Which impacts mortgage interest rates more: the Fed or the 10-year Treasury yield? Experts weigh in

Mortgage borrowers received long-awaited good news in September when the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate for the first time...

What homebuyers can expect now that mortgage rates are falling, according to experts

Before the September Federal Reserve rate cut was even official, mortgage rates began to fall in anticipation, and, as a result, recently...

Maps show NOAA’s new winter forecast for the U.S. Here’s what to know.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued its 2025-2026 winter forecast outlook on Thursday, which predicts seasonal changes for different parts...

Here’s how much U.S. consumers expect to spend for Halloween this year

The U.S. economy is playing tricks on Americans, but consumers still plan to treat themselves for the holidays this year.Nearly 80%...

Think the Supreme Court sent you a letter? Social Security watchdog has a warning for you.

It looks official — a letter stamped with the U.S. Supreme Court seal, signed by Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate...

U.S. tourist killed and another injured in knife attack in Portugal, police say

An American tourist was killed and another person was seriously injured on Wednesday morning during a knife attack in Portugal, police...

Mortgage interest rates just dropped again. Here’s what homebuyers should (and shouldn’t) do next.

The recent trend of mortgage rates dropping doesn’t appear to be over.Rates on a 30-year mortgage declined again this week, according...

A thousand musicians will perform together in the Superdome. It’s a first for two reasons.

A thousand synchronized amateur musicians will gather on the floor of the Caesars Superdome for a rock concert. It’s the first...

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest, $uicideboy$, Yellowjackets: music in New Orleans

$uicideboy$, Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest, Yellowjackets and more music in New Orleans this weekRead More

Trump authorizes CIA operations in Venezuela, raising pressure on Maduro

By Nandita Bose Trump cites concern over drug trafficking, sea ‘under control’ Venezuela says U.S. actions are aimed at regime change...