Mortgage Rates Hit 6.71%, Their Highest Level Since July 2025
9/3/2026 1:48 PM Open Story
Higher costs for home loans have put a squeeze on the housing market, adding pressure to consumers already struggling with elevated inflation.
U.S. Trade Gap Ballooned in July
9/3/2026 11:51 AM Open Story
The trade deficit bounced back up last month as spending on data centers to feed the A.I. boom drove up imports.
Bessent Blames Ukraine for High Energy Prices
9/3/2026 12:56 PM Open Story
After meeting with Russia’s finance minister, the Treasury secretary said Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil infrastructure were contributing to a global energy shock driven mainly by the U.S. war with Iran.
Dutch Central Bank Cuts Gold Reserves in U.S., Citing ‘Geopolitical Unrest’
9/3/2026 1:07 PM Open Story
The Netherlands moved some 90 tons of gold out of the Federal Reserve Bank in New York, the second European nation this year to announce it had decreased or eliminated U.S. gold holdings.
Volkswagen Plans to Cut 50,000 Jobs
9/3/2026 2:31 PM Open Story
Facing growing competition from China and rapidly advancing technology, the German auto giant said Thursday its board had approved a “comprehensive” overhaul.
Plans Announced to Break Ground on Trump’s Triumphal Arch Before Final Approval
9/3/2026 4:02 PM Open Story
Doug Burgum, the interior secretary, announced plans to start work on the site of the 250-foot-tall triumphal arch. Final approval of the project is still pending.
Federal Prosecutors Charge ICE Agent With Lying About Minnesota Shooting
9/3/2026 11:03 AM Open Story
The charges are a rare instance of President Trump’s Justice Department accusing a federal agent of breaking the law while on the job.
Proposal for White House Visitor Screening Center Advances
9/3/2026 3:05 PM Open Story
A federal panel again paved the way for one of President Trump’s construction projects, even as it heard opposition to another proposal to fence in a park north of the White House.
Clancy’s Lawyer, Kevin Reddington, Became a Hero to Her Supporters
9/3/2026 8:40 AM Open Story
The themes present in Lindsay Clancy’s trial are not unfamiliar to Mr. Reddington, a veteran defense lawyer.
Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Feminist Movement, Dies at 92
9/3/2026 12:35 PM Open Story
She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
Steinem’s Home, Where Feminism Flourished, Will Remain a Gathering Place
9/3/2026 2:56 PM Open Story
Following Ms. Steinem’s death on Wednesday, her foundation said her Upper East Side home would become a permanent space for organizing and activism.
Hillary Clinton, Meghan Markle, Lena Dunham and Others Pay Tribute to Gloria Steinem
9/3/2026 2:47 PM Open Story
After Ms. Steinem’s death at 92, celebrities and politicians reflected on her decades of activism for women’s rights and equality.
In a First, a Pig Kidney Kept a Patient Alive Until He Got a Human One
9/3/2026 3:30 PM Open Story
Tim Andrews was the first patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney as a “bridge” to a human organ transplant.
Missouri Supreme Court Delivers Win for Democrats in Redistricting Case
9/3/2026 3:23 PM Open Story
The court said a map redrawn to benefit Republicans could not be used in November. Voters will decide whether the new boundaries ever take effect.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail Voting Limits
9/3/2026 3:24 PM Open Story
The justices have been asked to weigh in again on the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict mail voting — this time on whether the plans violate the Constitution.
Judge Suggests Trump Mail-In Voting Rules Could Cause ‘Major Disenfranchisement’
9/3/2026 3:13 PM Open Story
Judge Indira Talwani said the Postal Service appeared to be trying a haphazard “experiment” with a new rule that could result in valid ballots being tossed.
The Start-Up That Helps People Die
9/3/2026 12:35 PM Open Story
Medical aid in dying is now legal in New York. A team of clinical professionals decided to create a practice to help their clients die on their own terms.
Maria Bartiromo Is Out at Fox News
9/3/2026 1:37 PM Open Story
The host, who appeared on Fox Business and Fox News, had been with the network for more than 12 years.
What Did Jurassic Forests Sound Like? Like This.
9/3/2026 9:11 AM Open Story
Scientists spent over a decade reconstructing the calls of nine species of ancient insects to create the first accurate Jurassic soundscape.
Tesla Begins Offering Rides in a Car Without a Steering Wheel
9/3/2026 4:03 PM Open Story
The new Cybercab embodies Elon Musk’s vision of cars that drive themselves, but it is not clear when the vehicle will be widely available.
MAGA Is Feeding a Separatist Surge in Canada
9/3/2026 10:26 AM Open Story
Drawing inspiration from MAGA, separatists in Alberta are pushing for a break away from Canada.
Why a Doctor Told Gloria Steinem: ‘You Must Promise Me Two Things’
9/3/2026 12:56 PM Open Story
Gloria Steinem got to be who she was because of a pre-Roe abortion.
Travis Kelce’s New Ohio Home Has Neighbors Buzzing With Excitement About Taylor Swift
9/3/2026 9:37 AM Open Story
The wealthy enclave of Bratenahl, Ohio, has been aflutter after learning that Travis Kelce purchased a Lake Erie mansion.