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Carol Evans’ oral surgeon told her she was too heavy to have her tooth removed under anesthetic.It was the wake-up call she needed to lose 100 pounds through diet and exercise.The 56-year-old got “complacent” and regained 20 pounds this year. Now she’s back to a healthy weight. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the…

Hurricane Milton: damaging winds and severe flooding forecast for FloridaFloridians have been told to prepare for the US state’s largest evacuation effort for years as a new hurricane heads for the Gulf Coast, which is still reeling from another historic storm.Hurricane Milton, off the Mexican coast, storm and could threaten lives when it reaches the state’s west coast in the middle of the week, the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) says.It comes just 10 days after Storm Helene – the deadliest mainland storm since Katrina in 2005 – tore through the US south-east, killing at least 225 people. Hundreds of others…

Some of Hollywood’s biggest names celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the American Music Awards Sunday night — and they did it all in style. Mariah Carey led the way on the red carpet at L.A. Center Studios, showing off a form-fitting cream-colored strapless dress with black stripes on either side. She looked amazing as she posed for paparazzi pics with a big smile. Jennifer Hudson and Kate Hudson also made a splash … Jennifer sported a long black latex dress with sparkling jewels, while Kate squeezed into a glittering halter dress with her blonde hair slicked back. Other celebs who…

In the modern mortgage landscape, quality control (QC) stands as a critical pillar supporting the industry’s integrity and stability. As market conditions fluctuate and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, lenders must adopt a comprehensive approach to QC that goes beyond compliance checkboxes. Consolidated Analytics’ Ed Gerding offers recommended strategies and best practices to elevate lenders’ QC programs from adequate to exceptional. The holistic approach: A paradigm shift in quality control The traditional view of QC as a post-closing audit function is rapidly becoming obsolete. Ed Gerding, CMB, advocates for a more encompassing strategy: “A holistic approach is extremely critical for lenders to…

The 10-year Treasury yield, a benchmark for mortgages and car loans, jumped back above 4% on Monday amid stronger labor market readings and despite the start of a Federal Reserve rate-cutting campaign last month.The 10-year yield was up about 3 basis points to 4%, its highest since early August and a big turnaround from its 2024 low of around 3.58% reached a little more than a month ago. The yield on the 2-year Treasury was up over 6 basis points to 3.99%. Yields move inversely to prices. One basis point equals 0.01%.Stock Chart IconStock chart iconU.S. Treasury 10-year yield, YTDTreasury…

“Oh my God, the key to my grandfather’s home!” exclaims 10-year-old Najwa, her voice brightening with excitement as she clutches the key in her small hand. Standing atop a heap of rubble where her grandparents’ home once stood, she adds “Now, it’s all destroyed.” Six months after Close Up first met Najwa in Rafah, the so-called ‘safe zone’ in southern Gaza where 1.5 million Palestinians had taken refuge from relentless Israeli bombardment, our team finds her back home in Khan Younis. Since Israel began its war of retaliation on October 7, 2023, almost all of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents have…

Kelly Monaco has something to say. As you very likely recall, the veteran actress was fired from General Hospital late this summer… a stunning development considering the star had portrayed the character of Sam McCall since 2003. Not very much information was released at the time about what the heck happened. Kelly Monaco attends the 49th Daytime Emmy Awards at Pasadena Convention Center on June 24, 2022 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) According to Soap Opera Network, which broke this unexpected news in August, Monaco was “blindsided” by the firing. Based on her very first comments since…

In the first Sante Fe house, Girard’s couch heights dipped lower than usual. He placed some cushions at floor level. Photo: Girard Studio Alexander Girard’s textiles, his designs for Herman Miller, his restaurant design for La Fonda del Sol in New York, and his interior design for J. Irwin and Xenia Miller Miller’s house in Indiana, with its sunken living room, are some of his most notable contributions to the design world. They are also just a few of the more than 800 illustrations and photographs in Alexander Girard: Let the Sun In, Todd Oldham and Kiera Coffee’s upcoming monograph on…

Jack Eckenrode, 96, didn’t take up cycling until he was 75.He shared his tips for getting fit at any age with Business Insider.These include building exercise into your daily routine and listening to music for motivation. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. Instead of putting his feet up when he left his…

Ukraine’s military says it has carried out a strike on a large oil terminal off the coast of the occupied Crimean Peninsula, the latest in a wave of attacks targeting Russian-controlled energy facilities. Officials in Kyiv said the country’s missile forces launched the strike on the Feodosia terminal – the largest oil processing facility on the peninsula – in an attack overnight. Russian-installed officials in Crimea have not confirmed the strike, but did acknowledge a fire at the facility. No casualties from the blast have been reported.A municipal-level emergency has been declared, with 300 people being evacuated from Feodosia due…