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The Perfect All-Season Getaway

by USNN2020November 6, 2021November 4, 2023

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Photographer Snaps Stormy Sublime Sunset—Over Land and Sea—at Carova Beach, NC

by USNN2020August 2, 2021January 21, 2025

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‘Can’t Let a Human Being Walk Around With No Shoes’: Florida Deputies Help Man in Need

by USNN2020June 25, 2021May 14, 2025

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Former Iraq POW Jessica Lynch on what helps her thrive after captivity: ‘Every day is a constant reminder’

by USNN World NewsSeptember 22, 2020September 22, 2020

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Virginia liquor sales up $117M from same time last year

by USNN World NewsSeptember 5, 2020September 5, 2020

Even as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has leveled off in recent weeks, moving companies say they remain inundated with requests from people leaving New York City. Big Apple-based moving company Oz Moving, for example, told FOX Business that the volume of moves continues to rise at a “substantial rate” – in addition to a “drastic” spike in storage compared with years prior. The company has seen an average increase in quote requests of 30 percent year over year. NYC HOUSING MARKET RECOVERY MAY HINGE ON SCHOOLS REOPENING By July 15 Oz Moving was booked to capacity for the remainder of the month, and while it is always busy over the summer, 2020 marked the first time in 27 years the company was unable to take on additional jobs so early on. Similarly, Roadway Moving President Ross Sapir told FOX Business that it is the busiest summer he has ever had. “Insanely busy and for the last 3 months we couldn’t keep up with the demand,” Sapir said. To accommodate movers who have already left Manhattan, Oz Moving even recently introduced an “absentee move,” which employees can carry out when residents are not in their apartments. The company said it is quickly becoming one of its most sought-after services. Both Roadway Moving and Oz Moving told FOX Business in May that the pandemic had caused business to boom in New York City, describing a panicked flight out of the densely-populated metro. MORE AMERICANS SIGNED CONTRACTS TO BUY HOMES IN JUNE Both continue to detail an exodus, and other statistics confirm heightened interest in leaving. According to the most recent data from United Van Lines, between May and July there was a 95 percent year over year increase in interest in moving out of Manhattan. That compares with a 19 percent increase in moving interest in the U.S., overall. The top destinations for people who moved out of New York City between March and August were Florida and California – which together comprised 28 percent of relocations. Texas and North Carolina made up 16 percent of moves. New York’s Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo joked during a recent press conference that he has been bribing his friends to return to Manhattan with promises of free dinners and drinks. “We’re trying to get people to come back,” Cuomo said. “They’re not coming back right now.” GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE Still, some local real estate experts say perception of the issue may be overblown. Lindsay Barton Barrett, a real estate broker with Douglas Elliman, told FOX Business that some of the data and stories are skewed by the fact that in-person showings only recently resumed in Manhattan, while they were allowed in other areas weeks earlier. “The reality is that there are always people in New York selling their homes and leaving,” Barrett said. “There are certain sectors of the market that are still active and other sectors of the market that are on hold.” Barrett noted that some people may have temporarily left the city – with plans to return – which explains a dramatic spike in storage requests. As previously reported by FOX Business, a big factor that may play into the Manhattan real estate recovery is whether schools reopen. Parents often relocate to be closer to their children’s school.

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NYC relocations accelerating at ‘substantial’ pace, local movers say

by USNN World NewsAugust 7, 2020August 7, 2020

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California woman gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting within 10 feet to take photos

by USNN World NewsJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

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Pat Sajak sides with out-of-work Americans, questions media telling those out-of-work to stay home

by USNN World NewsMay 18, 2020May 18, 2020

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Coronavirus, low gas prices may create new US vacation hotspots

by USNN World NewsMay 9, 2020June 13, 2025

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People buying more plants, garden tools while in quarantine: ‘We’ve seen a tremendous spike’

by USNN World NewsApril 19, 2020May 8, 2025

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How COVID-19 Is Changing Dating Apps and Relationships

by USNN World NewsApril 11, 2020June 20, 2024

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How to optimize Wi-Fi during coronavirus-forced work from home: FCC

by USNN World NewsMarch 28, 2020February 25, 2025

NATIONAL NEWS

How Congress Is Forced to Adapt Post-Chevron SCOTUS Ruling

By Arjun Singh WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Chevron deference, which had the effect of enhancing federal agency power, has been deemed ...

FBI Gains Access to Suspected Trump Shooter’s Phone

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Judge’s Dismissal of Classified Document Case Against Trump Explained

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39 Things to Know About JD Vance, Trump’s Running Mate

By Joseph Lord and Jackson Richman On July 15, former President Donald Trump announced that Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) was his vice presidential pick, ending ...

DHS Secretary Mayorkas Confirms RFK Jr. Will Get Secret Service Protection

By Jacob Burg and Jeff Louderback Alejandro Mayorkas, the Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, said on July 15 that Secret Service protection will be extended to ...

Trump Secures Republican Presidential Nomination

By Janice Hisle MILWAUKEE—It’s official: Former President Donald Trump is the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nominee. The announcement was made almost simultaneously with former President Trump’s ...

Trump Selects JD Vance as Running Mate

By Janice Hisle MILWAUKEE—Former President Donald Trump announced on July 15 that Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) will be his running mate, ending months of speculation. The former ...

Trump Says Slight Turn of Head Saved His Life During Assassination Attempt

By Jack Phillips A slight turn of his head meant the difference between life and death, former President Donald Trump said in a Monday interview ...

Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Documents Case, Says Jack Smith Unlawfully Appointed

By Catherine Yang U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case on July 15, finding that special counsel Jack Smith’s ...

Republicans to Convene in Milwaukee Amid High Security in Wake of Shooting

By Lawrence Wilson MILWAUKEE—A resolute Republican Party will convene its national convention on July 15, less than 48 hours after an assassination attempt against presumptive ...

Melania Trump Issues Statement After Assassination Attempt on Husband

By Jack Phillips Former First Lady Melania Trump on Sunday issued a statement on the assassination attempt targeting her husband, former President Donald Trump, and ...

A Breakdown of the Assassination Attempt Against Trump

By Eva Fu, Frank Fang and Joseph Lord Former President Donald Trump was hustled off the stage with a bloodied face after a bullet pierced ...