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Is it possible to get a 5% mortgage rate? Yes, but here’s the catch.
Mortgage rates are hovering just below 7%, but there are ways for home buyers to get much lower rates. -
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 -
ABC News - Sports
Golf in the Olympics is starting to catch on. For Americans, the hard part is getting there
Golf returned to the Olympic program in 2016 with a lukewarm reception -
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 ... -
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 -
NBC News - Top stories
Meet the 19-year-old getting paid to rate Instagram profiles
Evan Smith calls his TikTok page with over 200,000 followers and 33.9 million likes “the instagram bible.” -
CBS News - Top stories
5 ways to get rid of credit card debt without a new loan
If you don't want to take on additional debt to pay off your credit cards, these strategies may be a good fit. -
ESPN - Sports
Miami gets commitment from 5-star OL Alofaituli
Miami continued its scorching run on the recruiting trail Friday afternoon when the Hurricanes beat Michigan and Nebraska to a commitment from top interior offensive lineman S.J. Alofaituli. -
BBC News - Top stories
Mortgage costs 'biggest challenge' for homeowners
The UK's biggest mortgage lender says the housing market remains "delicately balanced". -
CBS News - Top stories
Meet the dog catching California waves
If you're watching the waves in California, you might spot an unusual surfer out there. Skyler, a 15-year-old dog, has been catching waves since she was a pup, handling the ocean's rhythms all on her own.California -
ABC News - Sports
Diaz gets save in return from suspension, Torrens hits three-run double as Mets beat Pirates 5-2
Luis Torrens had three hits, including a three-run double, and Edwin Diaz got the save after his 10-game suspension ended earlier in the day as the New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on SaturdayMLB -
ABC News - Sports
Yariel Rodríguez gets 1st win, Alejandro Kirk drives in pair to help Blue Jays beat Mariners 5-4
Yariel Rodríguez allowed one hit over six shutout innings for his first victory, Alejandro Kirk had three hits and drove in two runs and the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on SaturdayMLB -
CBS News - Top stories
Afrofuturism: Turning pain into possibility
Correspondent Nancy Giles visits art exhibitions, in Washington, D.C., and New York City, that explore the possibilities of a future as distilled through the pain and promise of the African diaspora. -
Financial Times - World
Campaign catch-up: election-eve predictions and verdicts
The panel casts ahead to the election results, and reviews the six-week campaigns -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Yes, Uncle Sam, We Met on Tinder
When you marry an immigrant, proving your commitment can become its own love story. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Oil Slips After U.S. Data Points to Cooling Economy
Oil prices were weaker on a thinner trading day due to the Fourth of July holiday and despite softer-than-expected U.S. employment and business activity data fuelling optimism for future rate cuts. -
CBS News - Top stories
3 homeowner types who should consider refinancing their mortgage now
The mortgage rate climate is changing, leading to refinance opportunities for some owners. Here's what to know now. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
How I Hacked My Life by Saying Yes to Everything
Do you always feel like going to that early-morning group swim or work happy hour? Of course not—but try doing it anyway. -
ABC News - Top stories
Rail cars carrying hazardous material derail and catch fire in North Dakota
Rail cars carrying hazardous material have derailed and burst into flames in a remote area of North Dakota -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Jordan Spieth hot out of gates, fires low one to give himself chance at John Deere Classic
Spieth carded six birdies and was just two off the lead when he turned Saturday at TPC Deere Run. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Kerr's comedic strategy for possible matchup with Atkinson in Olympics
Steve Kerr is looking forward to potentially facing off against former assistant coach Kenny Atkinson in the Paris Olympics. -
CBS News - Top stories
Netanyahu agrees to negotiators for possible Hamas deal development
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed Thursday to send negotiators to discuss a possible deal with Hamas, according to an Israeli official. Netanyahu has spoken to President Biden about his decision and is expected to meet with his ... -
Inc. - Business
Yes, You Can Take Time Off. How Great Bosses Plan for Vacation Season
What summer slowdown? Done right, preparing for time off can actually make your team more productive in the long term. -
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. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Dollar Could Fall if Rate Cut Bets Rise
The dollar looks set to fall heading into next year as recent softer U.S. economic data could bolster market expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, MUFG Bank said. -
CNBC - Business
China hopes to reach a solution with the EU on EV tariffs 'as soon as possible'
China's Ministry of Commerce said it hoped to reach an agreement soon with the European Union on the bloc's planned tariffs for imported Chinese electric cars.China -
ESPN - Sports
Dueling MLB mock draft: Selecting the best possible teams of 2024 prospects
We tasked our experts with creating the best team out of 2024's top prospects -- here's how they did. -
The Hill - Politics
Younger Americans less likely to believe American dream still possible: Pew
Story at a glance Nearly 60 percent of U.S. adults below age 50 believe the American dream is dead, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. The poll found that more specifically, 57 percent of adults between the ages of 30 and 49 think the ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Hamas appears to clear way for possible cease-fire deal with Israel
The militant group – which controlled Gaza before triggering the war with an Oct. 7 attack on Israel – has reportedly given initial approval of the cease-fire deal.Israel -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Canada Unemployment Rate Continues to Climb
Hiring in Canada ground to a halt last month, pushing the unemployment rate to 6.4% and taking some of the heat out of the recent surprise acceleration in inflation ahead of the central bank’s next rate decision.Canada -
BBC News - Top stories
Rate the players in Portugal v France
The Euro 2024 quarter-final between Portugal and France is under way and you can rate the players on both sides. -
BBC News - Top stories
Saka is your man of the match against Switzerland
BBC Sport readers rate Bukayo Saka as their man of the match in England's win against Switzerland at Euro 2024. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Cindy Crawford Is Here to Stay
Three decades ago she invented the modern playbook by which the current generation of professionally beautiful people flourish. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Fed Officials Signaled No Hurry to Cut Rates
The minutes of their last meeting suggested some are on alert for signs of labor-market deteriorationFederal Reserve -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Metal Prices Mixed; Gold Slips Slightly But Base Metals Rise
Base metals prices were higher while gold futures ticked lower but broadly holding ground, supported by rising jobless claims, which weighed on investor belief in a still-hot U.S. labor market, SP Angel said. -
Financial Times - Business
ECB minutes reveal doubts over rate cut
Move to lower borrowing costs concerned many policymakers as inflation and wages moved in opposite direction -
ESPN - Sports
Player ratings: Goalkeeper Martínez excels on penalties for Argentina
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the star as he stepped up once again in a penalty shootout as Argentina defeated Ecuador to qualify for the semifinals of the Copa América. -
CBS News - Top stories
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