2 scenarios when to consider an adjustable-rate mortgage to secure lower rates, according to Redfin's research lead

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There are a couple of scenarios where an adjustable-rate mortgae could be quite useful, according to Redfin's Head of Economic Research Chen Zhao.

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  • Adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, have gained a bad reputation after the 2008 housing crash.
  • Chen Zhao of Redfin believes that more homebuyers should consider getting an ARM.
  • Zhao shares two scenarios where an ARM is a

The world's oldest person just died at 117 with a clean bill of health. Here are her 5 longevity tips.

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Longeviquest centenarian experts with María Branyas Morera, who was the oldest living person in the world before she died.

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  • Maria Branyas Morera was the world's oldest person when she died at the age of 117.
  • She attributed her longevity to her genes and luck, but also some lifestyle factors.
  • These include eating yogurt daily, being close to her family, and staying away

Samsung's glasses-free 3D gaming monitor isn't vaporware, apparently

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Samsung just officially announced a glasses-free 3D gaming monitor at Gamescom after first teasing it back at CES. The Odyssey 3D uses a light field display, a lenticular lens on the front panel and eye tracking technology.

The built-in stereo camera and proprietary View Mapping technology continuously adjust the image to enhance depth perception and create that all-important illusion of 3D. The

Obama pushed Democrats into their YIMBY era

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Former President Barack Obama hailed Vice President Kamala Harris' 'bold new plan' to spur the construction of new homes.

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  • Obama endorsed Kamala Harris' housing plan during his DNC speech.
  • Harris' proposal aims to address housing affordability in part by building millions of new homes.
  • Pro-housing advocates celebrated Obama's support, saying it signals YIMBYism rise.

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Tallinn startup bags €2.3M to turn CO2 into ‘critical’ graphite for EV batteries

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Up Catalyst has closed a €2.36mn seed extension round to accelerate the development of an industrial pilot reactor that turns CO2 emissions into carbon materials. According to the Tallinn-based startup, the reactor will be able to produce 100 tonnes of CO2 per year. These can deliver 27 tonnes of advanced carbon materials, such as carbon nanotubes and graphite — a key component of EV batteries

Ford's electric three-row SUV is dead

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As part of a rethink of its EV strategy, Ford has canceled plans [PDF] to build an electric three-row SUV. It said earlier this year that it would delay the vehicle by two years until 2027 but now the automaker has scuttled that model entirely. It's pivoting to using hybrid tech in its next three-row SUVs. Ford expects the decision to cost up to $1.9 billion in special charges and expenses.

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