New conflict between the U.S. and Iran did little to move mortgage rates, but home prices still climbed to a record $440,600 nationwide. New data shows high borrowing costs and a tight supply of homes continue to shape the market.

Extreme heat is disrupting summer travel across the U.S., with the National Weather Service repeatedly warning of dangerous conditions. Here are six common mistakes travelers should avoid during a heat wave, with practical facts tied to federal guidance.

Red Lobster’s 2024 bankruptcy and store closures put new attention on why some diners say they stopped visiting. Court filings, company statements and customer reviews point to price, consistency and restaurant closures as the biggest factors.

More than a century after the U.S. seized the Black Hills, the federal government still holds over $1.3 billion for the Sioux Nation. Tribal leaders continue to refuse the money, saying the land in South Dakota was never for sale.

Opposition to artificial intelligence has become more visible in the U.S., from Hollywood labor fights to statehouse bills and campus demonstrations. Public records show a real movement, but the scale still appears limited compared with the rapid growth of AI investment and adoption.

An estimated $84 trillion is expected to change hands in the U.S. through 2045, and economists say much of it will flow to families that already own homes, stocks, and businesses. That could make long-running wealth gaps tougher to close for a generation or more.