Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 2, #486

Multiple important refinance rates are lower. Refinancing makes sense if you can get a lower interest rate on your home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refi-rates-drop-over-the-l

Quite a few key mortgage rates moved down. Will rates continue to trend downward in 2025? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgages-cool-off-for-homeseekers-todays-mortgage-rates-on-ju

Google Flights data will tell you the best time to book your next vacation flight. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/the-best-time-to-book-summer-flights-according-to-google-flights/#ftag=CADf328e

It's being reported that people in three US states should stop drinking coffee when it's hot out. I asked dietitians if that's actually true. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/americans-told-stop-dr

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-wednesday-july-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

Marvel did its Marvel thing again. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/lets-talk-about-the-ironheart-finale-and-post-credits-scene/#ftag=CADf328eec

An MIT study found that using gen AI to write an essay kind of defeated the purpose of writing an essay. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-happens-to-your-brain-when-you-use-chatgpt