The Mets are hiring for one of the most iconic mascot jobs in sports

The New York Mets are looking for someone to pick up the mantle of one of the most iconic mascots in American sports. The Flushing, Queens-based ball club recently posted a job listing for a “high-energy, enthusiastic individual” to don Mr. Met’s massive baseball-shaped head and serve as the team’s most identifiable brand ambassador. The … Read more

Selena Gomez says taking Instagram break was ‘most rewarding gift’

There are few people in the world better at Instagram than Selena Gomez. The actor, singer and entrepreneur is the most-followed woman on the platform, with a staggering 429 million users following her account. But in a recent appearance at the 2024 TIME 100 Summit, the 31-year-old said getting off of the app was one … Read more

WNBA champion A’ja Wilson’s hopes for Caitlin Clark, the league

Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking college career has sparked unprecedented interest in the WNBA. One of the league’s biggest stars hopes that spark turns into a flame. Speaking at the 2024 TIME 100 Summit on Wednesday, Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson said it has been “kind of amazing” to see the excitement that Clark has created … Read more

The least-affordable metro areas for America’s middle class

California remains one of the most expensive states to live in, according to a recent Creditnews Research study that found America’s middle class is being priced out. In the report that asked, “Can America’s Middle Class Still Afford Homeownership in 2024?”, the independent research house studied the relationship between income distribution and housing costs across … Read more

This small town in France is selling a house for 1 euro

For a few years now, countries all over the world have gone viral for selling off abandoned or dilapidated properties for around $1 dollar — an often symbolic price. The point of these schemes is to attract buyers and help reverse shrinking populations. Towns in Italy have done it several times and now a small … Read more

The best U.S. cities for remote workers according to Remote.com

In the best U.S. city for remote work, the median household income is $71,000; rent is about $1,400 a month; homes are valued at about $412,000; and 58% of residents are college grads. Welcome to Portland, Maine. Population: 68,424. The waterfront town is the highest-ranked U.S. city for remote workers according to a new analysis … Read more

10 most-sustainable U.S. cities—they’re almost all on the West Coast

In honor of Earth Month, realtyhop ranked the greenest U.S. cities for homebuyers. The report evaluated each city based on the following criteria: Sustainability Policy and infrastructure Energy Environment Affordability Overall, the study found that the majority of the greenest cities are on the West Coast — five are in California alone. California is one … Read more

High-paying, in-demand side hustles—some pay more than $200 an hour

Americans are diving into freelancing — 38% performed freelance work in 2023, according to Upwork’s December 2023 Freelance Forward survey. While some are freelancing full-time, many people are also doing so part-time as a side hustle.   If you yourself are considering a side gig, there are many ways to dive in. You can write … Read more

This couple bought an abandoned house for $1.5 million: Look inside

In October 2023, Nick Volkov came across a unique listing for a house and just knew he had to show it to his girlfriend, Jenna Phipps, a 28-year-old content creator. Though the listing included pictures of the exterior only and described the house as a “tear-down,” the 27-year-old program manager tells CNBC Make It that … Read more

Expect less TV and film jobs going forward, says Teamsters president

Jobseekers interested in breaking into the film and television industry may have a harder time this year and even in the coming years. That’s according to Tommy O’Donnell, president of the Theatrical Teamsters Local 817, a union of casting and location executives as well as TV and film drivers throughout the Northeast, and other panelists … Read more