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See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowWhat Are Today's Mortgage Refinance Rates? Current 30-Year Mortgage RatesAverage 30-year mortgage rates remain low after dropping last week and are hovering around 5.70%, according to Zillow data. Last month, 30-year refinance rates averaged 6.59%, while 15-year refinance rates were around 5.90%. Now, 30-year refinance rates are nearly 70 basis points lower, and 15-year refinance rates are around 50 basis points lower. Mortgage rates are determined by a variety of different factors, including larger economic trends, Federal Reserve policy, your state's current mortgage rates, the type of loan you're getting, and your personal financial profile.

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☆ More Gen Zers are ditching college, and they want better guidance on how to succeed without it
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Despite not having a high school diploma or college degree, he started multiple successful businesses that allowed him to financially support his family. During her senior year of high school, Wakeham was struggling to decide on her post-graduation route. US Census Bureau data found the enrollment rate of high school graduates at 61.4% in October 2023 was slightly down from 62% in 2022. Indeed, even as some Gen Zers don't think college is the best path for them, recent data has shown that college continues to provide long-lasting benefits when it comes to careers and earnings. Some high schools have shifted to place a greater emphasis on alternative routes since the pandemic.

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☆ How AI images of cats and ducks powered the pet-eating rumor mill
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( David Ingram | David Ingram Is A Tech Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

The rumor mill about immigrants attacking household pets got its start in thinly sourced anecdotes shared at government meetings and on social media. Some of the images shared by social media users were openly prejudiced, showing Black people chasing after cats. These images and videos often create a more engaging and shareable post — regardless of whether they’re based in truth. There were cats holding military-style rifles to defend themselves, cats holding up political signs, cats and ducks sitting side-by-side, AI-generated humans holding cat-related signs and cats and ducks being cuddled by Trump. At least two of the widely viewed AI videos of Trump and animals were made using the software of Chinese AI startup MiniMax, according to watermarks on the videos.

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Mortgage rates probably won't drop much further if the Fed cuts rates, unless central bankers opt for a larger-than-expected cut. 30-Year Mortgage RatesAverage 30-year mortgage rates have been dropping this month and are now down near 5.70%, according to Zillow data. 5-Year Mortgage Rate TrendsHere's how 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates have trended over the last five years, according to Freddie Mac data. Mortgage rates are determined by a variety of different factors, including larger economic trends, Federal Reserve policy, your state's current mortgage rates, the type of loan you're getting, and your personal financial profile. This means your entire monthly mortgage payment, including taxes and insurance, shouldn't exceed 28% of your pre-tax monthly income.

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☆ Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revived the AI trade this week. Here's how the pros are playing it
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Recent comments from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang seemed to revive investment in the turbulent AI sector this week, while leading portfolio managers to recenter attention on the winning trades. Nvidia shares rallied more than 8% on the heels of Huang's remarks, which soothed some recent market jitters over the delayed payoff from AI investments. For the week, AI and semiconductor names such as Advanced Micro Devices, Marvell Technology, Super Micro Computer and Broadcom rallied double digits. NVDA 1M mountain Nvidia shares over the past month. Longer term, he views Apple as the leading AI device play and AI personal assistant, especially as more consumers adopt its Vision Pro headset.

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☆ Welcome to a new era of work: The portfolio career
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

But around a year and a half ago, she decided to pursue what she calls a "portfolio career." Anna Mackenzie has a portfolio career and likes the variety of gigs she can do with this type of work. Mackenzie SweetnamJanel Abrahami, who also has a portfolio career, doesn't see workers going back to how work was before the pandemic. Some people may take on a freelance job or work more than one job to kick off their portfolio career. AdvertisementThe pros and cons of a portfolio careerMackenzie and Abrahami both think a portfolio career isn't for everyone.

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☆ Hollywood's secret weapon is an independent animation studio called Titmouse
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Amazon Prime Video's "The Legend of Vox Machina" is one of the many shows using animation from independent studio Titmouse Animation. Amazon StudiosThere's a powerhouse in the entertainment industry that remains unknown to many casual cartoon viewers — it's called Titmouse Animation. Titmouse worked on Disney's "Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures," a series of animated shorts set in the Star Wars universe. "When we were looking at animation studios, Chris [Prynoski] made it really clear that Titmouse wanted to get into prime-time-style adult animation and that their No. Netflix's "Big Mouth" was produced through Titmouse's animation studio.

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☆ Chad McQueen, 'The Karate Kid' star and Steve McQueen's son, dies at 63
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Chad McQueen, son of the legendary actor Steve McQueen who played “Dutch” in “The Karate Kid” film series, died Wednesday in Palm Springs. As a family, we need to navigate this difficult time, and we kindly ask for privacy as we remember and celebrate his extraordinary life.”McQueen is best known for his role as “Dutch” in “The Karate Kid” (1984) and its sequel, “The Karate Kid Part II” (1986). Following in his father’s footsteps, however, McQueen had a successful career in auto racing, his true passion. In 2006, McQueen suffered a near-fatal crash while practicing for the Daytona International Speedway’s Rolex 24 event. Though he eventually pulled through, the crash effectively ended his professional racing career, but he has remained involved in motorsports through his company and other ventures.

