Mortgage rates are unlikely to return to their pandemic lows in 2026, but they could still deliver some relief to borrowers. It’s possible that rates will even fall below the 6% threshold. “I expect the average 30-year fixed rate to fall below 6% for the first time since the summer of 2022,” says Ted Rossman, Bankrate senior industry analyst. “It ...

Lindsey Vonn sustained a left knee injury in a crash four days ago.

Workers for Baltimore-based Second Chance Inc reached a $173,000 settlement over claims they were misclassified and denied overtime pay, according to court records.

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History was made in more than one way at Sunday night’s 68th Grammy Awards. Bad Bunny’s “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” won album of the year — the first Spanish-language LP to take the Recording Academy’s highest honor. Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” was named record of the year, making Lamar the winningest rapper in Grammy history (and just ...

The U.S. stock market is drifting through mixed trading, while gold and silver bounce back from their latest sell-off.

For things you use regularly, it helps to create a system and practice doing it.

PHILADELPHIA — In the mid-2010s, well after he was already a convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein began closely following the sexual assault case against another prominent figure: Philadelphia-born actor and comedian Bill Cosby. Among the millions of documents released Friday by the U.S. Department of Justice — in the latest tranche of what’s ...

When cold weather sets in, it’s tempting to assume pest problems go into hibernation along with the garden. Unfortunately, winter doesn’t drive pests away. As temperatures drop, many insects and rodents look for warm shelter, steady food and safe places to wait out the season, and your home makes an appealing spot. Winter pest control isn’t about ...

You’ ll be helping your children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors, too. You may not realize it, but there is a severe shortage of workers in just about every residential construction trade. Here’ s another reality: Over 70% of the U.S. population hires people in the trades to perform construction and maintenance tasks on their homes.

James Henson, executive director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin, called Tarrant County in North Texas, where the Senate district won by a Democrat in a special election is located, a weather vane for how Republicans might perform this fall. The state Senate seat has been in GOP control for years.

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Every year, Ilyce and Sam offer buyer, seller and personal finance resolutions. This year, theyre adding some trends and predictions for 2026.

Given the amount of sweat that’ s produced in your home gym, cleaning workout equipment is essential— even if you’ re the only one using it. Between sweat, body oils, dust, dirt, hair, and grime, yoga mats, weights, and treadmills can get pretty filthy. Regular cleaning is important— not just for your own personal hygiene, but for the correct ...

Making a major purchase is different from shopping for groceries.

From feds to the weather, ice has been all over the news.

Disney is naming parks chief Josh DAmaro as its next CEO, succeeding Bob Iger.

Green iguanas are an invasive species in Florida, and when temperatures drop near freezing, the reptiles can become cold-stunned, entering a state known as torpor. In that condition, iguanas temporarily lose muscle control, appear frozen and can even fall from trees. A wildlife facility was receiving them by the hundreds on Sunday and Monday.

With often a flood of listings hitting the market after the holidays, it is essential for one’s property to show its best and stand out. The winter or post-holiday buyer is motivated, but with warmer spring months not far behind, they will likely only buy if a home is move-in ready. The winter buyer is often plagued with challenges such as lack of labor ...

When it comes to home selling, it’s easy to assume that investing in renovations will equal more value. Even so, many of the upgrades homeowners invest in, often at a hefty investment, don’t help a home sell faster or for more money. Buyers prioritize layout, light, condition and flexibility, and they value improvements that are not highly personalized ...

Your lawn and garden may get the attention, but the real framework of your outdoor space is built from hard, durable features that shape how you live outside. That framework is called hardscaping, and it’s one of the most effective ways to improve both the function and value of your home. Walkways, patios, decks, walls and firepits don’t just look good; ...

Authorities in Arizona believe 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will.

The Maryland Department of Transportation has rolled out education programs and interventions like seat-belt use campaigns, as well as quick-build safety improvement projects and a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan.

Alleged offenses include spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes.

The U.S. flagbearers for Friday's Winter Olympics opening ceremony are a history-maker and an Army sergeant.