Mortgage rates have held steady this week with only a slight increase. The 10-year Treasury, a price gauge for 30-year fixed mortgage rates, has been above 4.2% since mid-January. However, the spread between Treasury and mortgage rates has narrowed recently, and the 30-year has resisted a substantial move higher. According to Freddie Mac, the average … Read more
One of the most prominent recent examples of battlefield threats is, of course, the drone. Inexpensive military drones have become the scourge of multi-million dollar tanks, weaving their way through armor gaps and being able to hit weak points while being evasive enough to avoid countermeasures. The threats to tanks are very real and growing, … Read more
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said there was a “shutdown” of Starlink satellite internet terminals in Russia, which it claims disrupted Russian military communications on Thursday. Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said SpaceX was working with Ukraine to update a “white list” of approved and verified Starlink terminals, while unapproved Russian systems were blocked. “The whitelisted Starlink … Read more
Image credit: @Cliffs_Edge/YouTube. A routine fuel stop turned into a national political flashpoint after a gas station employee refused service to federal immigration agents, sparking a debate that now reaches far beyond politics and even into the auto and fuel retail space. The incident took place at a Speedway gas station in Minneapolis when Border … Read more
Florida’s most intense cold front since 2010 sparked widespread sightings — and a flurry of collections — of invasive green iguanas in South Florida on Sunday and Monday. Freezing temperatures and strong winds have affected thousands of reptiles, leaving them stunned by the cold and causing many to fall from – or abandon – the … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is refusing to voluntarily comply with a Justice Department investigation into a video she made urging U.S. troops to resist “illegal orders” — escalating a dispute that President Donald Trump has publicly promoted. In letters first obtained by The Associated Press, Slotkin’s attorney informed U.S. Attorney … Read more
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndicate partners may earn a commission. February’s “Parade of the Planet” won’t be easy to see. In this photo taken in Namibia, the waxing moon and Venus are visible, glowing in the zodiacal light. | Credit: Westend61 via Getty Images Is ‘planet parade’ the … Read more
Ford car show. – LCV/Shutterstock Ford is starting 2026 on a tumultuous note, with both bright and gloomy outlooks for the year ahead. The company has embarked on a new journey with massive charges totaling $19.5 billion in its attempt to restructure its electric vehicle roadmap, canceling several projects and turning to more profitable paths. … Read more
Financial expert, radio personality and author Dave Ramsey has built an empire on bold, uncompromising advice. In a recent commentary, he distilled decades of teaching into a single principle: How you pay for things determines whether you stay poor, stay middle class, or build wealth. Rich people ask “How much?” and pay in advance to … Read more
Mortgage rates haven’t moved much today, meaning they’re still relatively low. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate is currently below 6% 5.98%. This is a year-over-year decline of 61 basis points. The 15-year fixed rate is 5.50%down 73 basis points from this time last year. Mortgage rates vary by credit score, location and … Read more