Abstract: The recognition of coughs plays a critical role in the diagnosis of respiratory diseases and the monitoring of public health. Traditional audio-based methods are highly susceptible to noise ...

NEW YORK, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve is ending 2025 with a bang, delivering another rate cut for consumers amid an uncertain year for the economy. The Fed nudged interest rates lower ...

The economy has had a volatile year marked by ongoing headwinds and uncertainties. Persistent inflation, unpredictability around tariffs, and a stock market that many fear is in the midst of an ...

Mortgage rates are down on a national scale. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is now sitting at 6.22%, which is 5 basis points less than just one month ago, according to new Freddie Mac data. (See some ...

As I have covered in many past articles, the MP3 audio format has been obsolete since 1997. Nonetheless, some people still haven’t read the memo: 27+ years have gone by since the AAC códec (often with ...

After a lengthy pause, the Federal Reserve on Sept. 17 announced a quarter percentage point cut to its benchmark interest rate. Economists say it is likely the first in a series of reductions that ...

Some consumers have been hoping that Fed rate cuts would lead to lower mortgage rates so they can buy a home or refinance their mortgage, but long-term mortgage rates move independently from the ...

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...

The federal funds rate is now 4%-4.25%. Further 2025 cuts are likely. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Today's Apple event wasn't just about iPhones and smartwatches. The company also announced the long-anticipated refresh of the AirPods Pro earbuds. The AirPods Pro 3 arrive a full three years after ...

September 2025 has finally arrived, and with it, excitement and anticipation surround a new interest rate reduction courtesy of the Federal Reserve. The federal funds rate has remained frozen for all ...