Fixed mortgage rates have finally stabilized after a period of constant increases. In July, two-year fixed mortgage rates reached a high of 6.86%, while five-year fixed rates hit 6.37%. However, after recent inflation figures fell below expectations, the market has calmed down. As of August 7th, five-year fixed rate deals averaged at 6.35%, while two-year …
The Biden administration is facing criticism from Republicans over its alleged failure to provide accurate information on the number of federal employees working remotely. This comes as the White House plans to end its COVID-era remote work policy and require all employees to return to the office. In a letter from Chief of Staff Jeff …
Conservative groups have filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden over his proposal to forgive $39 billion in student loan debt. The White House had to come up with new plans for loan forgiveness after the Supreme Court rejected their initial proposal. The Cato Institute and New Civil Liberties Alliance are now suing the Biden …
UK scientists, based at the advanced lab facility at Porton Down, are taking proactive measures to prepare for a potential spread of bird flu to humans. As part of their efforts to enhance pandemic readiness, they have established a top-secret super lab, known as the Vaccine Development and Evaluation Centre (VDEC), which aims to develop …
According to a new poll, one in six GPs in the UK have not been providing face-to-face appointments to patients, citing inability to meet the high demand. During the first Covid-19 lockdown, doctors implemented a virtual appointment protocol, resulting in less than half of appointments being conducted in-person. Prior to the pandemic, approximately 80% of …
Celebrities are cashing in on personalized video messages through the app Cameo, providing a unique and engaging experience for die-hard fans. Created in 2021 by parent company Baron App Inc, Cameo quickly gained popularity during the lockdown when many celebrities faced temporary unemployment due to restrictions. The platform saw a 77% increase in sign-ups from …
The Reserve Bank of Australia has released its quarterly Statement on Monetary Policy, and the forecast is bleak. The fight against inflation is far from over, as rising rents and higher power bills are expected to hit household budgets hard, along with rising unemployment rates. According to the report, economic growth in Australia is set …
Large gatherings at movie theaters for the release of Barbie and Oppenheimer movies could potentially trigger another surge in COVID cases, warns Dr. Peter Hotez, a respected virology professor. Despite knowing that his warning may not be well received, Dr. Hotez took to Twitter to express his concerns to his 465,000 followers. He emphasized the …
Council authorities have recently made the decision to discontinue the practice known as ‘task and finish’, which allowed Birmingham bin workers to finish their shifts early if they completed their rounds ahead of schedule. This arrangement, which has been in place for the past three years, came under criticism for its potential to compromise safety …
Courteney Cox was joined by her famous friends Jennifer Aniston and Sarah Paulson at the launch party for her new line of home goods products. The brand, Homecourt, is now offering a Mandarin Basile collection of fragrance items, including candles and various soaps. The star-studded dinner table included familiar faces like Jennifer Aniston, who achieved …