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Michael and Ashley Darby in 2019. Brian Stukes/Getty Images The Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby has filed for divorce from her estranged husband, Michael Darby. Ashley, 36, filed to end her marriage to Darby, 65, on Wednesday, November 20, according to Page Six, citing court documents. Meanwhile, TMZ quoted Michael, an Australian businessman, as saying that the duo reached “an amicable and fair settlement” through their prenup. They have reportedly decided to share custody of their sons Dean, 5, and Dylan, 3.  Ashley and Mark’s official uncoupling has been a long time coming. In April 2022, she confirmed…

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Industries like retail, banking, transportation and food service have undergone massive digital transformation in recent years by leveraging new technologies to enhance consumer experience. As a result, today’s consumers now expect the same seamless digital experiences in all areas of their lives, including rental management. Gen Z renters in particular expect digital-first experiences, and have emerged as a powerful consumer base within the rental market. Meanwhile, there’s been a surge in the construction of new units: nearly one million new apartment units are projected to be available by 2025, according to a market analysis using data from the U.S. Census…

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Major automakers around the world have announced layoffs and factory closures in recent weeks.Companies affected include Ford, GM, Stellantis, and Volkswagen Group.This is due to unprofitable EV investments, Chinese market losses, and more domestic competition.Major automakers around the world have announced multiple rounds of layoffs and factory closures in recent weeks as they struggle to turn a profit on EVs and face a potential onslaught of cheaper competition. Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis plan to slash thousands from their workforce in the coming months. Volkswagen has announced plans to shutter three of its factories in Germany, which could come with…

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A row has broken out at COP29 climate talks as leading countries said a draft deal risked going back on a historic agreement to reduce the use of planet-warming fossil fuels.”Standing still is retreat and the world will rightly judge us very harshly if this is the outcome,” said UK energy minister Ed Milband.The UK, European Union, New Zealand and Ireland said the proposed agreement was “unacceptable”.Developing nations said they are unhappy that a pot of money has not been agreed to help them tackle climate change.Nearly 200 countries are meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan to try to decide on the…

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Netflix’s new holiday rom-com, “Hot Frosty,” is sure to melt icy relations in the bedroom for some couples this winter … this according to a renowned sex therapist. Dr. Laura Berman, who is best known for her show on the Oprah Winfrey Network, tells TMZ … the seasonal flick will likely help guys get laid during the winter months — which is a notorious time for dry spells. Play video content TMZ.com According to the doctor, studies show people’s sex drives decrease in the winter months, especially around the holidays … likely due to the stress and lack of alone…

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Increasingly violent hurricane seasons and surging home insurance costs have tanked Florida’s housing market, according to a Redfin market report published on Tuesday. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. Increasingly violent hurricane seasons and surging home insurance costs have tanked Florida’s housing market, according to a Redfin market report published on Tuesday. Florida led the way in…

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Bitcoin breached the $98,000 level for the first time Thursday as investors continued pricing in a second Donald Trump presidency.The price of the flagship cryptocurrency was last higher by more than 4% at $98,187.00, according to Coin Metrics. Earlier, it rose as high as $98,367.00.Shares of Coinbase advanced 3% in premarket trading while MicroStrategy, a bitcoin proxy, jumped 11%. Mining stocks rose as well, with Mara Holdings up 9%.Stock Chart IconStock chart iconBitcoin continues its march toward $100,000Bitcoin has been regularly hitting fresh records this month on hopes that Trump will usher in a golden age of crypto, which would…

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Kendra Wilkinson has waited years to get onto Raya. Healing from past feuds has only been part of Kendra’s reality TV journey. Most recently, she acted as a real estate agent on Kendra Sells Hollywood. Then there’s her love life. It’s been years since her split with Hank Baskett. She’d like to use Raya, the exclusive celebrity dating app. But Kendra is still on the waiting list. Kendra Wilkinson attends the “Moulin Rouge” Los Angeles Opening Night Performance at Hollywood Pantages Theatre on June 30, 2022. (Photo Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) Is Kendra Wilkinson blacklisted from Raya? Even though…

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HSBC has agreed to direct $25 million over the next four years to support underserved communities in an agreement with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) following allegations of redlining, the parties announced on Wednesday.  In August 2023, the bank disclosed it was under investigation by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) after the nonprofit organization filed a complaint alleging violations of the U.S. Fair Lending Act.  According to the document, HSBC allegedly engaged in discriminatory lending practices in majority Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in six U.S. metropolitan areas from 2018 through 2021. It included New York (NY), Seattle…

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