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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 - 36m

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 - 2h

I turned a wellness side hustle into a full-time business that made over $1 million in sales its first year: I'm 'doing what I set out to do as a kid'

Marina Khidekel couldn't find the anxiety-relieving weighted plushie she wanted, so she decided to create it herself. She launched Hugimals World in 2022.

CNBC - 4h

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 - 5h

How America First will transform the world in 2025

In different ways, the US, Russia and China have all become revisionist powers that are seeking radical change to the status quo

Financial Times - 22h

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 - 23h

Emmy Russell, 'Idol' finalist and Loretta Lynn's granddaughter, pregnant with first child

Emmy Russell, Loretta Lynn's granddaughter and an 'American Idol' finalist, announces her first pregnancy on a podcast.

Los Angeles Times - 23h

An Unexpected Proposal, Then a First Date Days Later

When Cori Harris and Edgar Hayes met at a local supermarket checkout line, she thought he looked like a wizard from “The Lord of the Rings.” A mutual crush emerged.

The New York Times - 1d

Ukraine receives first US gas shipments via Greece

Kyiv’s purchase comes before expiry of Russian gas transit deal and Trump’s inauguration

Financial Times - 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 - 2h

Fantasy Football Championship game PPR Cheat Sheet: Updated player ratings to guide your toughest lineup calls

Matchup ratings for every player in your Championship game

CBS Sports - 13h

California becomes first state to implement mandatory clothing recycling program

Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' ...

CBS News - 16h

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 - 20h

More Americans approve of Trump 2.0 transition than first time around: Survey

Fifty-one percent of Americans approve of the way President-elect Trump has handled his presidential transition, according to a new Gallup survey. It's a slightly higher number than in December ...

The Hill - 20h

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 - 22h

Delaware State hires DeSean Jackson: Ex-NFL All-Pro, Cal standout returns to college ranks as first-time coach

Jackson joins a growing list of coaches asked to lead a college program without prior experience at that level

CBS Sports - 23h

From dream to reality: Go-op, Britain’s first cooperative railway

With approval to run trains between Swindon, Taunton and Weston-super-Mare, services could start in 2026. The idea for the country’s first cooperative rail service came to Alex Lawrie in 2004 after ...

The Guardian - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Chelsea's Boxing Day spoiled by Fulham as Blues lose at home to Cottagers for first time in 45 years

With Antonee Robinson playing a big part, Fulham once again showed their true potential

CBS Sports - 1d

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 Thursday

CBS Sports - 1d

Which concerns are real for Celtics amid their first rough patch?

What's plaguing the Celtics amid their recent skid, and are those issues easily fixable? Chris Forsberg breaks out his "concern meter."

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Britney Spears reunited with son Jayden for first time in 2 years on Christmas

Britney Spears was certainly "Lucky" this Christmas.

NBC News - 1d

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 - 1d

Turkey cuts rates for first time in 22 months with jumbo reduction

Central bank slashes borrowing costs by 250bp as consumer demand slows

Financial Times - 2d

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 inflation

ABC News - 2d

Celebrating first night of Hanukkah in Wilkes-Barre

Yahoo News - 2d

NFL to Stream Christmas Day Games on Netflix for the First Time

“NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix” starts Christmas morning.

Inc. - 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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst, With a Battle for No. 1

The playoff picture is coming into focus, but plenty of questions remain as the slate turns to Week 17.

The New York Times - 4d

St. Peter's Basilica restoration reveals centuries-old details for the first time

Chris Livesay visited St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican to see the newly restored historical features. These features are now fully visible for the first time in generations as part of major ...

CBS News - 4d