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Jack Smith's 'October Surprise' was not that surprising...and that is the problem
Special Counsel Jack Smith has been accused of using a last-minute pre-election scandal to influence voters, as he has been unrelenting in his demands for a trial before the election, despite the ...12 hours ago -
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China is tackling the symptoms rather than the causes of its economic problems
The problems over the past decade are structural in nature and will require fundamental reforms of the economy to put it on sounder footing.13 hours ago - China -
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Mortgage rates are dropping, but the housing market is still stuck. Here’s why.
A crisis of unaffordability has held the housing market hostage. That situation is not likely to change anytime soon, according to Fannie Mae’s chief economist — and there’s one culprit.16 hours ago - Mortgage -
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At 12 she was abused by a friend’s father. Police told her parents she was asleep so there was no need to let her know. The problem? They were wrong …
Franky Dean’s story highlights the moral dilemmas of crimes with ‘unknowing victims’. A year ago, Franky Dean, a 24-year-old documentary film-making master’s student, decided to make a phone call ...18 hours ago -
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Trump spreads false claims on federal hurricane response
Former President Donald Trump joins Gov. Brian Kemp (R-Ga.) at a briefing on the response to Hurricane Helene in Georgia Friday afternoon, following false claims he made that the federal government ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Investors question Fed’s rate cut amid signs of faster economic growth
Something unexpected is happening on the road to the much-hoped-for soft landing in the U.S.: The growing possibility of an economic reacceleration, which handed Treasury yields their biggest ...Yesterday -
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3 home equity loan mistakes to avoid now that rates are cut
Home equity loan borrowing is becoming cheaper for homeowners, but they should still avoid these easy mistakes.Yesterday -
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Mortgage rates spike after stronger-than-expected jobs report
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage is now 6.53% according to Mortgage News Daily.Yesterday - Mortgage -
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WATCH: The need for food after Hurricane Helene
ABC News' Will Reeve visits Asheville, North Carolina, to share how the community is coming together as the need for food grows exponentially.Yesterday -
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Jobless rates fall for Black and Hispanic men in September
Black and Hispanic men experienced a fall in jobless rates in September.Yesterday -
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Hurricane Helene's effect on the U.S. economy
Ripple effects from Hurricane Helene are already hitting American wallets as victims wait for basic needs from the federal government. Ryan Sweet, chief U.S. economist for Oxford Economics, joined ...Yesterday -
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Traffic control IT glitch causes problems throughout German airspace
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Burger King with worst hygiene score now has five-star rating
The Tunbridge Wells restaurant has been criticised for using “dirty and greasy” equipment.Yesterday -
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15 best long-term CDs to open before the next rate cut
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What could impact mortgage interest rates this fall?
Several factors could shape mortgage interest rates this fall. Here are a few to look out for now.Yesterday - Mortgage -
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Technical problem at German air traffic control causes delays and some cancellations
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Technical problem at German air traffic control causes delays and some cancellations
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September surprise? U.S. jobs report holds key to Fed rate cuts.
The U.S. jobs report has overtaken inflation as the chief worry of the Federal Reserve as it plots how fast to cut interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Hernández: Dodgers have the same problem that derailed their last two playoff appearances
The Dodgers' move to have Yoshinobu Yamamoto start Game 1 of the NLDS against the Padres shows how vulnerable the team is to another early playoff exit.Yesterday - MLB -
World - The Guardian
Antarctica is ‘greening’ at dramatic rate as climate heats
Analysis of satellite data finds plant cover has increased more than tenfold over the last few decades. Plant cover across the Antarctic peninsula has soared more than tenfold over the last few ...Yesterday - Climate -
Top stories - BBC News
Helene is deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina
Hundreds of people are still missing and nearly a million homes are without power a week after the storm tore across the US south-east.2 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Man United blow two-goal lead in Europa League: Why moving on from Erik ten Hag is unlikely to fix problems
United stretched their winless run to four games with their draw to Porto2 days ago -
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When the North Carolina Mountains Become Hurricane Alley
Most of the deaths from Hurricane Helene occurred far from Florida, where the storm first made landfall. Experts say alerts and evacuation orders need to target inland residents too.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
US troops deploy after Hurricane Helene
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story National Guard responds to Hurricane Helene The U.S. has deployed ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Why mortgage rates rose after initially falling
Mortgage rates dropped after the Fed's interest rate cut announcement in September. Although rates appear to have slightly risen since dropping to a record two-year low, experts still believe they ...2 days ago - Mortgage -
Politics - The Hill
What to know about the damage from Hurricane Helene
The damage from Hurricane Helene could total more than $160 billion, and it is already the second-deadliest hurricane in a quarter-century, according to estimates. Since Helene made landfall in ...2 days ago -
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Hurricane Helene's death toll tops 200
At least 202 storm-related deaths have now been confirmed in the wake of Hurricane Helene, making it the deadliest storm to hit the United States in decades. Meanwhile, the search for survivors and ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'They could cause problems' - Bangladesh spinners down Scotland
Watch the best of Bangladesh's spin bowlers as they beat Scotland by sixteen runs in the opening game of the Women's T20 World Cup.2 days ago -
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Racking up major purchase conversion rates with mobile game web shops
In a world of ever-declining revenue margins for game developers, direct-to-consumer is becoming essential.2 days ago -
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Should you lock in a mortgage rate now? Experts weigh in
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Interest rate cuts could be more aggressive, Bank of England governor says
Governor Andrew Bailey hints that borrowing costs could come down faster if inflation stays in line.2 days ago -
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Hurricane Kirk strengthens in the Atlantic, expected to grow rapidly
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Leslie formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and could strengthen into a hurricane by the weekend, forecasters said.2 days ago -
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Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
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Lions' 100 percent completion rate makes NFL history
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