2025 Mortgage Rate Predictions: Uncertainty and Strategies for Homebuyers
Mortgage rates averaged 6.93% in late 2024, following a brief dip to 6.15% in September; experts predict various scenarios for 2025, influenced by Federal Reserve policies, inflation, and global events, advising buyers to prioritize financial readiness over precise rate timing.
2025 Mortgage Rate Predictions: Uncertainty and Strategies for Homebuyers
Mortgage rates averaged 6.93% in late 2024, following a brief dip to 6.15% in September; experts predict various scenarios for 2025, influenced by Federal Reserve policies, inflation, and global events, advising buyers to prioritize financial readiness over precise rate timing.
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36% Bias Score
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead in Targeted Attack
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was shot and killed Wednesday morning outside a New York City hotel in what police described as a targeted attack; a manhunt is underway for the suspect, who fled on a Citi Bike.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead in Targeted Attack
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was shot and killed Wednesday morning outside a New York City hotel in what police described as a targeted attack; a manhunt is underway for the suspect, who fled on a Citi Bike.
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36% Bias Score
Targeted Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO in Midtown Manhattan
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in a targeted attack in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning, prompting a city-wide manhunt for the suspect who is seen in surveillance video fleeing the scene on a CitiBike after shooting Thompson twice.
Targeted Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO in Midtown Manhattan
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in a targeted attack in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning, prompting a city-wide manhunt for the suspect who is seen in surveillance video fleeing the scene on a CitiBike after shooting Thompson twice.
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20% Bias Score
Trump Opposes Nippon Steel's Bid for U.S. Steel
President-elect Donald Trump announced his opposition to Nippon Steel's $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns, despite the Japanese company promising $1 billion in upgrades and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's attempts to mediate a deal protecting jobs and stee...
Trump Opposes Nippon Steel's Bid for U.S. Steel
President-elect Donald Trump announced his opposition to Nippon Steel's $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns, despite the Japanese company promising $1 billion in upgrades and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's attempts to mediate a deal protecting jobs and stee...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Considers DeSantis for Defense Secretary Amid Hegseth Scandal
President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his pick for defense secretary, potentially replacing Pete Hegseth, who faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement, and intoxication, jeopardizing his confirmation.
Trump Considers DeSantis for Defense Secretary Amid Hegseth Scandal
President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his pick for defense secretary, potentially replacing Pete Hegseth, who faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement, and intoxication, jeopardizing his confirmation.
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52% Bias Score
Federal Judge Dismisses Hunter Biden Gun Case After Presidential Pardon
Following a presidential pardon, a federal judge dismissed the gun case against Hunter Biden on Tuesday, despite prosecutors' objections; the pardon covers crimes committed between 2014 and 2024 and has sparked political controversy.
Federal Judge Dismisses Hunter Biden Gun Case After Presidential Pardon
Following a presidential pardon, a federal judge dismissed the gun case against Hunter Biden on Tuesday, despite prosecutors' objections; the pardon covers crimes committed between 2014 and 2024 and has sparked political controversy.
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36% Bias Score
Mortgage Rate Forecast: Stability Expected in December 2024
Experts predict mortgage rates will remain stable between 6.875% and 7.125% in December 2024, influenced by inflation concerns and the uncertainty surrounding the new administration's economic policies; however, a slight decrease is possible if unemployment increases.
Mortgage Rate Forecast: Stability Expected in December 2024
Experts predict mortgage rates will remain stable between 6.875% and 7.125% in December 2024, influenced by inflation concerns and the uncertainty surrounding the new administration's economic policies; however, a slight decrease is possible if unemployment increases.
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36% Bias Score
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead in Targeted Attack
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was fatally shot Wednesday morning in a targeted attack outside a Manhattan hotel; a manhunt is underway for the gunman, who fled on a Citi Bike into Central Park.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead in Targeted Attack
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was fatally shot Wednesday morning in a targeted attack outside a Manhattan hotel; a manhunt is underway for the gunman, who fled on a Citi Bike into Central Park.
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44% Bias Score
Former CEO Sentenced to 20 Years for \$190 Million Ponzi Scheme
Johanna Michely Garcia, former CEO of MJ Capital Funding, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a \$190 million Ponzi scheme that continued while she was in federal custody, defrauding over 2,000 investors and resulting in nearly \$90 million in losses.
Former CEO Sentenced to 20 Years for \$190 Million Ponzi Scheme
Johanna Michely Garcia, former CEO of MJ Capital Funding, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a \$190 million Ponzi scheme that continued while she was in federal custody, defrauding over 2,000 investors and resulting in nearly \$90 million in losses.
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16% Bias Score
Defense Presents Video of Bob Lee with Alleged Murder Weapon Hours Before Stabbing
In a surprising turn during Nima Momeni's murder trial for the death of Bob Lee, the defense presented a video showing Lee using a knife, allegedly the murder weapon, to consume cocaine hours before the stabbing, directly contradicting the prosecution's evidence.
Defense Presents Video of Bob Lee with Alleged Murder Weapon Hours Before Stabbing
In a surprising turn during Nima Momeni's murder trial for the death of Bob Lee, the defense presented a video showing Lee using a knife, allegedly the murder weapon, to consume cocaine hours before the stabbing, directly contradicting the prosecution's evidence.
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56% Bias Score
Iran-backed Cyberattack Targets Trump's FBI Pick
Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's choice for FBI Director, was the target of a suspected Iran-backed cyberattack aimed at his communications; the extent of data breach is still being assessed, following months of warnings about Iranian cyber activity targeting Trump allies.
Iran-backed Cyberattack Targets Trump's FBI Pick
Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's choice for FBI Director, was the target of a suspected Iran-backed cyberattack aimed at his communications; the extent of data breach is still being assessed, following months of warnings about Iranian cyber activity targeting Trump allies.
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36% Bias Score
Duckworth Condemns Hegseth Defense Nomination
Senator Tammy Duckworth strongly criticized President-elect Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense due to Hegseth's views on women in combat, lack of experience, and a past sexual assault allegation; a CBS News poll reveals 33% of Americans view Hegseth favorably for the positio...
Duckworth Condemns Hegseth Defense Nomination
Senator Tammy Duckworth strongly criticized President-elect Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense due to Hegseth's views on women in combat, lack of experience, and a past sexual assault allegation; a CBS News poll reveals 33% of Americans view Hegseth favorably for the positio...
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52% Bias Score