By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell to its lowest level of 2025 this week, an encouraging sign for prospective home buyers. Related Articles Wall Street is slipping in … Continued
By AREF TUFAHA and MAJDI MOHAMMED NUR SHAMS REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank (AP) — Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank watched as Israeli military bulldozers pulled down their homes Wednesday as part of a nearly year-long incursion into the territory’s … Continued
“As hard and unlikely as Mamdani’s victory may have been, turning from the promises of a campaign to the tasks of governing well and fairly will be harder still. He faces many hurdles and will be under a glaring spotlight.” … Continued
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After turning back the clock on Christmas, looking very much like he was still in his prime, veteran safety Harrison Smith has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. The vintage performance from Smith helped the Vikings roll … Continued
By DAVID BAUDER, AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — By nearly any measure, 2025 has been a rough year for anyone concerned about freedom of the press. It’s likely to be the deadliest year on record for journalists and … Continued