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See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage CalculatorUse our free mortgage calculator to see how today's mortgage rates would impact your monthly payments. 30-Year Mortgage Rates TodayAverage 30-year mortgage rates are around 5.70% today, according to Zillow data. 15-Year Mortgage Rates TodayAverage 15-year mortgage rates finally dipped below 5% this week, according to Zillow data. Average Refinance Mortgage Rates TodayRefinance rates have also been lower in September. 5-Year Mortgage Rate TrendsHere's how 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates have trended over the last five years, according to Freddie Mac data.

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☆ A man who retired at 36 built 3 passive-income streams to ditch his full-time job decades early
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Business Insider | Stephanie Hallett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He took his earnings and invested them in ways that would continue to generate passive income. His main source of passive income is real-estate investmentsIn 2020, Quan earned $59,000 from investing in real estate, making up 78% of his passive income. "My general approach to ETFs is that I want a mix of growth and dividend ETFs so that I have a balanced approach within the portfolio. It's really about being balanced, because the markets grow in different ways," Quan said. In 2020, his online passive income streams generated about $10,000.

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☆ Foot Locker CEO says 'brick and mortar is never going to be dead'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Foot Locker CEO Mary Dillon told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday that both physical stores alongside online shopping remain important in the retail sector. "Brick and mortar is never going to be dead, and you have to invest in your stores to make them exciting for your customers," she said. Dillon, who served as the CEO of Ulta Beauty before taking the reigns at Foot Locker two years ago, has focused on improving the company's stores and strengthening brand partnerships. Dillon said the Foot Locker plans to have two thirds of its stores "refreshed" by the end of 2025. She added that some of the new stores feature technology to help figure out customers' shoe sizes, which creates a "fun digital experience."

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☆ I was a loyal Trader Joe's shopper for 13 years. But after switching careers and taking a pay cut, Aldi's value won me over.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Katrina Kernodle Walsh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

With Trader Joe's less than a mile from my doorstep, grabbing groceries with my 1-year-old daughter in tow was, frankly, relaxing. AdvertisementThis is why I — a loyal shopper — started cheating on Trader Joe's with Aldi. Three weeks ago, I grabbed my Trader Joe's totes and headed to Aldi to pick up olive oil, lemons, and coffee. Related storiesAlthough the products weren't displayed with quirky signage like at Trader Joe's, the bare-bones set-up still had a huge variety of produce. After eyeing my receipt, I was an immediate Aldi convertI was loyal to Trader Joe's for over a decade, but after one shopping trip, I'm an Aldi convert.

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☆ Should your company pay cybercriminals after a ransomware attack? It depends.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Erica Sweeney | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Minder said some companies face going out of business if they don't pay the ransom. He said organizations might also pay when cybercriminals take sensitive or proprietary information, such as personally identifiable information, and threaten to release it. Both paying and not paying can be riskyLance said that whether to pay ransom is ultimately up to individual companies. The FBI warns against paying ransom to attackers, as there's no guarantee you'll get your data back. Seeking help is crucialLance said that if you encounter ransomware, "don't try to go at it alone without any experience."

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Ali Wong, 42, is back for another Netflix standup special and, this time, she’ll be introducing fans to her “divorced mom era,” according to a memo by the streaming service. Known for her iconic patterned mini dress and baby bump, Wong’s “Single Lady” will drop on Oct. 8, making it her fourth special. In it, she will address everything from her split with her ex-husband Justin Hakuta to dating and finding love as a single parent. The comedian, who previously starred in “Always Be My Maybe” and “Beef,” was pregnant with her first child during her debut standup special “Baby Cobra” in 2016. “I’m not single now, but I was single for a long time after I got divorced,” she told Variety last year.

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She has pushed conspiracy theories about undocumented immigrants registering to vote in November, and she touted the baseless story about Haitian immigrants eating cats. On Wednesday, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., called for Loomer to delete an “extremely racist” post targeting Vice President Kamala Harris. “This does not represent President Trump. Greene has promoted antisemitic conspiracy theories and made controversial remarks about the Holocaust, comparing mask mandates to the Holocaust before later apologizing. She also previously expressed support for the far-right conspiracy theory QAnon and been criticized for a series of racist comments.

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☆ Newly released photos capture British commandos and American forces hunting down a narco-sub carrying $209 million of cocaine in the Caribbean
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewBritish and American forces recently intercepted a drug-smuggling narco-sub carrying millions of dollars worth of Cocaine in the Caribbean Sea. Military photos show the bust, which was the first time the Royal Navy had ever intercepted a narco-sub. The Trent team has seized over 20,000 pounds of drugs in the past eight months, valued at almost $1 billion. AdvertisementThe Trent team is now the best hunter of smugglers in the Royal Navy this century. Related storiesAfter the Royal Navy and US Coast Guard retrieved the drugs, they brought them aboard for inspection.

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Ulysses “Junior“ Bridgeman attends Day 2 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 27, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Businessman and former NBA player Ulysses Lee "Junior" Bridgeman is buying a 10% stake in the Milwaukee Bucks, according to three sources familiar with the deal. The transaction will value the team at $4 billion. NBA owners will be notified of the sale in a memo Thursday, added the sources, who asked to remain anonymous because the details of the deal are not public. Bridgeman and the Bucks did not immediately respond for comment.

