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Mortgage rates fall to the lowest level in a month, but ‘home buyers are still feeling the pressure’ from high home prices
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 7.02% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US MQ-9 Predator drone
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed the shooting-down of an American drone, hours after footage circulated online of what appeared to be the wreckage of an MQ-9 Reaper droneABC News - Top stories -
Taiwan’s new leader faces China threat and voters left behind by chip boom
Lai Ching-te brings record of political battle to precarious position between US and increasingly assertive BeijingFinancial Times - World - China -
Saudi Arabia seeks to revive boxing with mighty fight — and a wall of money
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will face off in Riyadh to become the sport’s undisputed heavyweight championFinancial Times - World -
From the Caribbean to the Pacific: walking the Camino de Costa Rica
A new 270km coast-to-coast trail reveals wildlife and landscapes overlooked by most visitorsFinancial Times - World -
Heavy flooding in southern Brazil kills 150 and displaces 600,000
More than 2mn people are affected with $2bn economic losses in agriculture rich state after three weeks of rainsFinancial Times - World - Brazil -
WNBA rookie tracker: Caitlin Clark held to 9 points as Fever fall to 0-2
We're tracking every game for one of the most anticipated rookie classes in WNBA history.ESPN - Sports - WNBA -
30-year Treasury yield falls for 3rd straight week after data indicate ‘serious headwinds’ for U.S. economy
Rates on U.S. government debt finished slightly higher on Friday even after new Conference Board data pointed to softer economic conditions ahead. However, yields finished lower for the week, with the 30-year rate experiencing its third straight ...MarketWatch - Business -
Fantasy Baseball Week 9 Preview: Top 10 sleeper pitchers include Reese Olson, Clarke Schmidt
Most of the two-start options are best left for points leagues this weekCBS Sports - Sports -
Fantasy Baseball Week 9 Preview: Two-start pitcher rankings feature Kyle Bradish, Michael King
Far more of this week's two-start slate than usual is actual usable for FantasyCBS Sports - Sports - Fantasy Football -
Fantasy Baseball Week 9 Preview: Top 10 sleeper hitters highlight J.D. Martinez, Wilyer Abreu
Meanwhile, the Rockies have a pair of hitters worth startingCBS Sports - Sports - Fantasy Football -
Collusion claims in US oil must reckon with record production
It should be no surprise that Texans are themselves capitalists firstFinancial Times - World -
High debt levels put Europe at risk of ‘adverse shocks’, ECB warns
‘Fiscal slippage’ leaves countries vulnerable to geopolitical tensions and higher interest rates, says central bankFinancial Times - World -
Experts say coral reef bleaching near record level globally because of 'crazy' ocean heat
Scientists say temperatures that have gone “crazy haywire” hot, especially in the Atlantic, are close to making the current global coral bleaching event the worst in historyABC News - Tech -
2024 NFL schedule oddity: Chiefs deemed as 'Cowboys-level asset' after getting games on every day but Tuesday
The Chiefs play a regular-season game on six of the seven days of the weekCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
High levels of weedkiller found in more than half of sperm samples, study finds
Glyphosate found in samples from French infertility clinic raising questions about controversial chemical’s impact on fertility. More than 55% of sperm samples from a French infertility clinic contained high levels of glyphosate, the world’s most ...The Guardian - World -
AP Week in Pictures: Asia
May 10-16, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during his two-day state visit to one of his strongest allies and trading partners. Flash flooding and torrents of cold lava and mud flowing down a ...ABC News - World -
Boy, 5, dies in fall from block of flats
A neighbour says the boy's parents are "inconsolable" after his death in east London.BBC News - Top stories -
Schumer's AI roadmap falls flat with advocates
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story How advocates reacted to Schumer's AI 'roadmap' Civil rights, technology and labor advocates are warning that the bipartisan artificial intelligence (AI) ...The Hill - Politics - Artificial Intelligence -
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German Bunds Seen More Attractive Than U.S. Treasurys in Near Term
German Bunds look to offer more value versus Treasurys during the countdown to ECB interest-rate cuts, but major rallies in Bunds are unlikely, Societe Generale said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Stocks Mixed After 40000 Milestone
Stocks were mixed after major U.S. markets pulled back from their record highs on Thursday.The Wall Street Journal - World - Stock Market -
Energy bills predicted to fall by 7% in July
If the forecast proves correct, it would mean a typical annual bill could be £500 lower than last summer.BBC News - Top stories - Energy -
9 Communication Principles for Today’s Business Leaders
In this age of communication overload, every message, syntax, and context is critical.Inc. - Business