Several benchmark refinance rates increased this week, making it harder to find a lower rate on a home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/homeowners-face-higher-refi-rates-mortgage-refinance-rates-on-july-17-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't expect sustained declines in mortgage interest rates until after the summer. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-climb-current-mortgage-interest-rates-on-july-17-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you're looking to improve your eating habits, consider these natural sugar substitutes the next time your sweet tooth takes charge. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/in-place-processed-sugar-try-these-natural-sweeteners/#ftag=CADf328eec
The pause on many tariffs was supposed to end this week, but it didn't. Despite that, reports still indicate that tariffs have caused a notable recent spike in inflation. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/trumps-tariffs-explained-as-us-inflation-picks-up-steam-once-again/#ftag=CADf328eec
Not many things are worse than not being able to see on vacation. Make the most of your trip and remember to pack these items. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/never-forget-these-4-travel-items-if-you-wear-contacts/#ftag=CADf328eec
Recycling the wrong things makes the whole system run slower. Here are seven takeout containers that don't belong in your recycling bin. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/recycling-mistakes-these-7-takeout-containers-dont-go-in-the-bin/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 17. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-july-17/#ftag=CADf328eec
These tools help you learn to recognize and work to reduce unwanted pests in your flower beds. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-ai-to-battle-bugs-in-your-garden/#ftag=CADf328eec
I spoke to five top chefs who explained which cooking tools you can skip and what you should use instead https://www.cnet.com/news/pro-chefs-call-out-20-kitchen-tools-they-find-absolutely-useless/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple's AI tech isn't making the great strides we expected last year, but I'm still finding it actually useful. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/these-are-the-6-apple-intelligence-features-im-actively-using/#ftag=CADf328eec