Nasdaq Plunges Into Correction as Democrats Prepare Crackdown on Data Centers

The Nasdaq dropped 5.5% Thursday morning led by a rout in technology stocks, as a Democratic wave in the midterm elections portends tougher rules for data center development. The Nasdaq Composite erased its post-election day gains and then some, falling 1,420 points Thursday, led by sharp drops in t

Data Centers Meet Fierce Backlash From Voters as Dozens of Towns Reject New Projects

Data centers appeared on the ballot in 41 communities across 12 states this week, and in nearly every case, voters resoundingly voted to restrict or ban them, a sign that backlash continues to grow against the infrastructure needed to power artificial intelligence.  Of the 41 ballot initiatives, onl

Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s Jaw-Dropping Global Property Portfolio and $1.4 Billion Fortune—as He Retires From International Football

Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football after representing Portugal for 23 years. "A journey that began in August 2004 and changed my life forever is coming to an end," the soccer icon said in a Nov. 5 Instagram post. "When I look back and think of ev

Generational Wealth Fuels Record-High Levels of Cash Sales Among First-Time Buyers

The share of first-time homebuyers paying all cash has climbed to record levels, fueled by generational wealth transfers, even as eroding affordability continues to push homeownership out of reach for many Americans. Between July 2025 and June 2026, 10% of rookie home shoppers paid all cash instead