Record 100-Degree October Heat Wave Slams California as Super El Niño Threats Escalate

By 2 p.m. on Monday, residents in Los Angeles will be battling temperatures rising to 102 degrees, with little relief in sight.  Most of California has been plagued by a multiday heat wave affecting more than 35 million people. Temperatures have soared up to 20 degrees above normal for this time of

Karoline Leavitt Lands Fox News Role—Months After Leaving White House To Spend More Time at Home With Her Kids

Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping back into the political spotlight, months after leaving the Trump administration to focus on raising her two young children. Leavitt is set to take on a new role as an on-air contributor for Fox News beginning Nov. 1. The mother of two,

What Is a Neoclassical House Style? Key Characteristics and Design Elements

Few architectural styles have proven as enduring or as visually commanding as the neoclassical house style. Rooted in the grandeur of ancient Greek and Roman design, neoclassical houses are defined by their formal symmetry, stately columns, and a sense of proportion that feels both timeless and inte

A Clinton Hill Townhouse Sets a Neighborhood Record for $9.4 Million

A decade ago, when Fort Greene and Clinton Hill townhouses started regularly going for upwards of $3 million, some sellers decided to press their luck, asking unheard-of prices on a few exceptional — and exceptionally large — properties. Results were mixed. In 2015, a More »