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Mortgage Market It seemed like they were in wait-and-see mode. Last week, the Federal Reserve signaled that a September rate cut is possible, perhaps under consideration. In the meantime, most interest rates have edged lower. The Mortgage Bankers Association announced that its Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage application volume, rose 0.5% from the previous week on a seasonally adjusted basis and fell 1.0% on an unadjusted basis. The refinancing index fell 0.1% That's down from the previous week, but still 85 percent below the same week a year ago. The rate of refinance applications increased to 46.6 percent…

Now, imagine something you wanted to learn. Did you feel the same anxiety and exhaustion? Or did you dive right in, exceed your expectations, and retain the information you were looking for? When learning can (and should) be differentiated and fun, children are more likely to get more out of it, retain information, and practice new skills. I don't expect you to just take my word for it, so let's consult Louis Deslauriers. He is the Director of Science Teaching and Learning and Senior Instructor in Physics at Harvard University. He and his colleagues have conducted multiple studies comparing the…

Chuck E. CheeseNew Chuck E. Cheese Mystery Egg Toys Now Available at Walmart and AmazonBonkers Toys and Chuck E. Cheese's Launch First Licensed Toys at WalmartPerfect for the season of giving, Chuck E. Cheese Mystery Eggs are great collectibles and make great gifts for all generations.Bonkers Toys and Chuck E. Cheese's Launch First Licensed Toys at WalmartAvailable at Walmart and online at Amazon for $19.99, the Chuck E. Cheese Mystery Egg is packed with mystery gifts and surprises for kids of all ages.IRVING, Texas, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chuck E. Cheese's, a globally recognized family entertainment brand, and…

Now, imagine something you wanted to learn. Did you feel the same anxiety and exhaustion? Or did you dive right in, exceed your expectations, and retain the information you were looking for? When learning can (and should) be differentiated and fun, children are more likely to get more out of it, retain information, and practice new skills. I don't expect you to just take my word for it, so let's consult Louis Deslauriers. He is the Director of Science Teaching and Learning and Senior Instructor in Physics at Harvard University. He and his colleagues have conducted multiple studies comparing the…

Valve may have finally acknowledged Deadlock's existence, but that doesn't mean it's finished: the MOBA shooter is currently in closed beta (invitation only), so there's still a lot to change and features to add, one of which is new hero Astro. Although Astro is more of a DPS guy, this cowboy has some interesting abilities. His first ability places explosive barrels that can be shot or fired at enemies, the closer they are the more damage they do. His second and third abilities are dropping bounce pads that deal damage to enemies they land on, and throwing cowboy hats that…

Simplified: The Sioux Falls School District helped nearly 1,000 more children access after-school and summer care in the first year of its new Community Learning Center (CLC) program, but the district has yet to find a sustainable funding source to continue the program long-term. Why is this important?Last fall, the district opened a community learning center. All 22 elementary schools in the city of Sioux Falls. The centers replace the former Kids Inc. program and are run through partnerships with four nonprofit organizations: Embe, the YMCA, the Boys & Girls Club and Volunteers of America. These centres, in particular, Helping…

Launching today on the industry-leading ESPN app and ESPN.com, “Where to Watch” is a guide that makes it easy for sports fans to find where to watch any sporting event across ESPN platforms and other broadcast, cable, regional sports networks and streaming services. “As sports viewing becomes more fragmented across networks and platforms, simplifying sporting event discovery and where fans can watch becomes even more important,” said Brian Marshall, vice president, Sports Products and Technology, Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology. “ESPN has always been the first stop for sports fans, and as we continue to evolve as the preeminent digital…

Nebraska State FairThe fair runs through Sept. 2 at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd., Grand Island. 308-382-4515. For schedule and more information, visit StateFair.org.Loparot Party, It will be held Aug. 28 from 4-9 p.m. in the Hilltop Mall parking lot, 5022 Second Ave. The event will feature food trucks, games, a DJ and a drone show. It is hosted by UNK's Student and Family Transitions. Admission is free. For more information, call Kelly Tuttle Krahling at 308-865-1603 or visit UNK.edu.”Who hijacked my fairy tale?” The show, featuring comedian Kelly Swanson, will be at 7:30 p.m. Sept.…

OverviewAs the United States and local communities work to combat climate change, Climate Corps is working to enlist the community in working to build a resilient future. On Earth Day 2024, President Biden announced a suite of key actions to stand up his landmark American Climate Corps . It is an initiative modeled after Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps and looks to put more than 20,000 young Americans to work fighting the impacts of climate change today while also gaining the skills needed to join the growing clean energy and climate-resilience workforce of tomorrow.The American Climate Corps is an…

Top 50 Gen AI Mobile Apps by MAU, Source: https://a16z.com/100-gen-ai-apps-3/https://a16z.com In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, keeping up with the latest consumer applications can be like chasing a moving target. For venture capitalists and investors, understanding which AI apps are really garnering attention is essential to making informed investment decisions. Fortunately, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), one of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture capital firms, recently released the third edition of its comprehensive “Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps” report, providing valuable insights into emerging trends, user behavior, and potential investment opportunities. Published in August 2024, this latest edition (the…