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BusinessUS mortgage rates have reached 7.28% for a 30-year fixed loan, the highest in nearly three years, driven by rising Treasury yields and persistent inflation. This marks the sixth consecutive weekly increase and the largest jump in four years. The 15-year fixed mortgage rate also rose to 6.60%. Stronger economic growth and inflation above the Federal Reserve's 2% target are key factors.
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BusinessIndia and the US are making progress in trade deal negotiations. US Trade Representative James Greer described discussions with India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal as positive. Both sides identified sticking points in the agreement and are working to resolve them. Greer clarified the announcement timing depends on resolving remaining issues related to India. The deal's finalization awaits consensus on these matters.
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PoliticsChrista Pike, sentenced to death for a 1995 murder, survived a failed execution attempt in Tennessee after receiving a double dose of the lethal drug. She was hospitalized in critical condition and is receiving lifesaving care. The unprecedented failure prompted Governor Bill Lee to halt all executions this year and order an independent review of the state's lethal injection procedures, sparking renewed debate over execution methods.
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WorldA Bengaluru-based non-profit, Servants of Knowledge (SoK), founded in 2018 by Carl Malamud and Omshivaprakash H L, digitises books, gazettes, and photographs to make Gandhi-related knowledge freely accessible. Hosting 1.75 lakh items on the Internet Archive, SoK's JaiGyan collection includes over 20,000 Gandhi-related search results, featuring early editions of 'Indian Opinion' and materials from Gandhi Bhavan Bengaluru, promoting public access to Gandhi studies.
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WorldOn October 17, 2026, during Sharadiya Navratri, the Sun will transit from Virgo to its debilitated sign Libra according to Vedic astrology. This planetary movement is expected to bring economic and mental challenges for five specific zodiac signs, who are advised to be cautious during this period.
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BusinessAccenture CEO Julie Sweet announced during the Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings call that the company plans to hire in all markets next year. However, the hiring pace will be slower than in fiscal 2026, as AI technologies boost revenue per employee, reducing the need for rapid workforce expansion.
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US mortgage rates have reached 7.28% for a 30-year fixed loan, the highest in nearly three years, driven by rising Treasury yields and persistent inflation. This marks the sixth consecutive weekly increase and the largest jump in four years. The 15-year fixed mortgage rate also rose to 6.60%. Stronger economic growth and inflation above the Federal Reserve's 2% target are key factors.
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