Straight Week There’s

Mortgage rates increase for the fifth straight week — but there’s good news

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.72%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the fifth straight week, returning to its highest level since early August

NFL Week 9 picks: Jets stun Texans on Thursday, Browns shock Chargers for second straight upset

Here's your weekly dose of John Breech's NFL picks

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Jobless claims retreat for third straight week, hit lowest level since May

Initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to 216,000 in the week ending Oct. 26, compared with economists’ expectations that claims would rise to 230,000.

Business - MarketWatch - 11 hours ago

Ravens' Lamar Jackson misses second straight practice with back, knee injuries ahead of Week 9 vs. Broncos

The quarterback was initially held out for 'rest'

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 hours ago

Cowboys crushed by Lions in fourth straight home loss

The Dallas Cowboys were walloped at home Sunday, getting blown out to the tune of 47-9 by the Detroit Lions — the Cowboys’ fourth straight loss at home dating to last postseason.

Draper reaches Vienna final in straight sets

British number one Jack Draper reaches the Erste Bank Open final by beating Italian Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets in Vienna.

Penguins Blanked By Oilers, Lose Fourth Straight Game

Pittsburgh has dropped its last seven games against Edmonton

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Bonmatí wins second straight Ballon d'Or Féminin

Aitana Bonmatí has retained the Ballon d'Or Féminin, seeing off competition from teammate Caroline Graham Hansen to win the award for the second straight year.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

McDonald’s suffers second straight decline in quarterly sales

US fast-food chain hit by weakness in international markets as it promotes more discount meals

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Sixers' Embiid, George out for 4th straight game

Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George, who both participated in practice, will not play in Tuesday's game vs. Detroit and have yet to make their season debuts.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

The run lives on! Baltimore wins 4th straight in showdown with Commanders

Washington was eyeing a big fourth-quarter comeback. How did Baltimore ice the game? With its league-best rushing attack led by Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

After fourth straight win, are Ravens back to being Super Bowl contenders?

Jackson threw for 323 yards with one touchdown and one interception, with nearly half his completions going to Zay Flowers (nine catches, 132 yards).

The difference between Harris and Starmer

A cautious politician is easier to elect than an ambiguous one

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Oil prices down for 4th straight session as traders weigh supply and demand

Crude futures on Wednesday marked a fourth straight session of declines, with prices holding ground at their lowest in two weeks as traders focused on an uncertain demand outlook — particularly ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

ALCS, NLCS takeaways: Guardians win thriller over Yankees; Dodgers rout Mets

Here's your one-stop shop after all of MLB's final four teams took the field today.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Hizbollah warns of escalation in Israel conflict after Yahya Sinwar killing

Threat from Lebanese militant group follows death of Hamas leader in firefight in Gaza

Business - Financial Times - October 18

British retail sales beat forecasts to rise for third straight month

Tech purchases fuel unexpected growth of 0.3%

Business - Financial Times - October 18

GB's Finucane wins in straight rides to defend women's sprint world title

Great Britain's Emma Finucane beats the Netherlands' Hetty van de Wouw in straight rides to defend her women's sprint world title at the Track Cycling World Championships in Copenhagen.

Q3 game M&A strengthens for 4th straight quarter | Drake Star

Gaming merger and acquisition (M&A) deal activity increased for the 4th straight quarter during the September period with $2.5B in disclosed deal value.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 24

Jarvis stars as the Hurricanes beat the Kraken 4-1 for their 3rd straight win

Seth Jarvis had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 for their third consecutive win

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Cowboys vs. 49ers: Dak Prescott's comeback bid falls short as San Francisco holds off Dallas, 30-24

The 49ers have had their struggles too, but got back to 4-4 with the win. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are going the other way.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Freddie Freeman homers in record 6th straight World Series game

Maybe the Yankees should stop pitching to Freddie Freeman.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Dodgers tie postseason mark of 33 straight scoreless innings, top Mets 9-0 in NLCS opener

Jack Flaherty combined on a three-hitter and Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers tied the postseason record of 33 consecutive scoreless innings by routing the New York Mets 9-0 Sunday night in the NL ...

Sports - ABC News - October 14

Dodgers pitchers' record-tying streak of 33 straight scoreless innings in playoffs ends in NLCS

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers’ streak of 33 consecutive scoreless innings in the playoffs has ended

Sports - ABC News - October 14

Phillies sign manager Rob Thomson to 1-year extension after three straight trips to playoffs

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed manager Rob Thomson to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 season after he led the team to three straight trips to the playoffs

Sports - ABC News - October 15

Texans trade Cam Akers to Vikings: Second straight season Minnesota has traded for veteran RB

Minnesota sent a conditional Day 3 pick for Akers for the second year in a row

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Kraken score 4 unanswered goals in 3rd period and send Predators to 3rd straight loss 7-3

Oliver Bjorkstrand, Jaden Schwartz, Jared McCann and Adam Larsson each had a goal and an assist to lead Seattle Kraken to a 7-3 victory over the Nashville Predators

Sports - ABC News - October 15

Import prices fall for second straight month in September, led by drop in cost of fuel

The U.S. import price index fell 0.4% in September, the Labor Department said Wednesday. This is the second straight monthly decline due to lower fuel prices.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Leo Carlsson scores in OT, and the Ducks beat Utah 5-4 for their 9th straight home opener victory

Leo Carlsson scored 54 seconds into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks won their ninth consecutive home opener, 5-4 over the Utah Hockey Club

Sports - ABC News - October 17

U.S. business inventories expand for fifth straight month in August, bolstering economic outlook

Business inventories rose 0.3% for the second straight month and for the fifth straight month overall in August, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Max Muncy becomes first player to reach in 12 straight plate appearances in single postseason

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy has become the first player to reach base in 12 consecutive plate appearances during a single postseason

Sports - ABC News - October 18

WATCH: Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht explodes for 35 points, including 20 straight, in OT preseason win vs. Suns

Knecht made eight 3s and led the Lakers to a victory in Phoenix

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

Deadly drug overdoses are plummeting, and public health officials don't know why

After years of rising, the tide may finally be turning on deadly drug overdoses in America.Drug overdose deaths fell 12.7% in the 12 months ending in May, the CDC said.

Watch Lakers' rookie Dalton Knecht score 20 straight, force overtime, finish with 35 in win against Suns

"He can shoot the peel off the ball," Devin Booker said.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Panthers aim for third straight win without Barkov, Tkachuk as Canucks arrive in Sunrise

Florida will face a Vancouver team hungry for its first win after opening the season with three consecutive defeats

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

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