over, and there are only a few hours left to get the best Amazon Prime deals. Below, we've compiled the 100+ best Prime Day deals you can get right now. Tech and gaming Prime Day dealsWhether you're an Apple aficionado looking for a good deal or a gamer yearning for a PS5, Prime Day has you covered. View at AmazonFor more highlights of Prime Day sales on Amazon products, check out our roundups of the best Prime Day Fire TV Stick deals and best Prime Day Amazon Echo deals. You can find the top sales in our guides to the best women's Prime Day clothing and shoes, men's Prime Day clothing and shoes, and Prime Day coach bags.

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The last time we saw the PS5 Slim reduced to this price was in early August, and early June before that. The PS5 Slim (with disc drive) has been available for less in the past from third-party vendors, but we can't verify their reliability. The best Amazon Prime Day PS5 dealsSony PS5 Slim $449.00 $499.00 Save 10% The PS5 is one of the best consoles thanks to its powerful hardware, exclusives, and 4K Blu-ray drive. The only difference between the PS5 Slim with or without a disc drive is, indeed, the disc drive. That said, you can buy an external disc drive for the PS5 Slim Digital Edition to add disc functionality.

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The best Amazon Prime Day dealsKeep checking in on our curated deals list below, as we'll be updating it throughout the event with our latest Prime Day picks. Tech and gaming Prime Day dealsThis will be one of the busiest sections of the October Prime Day sale, and some absolute bangers are live already. View at AmazonKitchen Prime Day dealsLooking for a Prime Day pick-me-up? View at AmazonStyle and beauty Prime Day dealsIt's not all high-end electronics on Prime Day. View at AmazonAmazon Prime Day FAQsWhen is Amazon Prime Day?

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Mark your calendars because Target has just announced its upcoming Target Circle Week. When is Target Circle Week? Target Circle Week will start on Oct. 6 and will run until Oct. 12. Who can shop during Target Circle Week? Target Circle Week is exclusive to Target Circle Members.

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Learn moreThe PlayStation VR2 headset is typically prohibitively expensive, usually costing around $550. The PS VR2 is now $200 off, bundled with Horizon: Call of the Mountain or by itself during this limited-time deal. PlayStation VR2 $349.00 $549.99 Save 37% The PS VR2 is a virtual reality headset built for the PS5. View at AmazonThese deals make the PS VR2 even more affordable than the Meta Quest 3, one of the market's most popular virtual reality headsets. Sony PS5 Slim $449.00 $499.00 Save 10% The PS5 is one of the best consoles thanks to its powerful hardware, exclusives, and 4K Blu-ray drive.

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I grew up shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale with my mom before spending nearly four years working as a sales associate between Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack. This has given me a very clear sense of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale bestsellers, what sells out first, and what gets returned. Now, I'm ready to share what's absolutely worth it and what you should skip from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is full of Gucci, Saint Laurent, Tom Ford, and Ray Bans sunnies galore. Here's when you can start shopping Nordstrom Anniversary Sale dates based on your Nordy Club status.

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AdvertisementWhen is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? The 2024 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is happening for everyone from July 14 until August 4. You can apply here for the Nordstrom card and get inducted into the Nordy Club, which gets you early access to the Anniversary Sale. Here's when you can start shopping Nordstrom Anniversary Sale dates based on your Nordy Club status. AdvertisementHow to maximize discountsThe best way to maximize discounts during the anniversary sale is to get a Nordstrom credit card.

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Learn moreNordstrom's Anniversary Sale is here and it's one of the best times to save on brands you already know and love. This is their best sale of the year, with deeper discounts than you'll find during any of their other promotions. AdvertisementWhen is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? The 2024 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is happening for everyone from July 14 until August 4. Here's when you can start shopping Nordstrom Anniversary Sale dates based on your Nordy Club status.

