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America’s political divide is likely to widen further thanks to new real estate platforms that allow potential buyers to check their future neighbors’ political affiliations and other social data and local demographics.Oyssey is a tech startup that launched this month in South Florida and New York City to give buyers access to their neighborhood’s political affiliations based on election results and campaign contributions.”We are a platform of advantage for homebuyers at a time when buyers need advantage now more than ever,” said Hugh Nirenberg, CEO of Oyssey.The startup technology company designed its platform based on the belief that social data,…

good morning! If you’re a regular reader, you may remember that a few weeks ago we reviewed a decades-old Cadillac. Mainly because there was a really cool old Fleetwood for sale and I couldn’t find anything else worth it. Well, today I found an equally cool old Lincoln, so I’m going to give the luxury section of FoMoCo the same treatment. But before we get into those, let’s take a look at yesterday’s Chicago-style beaters. (By the way, Chicago style is either the thick type with sauce on it or the very thin, crispy type cut into squares.) This is…

The City of Tampa is planning to host a major expo aimed at promoting business opportunities for small businesses in the construction industry.The semi-annual Bridges to Business Subcontractor Outreach and Networking Expo will be held at the Tampa Convention Center (333 S Franklin St) on Thursday, December 19th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The expo serves as the Bay Area’s largest networking event. For construction subcontractors, industry suppliers and service providers.With billions of dollars of public and private construction projects planned for Tampa’s future, the expo will help small and minority-owned businesses access information, make connections, and secure contracts.…

A Virginia man has died after falling onto a bear in a tree that was shot by one of his hunting buddies, state wildlife officials said.The bizarre accidental death occurred on Dec. 9 in Lunenburg County, between Richmond and Danville, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said in a statement.According to police, a hunting group was chasing the bear as it ran up a tree. As the group retreated from the tree, the hunter shot and killed the bear. The animal fell onto another hunter who was standing about 3 meters from the base of the tree.Police identified the man…

sports news During his 24 seasons with the Patriots, the coach’s press conferences were often, but not always, a master of suppressing information. Bill Belichick’s press conferences during his 24 seasons as Patriots coach were often masters of suppressing information. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff By Chad Finn, Boston Globe December 18, 2024 | 8am Dear University of North Carolina football media, fans, and Tar Heels who will now have to live with Bill Belichick. First, my New England colleagues for sending Drake Maye our way and then preparing him to play at a significant talent disadvantage in the huddle, not…

Thousands may have died, Francois-Xavier Vieuxville, governor of Mayotte, told local broadcaster Mayotte La 1 Erre on Sunday.Separately, French Interior Minister Bruno Letailraud told reporters on arrival in Mayotte where he was in talks with authorities that it could “take many days” to establish the exact death toll. . A pile of metal plates. Kwezi/AFP via Getty ImagesCyclone Chido was a Category 4 storm, bringing winds of more than 136 miles per hour to the island, according to a preliminary report from the country’s meteorological bureau, Météo-France. Its strength weakened after it hit the African mainland, the service added. Amidst…

AITKIN — Connor Coons scored 21 points as the Staples-Motley Cardinals defeated the Aitkin Gobblers 66-65 in a Section 7-2A matchup on Tuesday, Dec. 17.For the Cardinals, Eli Rutten scored 18 points and Avandre Brandt scored 15 points, including the game-winning free throw. Noah Moss led Aitken with 14 points. Isaac Ausmus added 13 points, Isiah Baker added 12 points and Cody Kostic added 11 points. Staples Motley 39 27 – 66 Ryan Neelan 2, Alex Schultz 6, Connor Coons 21, Eli Rutten 18, Noah Larson 4, Avandre Brandt 15. Overall: 4-1. Next up: Thursday, Dec. 19, at Royalton at…

CNN — The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to decide whether a ban on the controversial social media app TikTok violates the First Amendment, putting the key case of the term on the eve of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Added to case file. The high court agreed to expedite the case and hear arguments on January 10. In TikTok’s appeal to the Supreme Court, the justices cited Congress, which cited national security concerns over China’s control of the app, and the platform’s users and executives, who argued the ban violated the First Amendment. He became embroiled in a high-profile dispute between…

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Ahmed al-Sharaa told a Turkish newspaper on Wednesday that Syria would develop strategic ties with Turkey. from now on. Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed Jolani, said Syrians who have taken refuge in Turkey are treated better there than anywhere else. “I hope Syria will not forget this kindness,” the HTS leader told Turkish newspaper Yeni Safak. “There will be a strategic relationship. Turkey has many priorities in rebuilding a new state in Syria,” he added. “There will also be mutual commercial relations. We trust Turkey in terms of transferring its experience in economic development…

The State Department accuses Palestinians and Palestinians of deliberately circumventing decades of U.S. human rights law to continue funding Israeli military units accused of committing widespread atrocities in the occupied Palestinian territories. He faces a new lawsuit filed by an American of descent.The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, challenges victims of alleged human rights violations over the State Department’s failure to sanction Israeli security forces under the Leahy Act, a 1990s law that prohibits military aid to American forces. This is the first time that they have lodged an objection. It is clearly involved in serious human rights violations.Plaintiffs include Amal Gaza,…