Despite a fourth consecutive week of falling mortgage rates, both existing homeowners and potential homebuyers showed minimal interest in taking advantage of the situation. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a mere 0.5% increase in total mortgage application volume compared to the previous week, indicating a lackluster response to the declining rates. The average contract interest
A recent comprehensive study has shed light on the association between meat consumption and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The research, conducted by an international team of scientists, analyzed data from nearly 2 million individuals in 20 countries across the globe. The study found that consuming processed meat and unprocessed red meat was
Former President Donald Trump’s economic proposals have been analyzed in a new study from the nonpartisan Penn Wharton Budget Model. The study reveals that Trump’s plan would significantly increase federal deficits by $5.8 trillion over the next decade. The report highlights that extending the 2017 tax cuts permanently would contribute over $4 trillion to deficits
A recent cohort study reported that first-line antidepressants were linked to a reduced risk of falls and related injuries in older adults. The study included over 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries who were newly diagnosed with depression. Those who were treated with first-line antidepressants had a lower risk of falls and related injuries compared to those who
Former President Donald Trump has surprised many by adding Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard to his presidential transition team. Both Kennedy and Gabbard, who come from opposing political backgrounds, endorsed Trump just days before the presidential race against Vice President Kamala Harris. This move by Trump signals an attempt to broaden his coalition
Argentina is taking bold steps in preparing the future workforce by incorporating Ethereum education into the high school curriculum. This groundbreaking initiative is spearheaded by the local education ministry of Buenos Aires in collaboration with the ETH Kipu Foundation. The goal is to introduce high school students to the Ethereum blockchain, providing them with hands-on
The human population growth trajectory, once thought to be on an unstoppable incline, is now showing signs of wavering. Surprisingly, experts are predicting that global population could peak much earlier than previously expected, possibly reaching 10 billion by the 2060s before starting to decline. This shift is already evident in wealthier countries, such as Japan,
The Denver Broncos are facing difficult decisions as they approach the roster cut deadline, particularly when it comes to wide receiver Tim Patrick. Despite his inspiring tale of battling back from injuries over the past two years, it seems that Patrick may be on the chopping block. Coach Sean Payton has referred to the upcoming
The world has witnessed a staggering 95% increase in the population of crypto millionaires within the past year, according to a recent report. The number of individuals holding over $1 million in crypto assets has surged to 172,300 from 88,200 in the previous year, with pure bitcoin millionaires more than doubling to 85,400. This exponential
A horrifying incident occurred at the Spectrum building in Dagenham, east London when a young mother, Cydney Parker, tried to escape a massive fire that broke out in the early hours of the morning. She found herself trapped in her flat in her pyjamas as thick black smoke filled the corridor. As she attempted to