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☆ The double-level airplane seat is back. This time, there’s a first-class version
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

He’s spent his twenties – all five years of them so far – perfecting his vision for economy class dual-level seating. At 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters), Núñez Vicente was used to cramped airplane journeys in which he struggled for legroom and struggled to sleep. He imagines the Chaise Longue seats in the middle of each cabin, flanked by regular seating on either side. Testing out the conceptHere's the lower level of the business-class/first-class version of the dual-level seat concept. Here's Núñez Vicente demonstrating what it's like to lie flat in the lower level seat.

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If you're ready to commit for longer, just opt for the six-month plan for only $20 — an even better deal and $26 savings compared to the usual semi-annual plan price. How to get the Starz dealGetting the Starz deal is as easy as signing up and making an account. Select which offer you want: the $5 monthly plan or $20 semi-annual plan. Starz typically costs $10 a month or $45 for a semi-annual plan that covers six months. The Starz offer is available to new and returning customers.

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☆ Taylor Swift surprised fans with 15 more songs from 'The Tortured Poets Department' 2 hours after the album was released
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Taylor Swift released her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," at midnight ET on Friday. Four of the extra songs were already teased as vinyl exclusives, while the others were kept hidden. AdvertisementTaylor Swift packed a one-two punch early Friday morning, releasing two versions of her new album hours apart. At midnight ET, Swift unveiled her much-anticipated album "The Tortured Poets Department." But two hours after the album's arrival, Swift surprise-dropped a deluxe edition dubbed "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology," which includes 31 songs.

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The Tortured Poets Department VinylYou can enjoy "The Tortured Poets Department" in record form with Swift's Ghosted White vinyl. The Tortured Poets Department Target ExclusivesOne vinyl and three CD versions of "The Tortured Poets Department" are sold exclusively at Target. Target The Tortured Poets Department Phantom Clear Vinyl $39.99 $45.99 Save 13% This Phantom Clear vinyl version of The Tortured Poets Department is exclusive to Target. The Tortured Poets Department Digital StreamingThe fastest way to hear "The Tortured Poets Department" will be through digital streaming. Amazon The Tortured Poets Department MP3 $13.49 The digital version of The Tortured Poets Department features all 16 original tracks from the album.

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☆ Opinion: The next time I want to see Timothée Chalamet, I’ll do it from the comfort of my couch
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Opinion Sara Stewart | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Last week, I ditched work one day and went to a matinee at a local AMC theater. It was a Timothée Chalamet movie, because statistically of course it was. There are few things this movie nerd loves more than a big, loud sci-fi fantasy epic on an IMAX screen. It’s as if big movie chains are responding to the dire warnings about the death of their industry by deciding they’ll simply force-feed their remaining audience as much monetizable property as possible. Long live the fun movie theater experience, which is totally possible!

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There's also Kimberlyn, a Black on-air reporter at a conservative cable news outlet, played by Christina Elmore. Chozick also suggested the book “What it Takes: The Way to the White House” by Richard Ben Kramer. “You have these complicated, interesting women who all come from different backgrounds, different ideologies, different generations, and they are theoretically competitors, yet ultimately end up valuing each other over any of that," said Gugino. Throughout the episodes, the characters debate journalism ethics and ideologies and whether text, video or digital is the best medium. "Lola is arguing a point I’ve heard young journalists make or aspiring journalists make, that objectivity is sort of a myth.

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☆ Xbox is now on sale at Target for less than it was on Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe Xbox Series S is on sale for cheaper than it was on Black Friday after reports Microsoft would share Xbox exclusives with other gaming platforms. The Xbox Series S, which normally retails at $299, is on sale at Target for $219, or about $80 off. The Series S is already the budget version of the current console, selling at a retail price of $200 cheaper than the Xbox Series X, which boasts higher-level graphics performance and more storage. The deal clocks in even lower than the lowest Black Friday deal for the console, which saw them going for $229.99 on sale at Dell, according to IGN. Sony has sold more than 50 million PlayStation 5 consoles since its release in November 2020, while the Xbox Series S and Series X have sold about 21 million units, IGN reported .

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☆ Xbox chief announces mysterious event after weeks of leaks, layoffs, and drama
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, promised a "business update event" to clarify the situation. The controversial rumors came weeks after Microsoft announced layoffs in its gaming divisions. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "We've been planning a business update event for next week, where we look forward to sharing more details with you about our vision for the future of Xbox."

