Refinances surge 175% from a year ago, as mortgage rates remain at a 2 year low
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The New York Times - Sports
A 17-Year-Old Hockey Phenom Has the Ability to Transcend Her Sport
Chloe Primerano may be the N.C.A.A.’s most highly anticipated hockey player ever, and she’s making her debut a year ahead of schedule.11 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Science
World’s Oldest Cheese Stood Alone for 3,600 Years
The cheese was dug up with mummified human remains in the Xinjiang region of China and offers insights into the origins of the dairy product known as kefir.11 minutes ago -
CNBC - Business
Surging AI demand could cause the world's next chip shortage, research says
A surge in demand for AI semiconductors and AI-enabled smartphones and laptops could lead to the next global chip shortage, according to Bain & Company.12 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
What experts say homebuyers should do with interest rates falling
Think you may buy a home as mortgage rates fall? Taking these steps now can help.36 minutes ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Return of power running backs are a key part of this year's rushing resurgence
J.K. Dobbins, Josh Jacobs and Jordan Mason are among the downhill runners making an impact46 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
Just 23,000 people came to UK last year on youth mobility visas
Figures give EU diplomats more hope of reaching a post-Brexit deal to allow young holiday workers into UK . Just 23,000 people came to the UK last year to work as part of the British youth ...1 hour ago - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
80 years after D-Day, Black medic's widow receives his medal for heroism
Waverly B. Woodson Jr. treated 200 wounded men — all while small arms and artillery fire pummeled the beach — before collapsing from his injuries and blood loss.1 hour ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Alabama vs. Georgia: Unleashing Jalen Milroe among three keys for No. 4 Crimson Tide to defeat No. 2 Dawgs
Alabama has to do these things well if it wants to secure a huge win against Georgia1 hour ago - College Football -
The Guardian - World
Tropical Storm Helene forecast to be most powerful storm to hit US in a year
Storm is expected to intensify to category 3 hurricane and hit Florida’s Gulf coast on Thursday as thousands evacuate. Tropical Storm Helene is expected to hit Florida’s Gulf coast later on ...1 hour ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Heisman Watch: No. 2 Georgia at No. 4 Alabama could have big early season Heisman implications
Both Carson Beck and Jalen Milroe spent the offseason as favorites for the 2024 award.2 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Caroline Ellison Gets Two-Year Prison Term in FTX Fraud
The former CFO of the cryptocurrency hedge fund Alameda Research cooperated extensively with prosecutors in the fraud case, which sent founder Sam Bankman-Fried to prison for 25 years.2 hours ago - Crypto -
CNBC - Business
Mortgage refinance boom takes hold, as weekly demand surges 20%
Applications to refinance a home loan surged 20% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.2 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
AT&T’s stock is trading near three-year highs. Here’s what’s clicking.
While rate-cut optimism could be helping the stock toward its best month in nearly two years, an AT&T executive says the company’s fiber strategy is also resonating more.2 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The 10-year Treasury yield is climbing after the Fed’s big rate cut. Why investors should be concerned.
The Federal Reserve is all about delivering a soft landing for the economy. Investors aren’t totally convinced.2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans and Democrats are living in 2 different Americas
Americans are living in two completely different worlds when it comes to the 2024 election, with cable news networks providing only what viewers want to hear, rather than what they need to hear.3 hours ago - Republican Party -
Financial Times - Business
Consumer rebound could delay BoE rate cuts, warns policymaker
Megan Greene says understanding reasons for current sluggish spending will be ‘crucial’ to monetary policy outlook3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Dog food pulled from shelves nationwide: FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports a pet food company is voluntarily withdrawing some of their beef and chicken dog food after samples collected by the FDA tested positive ...3 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
WNBA Playoffs: How to watch the Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota Lynx Game 2 tonight
The Phoenix Mercury face the Minnesota Lynx for Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs on Wednesday.4 hours ago - WNBA -
MarketWatch - Business
A wave of retail investor cash may hit the stock market when interest rates reach this level
Brokerages are sitting on something that could help fuel a rally in the stock market — piles of uninvested cash.4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Refinances surge 175% from a year ago, as mortgage rates remain at a 2-year low
Mortgage applications rose 11% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.4 hours ago - Mortgage -
MarketWatch - Business
ECB will cut rates more quickly than previously expected, HSBC says
The European Central Bank will likely make a series of consecutive 25 basis point cuts at each of its upcoming meetings between now and April 2025, HSBC’s analysts said4 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
'Freaks and Geeks': 25 years later, its brief but legendary status endures
'Freaks and Geeks' may have been short-lived, but for our television critic, who chronicled the series, cast and creators over the years, it remains a beloved work of art.5 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Red Roses don't deserve low crowds - coach Mitchell
John Mitchell says that his England team deserve more than 'non-crowds' as concerns grow over ticket sales at the WXV tournament in Canada5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
OECD forecasts U.S. economy to slow down next year
The U.S. economy will slow down next year but steer clear of a recession as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, a world body forecasted on Wednesday.6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Trump’s Low-Tax, High-Tariff Strategy Could Clash With Economic Realities
The former president’s efforts to compel companies to remain in the United States had limited success while he was in the White House.6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Science
A London Museum’s Evolution Garden Offers a 540-Million-Year Journey
This newly redesigned space at the Natural History Museum in London traces 540 million years of the past while creating an outdoor laboratory for the future.6 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Murder arrest over Ibiza balcony fall death
A 27-year-old man from London is held on suspicion of murdering Robyn Eve Maines who died in Ibiza.6 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Padres turn triple play to clinch playoff spot with 4-2 win over Dodgers
The San Diego Padres clinched a playoff spot Tuesday night when they stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers with a game-ending triple play to preserve a 4-2 victory over the NL West leaders7 hours ago - MLB -
Inc. - Business
The Growth Barriers: Scaling From Millions to Tens of Millions
Identifying the obstacles that hinder business growth, and the strategies to overcome them.7 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Padres clinch postseason berth with 4-2 win over NL West-leading Dodgers in opener of crucial series
Manny Machado started a game-ending triple play and the San Diego Padres clinched a postseason berth with a 4-2 victory over the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers7 hours ago - MLB -
The Guardian - World
Europa League predictions: breaking down this year’s competition
The tournament has increased to 36 teams and the format is significantly different. But who will win?. By Ryan Benson for Opta Analyst . The Champions League was back with a bang last week; ...8 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
A moment that changed me: partying was my personality – until I helped my 16-year-old sister give birth
During her pregnancy she taught me so much about resilience, self-reliance and strength. It inspired me to veer off the reckless path I was on. I don’t remember the exact moment my sister asked me ...9 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
China likely needs more than rate cuts to boost economic growth
More fiscal support is needed, analysts said, after the PBOC surprised markets by announcing plans to cut a number of rates.9 hours ago - China -
The Guardian - World
Minke whale sightings surge but basking sharks decline, finds Hebrides study
When sighting rates for basking sharks are high they are low for minke whales, says monitoring programme. The highest ever recorded numbers of minke whales and the lowest number of basking sharks ...10 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Caroline Ellison, former FTX exec, sentenced to 2 years in prison
Caroline Ellison, whose testimony helped convict her former boss and ex-boyfriend, disgraced cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried, was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison for fraud and ...16 hours ago - Crypto -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Injured Raducanu withdraws from Beijing Open
Emma Raducanu withdraws from this week's China Open with the foot injury which forced her to retire from the Seoul quarter-finals at the weekend.2 days ago - US Open -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Trying to Bridge the Partisan Divide One Conversation at a Time
One Small Step, an initiative that facilitates conversations between people with opposing views, is trying to tackle political polarization.3 days ago