America’s secret weapon against inflation: The 30 year home mortgage

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Existing-home sales fell to a rate of 3.84 million in September, the National Association of Realtors said.

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Blue Jackets honor Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew Gaudreau with emotional tribute in home-opener against Panthers

The Blue Jackets paid tribute to the Gaudreau brothers before and during Tuesday night's game

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Dave Roberts, Aaron Boone played in UCLA-USC rivalry 30 years ago. Now they're managing in Dodgers-Yankees World Series

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and his New York Yankees counterpart Aaron Boone began battling on a baseball diamond 32 years ago at age 19 when UCLA faced USC.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Will mortgage interest rates fall this November?

Mortgage rates are poised to fluctuate in November, but in what direction? Here's what to know now.

2024-25 CBS Sports Preseason Freshman of the Year: Duke's Cooper Flagg leads frosh All-America team

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Meet Zara Lachlan – the 21-year-old rowing solo from Europe to South America

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Robert and Cortney Novogratz share design tips and lessons from 25 years of home renovation

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8-year-old girl fights back against kidnapper in clown mask, police say

An 8-year-old Colorado girl fought back against an intruder wearing a clown mask who tried to kidnap her during a violent late-night break-in at her family's home, court documents say.

How to know if mortgage refinancing makes sense now

As mortgage rates decline, some homeowners may want to consider refinancing now. Here's what to know now.

Why mortgage rates are back up to nearly 7%

The average 30-year mortgage rate has surged over the course of October, returning to highs last seen in the summer.

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What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for November 2024?

After falling in September, mortgage interest rates rose again in October. Here's what could happen this November.

Will mortgage rates fall? Your Budget questions answered

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The secret life of pigeons

Love them or hate them, pigeons are an iconic animal of New York City. But there is much about these birds that remains a mystery to most. "Sunday Morning" contributor Christian Cooper talks with ...

The Secret Electrostatic World of Insects

Invisibly to us, insects and other tiny creatures use static electricity to travel, avoid predators, collect pollen, and more. New experiments explore how evolution may have influenced this ...

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The inflation risk for emerging markets

Fiscal indiscipline looms as the biggest threat after central bank battles to slow rising prices

World - Financial Times - October 15

U.S. strikes Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen

U.S. B-2 bombers and other aircraft struck five underground Houthi weapons storage locations in parts of Yemen that the Iranian-backed rebel group controls, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said ...

U.S. Bombs Weapons Caches of Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen

Air Force B-2 bombers struck five underground weapons facilities in what may be a signal from the Biden administration to Iran.

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U.S. Strikes Target Houthi Weapons Stores in Yemen

The bombing is designed to stop the Iran-backed group from attacking commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the Pentagon said.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Returns. It Shouldn’t.

Despite the wings, the supermodels and Cher, there’s no going back.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 16

Is Google’s NotebookLM a secret CRM killer?

Even if a few hundred or thousand use NotebookLM in place of a CRM, it could spell trouble for the companies offering them.

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The Weird Persistence of the Victoria’s Secret ‘Angel’

The company has tried to shed its retrograde standards of beauty aspiration and perfection. But many women miss the old bombshell fantasy.

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