US long-term mortgage rates change little; 30-year at 2.87%
WASHINGTON — U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages changed little this week as they hover at historically low levels. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported today…
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COVID-19 danger continues to drive joblessness in U.S.
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high number of people that illustrates the broad…
August US home building slides 5.1% after months of gains
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. housing construction fell a surprising 5.1% in August after three months of strong gains when home builders ramped up projects following…
US home construction falls 5.1% in August after gains
WASHINGTON — U.S. housing construction fell 5.1% in August after three months of strong gains as home builders mounted a rebound following a pandemic-induced shutdown…
Ford to build electric truck plant in Michigan, add 300 jobs
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford says it will add 300 jobs at a new factory that’s being built to assemble batteries and manufacture an electric version…
COVID-19 danger continues to drive joblessness in US
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the…
Bank of England says economic outlook ‘unusually uncertain’
LONDON — The Bank of England kept its main interest rate unchanged at the record low of 0.1% today as it gauges the strength of…
Making a difference: New class of Rising Stars celebrated at awards ceremony
A group of impactful and inspiring young professionals was honored Wednesday morning at the Telegraph Herald’s Rising Star Awards. The 12 recipients of this year’s…
Trump disputes health officials, sees mass vaccinations soon
WASHINGTON — Openly contradicting the government’s top health experts, President Donald Trump predicted on Wednesday that a safe and effective vaccine against the coronavirus could…
Reverse: Big Ten will try to play fall football after all
Players were pumped. Coaches were stoked. Fans seemed relieved. Even the president was pleased. The Big Ten is going to give fall football a shot…