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☆ Peacock’s exclusive NFL playoff game drove ‘biggest subscriber acquisition moment ever measured,’ analytics firm says
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —NBCUniversal’s high-stakes decision to exclusively air the NFL’s AFC Wild Card playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs on its streaming service Peacock drove record signups to the platform, a digital analytics firm said Wednesday. In the three days leading up to the January 13 kickoff in Kansas City, Peacock saw 2.8 million sign-ups, Antenna reported on Wednesday, citing preliminary data. Prior to the game, Peacock reached roughly 30 million subscribers, a significantly smaller number than CNN parent company Warner Bros. Discovery’s 95 million Max subscribers and Netflix’s 260 million global subscribers. Though it remains unclear just how many of the 2.8 million new subscribers will retain their Peacock service beyond the playoff game, the announcement comes as other streamers also appear to be getting serious about sports. Netflix on Tuesday announced it will stream WWE’s “Raw” beginning in 2025, the company’s biggest foray yet into live sports.

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☆ From ‘Barbenheimer’ to Taylor Swift, here are the most important films of 2023 and why they worked
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-27 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Hannah Beier | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesCall 2023 an explosive comeback at the box office. Together, those three films contributed more than $1.5 billion to the domestic box office, according to data from Comscore. But in the meantime, here's a look at some of the most important theatrical releases of 2023 — and why they worked. Meanwhile, Disney has seen its animated content lag at the box office in the wake of the pandemic. "His Only Son," a biblical drama released in early 2023, cost $250,000 to make and generated $12.4 million at the box office.

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☆ Taco Bell is finally selling breakfast tacos
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Taco Bell is synonymous with tacos, just perhaps not in the mornings. For the first time, Taco Bell is adding breakfast tacos to its menu beginning October 12 for a limited time. Taco Bell even enlisted comedian Pete Davidson to apologize for some of its past breakfast food flops, like the much-maligned Waffle Taco. Breakfast sales have jumped 9% since the ads aired, with Taco Bell praising the campaign and Davidson for the turnaround. Taco Bell also announced that in celebration of National Taco Day that it’s bringing back its Taco Lover’s Pass subscription program for two days only.

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Amex Member Week 2023 will offer eligible cardholders presale ticket access, special experiences, and more. To find the right Amex card for you, read more about our picks for the best American Express cards. American Express Member Week 2023 detailsTo take full advantage of Amex Member Week, you need to have an Amex card, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, or The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. Amex Member Week exclusives span a number of categories, from entertainment and live events to retail offers. They can receive up to $165 in total value when making select purchases from the following merchants:DocuSignHertzInstacart BusinessLowe'sSquarespaceProducts in this post: The Platinum Card® from American Express, American Express® Gold Card, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express

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What is the Prime Big Deal Days event? Despite 'Prime Day 2' being right there, Amazon has this time gone for 'Prime Big Deal Days,' but it is, for all intents and purposes, a second bite at Prime Day. We're already looking at what deals are available today on our Prime Day pets deals and Prime Day headphone deals guides. If you want a peek into what deals we saw in some other categories during the Prime Day event in July (fingers crossed they make a comeback), check out what we found for Prime Day gaming deals, Prime Day beauty deals, and Prime Day furniture deals. Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial New and eligible returning members can try Prime for 30 days, free.

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☆ Talal Ansari — Reporter at The Wall Street Journal
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Talal Ansari | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +2 min

Talal AnsariTalal Ansari is a reporter at The Wall Street Journal, covering U.S. news. He covers the news of the day while also working on exclusives and deeply reported stories. Prior to joining the Journal, Talal was a reporter for BuzzFeed News in New York City for four years, working on the investigative reporting team before moving to breaking news, covering everything from hate crimes to hurricanes. After leaving, Talal went into journalism and has worked at organizations such as Al Jazeera, the Los Angeles Daily News, and The Indian Express. Talal has a master's degree in long-form investigative journalism from the University of California Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.

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