US long-term mortgage rate bounce back to levels seen 4 weeks ago
US long-term mortgage rate bounce back to levels seen 4 weeks ago The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, reflecting ongoing bond market volatility as surging oil prices due to the war with Iran heighten inflation worries ByALEX VEIGA AP business writer May 7, 2026, 12:02 PM 2:27 FILE – A for […]
Whirlpool has been rattled by rising costs and that now means higher prices for customers
Whirlpool has been rattled by rising costs and that now means higher prices for customers With the war in Iran and economic concerns putting pressure on consumers and how they spend their money, Whirlpool is having to adjust to Americans delaying big-ticket purchases while also raising prices to help stabilize its North American business ByMICHELLE […]
Cofounder of British fashion brand Superdry sentenced to 8 years in prison for rape
Cofounder of British fashion brand Superdry sentenced to 8 years in prison for rape The cofounder of the British fashion brand Superdry has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a woman following a night of drinking ByThe Associated Press May 7, 2026, 10:36 AM 2:27 Co-founder of clothing firm Superdry James Holder, […]
US jobless claim applications rise to 200K but remain historically low
US jobless claim applications rise to 200K but remain historically low U.S. jobless claim applications rose last week but remain at historically low levels despite elevated inflation and other economic headwinds ByMATT OTT AP business writer May 7, 2026, 8:42 AM 2:27 A hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant, in Niles, Ill., Tuesday, April […]
Emirates CEO says jet fuel costs ‘well hedged’ through 2029
Emirates CEO says jet fuel costs ‘well hedged’ through 2029 Emirates has hedged its exposure to higher jet fuel prices for the next three years and has secured enough supply to meet current and future needs ByThe Associated Press May 7, 2026, 8:15 AM 2:27 FILE — In this March 22, 2017 file photo, an […]
These are Edmunds’ top used SUVs under $20,000 for teen drivers
These are Edmunds’ top used SUVs under $20,000 for teen drivers Parents of teens armed with newly minted driver’s licenses often want their child to drive a safe vehicle ByCHRISTIAN WARDLAW OF EDMUNDS Associated Press May 6, 2026, 6:22 AM 1:33 This photo provided by Chevrolet shows the 2022 Trailblazer, a practical SUV that offers […]
Takeaways from investigation showing Georgia officials knew carpet mills polluted local water
Takeaways from investigation showing Georgia officials knew carpet mills polluted local water State officials knew nearly two decades ago that toxic chemicals called PFAS were spreading from the carpet mills of northwest Georgia into rivers that are the region’s main source of drinking water ByThe Associated Press May 6, 2026, 7:05 AM 1:33 CALHOUN, Ga. […]
Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over false advertising of Siri’s AI capabilities ByKELVIN CHAN AP business writer May 6, 2026, 6:50 AM 1:33 FILE- In this March 21, 2016, file […]
Georgia officials knew chemicals from carpet mills were polluting local water. The people did not
Georgia officials knew chemicals from carpet mills were polluting local water. The people did not State officials knew nearly two decades ago that toxic chemicals called PFAS were spreading from the carpet mills of northwest Georgia into rivers that are the region’s main source of drinking water ByDYLAN JACKSON/THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION Associated Press, JASON DEAREN/AP […]
Planes and ships could run on kelp someday, but there are serious hurdles
Planes and ships could run on kelp someday, but there are serious hurdles Kelp, a kind of seaweed, can be used in biofuels that one day could power ships and aircraft ByZOE BEKETOVA Associated Press and ANA GEORGESCU/MIT GRADUATE PROGRAM IN SCIENCE WRITING MIT GRADUATE PROGRAM IN SCIENCE WRITING Associated Press May 6, 2026, 9:03 […]
