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The Hill - Politics
Cost of home ownership highest since 2007: Research
Median-priced, single-family home and condo costs continue to be less affordable than in the past, according to a second quarter analysis released on Wednesday. ATTOM, a firm that curates land, property and real estate data, culled housing ... -
CNBC - Business
Romance scams cost consumers $1.14 billion last year. It's a 'more insidious' fraud, expert says
Cyber criminals are tapping into wealth accounts through human connection. Here's how to spot it and cut ties as soon as you can. -
CNBC - Business
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be lower in 2025. These charts help show why
Even though inflation has subsided, many retirees are still feeling the pinch of high prices. Data shows the Social Security COLA may be lower in 2025. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Fall More Than Expected
Government data showed crude-oil inventories fell by 12.2 million barrels last week, much greater than the decline of 1.1 million barrels that analysts expected. Gasoline and distillate fuels fell too, as refineries raised their capacity use. -
The Hill - Politics
Fourth of July costs rocket higher
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fourth of July cookout costs hit record high New research finds that average Fourth of July cookout costs are expected to soar to ... -
VentureBeat - Tech
Will the cost of scaling infrastructure limit AI’s potential?
The race is now on to scale AI workloads while controlling infrastructure costs. -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices end higher on light trading volume as supply drops more than expected
Oil prices settled higher Wednesday, on light trading volume ahead of the Independence Day holiday, after official U.S. data revealed a drop of more than 12 million barrels in crude inventories and a weekly rise in implied gasoline demand. -
The Hill - Politics
Fourth of July cookout costs hit record high: Survey
Inflation concerns are hitting the holiday table, with average Fourth of July cookout costs expected to soar to their highest level ever, according to new research. This year’s American Farm Bureau Fourth of July market basket survey found that ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Open Text to cut 1,200 jobs as part of cost-saving plan
Open Text’s stock rallied Wednesday, after the enterprise-software company disclosed that it was cutting 1,200 jobs as part of a “business optimization” plan aimed at saving about $200 million a year. -
CBS News - Top stories
How much would a $70,000 home equity loan cost per month?
Are you thinking about borrowing $70,000 with a home equity loan? Here's what your payments would be. -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. trade deficit jumps in May to highest level in 19 months
The U.S. international trade deficit widened 0.8% in May to $75.1 billion, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It is the largest deficit since October 2022. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Some Apologies Say More Than Others
One from the IRS can be quite eloquent, one reader thinks. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Auto Industry Warns of Supply-Chain Upsets, Higher Costs From Cybersecurity Rules
The Commerce Department is investigating how to limit cyber risks in connected cars made with parts from China and other adversaries. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
These Are the Best U.S. National Parks---and They're Not Even That Crowded
Whether you’re into hiking, camping, birding or biking, there’s a national park for you. To narrow down the options, we systematically crunched the numbers to rank them all, and we bet the top spot will surprise you. -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 MLB Mock Draft: Healthy JJ Wetherholt goes No. 1, Cardinals use highest pick in decades on high schooler
The draft begins Sunday, July 14MLB -
CNBC - Business
U.S. named the worst place for British families to move abroad. Here's why
The U.S. comes in last in a ranking of 28 countries, dragged down by high childcare costs, long work hours and lack of federally mandated paid parental leave. -
ABC News - Sports
Irvin allows 1 hit over 8 innings, Winker homers as the Nationals beat the Mets 1-0
Jake Irvin allowed just one hit and issued one walk in eight innings, Jesse Winker hit a pinch-hit home run and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 1-0 in the traditional 11 a.m. Fourth of July game in the nation’s capitalMLB -
CBS News - Top stories
More than 70 million people expected to travel for July 4th
AAA says 70.9 million people will be traveling at least 50 miles this week for the Fourth of July, with 60 million moving by car. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has a look at the situation for flyers from Logan International Airport. -
CBS News - Top stories
Wildfire near Sacramento, California, torches more than 2,000 acres
A wildfire north of Sacramento, California, fueled by oppressively high temperatures has burned more than 2,000 acres. It's one of multiple wildfires the state is fighting. CBS News Sacramento reporter Rachel Wulff has more.California -
MarketWatch - Business
In 99% of the U.S., homes became less affordable this year. Here are the 7 places where they didn’t.
