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As Birth Rates Plummet, Women's Autonomy Will Be Even More at Risk
Nations are more focused than ever on declining populations. Women, along with gender and sexual minorities, will see their rights come under fire.Wired - 8h -
If interest rates remain 'higher for longer,' the winners are those with cash accounts
The Federal Reserve indicated a slower pace of interest rate cuts in 2025. Savers with high-yield savings and other cash-like accounts should benefit.CNBC - 2d -
The Fed’s rate cuts were supposed to make borrowing cheaper. So why is it harder than ever to buy a house?
The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts have done little to help home buyers and sellers.MarketWatch - 1d -
How I beat overwhelm: Tracking my heart rate left me feeling like a frustrated failure
Biofeedback devices promised a whole new world of mental and physical harmony. They did change my life, but not in the way I’d hoped. I love to run, but ask me about my running times or distances ...The Guardian - 1d -
The coming global interest-rate collapse will force the Fed to cut four times in 2025
Economic pain worldwide will trigger capital flight to U.S. Treasurys, driving down those yields, investment manager Louis Navellier says. The Fed will follow.MarketWatch - 1d -
Experts confused but delighted by low rates of teen drug use
A new study has experts beaming with hope as it shows teen drug use at a record low, but they admit confusion as to why the trend is happening and how to ensure it continues. The annual national ...The Hill - 1d -
Fantasy Football Championship game PPR Cheat Sheet: Updated player ratings to guide your toughest lineup calls
Matchup ratings for every player in your Championship gameCBS Sports - 1d -
If interest rates remain 'higher for longer,' the winners are those with cash accounts
Many people, especially those with debt, will be discouraged by the recent Federal Reserve forecast of a slower pace of interest rate cuts than previously forecast.NBC News - 1d -
Average mortgage rates close 2024 at the highest since July
The housing market will end the year with its highest 30-year mortgage rate since July at 6.85%, according to data from Freddie Mac.The Hill - 1d -
Climate change led to 41 extra days of extreme heat this year on average: Analysis
Climate change led to nearly six extra weeks of dangerous heat worldwide over the past year, according to a new study from Climate Central and World Weather Attribution. The report, released ...The Hill - 2d -
4 types of borrowers that should refinance their mortgage loans now, experts say
Mortgage loan refinancing now could benefit four types of borrowers.CBS News - 2d -
NBA Christmas Games Nearly Erase Season-Long Ratings Deficit
For the last two weeks, the sports-media cognoscenti have gotten themselves all worked up about the NBA’s TV ratings, divining disaster from a few desultory sniffs through the early-season results. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rutgers blows 17-point lead, lose 44-41 to Kansas State in Rate Bowl
Dylan Edwards ran for 196 yards and scored his third touchdown on a 36-yard run in the fourth quarter, helping Kansas State rally past Rutgers 44-41 in the Rate Bowl on Thursday night.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NFL Christmas ratings: Netflix reports average of 24 million viewers for Chiefs-Steelers and Ravens-Texans
Last year's games, on normal television, averaged 29 million.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NBA sees 84% jump in Christmas ratings, best numbers in 5 years despite NFL competition
The NBA had a very good Christmas, at least by recent standards.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
36% of Americans took on holiday debt this year — averaging $1,181 — survey finds. These tips can help
The holiday season may linger on for those who racked up more credit card debt than they anticipated. These tips can help knock those balances down.CNBC - 2d -
Kansas State vs. Rutgers prediction, odds, line: 2024 Rate Bowl picks, best bets from college football model
SportsLine's model revealed its college football picks for Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Kansas State Wildcats in the Rate Bowl 2024 on ThursdayCBS Sports - 2d -
Mortgage rates jump, finish the year at a five-month high
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.85%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - 3d -
Turkey cuts rates for first time in 22 months with jumbo reduction
Central bank slashes borrowing costs by 250bp as consumer demand slowsFinancial Times - 3d -
Turkey's central bank lowers key interest rate to 47.5%
Turkey’s central bank has lowered its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 47.5%, carrying out its first rate cut in nearly two years as it tries to control soaring inflationABC News - 3d -
Latin America’s rise in tuberculosis linked to imprisonment rates
Study warns region’s exponential rise in incarceration is fuelling the disease, with cases increasing by 19% between 2015 and 2022 . High incarceration rates in Latin America – the region with the ...The Guardian - 4d -
NFL continues ratings domination with big Saturday showing, CFP first round delivers strong numbers
The CFP's four opening-round games went head-to-head with a pair of NFL games on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Sticky inflation creates rift at Fed over how much to cut rates
Federal Reserve leaders are unified in their resolve to quash the worst bout of inflation in four decades. They just no longer agree on how high to keep U.S. interest rates to achieve their goal.MarketWatch - 4d -
Defaults on leveraged loans soar to highest rate in 4 years
Borrowers turn to distressed exchanges in the face of punitive interest ratesFinancial Times - 5d -
What are my mortgage options while I work abroad?
I plan to keep a property in the UKFinancial Times - 5d -
EU burns through gas storage at fastest rate since energy crisis
Colder weather and lower seaborne imports increase reliance on stored gasFinancial Times - 5d -
Here Comes Santa Claus’s Approval Rating
Despite some debates in the news, Americans’ views on Santa haven’t really changed, polls show. Most parents still say he’ll visit on Christmas Eve.The New York Times - 5d -
Will you be able to refinance your mortgage in 2025? Here's what experts think.
If you're a homeowner, refinancing may or may not make sense in the new year, experts say. Here's why.CBS News - 6d
