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Our experts answer readers' home-buying questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess mortgages). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own.

Average mortgage interest rates have fluctuated since yesterday, but almost all new-purchase rates are down since this time last week. Overall, rates are trending downward.

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Some cosmic objects are so massive, they can warp space and time, like a bowling ball sitting on a mattress.

NASA, along with other space agencies, just captured a striking image of a huge cluster of galaxies, called MACS0416. Galaxies can have hundreds of billions, or even trillions, of stars, each with their own planets — so this cluster is extraordinarily massive (it's technically two galaxy



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For the first time in its 65-year history, NASA is looking into how close-knit bonds between pairs of astronauts, including romantic relationships, could impact crews on long space missions.

The dedicated research is part of the U.S. space agency's preparations for sending humans to Mars through the Artemis campaign, round-trip voyages that would likely span years for groups of a half-dozen or so



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Jasmin Moghbeli (top) and Loral O'Hara (bottom) performing maintenance outside the international Space Station.
  • A NASA astronaut accidentally lost a tool bag in space earlier this month.
  • The lost bag is not a threat, and will just burn up in Earth's atmosphere.
  • Astronauts have lost items in space many times before.

A NASA astronaut accidentally let go of a tool bag in space while conducting



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Toronto Star reporter David Bateman poses with his suitcase after his year staying with Airbnb in Toronto.
  • Airbnb started out with all mom-and-pop hosts, but now big firms are eyeing it as a money-maker.
  • Private-equity giant TPG recently started to buy up Florida homes to rent on Airbnb.
  • But making a profit can be challenging for individual hosts and big



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A Cruise robotaxi in San Francisco.
  • Cruise recalled its entire driverless car fleet after they were banned in California following a fatality.
  • Now other driverless car companies are facing questions over the safety of their vehicles.
  • Unions claim all driverless cars are "unsafe" and called for investigations into Waymo and Beep.

Cruise's robotaxi rollout in San Francisco has



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Gaming platform Roblox is still seen by many as a kids' game, but the truth is that its users are growing up. Gen Z players — or players aged 17-24 — are Roblox's fastest-growing demographic, with players aged 13 and older making up more than half of the platform's 70 million users.

In a new survey, Roblox asked 1,500 U.S. and UK users between the ages of fourteen and 26 to describe how they



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TL;DR: As of November 11, you can get a Desklab 15.6-inch portable, touchscreen monitor for only $249.97 instead of $375 — that's a savings of 33%.


Even though the gifting season is about making our loved ones feel special and appreciated, it can create stress when coming up with ideas and budgeting to grab the products — this is exactly why we’re sharing early holiday deals to help you win in both



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TL;DR: As of November 11, you can get a two-pack of fast-charging MFI-certified USB-A Lightning cables or a four-pack of fast-charging MFI-certified USB-A Lightning cables for $34.97 or $59.97, respectively — which is 30% and 40% off the cables' regular prices of $49.98 and $99.96.


We depend on our devices for so much, from work support and entertainment to capturing life's moments in pictures and



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TL;DR: As of November 11, you can get a refurbished iPad Air on sale for $119.97 instead of $499 — that's a savings of 76%.


If you’re here, you probably have an iPad on your holiday shopping list. And you might be surprised to hear (or, well, read) that you don’t have to wait until Black Friday for a knockout deal: This refurbished iPad Air is on sale for $119.97 (reg. $499) through November 16



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Need a laugh? Peacock is full of stellar sitcoms. But maybe you're not up for falling into a full-on binge. Maybe you crave the catharsis of a crackling comedy, stuffed with stars, packed with pratfalls, or full of feel-goodiness. 

To that end, we're gifting you 15 different fantastically funny films that are all currently streaming on Peacock. Whether you like your humor boldly broad, deeply dark



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TL;DR: As of November 11, get Ivacy VPN for five or 10 devices at over 55% off.


With so much of our lives taking place online, it makes sense to arm your devices with protective measures. Just in time for the holidays, Ivacy VPN lifetime subscriptions are currently on sale for a seriously low price.

With Ivacy VPN, you can secure either five or 10 of your devices with their online privacy and