Housing prices have hit a new high, making it tougher for prospective buyers to afford a home in most places in the U.S., Attom Data Solutions said in a new report. -
Inc. - Business
Unicorn Population Grows in the U.S., AI Spam Gets Traffic, and More
A survey of the newest so-called unicorns, privately held startups now valued at $1 billion or more, shows U.S.-based AI startups led the pack in the first half of the year. -
The Guardian - World
French PM says ‘no place for violence and intimidation’ after candidate attacked putting up election posters – Europe live
Gabriel Attal said candidate Prisca Thevenot and members of her campaign team were attacked by four individuals. The Ecologists’ Marine Tondelier has criticised the far right National Rally’s Jordan Bardella, arguing that his party is allowing ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Israel Has Seized More Land This Year Than in Any Year in the Past Three Decades
Nearly half of all West Bank land seized by Israel since the 1993 Oslo Accords was taken this year, watchdog group says.Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
G.M. Sold Millions of Cars That Were More Polluting Than Allowed, E.P.A. Says
The agency reached a settlement with the automaker over the sales of S.U.V.s and pickups that emitted excess planet-warming carbon dioxide. -
The Guardian - World
Wimbledon 2024: Raducanu routs Mertens; Alcaraz, Kartal and Gauff through – live
Follow live updates from the third day of action at SW19Jonathan Overend on Andy Murray | You can email DanielThe current scene.. Do you want the good news or the bad? Let’s start with the bad. The forecast is now worse than first expected, and ... -
The Guardian - World
Wimbledon 2024 day four: Andy and Jamie Murray contest men’s doubles – live
Cameron Norrie beats Jack Draper in straight setsEmail Daniel with your thoughtsKasatkina, the Russian who’s playing without a flag by her name as the championships, is full of confidence having won the Eastbourne title last Saturday. She’s such a ... -
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 -
CBS News - Top stories
A closer look at the National Archives
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and "60 Minutes" have spent the last few months going inside the National Archives, learning about the agency that holds not only the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. ... -
CNBC - Business
10-year Treasury yield tumbles after weak economic data
The benchmark 10-year yield, used to price everything from mortgages to credit cards, slipped for another session. -
ESPN - Sports
Murray, Raducanu teaming up for mixed doubles
Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will team up in mixed doubles at Wimbledon. -
BBC News - Top stories
Murray celebrated as Wimbledon farewell begins with defeat
Andy Murray's farewell appearance at Wimbledon begins with a straight-set defeat alongside older brother Jamie in the men's doubles. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Agent's Take: How a safety became the NFL's highest-paid DB for the first time in the salary cap era
The Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield Jr. holds that title -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Making Money on the Election Trade Is Harder Than Ever
The obvious lesson: Trades based on voting results are a gamble on unreliable polling. -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
The week's bestselling books, July 1
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, July 1, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. -
The New York Times - Science
Bigheaded Salamander-like Fossil Turns Up in a Place No One Expected it
An ancient aquatic predator resembling a giant salamander turned up in an African fossil deposit, suggesting unwritten chapters of how animals moved onto land. -
The Guardian - World
Climber Ola Kalucka claims Olympic place by beating twin sister
Ola edged out Natalia to take second Polish spot‘I was so happy, but so sad’Ola Kalucka remembers sitting at breakfast with her twin sister, Natalia, on the morning of the final Olympic qualification round for speed climbing last month. Both had ... -
CBS News - Top stories
The best places to find 4th of July appliance deals today
Save big on appliances from Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Frigidaire and more top brands now this Fourth of July. -
CBS News - Top stories
Suspect dead after shooting at Yellowstone National Park
A suspect died and a park ranger was injured in a shooting at Yellowstone National Park on Thursday, the National Park Service said. Rangers responded to a report of a man with a gun who was making threats, according to the agency. -
CNBC - Business
10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday after the S&P 500's record close
U.S. stock futures are little changed after the S&P closed above 5,500 for the first time on Tuesday. -
GameSpot - Tech
10+ Years After Being Announced, The Watch Dogs Movie Is Actually Happening, For Real
More than a decade after the Watch Dogs movie was originally announced, cameras have finally begun rolling. The film was announced in 2013, but stalled multiple times. However, it's now back on and production has officially begun.. Tom Blyth, who ...