US Mortgage Rates Top 7% for First Time in 20...
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed above 7% this week, the highest level in 20 months, squeezing homebuyers already facing steep prices.
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Sony Patent Lets Players Tap Credit Card on Controller
A newly surfaced Sony patent describes an NFC reader built into a PlayStation controller, letting players tap a credit card to buy games instantly.
1 in 46 Taiwan Newborns Born to TSMC Worker
New data shows roughly 1 in every 46 babies born in Taiwan in 2025 had a parent employed by chipmaker TSMC, highlighting the company's outsized economic footpri
Japan’s Used Bookstores See 5x Surge Amid AI Buying Spree
Used bookstores across Japan report a fivefold sales surge as buyers purchase books by the ton, with bulk shipments reportedly sent abroad for AI-related scanni
CNN, Politico, MS NOW Still Barred From WH Despite Order
CNN, Politico and MS NOW say they remain locked out of White House press facilities even after a court order, deepening a dispute over media access.
New York Sues Polymarket Over Unlicensed Gambling
New York's attorney general has sued Polymarket, alleging the prediction market platform operates as an unlicensed gambling business in violation of state law.
Stanford Admits AI Edited Photo Altered Student’s Race
Stanford University acknowledged it violated its own AI editing policy after a promotional image altered a Hispanic student's appearance to look like a Black wo
China Reportedly Obtains Diverted F-35 Parts via Hong Kong
Reports indicate F-35 stealth fighter components meant for a licensed buyer were rerouted through Hong Kong, raising fresh export-control and espionage concerns
Samsung AI Fridge Update Sparks Outrage After Failures
A Samsung software update reportedly disabled key features on AI-enabled Family Hub refrigerators, sparking widespread complaints and calls for accountability f
Rosie O’Donnell Details Epstein Docuseries Plans
Rosie O'Donnell says she's developing an Epstein-focused docuseries after claiming Jimmy Kimmel Live declined to feature her, and no celebrities have joined the
