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Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates are dropping, but the housing market is still stuck. Here’s why.
A crisis of unaffordability has held the housing market hostage. That situation is not likely to change anytime soon, according to Fannie Mae’s chief economist — and there’s one culprit.Yesterday - Mortgage -
Top stories - ABC News
American killed in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, family says
American Hajj Kamel Ahmad Jawad, from Dearborn, Michigan, was killed by an airstrike in Lebanon on Tuesday, according to a statement released by his family.Yesterday - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
Emergency deal fails to get toddler out of Lebanon
Fresh orders were granted by the High Court on Wednesday in an effort to get the Belfast toddler home.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why Israel Is Worried About Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Despite the supreme leader’s stated religious objections to nuclear weapons, Tehran has been steadily making progress on its nuclear weapons capabilities over the course of the past year.Yesterday - Israel -
Top stories - ABC News
More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week but remains at healthy levelsYesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Various reasons why Wednesday night was so big for the Phillies
It's rare for a wild-card series to extend to a decisive Game 3 but the Phillies' potential NLDS opponents will battle it out for one more night Thursday to determine the matchup.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Workers criticize safety response after deadly flooding at Tennessee factory
Employees at Impact Plastics in Tennessee recount terrifying moments as floodwaters overtook their workplace during Hurricane Helene. Two workers have been confirmed dead, four remain missing, and ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke recalled by England but Harry Maguire left out
27-year-old striker in squad to face Greece and Finland Manchester United defender missed Euros with injury Dominic Solanke has been recalled to the England squad by Lee Carsley, seven years ...Yesterday -
Tech - VentureBeat
Voyage AI’s multilingual embeddings boost Snowflake’s Cortex AI for improved enterprise RAG
Enterprise RAG accuracy needs better embeddings and that’s what Voyage AI provides with models that will be coming to Snowflake Cortex AI users.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Why the ‘debasement trade’ lifting bitcoin and gold may continue, says JPMorgan
The financial alternatives to the dollar may have further room to run, says a JPMorgan team.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Latina wage gap widens to $1.3 million for full-time and part-time workers
Latinas working full time, year-round were typically paid just 58 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
"48 Hours" show schedule: A summer of crime time double features
True crime. Real justice. To miss it would be a crime.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Turns out, the stock market can succeed without the Magnificent Seven
For much of the past two years, market watchers have pondered whether the stock-market rally could survive without the Magnificent Seven.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Enough with the debt denial. Let's dig out from this hole.
Former chairs of the House Republican and Democratic campaign committees have warned of the growing national debt and the need for a bipartisan solution to address the issue.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Why OpenAI is becoming a for-profit business
OpenAI’s plans to restructure as a for-profit business mark a significant departure from its roots as a non-profit research lab grounded in a commitment to build artificial intelligence (AI) to ...Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
Trump's Get Out the Vote Plan Is Unusual—and It Just Might Work
Critics have pointed to Trump's quiet ground game as a reason his campaign might be flailing. But online? It’s a whole different story.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Business - Inc.
This Chart Explains Why the Stock Market Looks Healthier Than It’s Been in Years
An unusually large number of individual stocks in the S&P 500 surged in the third quarter, signaling a robust bull market.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Why does Prince William support Aston Villa?
Prince William 'lost' his voice after Aston Villa's win against Bayern Munich.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Why selling gilts on the blockchain is just a token gesture
Take-up of the technology faces significant obstacles and disrupting the UK’s status quo will be a struggleYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Why I stopped making election forecasts
The shocks of recent times have shown the rational voter is a mythYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Trump, Vance try out new tone on abortion
Former President Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) are seeking to soften their stance on abortion and blunt Democratic attacks in the final month before the election. Trump on ...Yesterday - Abortion -
Top stories - BBC News
Asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was not alone
A second asteroid hit Earth around the same time causing a "catastrophic" event.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why Owning (and Buying) a Florida Condo Has ‘Turned Into a Nightmare’
In the wake of a tragic 2021 building collapse, lawmakers are requiring condos to fund restoration projects. The bills are crippling homeowners.Yesterday - Florida -
World - The Guardian
‘I fell asleep driving around London’: TV workers on fear, danger and fatalities in an industry in crisis
Accidents on set and road collisions suffered by exhausted crew are on the rise. But the demand for great shows continues. Are broadcasters pushing staff too far?. As a young female TV crew member ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Conservatives should pick James Cleverly. Here’s why they won’t
Former home and foreign secretary poses biggest threat to Labour, but members will erroneously choose candidates offering more radical solutionsYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
'I'm giving out all my secrets' - Liverpool Honesty Cards
Liverpool stars Teagan Micah, Taylor Hinds, Fuka Nagano and Mia Enderby share the unfiltered truth with BBC Sport's Ryhanna Parara as they take on the Honesty Cards.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Quarter pole check in: Why running backs are valued again in the NFL
Talented tailbacks are running roughshod through the league in the early season. Also: Nico Collins is entering the top tier of wideouts.2 days ago - NFL -
Tech - GameSpot
Fortnite Limited-Edition PS5 DualSense Preorders Are Selling Out Fast
Fortnite Limited-Edition PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller $85 | Releases November ...2 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
In Japan’s Countryside, Century-Old Firms Learn to Embrace Foreign Workers
Japan’s regional economies are facing severe labor shortages. Their survival depends on their ability to persuade foreign workers to stay.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Why this couple is blocked from suing Uber after serious car crash
A couple seriously injured during an Uber ride is speaking out after a court ruled they cannot sue Uber due to a clause in Uber's contract. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.2 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Biden struggles with being out of the national conversation
President Joe Biden has privately complained to allies that his accomplishments have virtually disappeared from the national conversation and about how quickly the party he served for more than ...4 days ago - Joe Biden -
Tech - The New York Times
Why Stellantis, Owner of Chrysler, Jeep and Ram, Is Struggling
The automaker, created by a 2021 merger, is dealing with labor unrest, slumping sales and a revolt from its dealers.4 days ago