Audit says Boeing overcharged Air Force for parts, including 8,000% hike on soap dispensers • Surging mortgage rates could stall housing market momentum
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Thursday, October 31, 2024

In Tarzana, a restored mid-century home by A. Quincy Jones lists for $3 million

The home’s original lines and mid-century features have been well-preserved as it changed ownership over the years.

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Audit says Boeing overcharged Air Force for parts, including 8,000% hike on soap dispensers

Boeing disputed the findings.

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Surging mortgage rates could stall housing market momentum

It’s a tricky time for whipsawed home shoppers, with the market taking yet another twist.

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Hyundai debuts hydrogen car in bet on clean-fuel future

The concept vehicle, unveiled Thursday, has a target driving range of 404 miles on a single refueling.

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Here are California’s spookiest homebuying extremes

A seemingly relatively stable portrait gets murky when pondering the homebuying differences across the state.

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Inflation falls but voters still feel blah

Confidence crept back up as inflation cooled but remains much lower than the last time the economy looked as solid.

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Downpayments shrink from record highs

Nationally, 14.5% was the average put down on a home purchase, according to data from Realtor.com.

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LA County sues Coke, Pepsi over alleged impact of plastic bottles on environment, public health

“Coke and Pepsi need to stop the deception and take responsibility for the plastic pollution problems your products are causing,” said Supervisor Lindsey Horvath.

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Starbucks promises faster service, no price hikes in 2025, and no more fees for non-dairy milk

Some customers, already squeezed by inflation, are simply balking at $8 lattes, while others are boycotting the chain for a variety of reasons.

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Cash or credit card refunds now required if flights are canceled or significantly delayed

“Passengers deserve to get their money back when an airline owes them — without headaches or haggling,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a statement.

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