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White House offers funding deal to U.Va., 8 other universities
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is asking nine major universities, including the University of Virginia, to commit to President Donald Trump‘s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money. A document sent to the universities encourages them to adopt the White House’s vision for America’s campuses, with commitments to accept the government̵[...]
30-year mortgage rate rises to 6.34% after recent lows
WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the second straight week following a string of declines that had brought down home borrowing costs to their lowest level in nearly a year. The average long-term mortgage rate rose this week to 6.34% from 6.3% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie […]
Berkshire Hathaway to pay $9.7 billion for OxyChem, potentially Buffett’s last big deal
Berkshire Hathaway will acquire Occidental’s chemical unit for $9.7B, a major deal as Warren Buffett signals succession to Greg Abel.
Tesla reports surprise increase in car sales in the third quarter
Tesla Q3 sales rose 7% to 497,099 vehicles, rebounding after declines as buyers rushed to use the expiring $7,500 EV credit.
Fired Surface Transportation Board member sues Trump over his dismissal ahead of rail merger review
Robert Primus sues Trump, claiming his firing from the Surface Transportation Board threatens the board’s independence.
US stocks hit new highs despite government shutdown
AOL has officially shut down its dial-up internet service, marking the end of an era that first connected millions to the web.
AOL officially ends dial up internet service after decades
AOL has officially shut down its dial-up internet service, marking the end of an era that first connected millions to the web.
Shutdown halts key economic data as Fed weighs rate cuts
The government shutdown delays jobs and inflation reports, leaving the Fed with less data as it considers more rate cuts.
Senate deadlock extends Trump-era government shutdown
U.S. shutdown begins after Senate gridlock on health care, furloughing 750,000 workers and raising fears of nationwide economic fallout.
Wall Street yawns at DC’s looming shutdown as US stocks head toward another winning month
U.S. stocks inched higher Tuesday, with the S&P 500 on track for a fifth straight winning month despite looming government shutdown risks.
