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MarketWatch - Business
We’re in our mid-50s and planning to retire soon. We have $2 million saved. How can we extract income from our $900,000 home?
“We have no children or heirs, and have no one to leave our estate to other than charitable causes.” -
CBS News - Top stories
How much would a $70,000 home equity loan cost per month?
Are you thinking about borrowing $70,000 with a home equity loan? Here's what your payments would be. -
The Guardian - World
This is how we do it: ‘The sheep on our farm hinder our sex life more than the kids’
Friction in the fields is wreaking havoc in the bedroom for farmers and parents Rosie and Brian. How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously. There is something hot about being a farmer, but working together is tricky – Brian ... -
ABC News - Tech
Yes, some animals can have babies without a mate. Here's how
A snake in the U.K. has drawn attention to the ability of some female species to reproduce without a mate -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He thinks I’m too materialistic’: My husband and I are in our 40s. He takes zero interest in our finances. He doesn’t even know the name of our mortgage company. What can I do?
“I am really worried that if I’m not around, he will not be able to manage the basics of everyday life for himself and our children.” -
MarketWatch - Business
Fed minutes show no consensus on how many months of good inflation data needed to start cutting interest rates
Several officials said that interest-rate hikes might be needed if inflation stays at its elevated level or increases further.Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
Our attitudes towards AI reveal how we really feel about human intelligence
We’re in the untenable position of regarding the AI as alien because we’re already in the position of alienating each other. The idea that superintelligent robots are alien invaders coming to “steal our jobs” reveals profound shortcomings in the ... -
MarketWatch - Business
‘She won’t be happy until he’s in a homeless shelter’: My sister wants our father to refinance his $1.2 million home to pay off her $120,000 debt
“My father worked hard his entire life in public transport and retired about seven years ago.” -
CNBC - Business
Women’s soccer draws private-equity interest as team valuations soar
Sixth Street and Carlyle have each have each struck deals at soaring team valuations. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 100.25
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2% to 100.25 — down for two consecutive trading days. -
CBS News - Top stories
Should you use your home equity to make an investment? Experts weigh in
Are you thinking about using your home equity as investment capital? Here's what experts think of the idea. -
BBC News - Top stories
Hurricane Beryl leaves Jamaican homes without power
The powerful storm has passed, but torrential rain has prompted new warnings. -
The Guardian - World
How we met: ‘I sensed she wasn’t keen on me. I can come on a bit strong’
Frances and Laine, both 39, met while working at a primary school in New Jersey in 2009. They did not immediately hit it off. When Laine moved to New Jersey a few years after leaving college, she was looking for a new experience. “I’m from ... -
The Guardian - World
My daughter visits daily since her partner left her. How can I reclaim my space without offending her? | Leading questions
It’s a testament to your parenting that your daughter feels she can hide with you, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. While time helps to heal, seek out ways to share the load. Find more Leading questions hereMy daughter’s partner has ... -
Inc. - Business
7 Things That Can Squash a Sale
Selling a company is a complicated process with many pitfalls. Here are the common ones and how to avoid them. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Turkish Inflation Moves Past Peak as High Rates Begin to Pay Off
Turkish consumer inflation looks to have begun a strong downward slide, says Bartosz Sawicki, market analyst at fintech Conotoxia.Turkey -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Shaikin: How Gawr Gura and VTubers could help Dodgers further tap into Japanese fan base
Is it possible the Dodgers could win over new fans in Japan by tapping into an activity which is wildly popular among Japanese teens?MLB -
CBS News - Top stories
Hiring in the U.S. slowed in June, raising hopes for interest rate cuts
Employers added 206,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate edged higher to 4.1%. -
CBS News - Top stories
June jobs report signal possible interest rate cut later this year
The U.S. added 206,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, according to new data from the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent breaks down the numbers ... -
The New York Times - Business
What June Jobs Report Could Mean for Interest Rates
As unemployment ticks up and wage growth cools, Federal Reserve officials are watching for signs that the job market is about to crack. -
The Hill - Politics
We need more accountability in our politics — I’ll go first.
we’re a little over halfway through the year, so it’s time to take a look back at some of the good (and bad) predictions I made back in the frosty winter months of 2024. -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He’s planning to bleed me dry’: My husband turned into a monster after we married. I own a $1.3 million home. How do I save myself and my finances?
