Freddie Mac Reports 30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.11%
Freddie Mac announced Thursday that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage increased to…
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Michigan Governor Calls Synagogue Security Officers ‘Heroes’ After Attack
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer praised the security officers at the Temple Israel synagogue after they confronted a suspect during an attack on Thursday, calling…
Airlines Announce Fare Increases and Flight Cuts Amid Rising Fuel Costs
The escalation of the conflict in Iran has caused Brent crude oil prices to surpass $100 per barrel, prompting several international airlines to raise…
UK Ministers Warn Petrol Retailers Over High Prices
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband warned petrol retailers of a “shared obligation” to keep fuel prices down amid rising costs linked…
Costco Faces Class Action Suit Over Tariff Refunds to Customers
Costco is facing a proposed nationwide class action lawsuit seeking refunds for tariff payments passed on to customers, following a Supreme Court ruling that…
PR Executive Demands Senate Democrats Apologize Over DHS Contract Claims
Benjamin Yoho, a public relations executive and husband of former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, has formally requested an apology from…
Reno Surpasses Las Vegas as Top Destination for California Homebuyers
Reno, Nevada, has overtaken Las Vegas as the leading destination for California homebuyers seeking more affordable housing options, according to a 2025 housing market…
Israel’s Squadron 200 Destroys Over Half of Iran’s Ballistic Missile Launchers
Israel’s elite UAV Squadron 200 has destroyed more than half of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Israeli…
Fed’s Favored Inflation Gauge Remained Elevated in January
The Commerce Department reported that the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, rose 0.3% in January 2026, maintaining elevated…
Vice President JD Vance Highlights Economic Gains and Iran Operation in North Carolina
Vice President JD Vance visited Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on March 13, 2026, to promote recent economic improvements, encourage Republican election wins, and address…