US mortgage rates fell for the first time in more than two months. However, the small drop has not encouraged more people to apply for home loans, as borrowing costs remain high. Mortgage rates are still close to their highest levels in several years. US mortgage rates fall, but homebuyer demand drops 7% amid high … Read more
France’s new ambassador to the United States, Aurelien Lechevallier, officially took up his post this week, the French embassy said Thursday, after his appointment had been delayed due to a diplomatic spat between Paris and Washington. French envoy to US takes post after stalled approval “I wanted…to tell you all how honored I am to … Read more
* Families shelter in Paraguay church as river rises El Niño rains batter Latin America from Mexico to Chile * UN warns of ‘wrecking ball’ El Nino * Mudslide hit Chile’s capital this month By Cesar Olmedo CIUDAD DEL ESTE, Paraguay, – An intensifying El Niño-linked storm season this week brought flooding to Paraguay, killed … Read more
Corey Lewandowski, Trump’s former campaign manager and former aide of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) boss Kristi Noem, is reportedly under investigation by the Department of Justice for alleged misconduct during his DHS tenure. Corey Lewandowski left the Department of Homeland Security just days after Kristi Noem. (via REUTERS) The Wall Street Journal first reported … Read more
MOSCOW, – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that future talks on a settlement of the war in Ukraine should focus on security guarantees for both countries and an overall framework for security throughout Europe. Putin says talks must focus on security for Russia, Ukraine and Europe overall Putin, interviewed on Russian television a … Read more
In El Salvador, walls that were once plastered with gang graffiti now feature tableaus of birds, flowers and landscapes, as artists reclaim public spaces from vanquished crime gangs. Reclaiming the walls in a former Salvadoran gang hotspot A few years ago, Colonia 10 de Octubre district in the town of San Marcos, about 10 kilometers … Read more
A globe used by 34th US President Dwight D. Eisenhower as an US Army general in World War II was on display at the Pentagon for years. A report now claims it was damaged after the US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s staff tried to move it to his office. FILE PHOTO: US Defense Secretary … Read more
On Thursday, Axios reported that major banks in the US have found unauthorized AI agents operating inside customers’ accounts and taking actions without the customers’ permission. After the revelation, Reuters reported that US banks are taking steps to block the unvetted agents. “AI Agents” words and a keyboard in this illustration taken October 19, 2026. … Read more
A former ESPN reporter was involved in a heated exchange with a fan during Wednesday night’s NBA matchup between the Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks. Britt McHenry was seen throwing a drink at another individual during a heated verbal dispute. (Instagram @brittmchenry) Britt McHenry gets into heated fan altercation Britt McHenry, who currently works at … Read more
Amid an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the US is set to make it mandatory for air passengers entering the country to furnish an attestation saying they have not been to the DRC in the last 21 days. A healthcare worker walks through a treatment center for Ebola patients in Beni, … Read more