Mortgage rates slingshot higher as tariff uncertainty roils markets
After falling sharply last week, mortgage rates rose again this week, wiping out any advantage to the spring housing market.
Warren Buffett's net worth is up so far in 2025—the rest of world's top 15 wealthiest people have all lost money
Some of the world’s richest people lost tens of billions as President Trump’s tariff announcement sparked market turmoil. One notable exception: Warren Buffett.
Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at Lubbock day care
A day care facility in a Texas county that's part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to ...
U.S. needs to keep coal plants open to meet growing electricity demand, energy secretary says
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said coal has a central role to play in meeting growing electricity demand in the U.S. Wright’s ...
It's that time of year to watch your step! Snakes are starting to come out across North Texas
As temperatures warm up and summer days approach, snakes are emerging from their dens after sheltering from the cold winter ...
Why the stock market hates tariffs and trade wars
The recent S&P 500 selloff, fueled by fear of the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, was the worst since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Gov. Abbott sets special election of Nov. 4 to fill vacant Congressional seat
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott set a date for a special election to fill a Congressional seat vacated by the death of Democratic U.S.
Jenny Harrington: The basics of income investing, and why it's especially important now in this turbulent market
While I instantly loved the intrigue and challenge of investing, having grown up in a financially volatile family, aggressive ...
DOJ ends crypto enforcement team, shifts focus to terrorism and fraud
The memo, sent by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, outlines a decentralized approach for digital asset cases.
Sneaker designers, retailers and collectors brace for Trump's tariffs
Tariffs threaten economic stability, especially for owners like Devlin Carter, who relies on countries like China for his ...
Record-setting rat recognized for sniffing out landmines
Ronin the African giant pouched rat set a new world record for the most landmines detected by a rat. Guinness World Records ...
Taking one personal finance class in high school has a lifetime benefit of roughly $100,000
In fact, there is an economic benefit of roughly $100,000 per student from completing a one-semester class in personal finance, according to a 2024 report by consulting firm Tyton Partners and Next ...