Mortgage rates today, September 23, 2026: 30-year fixed rate falls to 6.92% — What homebuyers need to know

Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed rate falls to 6.92% on September 23, 2026.  (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.92% on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. That is 11 basis points lower than Tuesday’s rate, giving homebuyers a small drop in borrowing costs. The latest figures come from the Zillow lender marketplace. Mortgage rates are national averages and are rounded to the nearest hundredth, so the actual rate … Read more

Which US airports are hit by ground stops today? Full list as FAA equipment outage delays flights amid hacking warning

Flights grounded at major US airports. (UnSplash)

Several airports in the northeastern US faced ground stops and flight delays on Monday after an equipment failure disrupted communications at an FAA facility in Philadelphia. Flights grounded at major US airports. (UnSplash) Cause The FAA said the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility experienced problems with radio frequencies and communications. According to officials, … Read more

Austin ICE-involved shooting: What happened in Texas today? Mayor and police chief give update on man’s condition

An ICE officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. (REUTERS)

A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and wounded a man on Sunday afternoon in Austinthe capital of Texas. An ICE officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. (REUTERS) What happened in Austin? The man was shot once in the torso on Austin’s north side. Austin Police Chief Lisa … Read more

What is driving oil prices lower today? Saudi shipments ease supply fears as Brent stays above $100

Oil prices fall as Saudi crude shipments through Oman ease supply concerns. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)

Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending the losses seen in the previous session. The decline came after reports that Saudi Arabia was arranging additional crude shipments through Oman, easing some fears about a shortage of oil. However, oil prices remained above $100 a barrel because traders are still worried that the Middle East conflict could … Read more

Why are oil prices falling today despite Middle East supply risks? Fed, strong dollar and US stocks weigh

Oil prices fall as Fed rate hike expectations and Middle East supply risks shape the market. (Photo by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) / AFP) (AFP)

Oil prices moved lower on Wednesday even as Middle East supply risks remained high. Brent crude futures fell 1.1% to $107.55 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 1.6% to $104.11 a barrel. Despite Wednesday’s fall, both oil benchmarks remained close to four-month highs. Oil prices fall as Fed rate hike expectations and Middle … Read more

Mortgage rates today: Rates rise to 6.91% — should homebuyers wait or buy now?

Mortgage rates have gone up compared with last week. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.91% today, according to Zillow lender marketplace. The 30-year rate is 24 basis points higher than it was a week ago. Mortgage rates today are higher, with 30-year rates at 6.91%. Check 15-year, ARM, VA and refinance rates, plus … Read more

Gold price today: Why gold is near $4,400 ahead of US inflation data

Gold prices moved higher on Thursday as investors waited for new US inflation data. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,418.87 an ounce at 02:40 ET (06:40 GMT). Gold futures also rose 0.03% to $4,461.82 an ounce. Gold prices remain near $4,400 as investors await US inflation data and Fed rate signals. (Representational image) Investors are … Read more

Dallas RNC midterm convention: What time are Trump and JD Vance speaking today? Where to watch?

JD Vance will speak before Donald Trump closes the Republican midterm convention, with major US networks providing live coverage from Dallas.. AP/PTI(AP09_08_2026_000524A) (AP)

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will headline the final night of the Republican Midterm Convention in dallas on Thursday, September 10. Vance is scheduled to speak first, followed by Trump, who will deliver the closing address. Both are part of the convention’s final speaking block at the American Airlines Center. JD Vance … Read more

In 2004, Toronto began using cold water from 83 metres beneath Lake Ontario to cool downtown buildings; today the system serves 200 buildings across 40 million sq ft

In 2004, Toronto began using cold water from 83 metres beneath Lake Ontario to cool downtown buildings; today the system serves 200 buildings across 40 million sq ft

Representative Image (AI-generated) Deep beneath the surface of Lake Ontario, a layer of naturally cold water has become an unlikely part of Toronto’s urban infrastructure. Instead of relying entirely on conventional air-conditioning systems to cool its downtown buildings, the Canadian city uses the lake’s cold temperature as a source of cooling energy. According to a … Read more

From 1915 to 1972, Mount Rainier stocked more than 9 million fish into naturally fishless waters; today 35 mountain lakes still hold breeding non-native populations that displace amphibians and alter ecosystems

From 1915 to 1972, Mount Rainier stocked more than 9 million fish into naturally fishless waters; today 35 mountain lakes still hold breeding non-native populations that displace amphibians and alter ecosystems

View of the Ohanapecosh River and predated Northwestern Salamanders (Ambrystoma gracile) eaten by introduced trout. Mount Rainier’s glaciers and snowfields feed a magnificent system of icy streams and mountain lakes. On the surface, these waters look pristine, scattered pools in one of America’s most iconic landscapes. But beneath the surface, scientists are looking at a … Read more