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Convicted 'American Nightmare' rapist pleads guilty to two more home invasions
Matthew Muller was convicted of kidnapping and sexual assault in a 2015 case in which Vallejo police initially accused the victim and her boyfriend of making up the story of her abduction. He ...Los Angeles Times - 4h -
Strict mortgage rules could be eased to allow more people to borrow for a home
The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.BBC News - 9h -
TikTok creator reacts to Supreme Court ruling upholding law that could ban app
Kolin Jones is the founder and CEO of Amalfi Jets, a private jet charter company with a large following on TikTok. Jones joined CBS News to discuss Friday's Supreme Court decision to uphold a law ...CBS News - 6h -
Mortgage rates rise past a key mark, signaling bad news for home buyers
The 30-year mortgage rate inched up for the fifth week in a row, Freddie Mac says, making it more expensive to take on a mortgage.MarketWatch - 1d -
People whose homes were spared in L.A. wildfires contend with survivor's guilt
Before the wildfires tore through the Altadena community of Los Angeles County, there were 12 houses on Winrock Avenue.NBC News - 1d -
Syrians in Germany ask to be allowed to visit home and keep protected status
Refugee organisations say many want to ‘go and have a look’ after fall of Assad regime but fear losing asylum rights . Syrians in Germany have called on the government to allow them to travel to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump 2.0 is radically different, and could be more potent
The President-elect Trump who will take the oath of office on Monday is a radically different figure than the one who shook up Washington eight years go. This Trump knows more about how Washington ...The Hill - 1d -
More than a million Haitians forced from their homes amid gang violence
UN agency says more than half of the displaced people are children, as gang attacks see upswing in Port-au-Prince. More than 1 million people have been forced from their homes in Haiti amid a ...The Guardian - 3d -
30 million people could qualify to use IRS free Direct File program. Here's who is eligible
The IRS free Direct File program opens on Jan. 27 for taxpayers in 25 states. Here's who qualifies for the 2025 tax season.CNBC - 4d -
Biden cancels student loans for 150,000 more borrowers
President Joe Biden announced his administration had approved student loan relief for more than 150,000 borrowers, bringing the total number who have had their student debt cancelled under the ...NBC News - 4d -
Biden announces student debt relief for 150,000 borrowers, bringing total helped to more than 5M
The Biden administration announced Monday it was forgiving student loans for more than 150,000 borrowers, bringing the total number of individuals impacted by debt relief in President Biden’s term ...The Hill - 4d -
Three things that could make a Gaza hostage deal more likely
There is fresh anticipation about the talks after several shifts, both politically and on the ground.BBC News - 4d -
At least 24 people dead in California wildfires with more high winds in forecast
The death toll from the wildfires that have scorched Los Angeles County has risen to at least 24. More high winds are in the forecast, threatening to fan flames further. CBS News correspondent ...CBS News - 4d -
New rule could slash nicotine levels in tobacco products
The Biden administration is poised to try to lower the amount of nicotine in tobacco products, an eleventh-hour effort that’s been years in the making. The move would give the White House one ...The Hill - 4d -
California fires could make this pricey travel insurance add-on more essential
Insurers have seen a rise in cancel-for-any-reason policies. Here’s what travelers should know before buying in.MarketWatch - 5d -
More than a million student loan borrowers got debt forgiven in 2024. What to know at tax time
If your student loans were forgiven in 2024, you may be wondering if there are any tax implications.CNBC - 5d -
Synagogue Congregation Grieves in Borrowed Home After L.A. Fires
Across Los Angeles, congregants displaced by the blazes met for their first services in borrowed churches, synagogues and other temples.The New York Times - 5d -
More people in late 20s still living with parents
The rising cost of buying or renting home has led more to remain in the family home, a think-tank says.BBC News - 6d -
Do you still have to pay your mortgage if your house burns down? Some multimillion-dollar homes may not qualify for disaster relief.
The multimillion-dollar homes burning in the L.A. wildfires may not qualify for mortgage relief.MarketWatch - 6d -
NASCAR rule changes for 2025: Updates to damaged vehicle policy, playoff waiver rules and more
NASCAR issued its rules bulletin for 2025 addressing some issues that affected the sport in 2024CBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
Fire home insurance: What people in California should not do
If your home or business was damaged or destroyed in a wildfire, California Insurance Commissioner Richard Lara says don't sign anything right away.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Warmer homes and healthier people: what’s not to like about a low-carbon future?
Challenges of hitting net zero emissions are often discussed, but little focus is given to the gains of living in a low-carbon world. The challenges of reaching net zero emissions are often ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
British IS members in Syria should be allowed home, says Trump’s counter-terror pick
Sebastian Gorka says letting people in prison camps return to Britain would benefit the ‘special relationship’ with US. British nationals being held in Syrian prison camps for fighting on behalf of ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Trump ‘considering national economic emergency declaration’ to allow new tariffs; UK 10-year borrowing costs highest since 2008 – business live
Bond selloff drives yield on 10-year UK bonds to highest since 2008 financial crisis. Rise in UK borrowing costs could push Reeves to new public spending cuts Two UK investment trusts have ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Here's where mortgage rates could be headed in 2025
Mortgage rates in 2025 are expected to remain above 6%, according to multiple industry forecasts.The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Meta's new hate speech rules allow users to call LGBTQ people mentally ill
Meta will allow its billions of social media users to accuse people of being mentally ill based on their sexuality or gender identity.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Borrowing home equity in 2025? 3 things to consider first
Borrowing home equity in 2025 could be beneficial for owners, as long as they first account for these three items.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
WPP becomes latest global employer to tighten working from home rules
Advertising group says its 110,000 staff must be in office at least four days a weekFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: What I eat for breakfast every day
Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares her favorite "medicinal multigrain rice" breakfast to start her day.CNBC - Jan. 5 -
Mortgage rates inch up to start the year at a near six-month high. Will the housing market become more affordable in 2025?
The 30-year mortgage rate averaged at 6.91%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Why a home equity loan could be better than a HELOC this January
There's a strong case to be made for choosing a home equity loan over a HELOC this month. Here's what to consider.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Long Island authorities remind people to follow drone rules
Officials cited drones approaching restricted airspace as a reason for the warning.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Nuclear-Energy Stocks Gain After Easing of Hydrogen Tax-Credit Rules
The final rule for clean-hydrogen production would allow some nuclear power plants that are at risk of retirement to produce the gas.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
More than 2,200 people died in Mediterranean in 2024, UN finds
Figure includes hundreds of children, who make up one in five migrants trying to reach Europe fleeing war and poverty. More than 2,200 people either died or went missing in the Mediterranean while ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea
An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Hamilton 'could not be more excited' as Ferrari career starts
Lewis Hamilton says he "could not be more excited" as he embarks on his new career at Ferrari in 2025.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
3 safety features home equity loans offer borrowers now
These three unique features make home equity loan borrowing especially secure right now.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Retrofitting historic English homes is more difficult than it looks
Changing older properties is crucial if the country is to meet its energy efficiency goalsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Strasbourg, Ankara, Madrid: none felt like home, but in books I discovered my people | Elif Shafak
As a child I moved from France to Turkey to Spain – then I finally found roots and belonging in stories. In our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the place or time when they ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Targeting no-call at Peach Bowl raises more questions about disputed rule
The Peach Bowl referee declined to call a targeting penalty late in the fourth quarter for a helmet-to-helmet hit by Texas safety Michael Taaffe that could’ve given Arizona State a chance to kick a ...ABC News - Jan. 1
