By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged lower this week, its first drop after rising the previous two weeks. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.36% from 6.37% last week, mortgage …
Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.36% in first drop after two straight weekly increases Read MoreBy JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful for lawmakers after a string of record-breaking impasses in …
Senators vote to withhold their own pay during future government shutdowns Read MoreBy MURAT KOCABAS and SUZAN FRASER MARMARIS, Turkey (AP) — Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians set sail from Turkey’s Mediterranean coast on Thursday in the latest attempt to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza — just …
Activist flotilla leaves Turkey for Gaza weeks after Israel intercepted a previous convoy Read MoreDisneyland will transform a corner of Frontierland that has become a hangout for Disney Adults who trade collectible pins into a kids-only pin trading area in the park’s latest attempt to rein in professional resellers who threaten to tarnish the …
Disneyland pin trading rules take aim at Disney Adults Read MoreBy SARAH RAZA SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — For America’s 250th birthday, the U.S. Postal Service is releasing special edition stamps featuring one of the nation’s icons: the bald eagle. The stamps unveiled Thursday at the National Eagle Center in …
Postal Service releases special edition bald eagle stamps for America’s 250th Read MoreBy JENNIFER McDERMOTT President Donald Trump is stopping offshore wind projects in the United States, just as the industry was poised to grow significantly. Offshore wind energy has the potential to deliver large amounts of clean energy along U.S. coastlines. …
As Trump targets offshore wind, a look at the global industry by the numbers Read MoreBy SHARON LURYE ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — For high school senior Aliyah Pack, getting distracted during school is the norm. Kids in her Pennsylvania school district use iPads starting in kindergarten, switch to Chromebooks in second grade and get their …
Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back Read MoreBy MATTHEW BROWN In less than three minutes, an intruder exploited a security gap at one of the nation’s busiest airports and stepped into the path of an airplane hurtling down a Colorado runway with 231 people aboard. The 41-year-old …
Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security Read MoreBy JOSH BOAK and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. President Donald Trump had picked the former Fed governor to replace Jerome Powell, believing that Warsh can deliver …
Who is incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh? Read MoreBy PATRICK WHITTLE BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Vice President JD Vance is slated to make an appearance in Maine on Thursday to highlight the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud ahead of the state’s primary elections for several high-profile races. Vance, who …
Vance is set to speak in Maine about fraud investigations ahead of primary election Read MoreEurovision fans love to celebrate as loudly as possible (Picture: AP Photo/Martin Meissner) Vienna’s moniker as the City of Music is living up to its name right now as thousands flood the city for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. This …
‘I’m a Eurovision superfan in Vienna – one thing is really getting on my nerves’ Read MoreIf it came with a smaller Pauline plush, it’d be perfect (Nintendo/X) The price tag of a new, giant Donkey Kong plush might drive you bananas, as it costs exactly the same as the Switch 2. We’ve made it no …
New Donkey Kong plush looks great but it costs as much as a Switch 2 Read MoreTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page The first trailer for Netflix’s long-awaited adaptation of East of Eden has finally dropped — and …
Netflix fans fear streamer has butchered Florence Pugh’s psychological drama: ‘I’m concerned’ Read MoreFive Labour ministers have quit during a messy week for Sir Keir Starmer’s government (Picture: PA / Reuters) The past week of British politics has been a whirlwind of rumours, accusations and resignations, with five ministers now having stepped down. …
All the ministers who have quit Keir Starmer’s government so far Read MoreEven after a decade of interviewing the worldâs biggest stars, Stephen Colbert isn’t immune to getting starstruck. Ahead of his highly anticipated “Late Show” finale, the comedy legend sat down with his late-night rivals on the latest “Strike Force Five” …
Stephen Colbert Admits He Couldn’t Keep Eye Contact With Gorgeous A-Lister Read More“American Pie” star Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen are going their separate ways. The couple, who built a life together over nearly two decades, have officially separated, a representative confirmed to People on Thursday, May 14. GettyJason Biggs and Jenny Mollen …
Jason Biggs & Jenny Mollen Amicably Part Ways After 18 Years of Marriage, Remain Focused on Family Read MoreThe alleged spy at Middlesbrough’s training ground (Picture: Daily Mail) Southampton could be kicked out of the Championship play-off final with the English Football League to decide their fate in the next five days. Southampton have been charged with breaching …
EFL issue Spygate update as Southampton face being kicked out of play-off final Read MoreChelsea can salvage their season at Wembley on Saturday (Picture: Getty Images) Chelsea hope to have Robert Sanchez, Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto available for the FA Cup final against Manchester City. The Blues can salvage a wretched season with …
Chelsea get triple injury boost for FA Cup final showdown with Man City Read MoreLearning from someone like Rikishi was invaluable for Royce Keys (Picture: IMDb) Royce Keys has arrived in WWE with some of the biggest names in the history of wrestling, preparing him for this moment. The 2026 winner of the Andre The Giant …
‘I was trained by legendary WWE star Rikishi – and I’m finally here’ Read MoreBritney Spears has reportedly been spotted behaving erratically in public (Picture: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images) Britney Spears reportedly left diners stunned during a night out at a Los Angeles restaurant this week after witnesses claimed the singer appeared distressed and erratic …
Britney Spears seen ‘barking and carrying knife’ in restaurant after leaving rehab Read More