Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22% after four straight weekly declines
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the first time in five weeks after…
Mail voting fraud: Data points to low risk and high benefits for voters
*Note that this methodology includes some sections and footnotes from the above piece for clarity and readability. As…
Trump is hosting Central Asian leaders as US seeks to get around China on rare earth metals
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will host leaders of five Central Asian countries at the White House on…
Cavaliers visit Wizards Friday in NBA Cup group stage
Cleveland Cavaliers (5-3, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (1-7, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington;…
Japan’s Toyota, hurt by President Trump’s tariffs, reports a drop in profit
TOKYO — Toyota reported a 7% year-on-year drop in profit for April-September on Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald…
As world leaders enter climate talks, people in poverty have the most at stake
RIO DE JANEIRO — When summer heat comes to the Arara neighborhood in northern Rio, it lingers, baking…
Hawks roll to 127-112 victory over the Magic
ATLANTA — Zaccharie Risacher scored 21 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 20 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando…
American Airlines announces cuts to management at its Texas headquarters
American Airlines has announced plans to cut a small number of management and support roles, mainly at its…
Lakers face the Spurs on 4-game win streak
San Antonio Spurs (5-1, second in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (6-2, third in the Western…
Tariffs are a particularly bad way to raise revenue
The Trump administration has radically reshaped U.S. trade policy with extremely high tariff rates. A variety of objectives…
Edmonton tries to break road losing streak, visits Dallas
Edmonton Oilers (6-5-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (6-3-3, in the Central Division) Dallas; Tuesday, 8…
Hegseth praises South Korea’s plans to boost defense capabilities
SEOUL, South Korea — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised South Korea’s plans to raise its military spending,…