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America's Largest Homebuilder Says Buyers Are Still Hesitating

D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE:DHI) reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 results on Tuesday that topped Wall Street earnings expectations, but the homebuilder lowered its full-year sales and home-closing guidance as affordability pressures and cautious consumer sentiment continued to weigh on demand.

Benzinga · Jul 21

Why an all-female Glengarry Glen Ross changes less about the play than you might expect

A recent all-female production of Glengarry Glen Ross at London’s Old Vic gave audiences the chance to revisit one of the defining plays of modern American theatre. It also raised the question of whether a work so deeply associated with male aggression and competition looks different when performed by women.

The Conversation · Jul 21

"We stopped playing for 10 minutes and ate pizza on-stage while the crowd watched." The Damned were the first UK punk band to tour America and it was an unforgettable experience for all involved

"We’d see Joey Ramone in the street and say hi"

Louder · Jul 21

US measles cases set to surpass last year’s record high – and it’s only July

2025 was the worst year for measles in America in over three decades

The Independent UK · Jul 20

How many cups of coffee can you safely drink a day? This is what experts say

Two-thirds of American adults drink coffee each day, with most consuming an average of three cups

The Independent UK · Jul 20

'Cherry-picking numbers': Trump admin slams report claiming Pentagon withheld data on troop injuries in Iran war

The Pentagon has allegedly withheld information about dozens of American service members injured in Iranian strikes on US bases in Jordan, The New York Times reported.

The Times of India · Jul 20

Iran is turning into the sort of ‘forever war’ that Donald Trump promised to avoid

When Donald Trump returned to the White House, he promised to avoid another Middle Eastern “forever war”. After the costly experiences of Iraq and Afghanistan, that pledge resonated with an American public weary of prolonged military intervention.

The Conversation · Jul 20

Ukrainian Driver Reports a Potential Risk in the Loyalty Programs of Major American Truck Stop Chains

Vitalii Budnyk drew attention to the practice of redeeming reward points by phone number without additional identity verification, informed Love's Travel Stops and Pilot Flying J, and proposed practical measures for strengthening customer protection.

inkl · Jul 20

The dance floor was never just an escape

What America under Trump could learn from queer nightlife during the AIDS crisis

Salon · Jul 20

The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond

The mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, Abdullah Hammoud, declared the city the “Coffee Capital of America” in November 2025.

The Conversation · Jul 20