Mortgage rates increase for the fifth straight week — but there’s good news

IRS Increases Standard Deductions for 2025

Inflation pushes up the deductions to $15,000 for single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately and $30,000 for couples who file jointly.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Russian ‘milblogger’ worries about a pro-Ukrainian fifth column

WarGonzo’s Oct. 5 Telegram posting is especially interesting in what it reveals about real Russian attitudes toward the Ukraine war.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Marc Marquez defies mosquito mishap to clinch comeback win at Australian MotoGP

Six-time champion Marquez fought back from 13th to win fifth title Jorge Martin finishes second as Ducati secure top five places Spain’s Marc Marquez has recovered from a nightmare start in ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

There Are Four Anti-Trump Pathways We Failed to Take. There Is a Fifth.

Why have so many of our democracy’s defenses seemingly broken down, and which, if any, remain?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

"Kindness 101" shows how a group of fifth graders is teaching resourcefulness

A group of fifth graders on a Minnesota playground share a lesson in resourcefulness in Steve Hartman's "Kindness 101" series.

Read accused of weaponizing Fifth Amendment to try and delay civil trial

Karen Read's attorneys sought to delay a wrongful death lawsuit filed by John O'Keefe's family.

Inside the Grisly Fifth-Inning Collapse That Cost the Yankees Everything

New York’s blunders will rank among the most costly in the 120 editions of M.L.B.’s World Series, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Thomas Tuchel agrees to become new England manager with unveiling expected this week

Reputable German tactician is set to lead English soccer with Three Lions after Chelsea success

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

What We Saw at New York Bridal Fashion Week

The fall 2025 bridal collections brought structural silhouettes, lots of texture and more designers and collaborations than usual.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 17

Boeing workers to vote next week on a new proposal that could end strike

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said early Saturday that it plans to hold a ratification vote on Wednesday that could end the Boeing strike.

Here’s Why Apple Fans Are Waiting for an Exciting Hardware News Week

Apple’s VP of marketing teased that the tech giant would be releasing a bunch of new hardware this week. Expect these products to have a lot to do with AI.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Government says it became aware of new Southport charges in last few weeks

Axel Rudakubana, 18, is facing two further charges, including one under the terrorism act.

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