Monday · October 19, 2026 Vol. I · No. 291
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Shakur Stevenson secures release from Zuffa Boxing just months after signing with Dana White The Guardian view on Trump and Putin: Ukraine’s future is not theirs to bargain away | Editorial Funding social care is a collective responsibility | Letters We need to stop disinformation in UK political adverts. Here’s a chance to do so | Letter Global diesel shortage estimated at 1 mln bpd, expert says Oldest animals on Earth found to share a common wormlike ancestor Tennessee sued over ‘secrecy’ surrounding classroom AI policy meetings - WKRN News 2 Alexander Volkanovski highlights two featherweight contenders he would fight after UFC 333 Shakur Stevenson secures release from Zuffa Boxing just months after signing with Dana White The Guardian view on Trump and Putin: Ukraine’s future is not theirs to bargain away | Editorial Funding social care is a collective responsibility | Letters We need to stop disinformation in UK political adverts. Here’s a chance to do so | Letter Global diesel shortage estimated at 1 mln bpd, expert says Oldest animals on Earth found to share a common wormlike ancestor Tennessee sued over ‘secrecy’ surrounding classroom AI policy meetings - WKRN News 2 Alexander Volkanovski highlights two featherweight contenders he would fight after UFC 333

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Mortgage Rates Today, Monday, October 19: Starting the Week Lower

Falling Treasury yields are taking mortgage interest rates down with them.

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From 3,000 feathers to pet portraits, Rolls-Royce rides high on custom craze

In our second in a series on high-end UK manufacturing, we visit the artisans producing rich clients’ bespoke luxury cars‘Our town is making jeans again’: meet the firm reviving j…

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Dividend Stocks vs. Bonds: Which Makes Sense Right Now?

The question of dividend stocks vs. bonds hinges on whether you prefer a fast but risky style of income investing or a slow but steady style.

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Mortgage Rates Today, Friday, October 16: A Little Higher

TL;DR: Mortgage rates went up a little today.

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Tories call for 5-year freeze on minimum wage to tackle youth unemployment

Labour says idea is ‘tin-eared’ as report says fixing rate will cost low-paid workers almost £9,000 over five yearsA shadow minister has called for the government to freeze the mi…

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KLM Unveils New Delft House And Starlink Wi-Fi

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines celebrated its 107th anniversary with a new Delft miniature house modeled after a Dutch winery and Starlink Wi-Fi on long-haul routes.

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Weekly Mortgage Rates Fall, But Fannie Mae Forecasts Higher Rates Ahead

The average mortgage rate will climb to 7.5% in 2027, according to Fannie Mae.

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What Credit Score Do You Need for a Secured Credit Card? (Based on Real Applications)

NerdWallet’s credit card application data shows the percentage of applicants approved for a secured credit card, by credit score band.

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Southwest to Tie Companion Pass to New Top Tier, Add Perks

Southwest is overhauling Rapid Rewards starting Jan. 1, 2027, with new Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers, a single points currency and new Icon airport lounges.

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Early Look: Inside Southwest’s Upcoming Lounges

For people who like low fares and hate fees, Southwest Airlines is one of the best airlines out there — and the Southwest Rapid Rewards program is one of the…

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Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, October 15: A Little Higher

TL;DR: Mortgage rates went up today, but not as much as they could have.

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How to Tailgate on a Budget

Hosting a pregame party doesn’t have to be expensive with a little extra planning.

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What to Do With 100,000 Capital One Miles

Capital One miles rewards have a number of flexible redemption options, and when you have accumulated 100,000 miles, you have an array of ways to spend them

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Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 15: Avoid These 5 Medicare Plan Problems

Our analysis found the most common problems people report with their Medicare plans. Here’s how to handle them during open enrollment.

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UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.1% in August despite fall in consumer spending

Latest data comes just two weeks before chancellor’s budget looks to help consumers traverse the cost of living crisisThe UK economy unexpectedly continued to grow in August despi…

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UK households have paid extra £13,961 on bills since 2021 amid soaring inflation, TUC says

Trades Union Congress urges chancellor to tackle rising additional living costs in this month’s budgetUK households have paid almost £14,000 on average in additional costs for mor…

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OpenAI’s London staff receive average of £2.3m per person annually

Accounts for the Westminster-based company behind ChatGPT show that 110 staff shared £87m in salaries and £168m in shares last yearOpenAI’s London staff each received £2,318,181 o…

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Hurricane Season Is Here: What Every Traveler Needs to Know About Insurance

Pay special attention to travel insurance details when you're planning travel during hurricane season, making sure insurance is in place before a named storm

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Delta One Upgrades Its Food and Amenities

Delta Air Lines is elevating the menu and service in Delta One, its lie-flat business class cabin, and passengers will see these changes as early as November 2026.

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Select Extended Car Warranty 2026 Review: No Exclusionary Coverage

Select's quoted pricing is low, but coverage is vague and not exclusionary.

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The problem with living in a rich man’s world | Letters

David Redshaw and Fernando Quintana respond to reports of a billionaire exodus from BritainThe idea that the departure of the super-rich is a problem ignores a historical fact (Ap…

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Avoid Amazon and its creepy profiling. Your life will be richer without it | Brief letters

Ethical shopping | Ottolenghi’s fanbase | Successful Lib Dem leaders | Global taxation policies | Good riddance to billionairesHappily, Amazon thinks nothing about me because it d…

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Mortgage Rates Today, Wednesday, October 14: A Little Lower, But it Won’t Last

TL;DR: Rates fell today, but new inflation data is likely to send them right back up.

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Am I Moneymaxxing? Plus, More October Money Questions

The Nerds explore how to stop living paycheck to paycheck, moneymaxxing and high utility bills.