Homebuyers may wait long for relief as 30-year mortgage rates hit 6.95%, climbing for four consecutive weeks, limiting buying power.
Homebuyers may face a long wait for lower mortgage rates. The 30-year fixed rate rose to 6.95%, its highest in 19 months.
Students aged 12-18 faced higher crime rates at school in 2024 than away, per a federal report; rates stable since 2014.
A federal review of the E-Rate program, vital for school and library internet, sparks concern over possible funding cuts.
The U.S. lacks a national paid family leave program, but some states offer initiatives benefiting families and the economy.
Dr. Brian Ewert, a nephrologist in Wisconsin, highlights risks in pregnancies with severe kidney disease and voices concern over gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany’s stance on reproductive rights impacting patient autonomy.
Mike Rogers, a Michigan U.S. Senate candidate, has faced criticism for taking large oil and gas donations during his political career, influencing his voting record.
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Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga’s office has seen at least a dozen staffers transition to lobbyists, raising concerns about revolving-door politics.
Victor Marx, Colorado’s GOP gubernatorial candidate, faces criticism for his inflammatory anti-abortion stance, advocating a total ban.
