
Multiple benchmark refinance rates trended upward this week, but refinancing could be still make sense for other reasons. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refinance-rates-move-up-todays-refinance-rates-july-31-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Mortgage interest rates moved in opposite directions, but one benchmark rate dwindled. Rates change on an hourly, daily and weekly basis. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/30-year-fixed-rate-eases-todays-mortgage-rates-for-july-31-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 31. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-july-31/#ftag=CADf328eec

England will be without skipper Ben Stokes at The Oval as the home team looks to seal a series win. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-england-vs-india-from-anywhere-for-free-livestream-5th-test-cricket/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's a north London derby in Hong Kong that's likely to be anything but friendly. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-arsenal-vs-tottenham-from-anywhere-stream-preseason-friendly-soccer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Using cotton swabs or ear candling to remove earwax may cause more harm than good. Here's what you should do instead. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/stop-using-q-tips-to-clean-your-ears-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec

Match four of the preseason tournament sees the Red Devils take on the Cherries in Chicago. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-summer-series-stream-man-united-vs-bournemouth-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Cutting carbs doesn't have to mean ditching your morning bagel or favorite sandwich. Here are six keto breads that taste like the real thing. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/best-low-carb-bread-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch has all the features I want and it's a bargain compared to newer models. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-smartwatch-isnt-the-latest-model-but-it-does-everything-i-need/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 31, #781. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-31-781/#ftag=CADf328eec