Home loan applications rose overall last week to their highest level since January, though much of that was due to the surge in refinance applications.
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Nvidia has lost $900 billion even as AI spending plans ramp up
At the same time, Big Tech companies largely failed to convince investors during the earnings season that their spending on AI is translating to more sales and bigger profits.
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A deadly tornado, flooding rains and swollen rivers plague residents in the path of Debby
The storm was expected to churn up the East Coast, where residents as far north as Vermont could get several inches of flooding rain this weekend.
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Walz’s Army record faces scrutiny as critics question claims about his service
The Harris-Walz campaign has cited his Army experience as an asset. But Republicans and some who served with him have questioned claims about his service.
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US House speaker campaigns for Austin Theriault at Auburn Mall
Mike Johnson touts Republican congressional hopeful Austin Theriault, who seeks the 2nd Congressional District seat held by U.S. Rep. Jared Golden.
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Taylor Swift cancels Vienna shows after 2 arrested for plotting attack
Swift’s concerts were scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Ernst Happel Stadium and were expected to draw more than 150,000 people across all 3 nights.
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Summer COVID surge hits at least 84 countries and continues to climb
Dozens of athletes at the Paris Olympics have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Design flaw could allow hackers to roll back Microsoft Windows updates
Microsoft’s feature is supposed to stop any tainted core element of an operating system from working, but a researcher for security company SafeBreach beat it, giving him complete control of test machines.
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California solar company’s demise underscores industry primed for casualties
SunPower’s stumbles happened against the background of high interest rates, which make panels less affordable for homeowners, and a major subsidy cut in its home state – the country’s biggest solar market.
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Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley says she has Graves’ disease. What is it?
The British actress, 32, told Women’s Health that she has the autoimmune disorder, which affects the thyroid. Her symptoms have included hot flashes and tremors.