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Jan 03 2025BUSINESS

Home Loan Costs Creep Toward 7% as 2024 Ends

As 2024 draws to a close, mortgage rates are on the rise again. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is now just below 7%, the highest it's been in six months. This increase comes despite the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut. The central bank, however, is less optimistic about further cuts this

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Jan 03 2025CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's New Netflix Show: A Peek into Her Kitchen and Garden

Just a day back on Instagram, Meghan Markle shared the first trailer for her upcoming Netflix series, "With Love, Meghan. " This lifestyle show is all about cooking and gardening, with some famous faces like Mindy Kaling and chef Roy Choi joining her. The show aims to make lifestyle programming fun

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

The Transfer Portal Debate: A Star Athlete's Take on College Sports

Basketball star Caitlin Clark isn't shy about her criticisms of the NCAA's transfer portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. She believes the transfer portal has made college sports feel more like professional leagues, where players switch teams mid-season. This can harm the amateur spirit

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Jan 03 2025BUSINESS

Unpacking the Link: Carbon Markets and Oil Prices in China

Ever wondered how China’s carbon market and crude oil prices bounce off each other? Research shows they’re closely tied. The study used a method called Maximal Overlap Discrete Wavelet Transform (MODWT) to break down price movements into different scales. This helped scientists see how risk flows be

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Jan 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's New Netflix Show: A Peek Inside

Meghan Markle is back on Instagram and has something exciting to show her fans. She's teamed up with Netflix for a new series called "With Love, Meghan. " The duchess is ready to shake up the lifestyle genre with her playful approach. The trailer, now available, features Meghan cooking, gardening, a

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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Sales Take a Dip: What's Next?

Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, has seen its first annual sales decrease in over a decade. What happened? Well, despite a 2. 3% boost in the last quarter thanks to attractive offers like zero-interest financing and free charging, the overall sales from 2023 to 2024 dipped by 1. 1%. That's right,

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Jan 02 2025SPORTS

Saquon Barkley: Record Chase vs. Team Goals

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is wrapping up a phenomenal season with 2, 005 rushing yards. He's cool with head coach Nick Sirianni's decision to bench him for Week 18's game against the Giants. Barkley even told Sirianni he's ready to go and would love to break Eric Dickerson's re

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Jan 02 2025SPORTS

Who Should Win the NFL MVP? A Closer Look at Top Contenders

The NFL’s MVP race is heating up as the regular season wraps up. Several players are in the running, including Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, and Saquon Barkley. Each of these athletes has had an impressive season, making the choice difficult. Let's dive in and examine their cases. Josh All

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Jan 02 2025FINANCE

Crypto and Meme Stocks Boom on the First Trading Day of 2025

As 2025 trading kicked off, the market was buzzing with speculation. Stocks linked to cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin, took a leap forward. Bitcoin's price climbed over $96, 000, causing related stocks to surge. Microstrategy, for instance, added 3% to its already massive 360% gain from 2024. Other c

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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Why Are Hamptons Mansion Sales Slumping?

The Hamptons, a ritzy beach area in New York, has seen a big drop in luxury home sales. In 2024, the top 10 sales brought in $327 million, way down from $511 million in 2023. What's behind this slump? Experts say it might be due to high prices and not enough upgrades in these old mansions. Celebriti

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