Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progresses
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
3 Grand Canyon deaths blamed on the heat as 100+ degree days continue
Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits again this week at the Grand Canyon, which has seen an increasing number of heat-related incidents, including the deaths of three hikers.
Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits again this week at the Grand Canyon, which has seen an increasing number of heat-related incidents, including the deaths of three hikers.
At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacuated
At least one Italian tourist is dead with several more injured after a massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town Bayahibe on Friday.
At least one Italian tourist is dead with several more injured after a massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town Bayahibe on Friday.
2026 World Cup ranch craze sparks TSA-friendly travel sizes
Kraft unveiled packs of TSA-friendly packs of ranch dressing that are small enough for carry-on luggage as World Cup fans want to stock up.
Kraft unveiled packs of TSA-friendly packs of ranch dressing that are small enough for carry-on luggage as World Cup fans want to stock up.
Court restores Ohio rules limiting kids’ access to social media
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts.
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts.
Teething toy, sold on Amazon, recalled after choking reports
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
Home sellers could boost offers by thousands with this surprising paint color
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
States with the highest debt delinquency rates in America revealed
A new analysis reveals which states have the highest rates of overdue debt. Here's what to know.
A new analysis reveals which states have the highest rates of overdue debt. Here's what to know.
New ranking shows America's best and worst run cities
Which U.S. cities get the most value from taxpayer dollars? A new study is ranking the nation’s best-run cities.
Which U.S. cities get the most value from taxpayer dollars? A new study is ranking the nation’s best-run cities.
Pizza Hut sold by Yum Brands for $2.7 billion
Pizza Hut, whose famous red roofs dotted cities across the country before changes in the restaurant industry cut into its popularity, was sold for $2.7 billion.
Pizza Hut, whose famous red roofs dotted cities across the country before changes in the restaurant industry cut into its popularity, was sold for $2.7 billion.
States with the most and least affordable homes for 2026
A new report has ranked all 50 states on housing affordability, revealing a new top state.
A new report has ranked all 50 states on housing affordability, revealing a new top state.
Jersey Mike’s dethrones Chick-fil-A as America’s favorite fast-food chain in new ranking
Jersey Mike’s was ranked America’s favorite fast-food chain in a recent customer satisfaction survey.
Jersey Mike’s was ranked America’s favorite fast-food chain in a recent customer satisfaction survey.
Danone files lawsuit against Chobani over yogurt protein claims
Two of the leading producers of snack yogurt find themselves in a heated legal battle, going head-to-head over protein content.
Two of the leading producers of snack yogurt find themselves in a heated legal battle, going head-to-head over protein content.
How much media parents and kids actually consume at the dinner table
New research claims to show that smartphones, television, video games, and other types of devices may be taking over dinnertime, and it is not leaving enough time for families to talk to each other.
New research claims to show that smartphones, television, video games, and other types of devices may be taking over dinnertime, and it is not leaving enough time for families to talk to each other.
KFC adds new menu items, updates logo as part of global brand refresh
KFC plans to expand its lineup of food offerings, sauces and beverages.
KFC plans to expand its lineup of food offerings, sauces and beverages.
Ford recalls more than 255,000 Focus vehicles over engine stall risk
Ford announced a recall covering more than a quarter million Ford Focus vehicles over an issue that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly.
Ford announced a recall covering more than a quarter million Ford Focus vehicles over an issue that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly.
Most patriotic states in America revealed ahead of July 4
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Ford recalls 250K Focus models due to engine stalling problem
Ford said the canister purge valve may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly.
Ford said the canister purge valve may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly.
Uber offering discount to fans of eliminated World Cup teams: How to claim it
Uber has announced a new promotion aimed directly at mourning football fans. Here's how to claim it.
Uber has announced a new promotion aimed directly at mourning football fans. Here's how to claim it.
Alfredo sauce recall spans 41 states in FDA’s most serious classification
A recall on alfredo sauce sold across much of the United States was placed in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) most serious classification.
A recall on alfredo sauce sold across much of the United States was placed in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) most serious classification.