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Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level in Over 5 Months
Rates are expected to remain above 6 percent next year, said a real estate expert.
West Virginia’s Jim Justice to Delay Senate Swearing-In by 10 Days to Finish Governor’s Term
‘I don’t think that West Virginia needs to have four governors in 10 days,’ Justice says.
NASA: Probe ‘Safe’ After Closest Flyby of the Sun
The Parker Solar Probe reached speeds of 430,000 mph, becoming the fastest spacecraft ever built.
Trump’s Border Czar Suggests Using Halfway Houses for Children of Illegal Immigrants
‘They’re going to be put in a halfway house,’ Tom Homan says.
NWS Forecasts Severe Storms Across the US, Potentially Impacting Holiday Travel
The upcoming days will mark one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, according to AAA.
US Retail Sales Surge Over Holiday Season as Retailers Ramp Up Promotions, Says Mastercard
Most shoppers splurged on jewelry and electronics, according to the payment company.
Judge Says Woman Accusing Jay-Z, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, of Raping Her at Age 13 Can Proceed Anonymously
New Jobless Claims Hit Lowest Level in a Month
States such as Texas, Georgia, and New York saw a dip in people filing these claims.
Bird Flu Virus Mutations Discovered in First Severe Human Case in US, CDC Says
The mutations may result in increased virus binding to cell receptors in the upper respiratory tract of humans, according to the health agency.
Africans Excited but Nervous Ahead of Trump’s 2nd Term
Many Africans say President-elect Donald Trump is a man they can do business with, despite his tougher approach.
Republicans Could Have a Temporary Zero-Seat Majority in the House
The departures of Matt Gaetz, Mike Waltz, and Elise Stefanik will bring the majority down to zero seats. Any more could mean that Democrats take the majority.
Economic Outlook for South Carolina: A Slow Brightening for 2025
Much will depend on wage growth, labor shortage conditions, and inflation, experts say.
A Tale of Two Economies: The ‘Vibecession’ of the Past 4 Years
The GDP has expanded, the labor market has added millions of new jobs, and inflation has eased from its 2022 peak. Why have households been down?