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Economy

Mortgage rates increase slightly

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose this week to 6.78%, while the 15-year rate increased to 6.07%, remaining uncomfortably high for many would-be buyers.

Technology

Netflix wants you to binge games

Netflix detailed some of its efforts to boost its video game business, including a new cadence of releases for its "Netflix Stories" games and publishing a "Squid Games"-inspired multiplayer game.