Homeowners and home buyers seize a brief — but steep — drop in mortgage rates

Authorities at the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport in Belize reported a hijacking incident involving U.S. man Akinyela Taylor, who attacked two passengers and a pilot with a knife before being fatally shot by a licensed passenger. The plane, carrying 14 passengers and 2 crew members, circled for two hours before landing safely, with local police commissioner Chester Williams praising the passenger as a hero. U.S. officials are investigating the motive behind the hijacking and...

The Trump administration has escalated its conflict with Harvard University by canceling $2.7 million in grants and threatening to halt the enrollment of international students due to alleged antisemitic actions by foreign visa holders. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized Harvard's leadership and demanded detailed records on foreign student activities, warning that non-compliance could lead to the loss of its Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification. Harvard has rejected the administration's demands, asserting its commitment...

Canada's Party Leaders DebateIn a heated two-hour debate, four Canadian party leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney of the Liberal Party, discussed key issues such as Donald Trump, safety, and immigration ahead of the snap election on April 28. Carney faced criticism regarding the legacy of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, prompting him to challenge Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, stating, "Justin Trudeau isn't here." The debate highlighted the political tensions as Canadians prepare to vote....

A shooting occurred at Florida State University (FSU) near the student union on Thursday, resulting in at least two fatalities and five injuries. The gunman, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, allegedly used a handgun and had a shotgun, but his motive remains unclear; he is believed to be a student. Witnesses described chaotic scenes, including a student who saw Ikner shoot a woman before fleeing the area, while the campus was briefly locked down as...

A 20-year-old Florida State University student, Phoenix Ikner, opened fire on the Tallahassee campus, resulting in two fatalities and at least six injuries, before being shot by police. Court records reveal a long custody battle between Ikner's birth parents, Anne-Mari Eriksen and Christopher Ikner, which spanned from 2007 to 2023, with the weapon used in the shooting belonging to Ikner's stepmother, a deputy sheriff. Former schoolmates noted that he had previously gone by "Christian Eriksen"...

A federal judge, Ellen Hollander, has imposed new restrictions on Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), limiting its access to Social Security systems amid concerns from labor unions and retirees about privacy violations and security risks. The injunction permits DOGE staff to access redacted data after training, but questions remain regarding the necessity of such access to detect fraud. The ruling comes in a politically charged environment, following administrative turmoil within the Social Security...