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Baby boomers are ageing in place as high mortgage rates discourage them from selling, leaving millennials competing for a limited supply of larger homes suitable for growing families. More than one-third of all homeowners are baby boomers, and more than half of them are mortgage-free, according to Eric Finnigan, vice-president of demographics at John Burns Research and Consulting. That has become a significant advantage since mortgage rates rose from historic pandemic lows to more than 7% today, after reaching a more than two-decade high in October 2023. For homeowners with no mortgage, or one at a substantially lower rate, moving…

Fall 2026 new music is being previewed in a feature examining some of the most highly anticipated album releases of the coming season. The segment, part of “Sunday Morning”, looks ahead to the new albums expected to shape the autumn music landscape.

Newcastle United are monitoring Rennes centre-back Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal as they consider strengthening their defence ahead of 2027, but face competition from several English clubs for the Morocco international. The 20-year-old has attracted increasing interest after making an impression in French football. Newcastle have been tracking his development as they assess potential long-term additions to their central-defensive options. Newcastle United face competition for Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal Fulham are understood to have had a €30 million bid rejected for Ait Boudlal during the summer transfer window. Everton, Brentford and Hull City are also reported to be watching the defender’s situation. Clubs…

Dallas and the wider North Texas region are facing a sharp change in weather this week, with tropical moisture expected to bring several rounds of heavy rain and a risk of flooding from Wednesday, September 30, through Friday, October 2. The unsettled spell should also bring relief from the prolonged heat. Temperatures in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are forecast to fall from the 90s into the 80s by Thursday and Friday, while overnight lows ease into the upper 60s. Heavy rain threat for North Texas Before the wetter pattern arrives, Tuesday is expected to remain warm, with only a limited…

Five men arrested near RAF Fairford in south-west England are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act, as Army bomb disposal experts examine vehicles during a major incident. Gloucestershire Police said properties in the nearby Whelford area were being evacuated after the arrests, which were made over suspected offences under the Explosives Act. “A number of properties are currently being evacuated in the Whelford area following the declaration of a major incident,” the force said. “It follows the arrest of several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act.” “The Army’s specialist explosive ordnance disposal team are…

Blow-drying hair from the bottom up could help prevent knots, frizz and breakage, according to hair expert Anabel Kingsley. Rather than beginning at the roots and working downwards, Ms Kingsley recommends styling the lengths and ends first, before moving towards the scalp. She said starting at the top can leave the ends being blown in different directions and becoming tangled. “As the ends of hair are generally wispier, as well as more damaged and more porous, it leaves them prone to sticking and tangling together, especially when they are damp,” she said. The brand president and lead consultant at Philip…

Capital Economics has examined how a potential US fiscal crisis might unfold, setting out a possible path for the country’s public finances.

A New York-based performing artist has described how a man in his underwear was mummified and strapped to the Hollywood Sign in a stunt that took three weeks to plan. Sabine Tautou said she and the man, whom she described as her “sub”, climbed towards the landmark in darkness at 5.30am before waiting until 10am to carry out the performance. She said they then jumped a fence and made their way down a steep cliff to reach the sign’s letters. “It was much harder to climb to and from the sign on the cliffside than I had imagined, but we…

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza as interest in the 20-year-old continues to grow ahead of a potential transfer battle. The Algeria international has also attracted attention from Chelsea, Manchester City and Aston Villa, with several Premier League clubs assessing his progress this season. Arsenal and Tottenham track Ibrahim Maza Maza has impressed since joining Leverkusen, where his technical ability, versatility and attacking instincts have helped establish him as an emerging talent in Germany. Arsenal are understood to view the midfielder as a possible addition to their options in the centre of the pitch. His…

TikTok will impose sweeping new restrictions on teenagers in Alabama after agreeing to pay the state at least $100 million to settle allegations that it designed the platform to keep children scrolling and misled parents about its safety. The agreement, announced by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Friday, will introduce daily time limits, overnight restrictions and a non-personalised feed for young users. The settlement was reached days before the case was due to become the first state-led TikTok youth safety lawsuit to go before a jury. Alabama is due to receive the initial payment within 45 days. The amount…