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How much will a $150,000 home equity loan cost per month in 2025?

A $150,000 home equity loan won't be cheap, but it's one of the least expensive ways to borrow a six-figure sum now.

CBS News - 6d

Comparing Elon Musk and Jack Welch as Influential Cost-Cutters

Elon Musk’s hyperfocus on the bottom line has made him influential in Washington and Silicon Valley. How does that compare with the last famous cost-cutter, Jack Welch?

The New York Times - 5d

Decaffeinated Brazilians blame Lula for surging cost of morning brew

Food inflation weighs on the ratings of leftwing leader of Latin America’s largest nation

Financial Times - 5d

Low-cost carrier FlyDubai sees record $611 million profit in 2024

The low-cost carrier FlyDubai says it earned a record-breaking profit of $611 million in 2024, buoyed by higher passenger numbers and lower fuel costs

ABC News - 3d

How much will a $25,000 HELOC cost per month in 2025?

A $25,000 HELOC comes with low monthly costs but those could soon change. Here's what borrowers should know now.

CBS News - 3d

Bad DOGE: Firing IRS workers will fuel tax cheating and cost billions

Cutting IRS jobs may sound appealing to some, but the long-term consequences could be disastrous.

The Hill - 2d

Want a Top Quarterback Recruit? They Cost Colleges More Than $1 Million.

Elite student-athletes are cashing in and quarterbacks aren’t the only coveted players capable of earning nine figures.

The New York Times - 1d

How much does a $30,000 HELOC cost monthly in 2025?

Monthly payments on a $30,000 HELOC are more affordable than you think. Find out what they are at today's rates.

CBS News - 1d

High housing costs and low home supply are stifling American mobility

American opportunity has been synonymous with people on the move, but high housing costs and low home supply has stifled American mobility. Yoni Appelbaum joins to discuss.

CBS News - 1d

Air Traffic Control Trainees to Get Raise, in Nod to Cost of Living

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the increase to almost $23 an hour is intended to boost recruitment and retention.

The New York Times - 5h

Here's what a $90,000 HELOC costs per month in 2025

Before you borrow $90,000 from your home equity with a HELOC, you need to know what your monthly payments could be.

CBS News - 7h

LA mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief after public rift over wildfire response

Kristen Crowley dismissed after blaming city’s budget cuts, while mayor claimed firefighters weren’t properly deployed. Six weeks after the most destructive wildfire in city history, Los Angeles ...

The Guardian - 6d

Skate for LA Strong rosters: Justin Bieber, Steve Carrell headline players in benefit for wildfire victims

Hollywood stars and NHL legends will be raising money for LA wildfire victims

CBS Sports - 5d

Newsom requests nearly $40 billion in disaster aid following Los Angeles wildfires

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) sent a letter to members of Congress requesting nearly $40 billion in funding to rebuild communities after wildfires devastated the Pacific Palisades and Altadena ...

The Hill - 5d

California Gov. Gavin Newsom asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires, which he said ...

NBC News - 4d

Huawei's tri-foldable phone hits global markets in a show of defiance amid US curbs

Chinese tech giant Huawei has held a global launch for the industry’s first tri-foldable phone

ABC News - Feb. 18

The key global issue is not the clash of north and south: it’s who supports international law and who doesn’t | Jean-Noël Barrot

We say the defining question is this: do nations work for peace and order or embrace the notion of power by force?. Jean-Noël Barrot is the foreign minister of France We are being told that the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

Steve Witkoff: from property developer to global spotlight as Trump’s tough-talking troubleshooter

His friendship with the president dates back to a late-night encounter in a deli. Now he is a loyal envoy brokering the Gaza ceasefire and peace talks on Ukraine. With the first phase of the ...

The Guardian - 5d

John Simpson: 2025 could be year for the history books as Trump shreds global norms

Like 1968 or 1989, this could be a year when the world changes in a fundamental way.

BBC News - 4d

Liam Livingstone must finally seize moment for England on global stage | Ali Martin

All-rounder has yet to deliver in five major tournaments and missed out again in Champions Trophy defeat by Australia. The England players who hit the golf course on Sunday morning probably did the ...

The Guardian - 4d

US officials have been absent from global climate forums during Trump 2.0

Exclusive: The ‘deeply troubling’ move comes amid concerns US ignoring international climate ramifications. US officials have missed recent international climate forums sparking concerns about a ...

The Guardian - 2d

Top finance ministers snub G20 as global co-operation comes under strain

Officials from US, China, Japan, India and Brazil among those who will not attend this week’s meetings in Cape Town

Financial Times - 2d

Monster Hunter Wilds Global Launch Times Announced, Hefty Day-One Patch Required

Monster Hunter Wilds launches on February 28, but when exactly can you start playing? Capcom has now released the global launch times for the new RPG, while it also announced that people who ...

GameSpot - 1d

Prada reconstructs femininity starting with the little black dress fit for a global 'black moment'

Prada opened its runway show during Milan Fashion Week with its take on the little black dress, because, in the words of Miuccia Prada "we are in a very black moment.'

ABC News - 10h

Home price growth has slowed. But high costs, economic worries have some buyers retreating

High prices and economic uncertainty are factors pulling homebuyers back out of the housing market, experts say.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Bakeries can't beat egg prices, so your cake may cost more

Flour Bakery in Boston can’t make much with just its namesake ingredient; eggs are in just about everything from pies and cakes to brioche bread.

NBC News - 6d

Most say health care costs, inflation biggest issue facing Americans: Pew

A new survey from Pew Research Center has found that most Americans think inflation, health care cost, and the federal budget deficit are major issues confronting the nation. Of those polled, 45 ...

The Hill - 6d

Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.

Mortgage rates are down to a nearly three-month low. But if you’re thinking of buying a home, beware of these hidden costs.

MarketWatch - 6d

L.A. fire victims face a dilemma: Sell their burned-down homes at a loss, or pay a staggering cost to rebuild?

Homeowners have been warned not to take lowball offers — but what is a reasonable price for a fire-damaged lot in one of the country’s most expensive real-estate markets?

MarketWatch - 5d

'Greyhound racing cost my pet its leg - this so-called sport should be banned'

The Welsh government says it will ban greyhound racing in what would be a first for the UK.

BBC News - 4d

Let them eat fruit: Manchester United close staff canteen in latest cost-cutting

Sir Jim Ratcliffe also trims food offering at training base CEO apologises over U-turn on further redundancies Sir Jim Ratcliffe will close the staff canteen at Old Trafford and replace the free ...

The Guardian - 3d

Manchester United to cut up to 200 jobs as Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues to cut costs at Old Trafford

The job cuts come along with cuts to employee amenities at Old Trafford and the Carrington training ground

CBS Sports - 3d

Impact of Musk project on cost-cutting is much less than he claims – report

Associated Press analyzed canceled government contracts and found that 40% will produce no savings. US politics – live updates Elon Musk ’s cost-cutting bonanza appears to be having less ...