The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 7.02%, its highest point in a year. The move adds pressure for homebuyers already facing elevated prices and limited inventory across the U.S.

A porch light can help with visibility, but leaving it on all night is not always the best move. Security experts and insect researchers say constant lighting can create problems for homeowners and neighborhoods.

A man returned an 1894 magazine to Concord Public Library 48,220 days late and avoided a fine of more than $12,000. The waiver happened because the library is currently freezing fines for a year to encourage returns.

New federal SNAP rules are changing work requirements and eligibility checks, and Tennessee households could see different renewal and reporting steps. State officials have confirmed the changes are tied to recent federal law and phased implementation.

The FDA has approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-27 season as infections climb in parts of the U.S. The new shots are cleared mainly for adults 65 and older and younger people with certain health conditions.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are pushing back on a 502-page proposed health code update that they say could broaden the state’s authority during public health emergencies. What changes, if any, will take effect is still being debated in Harrisburg.