July 2024

AARP, the interest group advocating for the wellbeing of older Americans, revealed in a policy paper this month its priorities for a national plan on aging that sufficiently recognizes the changing demographics of the U.S. population, and the trend that will see 20% of all Americans become at least the age of 65 by 2030. “While other countries are responding to these changes by developing and...

Texas Capital Bank, after being granted an extension to respond to the federal government’s request to change the venue of the trial between the bank and Ginnie Mae, has filed an objection to the request saying that a “forum selection clause” cited by government attorneys is not enforceable. “Having lost its attempt to dismiss ’s claims, the government asks this court to transfer this case to...

Real estate lending shop Dunmor has promoted two employees to senior leadership positions. Andy Thienkosol, a veteran in business-purpose lending (BPL), has been named chief operating officer of the California-based lender. Melissa Perez, a former director of operations at First Republic Bank, has joined Dunmor as senior vice president of operations. Thienkosol previously served as chief revenue...

While he may not have secured a spot on Team USA for the Paris Olympics, Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown is fresh off a legacy-defining season. The eight-year NBA veteran made his third All-Star team, won Eastern Conference finals MVP and Finals MVP, and helped the Boston Celtics win their first NBA championship since 2008. And while he’s winning big on the court, he’s hoping to bank...

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Its stench is even more impressive than its height. Photography by Mangiwau / Getty Images It’s the season of the corpse flower in Washington, D.C., and the deadly stench is attracting tourists to the scene of the crime: the U.S. Botanic Garden. Corpse flowers are known for their vibrant, 8-foot-tall blooms—and for smelling like, well, a corpse. They're a rare occurrence, with an estimated...

Whether you water manually or you have an underground sprinkler system, you want to water your lawn just the right amount to keep from drenching your grass. Dave Toht The first step in understanding how often and how long to water grass is to choose the best type of grass for your lawn, depending on where you live. Some grasses, such as St. Augustine, will do better in drier locations, while...

From melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon rolls to an iced peach matcha, these are all the treats I tried at Magnolia. Emily VanSchmus Chip and Joanna Gaines are known for their home renovation style, but the Silos at Magnolia offers more than just home goods. Joanna has authored three cookbooks, so it’s no surprise there are incredible eats at Magnolia—and I tried as many as I could fit into my...

Forgoing the dryer is more energy efficient, but you could do more harm than good by air-drying these laundry items. Getty Images / Basak Gurbuz Derman There are plenty of benefits to air-drying your clothes rather than tumbling them in the dryer. It’s the more economical and environmentally friendly option, plus it can help reduce wrinkles, static cling, and wear and tear. So, it’s the...

Grow these basil companion plants near each other to reduce pests, provide shade, and boost your harvests. Kindra Clineff Thanks to its strong scent and fast growth rate, basil is often used as a pest-repelling companion plant for vegetables, herbs, and flowers that benefit from extra pest protection. However, the right basil companion plants also improve the health of basil crops by sheltering...