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Mortgage rates surge, putting a damper on home buying and refinancing

Mortgage applications fell 17% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

He Didn’t See Daylight for Five Years

Here are some basics from the Times investigation into Bangladesh’s secret military prison, the “House of Mirrors.”

World - The New York Times - October 17

Why the Yankees must win this year -- or else

The Yankees have come up short in their past five trips to the ALCS. With a 2-0 lead this year, could it finally be their time to win another pennant?

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Australian territory resumes jailing 10-year-olds

Australia has been under pressure to raise the age of criminal responsibility, in line with UN advice.

EY slims workforce for first time in 14 years

Slowdown in demand for consulting services leads Big Four accounting firm to post weakest revenue growth since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Stars sign Oettinger to 8-year, $66M extension

Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger, who has a 116-48-23 record since entering the NHL in 2020, has signed an 8-year, $66 million extension with the Stars.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Modern slavery backlog could be eradicated in two years, says government

Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips aims to clear a backlog of more than 23,000 cases.

Woman living in UK for 22 years faces deportation

Amika Brown says she became a British citizen in 2019.

200 Years Later, Still Trying to Define the Midwest

From the geographic boundaries to the values and friendliness, people have debated what defines the region essentially since it was labeled the Midwest. It has taken on a renewed urgency this ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Unusual surge of "walking pneumonia" reported in kids this year

The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.

Church bell rings after 150 years of silence

World - Yahoo News - October 19

'Aura' voted German Youth Word of the Year

World - Yahoo News - October 19

Sisters of Saint Joseph celebrate 164th year in Erie

World - Yahoo News - October 20

Home insurance premiums to keep rising in ‘difficult year’

Insurers are attempting to stem persistent losses on their underwriting

World - Financial Times - October 20

Freed, after 26 years, for a murder they didn't commit

Bestselling novelist John Grisham has co-authored a new work of non-fiction: "Framed," a collection of stories about people wrongfully convicted of crimes and the fight to exonerate them. Grisham ...

Is this year's COVID booster a good match for new variants?

Depending on when you last got vaccinated, that COVID-19 shot may no longer be a good match for the variants expected to dominate this fall and winter.

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Warriors extend Moody on 3-year, $39M deal

Warriors guard Moses Moody has agreed to a three-year, $39 million extension and is in line for a bigger role this season.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

New workers' rights 'to cost firms £5bn a year'

Businesses will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights.

Unexpected Lessons From 4 Years of Remote Work

Mastering remote work: Lessons learned and powerful strategies for global teams.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Rockets' Green agrees to 3-year, $106M extension

Rockets guard Jalen Green has agreed to a three-year, $106 million extension with a player option in the third year.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Rockets' Sengun agrees to 5-year, $185M deal

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has agreed on a five-year, $185 million rookie extension, his agents told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Nuggets give Gordon 4-year, $133M extension

The Nuggets secured a critical player from their 2023 championship team by agreeing to a four-year, $133 million contract extension with forward Aaron Gordon.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Russo named England women's player of the year

Alessia Russo is named England women's player of the year for 2023-24.

Saints' Kamara lands 2-year extension through '26

The New Orleans Saints agreed to a two-year extension with running back Alvin Kamara, the team announced Tuesday night, a deal that is worth, a source told ESPN, approximately $24.5 million for the ...

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Sources: Wolves extend Gobert for 3 years, $110M

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has reached a three-year, $110 million contract extension, sources told ESPN on Tuesday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Hammer attack murderer jailed for at least 37 years

A judge calls Jack Crawley, who murdered Paul Taylor, a "highly dangerous man".

How to watch this year's awards-tipped films

As the Oscars race stars to take shape, here's the ABC (Anora, Blitz, Conclave) of films to watch.

The Grateful Dead named 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year

The groundbreaking jam band will receive the prestigious music-industry award 60 years after forming in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 23

MusiCares names The Grateful Dead 2025 Persons of the Year

MusiCares, an organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance, will honor the Grateful Dead as its 2025 Persons of the Year

Entertainment - ABC News - October 23

A look at food-related illnesses at restaurants over the years

Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses are pretty rare for well known restaurant chains, but they do happen

Health - ABC News - October 23

Workers could get right to strike for a year

A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.

Man who murdered toddler sentenced to 20 years

Ali Jayden Doyle died from head injuries sustained in a house in Park Avenue in Dungannon in August 2021.

What’s in an N.F.L. Diet? 80,000 Uncrustables Each Year.

Fever around the sealed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches is spreading around the league. The findings are nuts.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

Latest in Year Gap Understanding

Mortgage rates surge, putting a damper on home buying and refinancing

He Didn’t See Daylight for Five Years

Why the Yankees must win this year -- or else

Australian territory resumes jailing 10-year-olds

EY slims workforce for first time in 14 years

Stars sign Oettinger to 8-year, $66M extension

Modern slavery backlog could be eradicated in two years, says government

Woman living in UK for 22 years faces deportation

200 Years Later, Still Trying to Define the Midwest

Unusual surge of "walking pneumonia" reported in kids this year

Church bell rings after 150 years of silence

'Aura' voted German Youth Word of the Year

Sisters of Saint Joseph celebrate 164th year in Erie

Home insurance premiums to keep rising in ‘difficult year’

Freed, after 26 years, for a murder they didn't commit

Is this year's COVID booster a good match for new variants?

Warriors extend Moody on 3-year, $39M deal

New workers' rights 'to cost firms £5bn a year'

Unexpected Lessons From 4 Years of Remote Work

Rockets' Green agrees to 3-year, $106M extension

Rockets' Sengun agrees to 5-year, $185M deal

Nuggets give Gordon 4-year, $133M extension

Russo named England women's player of the year

Saints' Kamara lands 2-year extension through '26

Sources: Wolves extend Gobert for 3 years, $110M

Hammer attack murderer jailed for at least 37 years

How to watch this year's awards-tipped films

The Grateful Dead named 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year

MusiCares names The Grateful Dead 2025 Persons of the Year

A look at food-related illnesses at restaurants over the years

Workers could get right to strike for a year

Man who murdered toddler sentenced to 20 years

What’s in an N.F.L. Diet? 80,000 Uncrustables Each Year.

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