Hong Kong is setting a broader economic course with its first five-year development plan. Chief Executive John Lee presented the plan to the legislature on Wednesday, outlining goals that reach beyond…
Hoda Kotb Credits Sandra Bullock for Inspiring Her Adoption Journey
Hoda Kotb has shared a deeply personal moment that changed how she viewed motherhood. Years ago, when she feared she had missed her chance to have children, Sandra Bullock’s decision to adopt her son …
US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Hits 6.71%, Highest Since July 2025
The cost of financing a home in the US moved higher this week, adding another challenge for buyers already facing stretched housing budgets. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached its highest…
Canada Boosts Defense Industry as U.S. Relations Face New Strains
Canada is making a major shift in how it approaches defense spending. As relations with the United States become more strained, the country is putting more money into its own military supply chains an…
U.S. Stocks Rebound as Treasury Plan Eases Bond-Market Pressure
U.S. stocks snapped a three-day losing streak Wednesday as a new Treasury Department plan helped calm pressure in the bond market. Investors also found support in stronger-than-expected earnings from …
Heated Rivalry’s Star Dylan Walsh Faces Trouble After Season 2 Cameo Slip
Fans of “Heated Rivalry” got an unexpected update about Season 2 when Dylan Walsh appeared to reveal details about the upcoming production. The actor later clarified that his comments were not officia…
San Francisco Rental Scams Are Getting Smarter, and One Renter Lost $18,600
Finding an apartment in San Francisco can already be stressful, especially when rents continue to climb. But a recent case shows that rental scams are becoming harder to spot, even for people who take…
SF Startup Founder Apologizes After Viral Tattoo Hiring Stunt Backlash
Finding a job in the technology sector has become increasingly difficult as layoffs continue across the industry. Against that backdrop, a hiring campaign by a San Francisco startup quickly drew criti…
REITs Vs. MLPs Vs. BDCs – Where Should You Invest?
Building a portfolio that generates reliable passive income has become a priority for many investors, especially retirees and those seeking consistent cash flow. While income-focused opportunities hav…
Patti LaBelle’s MLB All-Star National Anthem Performance Sparks Debate
Patti LaBelle became one of the most talked-about moments of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game after performing the U.S. national anthem before the first pitch. The 82-year-old music icon sang “The Sta…