Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6 Percent for First Time Since September
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Mortgage rates fall, providing some relief to home buyers
The U.S. 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.79% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business - Mortgage -
Long-term Treasury yields end first quarter with largest advances since September
Rates on U.S. government debt finished the first quarter with their largest jumps since September for 10- and 30-year Treasurys and since June for 2-year Treasurys, buoyed by data showing that the economy continued to grow and the labor market ...MarketWatch - Business -
First-time buyers targeted with £5,000 deposit mortgage
Scheme aims to get buyers lacking large deposits on the property ladderFinancial Times - Business -
Russia strikes Ukraine's Kharkiv with aerial bombs for the first time since 2022
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King lauds friendship ‘in time of need’ in first comments since princess’s diagnosis
Pre-recorded message for Maundy service in Worcester Cathedral will be played as Camilla stands in for monarch. King Charles will highlight the importance of friendship “in a time of need” on Thursday in his first public comments since the ...The Guardian - World -
Mortgage demand stalls, even as interest rates moderate
The usually busy spring housing market is underway, but mortgage demand isn't moving.CNBC - Business - Mortgage -
Ohtani to speak to media for first time since gambling allegations against former interpreter
"It's the right thing to do," said Manager Dave Roberts. "I'm happy he's going to speak and speak to what he knows and give his thoughts on the whole situation. I think it will give us all a little bit more clarity."CBS News - Top stories -
Shohei Ohtani to address media for the first time since gambling and theft allegations against his interpreter
Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling and theft allegations involving the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his interpreter emerged during the team’s trip to South Korea.NBC News - Top stories -
Rents across the U.S. grew for the first time in 6 months — only Arizona saw price drops in every metro
One of the main drivers of high housing costs is low supply. Cities in this state are boosting supply, helping push rental prices down.CNBC - Business -
Housing market frozen as home buyers ‘hold out’ for lower mortgage rates
Mortgage applications dipped 0.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage is 6.93%.MarketWatch - Business - Mortgage -
Reddit shares plunge almost 25% in two days, finish the week below first day close
Reddit shares are plummeting from the rally highs experienced after the social messaging company's IPO last week.CNBC - Business -
Limits placed on removal of land from food production in England
Government restrictions come after farmers raise concerns over domestic food securityFinancial Times - World -
Putin’s Ukraine obsession has blinded him to dangers at home
The Kremlin autocrat once wanted to align with the US in fighting terrorism but is trapped in lies and paranoiaFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
King Charles III to make first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
King Charles III will make his first public appearance in months this coming Sunday, when he and Queen Camilla attend an Easter service at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace officials said on Tuesday. Charles was diagnosed with cancer in February ...The Hill - Politics - United Kingdom -
3 times to buy a home with rates high (and 3 times not to)
It can be tough to decide whether it makes sense to buy a home when mortgage rates are high. Here's what to know.CBS News - Top stories -
My wife and I owe $450,000 on a $1.2 million house with a 3.5% mortgage rate. Our payments will soon increase. Should we pay it off or invest in stocks?
“We are in our late 60s and in good health, and we have a second home worth $900,000 that is fully paid for.”MarketWatch - Business -
4 times you should buy a home with interest rates high
Even with mortgage interest rates high, there are some times when it may make sense to buy. Here are four of them.CBS News - Top stories -
Having ridden the New York commercial-property boom together, NYCB and Meridian Capital are now in a changed world of higher interest rates and falling building valuations.
Having ridden the New York commercial-property boom together, NYCB and Meridian Capital are now in a changed world of higher interest rates and falling building valuations.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
Army lifts ban on serving soldiers having beards
The beards and moustaches must be neat and well-groomed, and troops must maintain a professional appearance.BBC News - Top stories -
2024 Valspar Championship leaderboard, grades: Peter Malnati secures first PGA Tour win since 2015
Malnati earned an invite to the 2024 Masters field after putting an end to his drought on Sunday at InnisbrookCBS Sports - Sports -
Alex Palou dominates IndyCar's first all-star race since 2008. Reigning champion led every lap
A race meant for all-stars was fittingly won by Alex PalouABC News - Sports -
Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money from him and told liesABC News - Sports -
March Madness: Grant Nelson powers Alabama past No. 1 North Carolina to reach first Elite Eight since 2004
Alabama will now take on Clemson in the Elite Eight on Saturday night after a dominant outing from Grant Nelson.Yahoo Sports - Sports - College Football -
Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois past Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points and Illinois reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005, beating Iowa State 72-69 in an East Region semifinal on Thursday nightABC News - Sports - College Football -
Illinois defeats Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005
The Fighting Illini will match up with UConn for a trip to the Final Four.Yahoo Sports - Sports - College Football -
Illinois blows past Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005
Now, Illinois, a No. 3 seed, and UConn, a No. 1 seed, will meet in March Madness for the first time.Yahoo Sports - Sports - College Football -
2024 NFL Mock Draft: Two teams trade into the top 5 to select QBs; Jim Harbaugh passes on Marvin Harrison Jr.
Quarterbacks rule the day in historic fashionCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
AI Will Take 10 Percent of Jobs. What About the Other 90 Percent?
Do the valuable jobs that AI chatbots do poorly.Inc. - Business -
The S&P 500 gained 10% in the first quarter, its best start to a year since 2019, as the U.S. economy continues to defy expectations.
The S&P 500 gained 10% in the first quarter, its best start to a year since 2019, as the U.S. economy continues to defy expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Dow Industrials Remain Just Below 40000 Milestone
The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq struggled for direction, after advancing yesterday.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sainz wins in Australia after Verstappen retires for first time in two years - reaction
Follow live text and radio commentary of the Australian Grand Prix.BBC News - Top stories -
US surgeons transplant a gene-edited pig kidney into a patient for the first time
Doctors in Boston say they have transplanted a pig kidney into a 62-year-old patientABC News - Tech -
US surgeons transplant a gene-edited pig kidney into a patient for the first time
Doctors in Boston say they have transplanted a pig kidney into a 62-year-old patientABC News - Health -
A Gene-Edited Pig Kidney Was Just Transplanted Into a Person for the First Time
A 62-year-old Massachusetts man with failing kidneys is the first living patient to receive a genetically altered kidney from a pig.Wired - Tech -
Kamala Harris visits Puerto Rico for first time as vice president
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Puerto Rico, going to a town that got federal housing funds to rebuild after Hurricane Maria and marking the island's 151st anniversary after abolishing slavery.NBC News - Politics -
New East-West Council to meet for first time later
Stormont's first and deputy first ministers will attend the meeting as the new body meets in London.BBC News - Top stories -
Cocoa prices hit $10,000 per metric ton for the first time ever
Cocoa prices reached a record on Tuesday as high demand and supply constraints fuel prices higher.CNBC - Business -
Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic lands in Philadelphia area for the first time
Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic is two-stepping out of Texas to the Philadelphia areaABC News - Entertainment -
Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia's billionaire capital for the first time
Mumbai has overtaken Beijing as the city with the most billionaires in Asia, according to the Hurun Research Institute’s global rich list.NBC News - Top stories -
Black Crowes release new music for the first time in more than a decade
“Happiness Bastards” is the first new studio album in 15 years for the Black Crowes, made up of brothers Chris and Rich Robinson. The duo, who broke up in 2015, got back together in 2020 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album.CBS News - Entertainment