USA Today

Watch toddler’s sweet smile when he hears mom for the first time

A toddler had the most adorable reaction when he heard his mother’s voice for the first time. Eighteen-month-old Colton Stapelberg, who has struggled with hearing problems since birth, was fitted with ...
Fast Company

NAR says the median age of first-time homebuyers in 2025 is 40, up from 28 in 1992—but can we trust the data?

Earlier this month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released its annual survey, which found that the median age of first-time U.S. homebuyers in 2025 climbed to 40. That’s up from 38 in ...
The New York Times

First-Time Home Buyers Are Older Than Ever

“It’s kind of a shocking number,” said an economist with the National Association of Realtors. By Julia Carpenter The path to homeownership continues to get longer, with the median age of first-time ...
The New York Times

Here Are the 11 First-Time Acting Winners From the Emmys

Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa of “The Pitt” were among the actors to take home a statue for the first time on Sunday. By Derrick Bryson Taylor Jean Smart added to her haul with a seventh acting win ...