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U.S. death rates drop in 2024, and COVID falls off the top 10 list : Shots

U.S. death rates drop in 2024, and COVID falls off the top 10 list : Shots

Activists gather during a vigil in Lafayette Park for nurses who died during the COVID-19 pandemic on January 13, 2022, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images COVID-19 is no longer one of the top 10 causes of death in the …

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Mortgage Applications Today: New Homeowner Loan Demand Climbs to 3-Year High as Interest Rates Fall – Realtor.com

Mortgage Applications Today: New Homeowner Loan Demand Climbs to 3-Year High as Interest Rates Fall  Realtor.com Mortgage demand jumps to the highest level in three years, as interest rates drop sharply  CNBC Current mortgage rates report for Sept. 9, 2025: Rates drop dramatically  Fortune US 30-year mortgage rate slides to 11-month low, MBA data shows  Yahoo Finance With a Fed rate cut likely, how …

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Evolution of Human Brain May Explain High Autism Rates

Evolution of Human Brain May Explain High Autism Rates

Summary: A new study suggests that autism may be linked to the rapid evolution of brain cell types unique to humans. Researchers found that outer-layer neurons in the human brain evolved far more quickly than in other apes, with significant changes in autism-associated genes. These genetic shifts may have been favored by natural selection, potentially contributing to slower postnatal brain …

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Fed is ‘Choking Off Growth with High Rates,’ Says Bessent

Fed is ‘Choking Off Growth with High Rates,’ Says Bessent

The Fed has maintained the federal funds rate between 4.25% and 4.50% this year, although the central bank has faced mounting pressure from President Trump and other government officials to lower it. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. …

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Fed is almost certain to cut rates by 25 basis points after months of debate. Why are so many people unhappy with that? – MarketWatch

Fed is almost certain to cut rates by 25 basis points after months of debate. Why are so many people unhappy with that?  MarketWatch Traders see a chance the Fed cuts by a half point  CNBC StanChart expects Fed to cut rates by 50 bps next week after weak jobs data  Reuters Fed Gets Green Light for Interest Rate Cuts as Unemployment Rate …

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Mortgage rates dive on reports of worsening U.S. economy: ‘We are seeing a lot of interest in refinances’ – MarketWatch

Mortgage rates dive on reports of worsening U.S. economy: ‘We are seeing a lot of interest in refinances’  MarketWatch Mortgage and refinance interest rates today for September 8, 2025: A big drop — but will it hold?  Yahoo Finance Mortgage rates tumble to lowest level since October 2024  Fox Business Is the Fed ready to go big? Analysts debate jumbo rate cut after …

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StanChart expects Fed to cut rates by 50 bps next week after weak jobs data – Reuters

StanChart expects Fed to cut rates by 50 bps next week after weak jobs data  Reuters The Fed is headed toward a ‘policy mistake,’ says Bank of America  CNBC Fed Gets Green Light for Interest Rate Cuts as Unemployment Rate Jumps to 4-Year High  Realtor.com September is a perilous month for the Fed and the US economy  The Times Jumbo-rate-cut chatter is rising after …

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