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WATCH: Authorities warn of looting and scams in wake of California wildfires
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is warning burglars, looters and scammers that they will be prosecuted if they take advantage of people who have been affected by the wildfires.ABC News - 1d -
Scam artists may take advantage of the Los Angeles wildfires, officials warn
As wildfires continue to blaze across Los Angeles County, authorities are sounding the alarm on another potential threat to the public: scams relating to the disaster.ABC News - 1d -
How to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires and avoid scams
Wildfires have decimated more than 37,000 acres of the Los Angeles metropolitan area over the last several days, charring more than 12,000 structures, displacing over 150,000 residents and leaving ...NBC News - 3d -
Mortgage rates were expected to fall, but they’re surging. There’s a reason for that.
Rates were supposed to go down — but a strong U.S. economy is getting in the way.MarketWatch - 3d -
Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act
Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.BBC News - 4d -
Chinese lenders have a massive challenge: They can't lend enough
Chinese onshore banks and funds have flocked to government bonds amid a gloomy economic outlook as hopes for meaningful policy push fade.CNBC - 5d -
UK debt market sell-off threatens mortgage pain for households
Some 700,000 borrowers face jump in repayments when fixed-rate deals end this yearFinancial Times - 5d -
30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.93%, the Highest Since July
Borrowing costs have been rising for months, tracking yields on government bonds. The move threatens to push more buyers and sellers to the sidelines.The New York Times - 5d -
5 ways to save on your mortgage payments this January, according to experts
Saving on mortgage payments could help you start the new year strong. Here's how to get started.CBS News - 5d -
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Save 50% on your favorite (or soon-to-be favorite) skincare products when you shop daily deals at Sephora.Wired - 6d -
What factors drive mortgage loan interest rates?
The Fed rate decisions aren't the only factor that plays a role in where mortgage rates head next.CBS News - 6d -
California authorities warn of Amber alert scam targeting parents
Scammers will call asking if you'd like to register your child in the event that they go missing.The Hill - 6d -
Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand
Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.CNBC - 6d -
The 50 best leggings tested and ranked, according to editors
We tested more than 50 leggings over the course of 8 weeks. Shop the 50 best women’s leggings, including top contenders from Nike, Lululemon and Athleta.NBC News - 6d -
Here's where mortgage rates could be headed in 2025
Mortgage rates in 2025 are expected to remain above 6%, according to multiple industry forecasts.The Hill - 6d -
Thai police say Chinese actor was trafficked to Myanmar to work in a scam operation
Thai police say a Chinese actor who disappeared and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human traffickingABC News - 6d -
Shoplifters, scams and supersoft toys: how the Jellycat craze inspired a crime wave
With the booming resale market for Jellycat rarities, retailers across the UK are reporting a surge in ‘stealing to sell’ shoplifting, with some going to extreme lengths to protect their ‘Jellies’. ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
McAfee launches scam detector to stop scams before they strike
Scams are everywhere. McAfee’s new scam detector spots and stops scams across text, email, and video to keep you from being fooled.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
C.F.P.B Sues Unit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Over Risky Mortgages
A federal consumer bureau claims Vanderbilt Mortgage, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, made loans to buyers of manufactured homes it knew could not repay them.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Backbone One iPhone And Android Controller Is 50% Off
Backbone One Gen 2 Mobile Controller (USB-C) $50 (was ...GameSpot - Jan. 6 -
7 ways to get a lower mortgage rate in 2025
Lowering your interest rate can save you money over the life of the loan. Here are seven ways to make it happen.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Scam Recruiters Are Hiring for Your Company. Here’s How to Fight Back
Employers are collateral damage in a common hiring scam. These scammers can harm prospective hires and damage your company reputation.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
Why Japan is the perfect place to turn 50
A significant birthday feels less so in a country that has become a global pioneer of ageing — for better and for worseFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
EPA determines formaldehyde poses an ‘unreasonable risk’ to humans and must be regulated
The Biden administration has officially determined the chemical formaldehyde poses an “unreasonable” risk to human health and should be regulated. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
UK mortgage approvals fall in November
Unexpected decline interrupts recovery in housing market activityFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Where are mortgage, CD and credit card rates heading in 2025?
The Fed has been pushing down borrowing cuts since September, yet mortgage rates remain close to 7%. Here's what to expect in 2025.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
The 50 must-see TV shows for 2025
Sally Wainwright goes punk! Michaela Coel is back! And Robert De Niro smashes on to streaming like a man with something to prove! Here’s your complete guide to 2025’s unmissable TV . Thanks to ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
FCC's net neutrality rules struck down, in another blow to Biden administration
A federal appeals court in Ohio ruled that the Federal Communications Commission lacked authority to reinstate open internet rules.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2 -
Federal Court Strikes a Final Blow to FCC's Net-Neutrality Rules
Appeals-court decision ends effort to regulate internet providers like utilities, citing Supreme Court decision restraining federal agencies’ powers.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court
After nearly two decades of fighting, the battle over regulations that treat broadband providers as utilities came to an end on Thursday.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Nominate a company for CNBC's 2025 Disruptor 50 list
CNBC is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Disruptor 50 list — our annual look at the most innovative venture-backed companies.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024
A sharp rise in mortgage interest rates took its toll on mortgage demand, hitting just as the housing market entered its typically slowest stretch of the year.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024
Rising mortgage interest rates collided with the slowest month of the year for sales.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Trump tariffs pose a greater threat to South Korea’s economy than domestic political chaos, BOK official suggests
The South Korean economy has to grapple with internal political turmoil and the threat of tariffs by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in 2025.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
'I died inside – I had fallen victim to a scam'
People are being warned to remain vigilant as the number of holiday scam reports rise.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
The Guardian view on Russia and China: an old friendship poses new threats | Editorial
Over the holidays, this column is looking ahead at the urgent issues of 2025. Today, the expansion of the partnership between Beijing and Moscow. It is almost three years since Xi Jinping and ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
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Discover verified DoorDash coupons like up to 50% off or get $0 delivery fees for your first order from trending and local restaurants and stores.Wired - Jan. 1