White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt unveiled President Trump’s new tax proposal, promising significant cuts for the middle class and targeting tax advantages for wealthy individuals. Key provisions include eliminating taxes on tips, Social Security benefits, and overtime pay, as well as closing loopholes like the carried interest loophole for hedge fund managers. The plan…
When Jess’s icy mother-in-law, Debbie, gifted her a pair of gorgeous yellow heels for her birthday, Jess had a bad feeling. But she accepted them, hoping her mother-in-law might be extending an olive branch. Days later, preparing for a business trip to Chicago, Jess reluctantly wore the shoes. At airport security, she felt something odd…
A fascinating slice of Cold War history is now available for those with a penchant for the unique and historical. Nestled in the serene backdrop of Cornwall, a former Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post, built 14 feet underground to safeguard against nuclear threats, is on the market for £25,000. This subterranean relic, established in 1961…
The allure of shipping containers lies in their adaptability. These steel structures, often used to transport goods across the globe, are now being repurposed as innovative, sustainable living spaces. With careful planning around storage, partitions, appliances, and furnishings, these blank steel canvases can be transformed into fully functional homes that meet various living needs—from off-grid…
A Berlin Air plane flying over the wilderness of Alaska vanished from radar with 10 people on board and failed to reach its final destination. Following intensive search, the wreckage of the aircraft, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, was finally located on sea ice on Friday afternoon (local time) in Alaska, US by a team of a…
Containers are already pretty cool, but they become even cooler when you start stacking them and filling them with water. Instead of looking at shipping containers as things to move cargo, think of them as swimming pools. You can play with shapes, arrangements, color, and texture. You can take a boring thing and really make…
At the Oscars, Kelly Ripa’s black, see-through gown sparked mixed reactions. Fans praised her, calling her “gorgeous” and the dress “stunning.” Critics, however, weren’t as kind. Comments included, “That dress lowers your standard” and “She doesn’t even look like the same person anymore.” Her husband, Mark Consuelos, also faced scrutiny for his suit, with one…
Most people didn’t enjoy math in school—numbers, fractions, and percentages aren’t exactly easy. Little Johnny was no exception, and his poor multiplication skills got him into trouble. He came home and told his dad, “I got an F in math today.” His dad asked, “What happened?” Johnny explained, “The teacher asked, ‘What’s 3 times 2?’…
Burying a shipping container intrigues many individuals searching for a cost-effective solution for subterranean storage or shelter. At first glance, shipping containers appear robust and ready-made for such purposes due to their sturdy construction and ease of modification and transportation However, the reality of burying these containers is more complex than it seems. Their structural…
Shipping containers, those unassuming metal boxes typically used for transporting goods across oceans, have undergone a remarkable transformation and are now at the forefront of one of the most exciting trends in modern architecture: container homes. These robust steel structures, originally designed for the harsh conditions of sea transport and the rough handling of ports…