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$100,000 home equity loan vs. $100,000 cash-out refinance: Which is better right now?
Both have benefits, but for many homeowners, a $100,000 home equity loan could make more sense now. Here's why.CBS News - 47m -
Here's what the privatization of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac may mean for homebuyers and investors
Two mortgage giants essential to the U.S. housing market could be released from the government into the private sector. What that means for you.CNBC - 2h -
LangChain shows AI agents aren’t human-level yet because they’re overwhelmed by tools
LangChain evaluated a single AI agent to see if its performance degrades when given more context and tools, essentially overwhelming it.VentureBeat - 22h -
Mortgage refinance demand jumps to highest level since October, but homebuyers pull back again
Applications to refinance a home loan jumped 10% compared with the previous week and were 33% higher than the same week one year ago.CNBC - 8h -
Why red states are pulling ahead in America's clean energy race
Renewable energy generation is surging across many of the country’s red-leaning states, positioning some to outpace their bluer peers in a national drive toward grid decarbonization. Their emerging ...The Hill - 10h -
Flu activity now highest in 15 years: See which states have it worst
Influenza cases continue to mount with the virus reaching activity levels in the U.S. not seen for the last 15 years, according to the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention.The Hill - 19h -
DoorDash’s stock rallies as demand forecast tops expectations
Food-delivery app DoorDash Inc. on Tuesday forecast a key demand metric to come in above Wall Street’s expectations for the first quarter, as it adds more grocery stores to its platform to ...MarketWatch - 19h -
Students half a grade behind pre-pandemic levels in math, reading: Study
The average student in 2024 remained nearly half a grade level behind pre-pandemic achievement in math and reading, according to a study released Tuesday. The 2025 Education Recovery Scorecard, ...The Hill - 21h -
Treasury yields end at highest in at least a week on Fed’s patient rate stance
U.S. government debt sold off on Tuesday, leaving long-dated yields higher for a fourth straight session, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed patience regarding future ...MarketWatch - 1d -
DuPont jumps on a strong quarter, and a big reason to stay invested remains on track
Shares climbed more than 7% each to nearly $82 apiece, a great sign after a bruising few months for the stock.CNBC - 1d -
As Trump meets with India’s Modi, Bangladesh demands attention
Bangladesh’s recent descent into lawlessness poses a foreign policy challenge for President Trump, especially because his predecessor supported last August’s regime change there. The world’s most ...The Hill - 1d -
Two American tourists bitten by shark seconds after jumping in Bahamas water
A dream vacation in the Bahamas for two young American tourists turned into a nightmare when they jumped into the sparkling blue water hand-in-hand and mere minutes later were attacked by a shark.NBC News - 1d -
Haaland jumps into New Mexico governor's race
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is formally jumping into the race to become the Land of Enchantment’s governor. She announced her campaign on Tuesday morning with a video posted online. In ...The Hill - 1d -
DuPont’s stock jumps as earnings beat estimates, boosted by semiconductor recovery and AI
DuPont cited continued recovery in semiconductor demand, driven primarily by AI-technology applications and stronger demand in China, for its results.MarketWatch - 1d -
Altman brushes off Musk’s bid for OpenAI control as rocky saga hits next level
Elon Musk and Sam Altman have sparred over the future of OpenAI and more since Musk left the company.MarketWatch - 1d -
This gold ETF jumps to record after its longest winning streak since 2020 amid tariff concerns
Gold was shining bright Monday, as investors monitored the tariff front for expected developments this week.MarketWatch - 1d -
OpenAI Just Pulled Off the Biggest Super Bowl Upset of All
With a 60-second ad, OpenAI reset the narrative on AI.Inc. - 2d -
2 storms to bring some of the highest snow totals of season to major cities
Major winter storms are bearing down on the U.S. this week.ABC News - 2d -
Will mortgage interest rates fall in February without a Fed meeting? Experts weigh in
Mortgage rates could fall, experts say, but it depends on several factors. Here's what to know.CBS News - 2d -
Bomb-plot trial of neo-Nazi leader pulls back veil on US extremist networks
Brandon Russell, 29, found guilty of plan to blow up power grid in Baltimore as jury rejects claims of FBI entrapment. February was to be Brandon Russell’s moment: facing federal charges of ...The Guardian - 2d -
US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz says that top administration officials are traveling to Europe this weekABC News - 2d -
Typical homebuyers in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego spend up to 78% of income on housing
In many major U.S. cities, the cost of owning a home is twice what financial planners recommend spending.CNBC - 3d -
Ramaswamy’s Celebrity and Trump Ties Give Him a Jump in Ohio Governor’s Race
Vivek Ramaswamy’s short and rocky tenure in Washington isn’t turning off Republican voters in his home state.The New York Times - 3d -
NBA Power Rankings: Breaking 30 teams into title tiers after wild trade deadline as Lakers, Warriors level upt
A look at the current NBA hierarchy after seismic shakeups rocked the leagueCBS Sports - 4d -
Kevin Durant trade to Heat was 'there to be done' but Miami pulled the plug, per report
The deal would've cut the Warriors out and sent Jimmy Butler to PhoenixCBS Sports - 4d -
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UK Secret Order Demands That Apple Give Access to Users’ Encrypted Data
Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu gives Donald Trump a golden pager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise blames Russian government hackers for a breach, and more.Wired - 4d -
This Forgotten Nintendo Switch Game Can Level Up Your Workouts
Ring Fit Adventure can help you hit your fitness goals if you’re allergic to the gym.Wired - 4d -
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More than 100,000 homes in England could be built in highest-risk flood zones
Exclusive: Analysis suggests development in flood regions result of Labour push for 1.5m new homes in five years. More than 100,000 new homes will be built on the highest-risk flood zones in ...The Guardian - 4d -
Mitchell and Mobley help Cavaliers pull away from Wizards, 134-124
Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, Evan Mobley added 27 and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away late for a 134-124 victory over the Washington WizardsABC News - 4d -
Who's pulling the strings in the DR Congo crisis?
As M23 rebels advance in DR Congo, regional players meet to defuse the escalating crisis.BBC News - 4d -
Democrats demand probe into Musk's alleged 'conflicts' over billions in fed contracts
House Judiciary Democrats sent a terse letter Friday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, expressing concerns that Elon Musk’s role at DOGE creates "conflicts of interest."ABC News - 4d -
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Trump, and home buyers, could get their wish for lower mortgage rates — if markets cooperate
The president’s focus on the 10-year Treasury yield is part of Trump’s efforts to bring down mortgage rates, a promise during his campaign.MarketWatch - 4d -
2-year Treasury yield ends at highest in 2 weeks after jobs-data revisions
Yields on U.S. government debt jumped on Friday, but finished mixed for the week, after January’s nonfarm-payrolls data included upward revisions for prior months that revealed the labor market was ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Bencic reaches first Tour final since maternity leave
Belinda Bencic reaches her first WTA Tour final since returning from maternity leave with a surprise win over Elena Rybakina at the Abu Dhabi Open.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data
The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act.BBC News - 5d -
FBI gives in to justice department demand for list of January 6 investigators
Agency submitted list, excluding names, of up to 6,000 agents involved in investigating 2021 Capitol attack. US politics live – latest updates The FBI has complied with a US justice ...The Guardian - 5d
