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Surging mortgage rates hit 23-year high

Thursday, October 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The 30-year fixed mortgage rate this week climbed to 8%, reaching that level for the first time since 2000, according to Mortgage News Daily.The milestone arrives after months of rate increases. As recently as last April, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate stood... Read More.

United Airlines will soon prioritize window seat boarding to speed things up by 2 minutes

Thursday, October 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Good news for flyers who opt for the window seat -- your boarding zone will soon be prioritized on United Airlines.According to an internal memo from the Chicago-based carrier obtained by ABC News, starting on Oct. 26, the airline will change... Read More.

Despite inflation, Walmart CEO says Thanksgiving meal will cost less than last year

Wednesday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With just over one month remaining until Thanksgiving and the start of the winter holiday season, Americans are already eyeing grocery prices to gauge how much their festive gatherings are going to cost this year. But one major retailer is ignoring... Read More.

Injuries from electric scooters on the rise: Officials

Wednesday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nearly half of all injuries reported from electric bikes in the last six years took place in 2022, according to a new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The CPSC estimates more than 360,000 injuries related to micromobility devices were... Read More.

Southwest Airlines makes it easier to earn A-List status, plus reminder to book your holiday flights

Wednesday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As travelers race to book flights for the holidays, Southwest Airlines has announced new changes that will make it easier to earn higher status, with better access to upgrades and more perks for elite members.The largest low-cost carrier announced new perks... Read More.

Death threats, expletives: Palestinian business owners in US and Canada endure hate, grief

Tuesday, October 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Since war broke out between Israel and Hamas last week, a Palestinian-American apparel store owner in San Diego, California, has received a spate of death threats online, she said.The founder of a chain of Palestinian restaurants in the Northeast U.S., meanwhile, said... Read More.

Israel-Hamas war: Tech platforms under scrutiny over spread of false, graphic posts

Monday, October 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As war broke out in recent days with a Hamas attack and an Israeli response that has left an estimated more than 4,100 people dead in Israel and Gaza, gruesome images and disinformation spread widely on major social media platforms.From repurposed... Read More.

Rite Aid files for bankruptcy, announces financial restructuring plans amid opioid complaints, lawsuits

Monday, October 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- One of the nation's largest drugstore chains has voluntarily initiated the Chapter 11 process for bankruptcy protection.Rite Aid announced Sunday that the company had reached an agreement with creditors on the terms of its financial restructuring plan that will "increase its... Read More.

Real estate groups urged the Fed to stop rate hikes. Here’s why.

Saturday, October 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Major housing industry groups voiced "profound concern" in a letter this week urging the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates.The rare public admonishment from top business advocates -- including the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders... Read More.

Family Dollar issues mass nationwide recall on toothpaste, vitamins, pain relievers and more

Saturday, October 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Variety discount store Family Dollar recently initiated multiple recalls on products ranging from over-the-counter drugs to toothpaste sold at regional chains in nearly two dozen states.The company first issued an announcement Oct. 5, which was published Oct. 10 by the U.S.... Read More.

Executives and employees at Israel’s startups are joining the fight against Hamas

Friday, October 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Israel’s government is mobilizing 360,000 reservists as the nation responds to the sudden attack by Palestinian militants.Global companies with a presence in Israel are moving quickly to safeguard their employees and come up with contingency plans if needed. Bank of America,... Read More.

Birkenstock goes public on New York Stock Exchange

Thursday, October 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Birkenstock took a big step forward on Wall Street this week, taking the nearly 250-year-old German shoe and sandal maker public.The footwear, often seen as a counter culture shoe for hippies, and in more recent years influencers, has become must-have footwear... Read More.

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Surging mortgage rates hit 23-year high

United Airlines will soon prioritize window seat boarding to speed things up by 2 minutes

Despite inflation, Walmart CEO says Thanksgiving meal will cost less than last year

Injuries from electric scooters on the rise: Officials

Southwest Airlines makes it easier to earn A-List status, plus reminder to book your holiday flights

Death threats, expletives: Palestinian business owners in US and Canada endure hate, grief

Israel-Hamas war: Tech platforms under scrutiny over spread of false, graphic posts

Rite Aid files for bankruptcy, announces financial restructuring plans amid opioid complaints, lawsuits

Real estate groups urged the Fed to stop rate hikes. Here’s why.

Family Dollar issues mass nationwide recall on toothpaste, vitamins, pain relievers and more

Executives and employees at Israel’s startups are joining the fight against Hamas

Birkenstock goes public on New York Stock Exchange

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