File photo: Chinese president Xi Jinping and US president Donald Trump US president Donald Trump hosted a grand welcome for Chinese president Xi Jinping but in the background of this fanfare, an investigation by the Wall Street Journal has shown how China has been supporting Iran militarily in its war against the US.When the US … Read more
Each one of us spent the pandemic doing something that we normally wouldn’t have the time to. While some picked up numerous indoor hobbies, others studied hard enough to change career pathways. Benjamin Choi, a then 17-year-old kid, put his spare time during the phase to design an accessible device that does not require brain … Read more
19-year-old Marcus Klepacki learned to play an acoustic drum kit with one arm Nineteen-year-old Phoenix musician Marcus Klepacki is preparing for his first official public performance with his new rock band, Third Man Factor, at Tempe’s historic Yucca Tap Room. What makes the performance unusual is not only the venue but also the way Klepacki … Read more
Mortgage rates today are slightly lower for home buyers than for people refinancing their loans. According to rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, the average 30-year fixed purchase mortgage rate is 6.54% on Monday, August 17, 2026. That is 5 basis points lower than the 30-year refinance rate of 6.59%. Mortgage rates today, August 17, … Read more