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Pakistani students saved from dangling cable car

Seven students and one teacher in Pakistan were rescued from a cable car dangling over a ravine after an overhead line snapped. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has details of the rescue as Pakistan’s prime minister confirms the children’s safety. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from […]

Trump co-defendants surrender for processing in Georgia

As former President Trump’s legal case in Georgia ramps up, the first of his 18 co-defendants have begun to surrender for processing. Meanwhile, GOP presidential candidates plan for a primary debate without the poll-leading former president. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC […]

Real estate and Fed rate hikes: There could be more pain ahead for office market: Journalist

Commercial Observer Finance Editor and Co-Deputy Editor Cathy Cunningham spoke with Yahoo Finance anchors Diane King Hall and Seana Smith about anticipated stress in the commercial real estate market amid Fed rate hikes.. When it comes to the office market, which has been hit hard by the increase in work from home, Cunningham says the worse could still be ahead for the sector. “From everything I’m hearing from my sources… things are not going to get better until interest rates stabilize, until there is some price discovery, and, I think, until a lot of the distress actually makes its way through the system when it comes to commercial real estate,” […]

Existing home sales fall as high mortgage rates weigh on market

Yahoo Finance anchors Julie Hyman and Brad Smith discuss Existing home sales falling in July, down 2.2% from June. Year-over-year, sales were down 16.6%, according to the National Association of Realtors. Prices also increased slightly from a year ago. Inventory for the month of July was 1.11 million units, up slightly from June, but nearly 15% lower than a year ago.The existing home sales market has been hit by mortgage rates that are now sitting above 7%. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage […]

Wildfires in Washington state force thousands to evacuate

In the Spokane, Washington area, emergency workers continue to fight the flames of the wildfires that have burned down nearly a hundred homes. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch speaks with one resident who fled, now staying in a Red Cross shelter. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments […]

Tropical Storm Hilary: A look at the importance of flood insurance

As Tropical Storm Hilary hit California, LendingTree’s Insurance Expert Divya Sangameshwar joins Yahoo Finance Live’s Julie Hyman and Dani Romero to discuss the importance of flood insurance. Sangameshwar says, “when it comes to hurricanes, the biggest damage comes from flooding, which is not covered by homeowner’s insurance.” In California, only “1.3 percent of homeowners have flood insurance,” so any damages caused by Tropical Storm Hilary will have to be paid out of pocket by the homeowners, Sangameshwar notes. Flood insurance “should be mandated if you have a mortgage and you live in a FEMA flood zone, however… FEMA’s maps are outdated. So those need to be updated so that homeowners […]

Growing number of schools requiring students to lock away cellphones while in class

Middle and high school students in an Alabama school district are now required to lock away their cellphones in pouches before the bell rings. NBC News’ Marissa Parra has the details as schools across the United States implement new rules to prevent students from going on their phones in class. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best […]

Retirement savings: Some Boomers see a decline in retirement accounts, plus ways to maximize savings

The Great Recession of the late 2000s heavily impacted some Baby Boomer-aged Americans’ ability to save for retirement, according to a survey by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. Yahoo Finance Columnist Kerry Hannon highlights the savings strategies to boost wealth and optimize saving while working ahead of retirement. #youtube #retirement #stockmarket Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription to Yahoo Finance Plus get the tools you need to invest with confidence. Discover […]

Hurricane Hilary slams parts of Mexico as Southern California braces for potential flooding

Hurricane Hilary is bearing down on Mexico as residents of Southern California and others throughout the Southwest brace for the storm to move into the region. Officials said the storm could bring life-threatening rip currents and deadly mudslides. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original […]

Nvidia, Lowe’s earnings, Jackson Hole Symposium: What to watch next week | August 21, 2023

Yahoo Finance Live anchor Diane King Hall looks ahead to next week’s top stories investors should pay attention to, including earnings expected out from semiconductor company Nvidia (NVDA) and retailers Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS) and Lowe’s (LOW), as well as Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the 2023 Jackson Hole Economic Symposium Friday. #tech #youtube #shopping Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription to Yahoo Finance Plus get the tools you need to invest with […]