Mortgage rates fall for first time in 3 weeks
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.3%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data…
IRS reveals 2026 tax adjustments with changes from ‘big, beautiful bill’
The IRS released updates for tax year 2026, adjusting tax brackets, standard deductions, estate tax exclusions and various credits for…
Potato chip brand unveils biggest redesign in nearly 100-year history
Lay's unveils major rebrand with cleaner ingredients, new logo design, and packaging updates aligning with the "Make America Healthy Again"…
Boston officials explore city-run grocery stores to combat rising food prices: report
Boston officials reportedly consider city-run grocery stores as food insecurity affects 37% of Massachusetts households, nearly double the rate from…
Silver surpasses $50 an ounce for first time amid geopolitical, economic uncertainty
Silver prices surpassed $50 an ounce for the first time on Thursday, driven by supply shortages and uncertainty surrounding economic…
Shoppers in California plan to splurge this holiday season — out of fear
Shoppers are expected to boost holiday spending 4.6% this year, but not from confidence — they're buying now to beat…
Billionaire Tom Steyer drops $12 million to support November redistricting ballot measure
Billionaire Tom Steyer is now the biggest donor supporting Proposition 50, the November ballot measure that would redraw California's congressional…
Celebrations erupt over Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza
Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a deal involving an exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees.…
With Trump threats on back pay, another blow to public servants
President Trump's latest threat, to withhold back pay due to workers furloughed by an ongoing government shutdown, is adding fresh…