household

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In January 1973, on the same day he was promoted to arts editor, Shalit debuted “Critic’s Corner,” the segment that would ultimately make him a household name.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Meanwhile, a last-minute splurge on tickets requires a firm grasp of your household finances and may mean giving up other things you want, such as eating out and shopping, for a while.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Beijing will release its latest house price index as markets watch for signs of whether the prolonged downturn in housing prices, which has been a key drag on household wealth, will continue to deepen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

At an Objectways studio, AI system trainers film themselves performing household tasks in fake, fully furnished apartment rooms.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The paper chain is complete, and this once-unknown town has become a household word around the world.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman