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  • L.A.’s Private Firefighters, and U.S. Childhood Vaccination Rates Fall

    L.A.’s Private Firefighters, and U.S. Childhood Vaccination Rates Fall

    Plus, remembering a civil rights Freedom Rider.
    The New York Times - Jan. 13

  • ECB’s chief economist warns of too-low inflation if rates stay high

    Philip Lane points to dangers of borrowing costs that remain ‘too high for too long’
    Financial Times - Jan. 13
  • The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, health official says

    The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, health official says

    The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic
    ABC News - Jan. 12
  • 2025 NFL playoff bracket: Betting picks, predictions, odds, spreads for Wild Card Weekend by top-rated model

    2025 NFL playoff bracket: Betting picks, predictions, odds, spreads for Wild Card Weekend by top-rated model

    SportsLine's model has revealed its NFL playoff bracket 2025 picks and predictions for Super Wild Card Weekend 2025
    CBS Sports - Jan. 11

  • This is what it could take for the Fed to hike interest rates

    Some economists are now contemplating what was previously unthinkable — and they are focused on the personal-consumption expenditures price index
    MarketWatch - Jan. 11

  • Mortgage rates were expected to fall, but they’re surging. There’s a reason for that.

    Rates were supposed to go down — but a strong U.S. economy is getting in the way.
    MarketWatch - Jan. 11

  • Dow sees worst start to a year since 2016 as Fed rate-cut hopes fade for 2025

    U.S. stocks are down so far in 2025 as market volatility climbs.
    MarketWatch - Jan. 11

  • Trump Is First President to Be Sentenced as a Felon

    President-elect Donald J. Trump’s New York criminal case culminated with him avoiding jail, but he is set to become the first felon to occupy the Oval Office.
    The New York Times - Jan. 10
  • Google DeepMind researchers introduce new benchmark to improve LLM factuality, reduce hallucinations

    Google DeepMind researchers introduce new benchmark to improve LLM factuality, reduce hallucinations

    Based on a new benchmark, Google DeepMind found Gemini 2.0 Flash to be the most factual LLM, with a score of 83.6%.
    VentureBeat - Jan. 10

  • Stocks and Bonds Fall After Strong Jobs Report Fuels Interest Rate Concerns

    Stronger-than-expected data on the labor market has added to clues that the economy continues to run at a solid pace, amplifying fears about stubborn inflation.
    The New York Times - Jan. 10

  • Surprising December jobs growth is denting chances of a first-half Fed rate cut

    Friday’s unexpectedly big increase in December nonfarm payrolls led to a diminished market-based likelihood for any rate cut by the Federal Reserve until September, based on one method of ...
    MarketWatch - Jan. 10

  • The unemployment rate for Black women fell in December, following a sharp rise

    Black women saw a decline in the unemployment rate in December, as it slipped to 5.4%. That is an improvement from November’s rate of 5.9%.
    CNBC - Jan. 10
  • Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act

    Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act

    Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.
    BBC News - Jan. 10
  • NHL Star Power Index: Connor Bedard records career-high streak, Mikko Rantanen continues to score at high rate

    NHL Star Power Index: Connor Bedard records career-high streak, Mikko Rantanen continues to score at high rate

    Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson is also providing offensive support
    CBS Sports - Jan. 10

  • U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%

    Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 155,000 in December, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.
    CNBC - Jan. 10

  • Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts

    Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.
    CBS News - Jan. 10
  • U.S. economy adds 256,000 jobs in December, unemployment rate at 4.1%

    U.S. economy adds 256,000 jobs in December, unemployment rate at 4.1%

    The final jobs report of the Biden administration has been released. It shows that the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December and that the unemployment rate came in at 4.1%. NBC News’ ...
    NBC News - Jan. 10
  • Self-invoking code benchmarks help you decide which LLMs to use for your programming tasks

    Self-invoking code benchmarks help you decide which LLMs to use for your programming tasks

    LLMs are good at coding simple functions. But how good are they at calling their own functions to solve complex problems?
    VentureBeat - Jan. 10
  • The Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates

    The Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates

    Fed officials have signaled that it will take more than one weak report to convince them that the labor market is deteriorating.
    The New York Times - Jan. 10
  • Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last

    Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last

    Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn’t see the need to go any further.
    NBC News - Jan. 9

  • HELOC interest rates drop to 18-month low: Should you open one now?

    HELOC interest rates dropped again this week. Here are three reasons why you should open the line of credit now.
    CBS News - Jan. 9

  • Where to give: Top-rated charities active in the Los Angeles wildfire relief effort

    For those who wish to help victims of the wildfires, here is a list of highly rated nonprofits already engaged in relief and recovery efforts on the ground.
    CNBC - Jan. 9

  • What's a good home equity loan interest rate in 2025?

    With the interest rate climate changing again, it helps borrowers to know what a good home equity loan rate is now.
    CBS News - Jan. 9

  • Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last

    Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn't see the need to go any further.
    CNBC - Jan. 9

  • Why two Fed officials doubt the need for many more rate cuts

    One official warned that “progress on inflation could continue to stall.”
    MarketWatch - Jan. 9

  • 30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.93%, the Highest Since July

    Borrowing costs have been rising for months, tracking yields on government bonds. The move threatens to push more buyers and sellers to the sidelines.
    The New York Times - Jan. 9
  • Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% for fourth straight increase

    Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% for fourth straight increase

    The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July
    ABC News - Jan. 9

  • Researchers rated every S&P 500 company CEO since 2000. Here’s what they found.

    CEOs might not be so idolized if we realized that many wash out of the job quickly.
    MarketWatch - Jan. 9
  • Fed officials saw need for ‘careful approach’ to future rate cuts

    Fed officials saw need for ‘careful approach’ to future rate cuts

    Minutes from December meeting show policymakers are concerned about US inflation risks
    Financial Times - Jan. 8
  • Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show

    Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show

    Stubborn inflation, and potential tariffs, make future rate cuts uncertain.
    The New York Times - Jan. 8

  • What's a good CD interest rate in 2025?

    CD rates have dropped, but they're still relatively high as 2025 begins. Here's what's considered a good rate now.
    CBS News - Jan. 8

  • What factors drive mortgage loan interest rates?

    The Fed rate decisions aren't the only factor that plays a role in where mortgage rates head next.
    CBS News - Jan. 8
  • The Secret Sauce to Fixing the N.B.A.’s Ratings Woes

    The Secret Sauce to Fixing the N.B.A.’s Ratings Woes

    Rivalries spark fireworks, and the league is desperate for a new one, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
    The New York Times - Jan. 8
  • Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles

    Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles

    After a quarter-point cut in December, Chairman Jerome Powell said policymakers may be more cautious, since the incoming administration will create more uncertainty.
    Inc. - Jan. 8

  • Fed’s Waller backs more rate cuts, says he doesn’t think proposed Trump tariffs will spark inflation

    Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday that he doesn’t think that proposed import tariffs from the incoming Trump administration will lead to upward pressure on inflation.
    MarketWatch - Jan. 8

  • Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand

    Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.
    CNBC - Jan. 8
  • Here's where mortgage rates could be headed in 2025

    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

  • Active mutual funds struggle to beat large-cap stock benchmarks — again

    Professional stock pickers in the mutual-fund industry had a tough time in 2024 beating indexes that passively track U.S. large-cap equities, according to BofA Global Research.
    MarketWatch - Jan. 8

  • London has the highest birth rates among over-40s. But what’s driving the shift?

    Housing costs, career focus and access to IVF has driven people to delay parenthood in the capital
    Financial Times - Jan. 8
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