As Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since 2023, Buyers Look at ARMs

New York Times - Oct 1, 2026

The average 30-year, fixed-rate home loan rose to 7.28 percent, up from 6.34 percent a year ago. More buyers are now turning to adjustable-rate mortgages.

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Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage'

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Swedish Company Uses A.I. Likeness of Greta Garbo in Ad

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Swedish Company Uses A.I. Likeness of Greta Garbo in Ad

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Is it time to ditch premium bonds?

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Is it time to ditch premium bonds?

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The other Traitors castles! Where countries around the world film their versions of the hit show - and how you can stay in them from just £34

Oct 1, 2026

The other Traitors castles! Where countries around the world film their versions of the hit show - and how you can stay in them from just £34

From an Indian palace to a French chateau, overseas versions of the hit TV show - the celebrity version of which returns to UK screens tonight - have their own country piles to shout about.

Federal Watchdog Investigates Adam Kinzinger for Kalshi Bets on His Pardon

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Federal Watchdog Investigates Adam Kinzinger for Kalshi Bets on His Pardon

The inquiry by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission centers on bets the former congressman made on Kalshi in the weeks before he was pardoned in January 2025.

Just 29 Products Parents Say They Actually Swear By For Traveling

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From murder capital to holiday haven: El Salvador swapped gangs for margaritas and resorts - here's what it's really like

Oct 1, 2026

From murder capital to holiday haven: El Salvador swapped gangs for margaritas and resorts - here's what it's really like

El Salvador was once synonymous with gang violence. Now tourists are flocking to its black-sand beaches, world-class waves and burgeoning resorts.

Trump Dangles Alaska Gas Project as Part of Korean Investment Package

Oct 1, 2026

Trump Dangles Alaska Gas Project as Part of Korean Investment Package

The long-delayed project, which the developer has not yet formally greenlit, would deliver Alaskan gas to Asian markets but take several years to construct.

Hong Kong autumn 2026 art auctions top HK$2 billion as Kusama works get a cool reception

Oct 1, 2026

Hong Kong autumn 2026 art auctions top HK$2 billion as Kusama works get a cool reception

The autumn 2026 marquee auctions by Hong Kong’s three international auction houses – Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips – from September 28 to 30 generated more than HK$2 billion (US$255.78 million) in combined totals. This marks a fair increase from the HK$1.3 billion achieved during the spring season, signalling a disciplined market anchored by competitive depth for fresh-to-market works with strong provenance. Christie’s led the series with HK$956.5 million, up 17 per cent year on year,...

No More Drugstore Head Shots: Passport Applications Go Digital

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No More Drugstore Head Shots: Passport Applications Go Digital

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