“I am planning my escape after five long years, feeling foolish for staying in this marriage for so long.” -
The Hill - Politics
How to spot the Milky Way without a telescope this summer
Story at a glance (NewsNation) — This summer, you can gaze at the Milky Way without the need for a telescope, but you may have to drive a bit to get a good view. The center of our galaxy is visible in July and August for those in the Northern ... -
MarketWatch - Business
‘Our children have varying degrees of success’: My husband and I are in our 80s and have $300,000 to leave our 3 kids. Do we give more to our underemployed son?
“At 56, he has few prospects for his future.” -
Inc. - Business
Gig Work Company Settles With FTC for $7 Million Over Misleading Employees About Pay
"Operating in the 'gig' economy is no license for evading the law," Federal Trade Commission head Lina Khan tells Arise Virtual Solutions. -
Financial Times - Business
How Starmer can succeed
The new prime minister will need to use the political capital that comes from a huge majority if he is to keep populism at bay -
The Guardian - World
‘We want our peace’: why is France’s far-right support such a rural affair?
Media rhetoric about migrants and crime is rallying support for the National Rally in the countryside but, say city folk, the reality is different. Flanked by fields of corn and tree-lined ponds, Colombier-Saugnieu has a proximity to the bustling ... -
Wired - Tech
How a Group of Butterflies Managed to Fly 4,200 Kilometers Without Stopping
When butterflies not native to South America appeared on a beach in French Guiana, entomologists started sleuthing to prove where they came from—and how they might have got there. -
MarketWatch - Business
Mortgage rates post biggest increase in two months, going back over 7%
Mortgage applications fell 2.6% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Mortgage -
ABC News - Top stories
Average rate on 30-year mortgage climbs for 1st time since late May to just under 7%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose this week, pushing up borrowing costs on a home loan for the first time since late May -
BBC News - Top stories
'Spain were Germany's role model - now we believe we can beat them'
BBC pundit Thomas Hitzlsperger explains what Germany need to do to beat Spain in Friday's mouth-watering Euro 2024 quarter-final. -
MarketWatch - Business
In 99% of the U.S., homes became less affordable this year. Here are the 7 places where they didn’t.
Housing prices have hit a new high, making it tougher for prospective buyers to afford a home in most places in the U.S., Attom Data Solutions said in a new report. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Pirates hit 7 home runs, including 2 grand slams, in 14-2 win over Mets
The seven-homer game was the highest total for any team in 2024 and tied a Pirates franchise record for any seasonMLB -
MarketWatch - Business
My spouse and I are 60 and receive $145,000 a year in pensions. Do we need to worry about inflation killing our retirement plans?
“Our annual expenses are $105,000 and that includes travel, entertainment and maintenance.” -
The Guardian - World
‘We fool around in semi-public places. You could be arrested or publicly shamed’: This is how we do it in Uganda
Catherine and Daudi first met at school but fell for each other three years ago. Once I had left my religious boarding school I started to speak to people about sex toys and erotic reading. Younger generations love to have sex – but through our ... -
The Guardian - World
‘We rarely see them now’: just how vulnerable are Vanuatu’s dugongs?
A study of the sea cow population in the South Pacific islands is urgently needed, say experts, as numbers fall dramatically. On a bright spring day, the sun dances over the water of Havannah Bay on the island of Efate in Vanuatu. Below the ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
British Grand Prix 2024: How to watch the next F1 race without cable
Everything you need to know about streaming the next Formula 1 Grand Prix. -
CBS News - Top stories
How aging veterans are treated like family at medical foster homes
The Veterans Affairs program provides care for over 700 veterans from approximately 500 caregivers. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
New-car prices in the U.S. are on track to drop this year for the first time in more than a decade, but many buyers are stretched as higher interest rates increase financing costs.
New-car prices in the U.S. are on track to drop this year for the first time in more than a decade, but many buyers are stretched as higher interest rates increase financing costs. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
How to Dress for a Heat Wave: Tips for Staying Cool
As temperatures rise, a reader wonders how to dress for sweaty summers while maintaining a sense of style.