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Mortgage rates have dropped nearly 20 basis points this week, with 30-year rates now near 5.7%, according to Zillow data. See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage CalculatorUse our free mortgage calculator to see how today's interest rates will affect your monthly payments. Current 30-Year Mortgage RatesAverage 30-year mortgage rates have inched down this week and are now hovering near 5.7%, according to Zillow data. Mortgage rates are determined by a variety of different factors, including larger economic trends, Federal Reserve policy, your state's current mortgage rates, the type of loan you're getting, and your personal financial profile. Because markets are already anticipating that the Fed will lower rates, mortgage rates might not drop much in response to a Fed rate cut.

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☆ A tech leader at Accenture shares how AI and cloud tools in the public sector can evolve with regulation: 'It's still the Wild West'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Matthew S. Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Greiner opened up about the evolution of cloud technology and generative AI in the public sector. What's the current demand for AI, particularly generative AI, in the public sector? Cloud went through a similar process, and I think lessons were learned that are now applied to generative AI. Can you provide examples of how generative AI is deployed in the public sector? Are general attitudes toward generative AI receptive or cautious in the public sector?

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☆ Why MrBeast could face big business problems and become 'BuzzFeed 2.0,' according to a prominent VC
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

You spot an entrepreneur who built a massive audience on social media by posting attention-grabbing content after studying algorithms and trends. Sounds like YouTube's top creator MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson), right? It also sounds a bit like BuzzFeed cofounder Jonah Peretti, says Sam Lessin, general partner at the VC firm Slow Ventures. Both built large followings on social media by posting viral, general-interest content, Lessin said. "BuzzFeed was wrong to believe that you could growth hack your way to a valuable audience, and that audience, if it was really big, would be really valuable," Lessin said.

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However, there are still a few avenues for how to buy Lionel Richie tickets for his 2024 Las Vegas residency. Lionel Richie 2024 tour scheduleLionel Richie is playing 13 shows at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas throughout the fall of 2024. Date City StubHub prices Vivid Seats prices Time September 18, 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada $228 $229 8 p.m. September 21, 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada $180 $256 8 p.m. September 25, 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada $205 $184 8 p.m. September 27, 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada $247 $256 8 p.m. October 9, 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada $192 $173 8 p.m. October 11, 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada $150 $153 8 p.m. October 12, 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada $189 $189 8 p.m. November 6, 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada $88 $93 8 p.m. November 8, 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada $90 $92 8 p.m. November 9, 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada $176 $175 8 p.m. November 13, 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada $167 $159 8 p.m. November 15, 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada $150 $153 8 p.m. November 16, 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada $184 $173 8 p.m. How to buy tickets for Lionel Richie 2024 concert tourYou can buy standard original tickets to Lionel Richie’s 2024 Las Vegas residency shows on Ticketmaster. VIP tickets are also available for Lionel Richie's 2024 Las Vegas concert dates.

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☆ Three key questions that will shape whether Coach and Michael Kors owners will merge
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

In this article CPRITPR Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTPedestrians walk past a Coach store and a Michael Kors store. One of the major debates in court has surrounded who are Coach and Michael Kors' true competitors. She said in her experience, Coach, Kate Spade and Michael Kors have never come up in customer surveys or company conversations about the competition. And he said it wouldn't need to worry as much, even if Michael Kors' brand continued to be challenged. "Once they come together, if Michael Kors continues to decline, some of that decline is going to benefit the Coach brand," he said.

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☆ Battle of Waterloo: Amputated limbs and butchered horses uncovered in ‘gore’ pit
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A pile of amputated limbs and the remains of several military horses have been excavated at the site of the Battle of Waterloo. The gruesome discovery was made at a farm in Belgium by Waterloo Uncovered, a UK charity that combines archaeology with veteran care. Veteran support charity Waterloo Uncovered is carrying out a targeted excavation at Mont-Saint-Jean farm in Belgium, which served as the Duke of Wellington's field hospital during the battle in 1815. Chris van Houts/PAThe trench is thought to have been designed to clear the hospital of gore after the battle. Photo12/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesAccording to Waterloo Uncovered, its projects use the “unique lived experience of veterans and serving personnel to help interpret their discoveries.”Abigail Boyle, CEO of Waterloo Uncovered, said in the release: “It may seem counterintuitive to put injured veterans back on a battlefield, but it’s actually extremely beneficial.

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☆ Kathy Bates, 76, says she was able to have a long acting career because she 'wasn't a beauty queen'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Kathy Bates, 76, credits her long career to not looking like a beauty queen. Bates told Variety she has "friends who have been beauty queens who are no longer working because of ageism." AdvertisementKathy Bates, 76, says the secret to her long acting career is not looking like "a beauty queen." In an interview with Variety published September 11, Bates reflected on her career and shared her thoughts on retirement. "I always knew going into this business that it was going to take me a while because I wasn't a beauty queen," she told Variety.

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