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The average long-term US mortgage rate rose slightly this week, snapping a four-week decline that had brought borrowing costs to their lowest level in over a year, AP reported.Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said on Thursday that the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage ticked up to 6.22% from 6.17% a week earlier. A year…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Once hailed as Pakistan’s modern batting genius, Babar Azam is fast running out of excuses. The right-hander’s struggles continued in Faisalabad, where he scored just 7 runs in the first ODI against South Africa — extending his century drought to 80 international innings. For a player who was once…
Wall Street traded mixed on Monday, with major technology stocks once again steering the market higher even as most other sectors struggled. The S&P 500 added 0.4% in early trading, inching close to its record high set last week. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite climbed 0.9%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 34 points, or…
Weight fluctuations, whether sudden gain or loss, can have a significant impact on kidney health. Studies suggest that rapid or frequent changes in body weight are linked to a higher risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression and reduced renal function. Sudden weight gain may result from fluid retention or fat accumulation, both of which…
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $6.93 billion to $695.35 billion during the week ended October 24, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.In the previous reporting week, overall reserves had risen by $4.50 billion to reach $702.28 billion, PTI reported.The RBI data showed that foreign currency assets (FCA),…
As the world progresses, so does the occurrence of cognitive illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer’s, it has become a growing public health concern. Maintaining cognitive health has become critical not only for older adults but young adults as well.Recent research from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011–2014, highlights an essential connection…
NEW DELHI: The high prices of gold and silver somewhat dampened buyer sentiments this Dhanteras as people purchased more on expectations of a further surge, even as cars, two-wheelers and consumer electronics such as televisions saw strong buying on the day considered auspicious for new purchases. Car deliveries, which peak during Dhanteras, however, were impacted…
Pistachios are more than just a tasty, nutritious snack — they could also play a role in protecting your eyes. Recent research highlights that eating unsalted pistachios daily may help support long-term eye health due to their high levels of antioxidants, healthy fats, and carotenoids. These nutrients are known to reduce the risk of age-related…
The United States demonstrates one of the world’s largest disparities between its outbound visa-free privileges and inbound visa requirements. (AI image) It’s a historic low for the US passport! For the first time since Henley Passport Index started releasing passport rankings almost 20 years ago, the US passport has dropped out of the top 10…
Central banks around the world are increasing the percentage of gold reserves in their overall foreign exchange reserves. (AI image) Gold is on a record-breaking spree – even by its safe haven standards! Gold prices have been rising to new lifetime highs both in the domestic and international markets – smashing records with a bull…
