Mortgage rates sink again, and home buyers jump back in

CBS News

Mortgage rates are under 6% again. Here are 3 moves borrowers should make now.

The average mortgage interest rate is declining yet again. Here are three moves borrowers should make in response.

Forbes Advisor

Current Mortgage Refinance Rates: April 21, 2026 – Rates Fall

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance rose to 6.3% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The 15-year, fixed-rate refinance mortgage average rate is 5.38%. For 20-year mortgage refinances, the average rate is 6.12%. 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Refinance Rates Drop 0.08 Points. At 6.3%, the average rate on a...

CBS News

What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 22, 2026?

Want to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the mortgage interest rates you need to know now.

CNBC

How the Iran war is hitting U.S. homebuilders

Homebuilder sentiment dropped sharply in April, according to a monthly index from the National Association of Home Builders. The war with Iran has pushed mortgage rates higher and layered on big increases in costs for materials and transportation due to the spike in oil prices. A slew of building suppliers...

The Mary Sue

Donald Trump just became the first president in history to owe the American people $166 billion in refunds

Donald Trump’s administration just kicked off the largest tariff refund in U.S. history, and businesses are about to get $166 billion back. Starting at 8 p.m. ET on April 20, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will open the first phase of a new claims system, letting importers file for refunds on tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled were illegally imposed. According to Fox Business, the refunds stem from a February Supreme Court decision that struck down the legal basis for Trump’s tariffs. The court found that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the law Trump used to justify the duties, didn’t actually give the president authority to impose tariffs. That power, the justices said, belongs to Congress. Lower courts quickly followed up, ordering the government to reverse the policy and refund the money, plus interest. Now, the numbers are staggering. Court filings show over 330,000 importers paid duties on more than 53 million shipments, adding up to about $166 billion. That’s not just a big check; it’s a massive shift in trade policy, and businesses are scrambling to get their money back. Companies can file refund requests through the Automated Commercial Environment portal Refund requests can be filed using

Curveball

Michigan woman forgot to disconnect her Bluetooth at the oil change, and workers heard eight minutes of it before anyone said a word

This is every car owner's worst nightmare.

Raw Story

‘Something fell apart’: Speculation swirls as JD Vance’s whereabouts in question

Speculation swirled Tuesday as the Trump administration offered conflicting accounts of Vice President JD Vance’s whereabouts, with President Donald Trump saying he had already left for Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, only for the White House to later contradict him. Early Tuesday morning, Trump told The New York Post that Vance was “heading over now” to Islamabad, Pakistan, for a second round of negotiations with Iranian officials in an attempt to bring about an end to the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. Citing unnamed sources, Axios published a similar report, claiming that Vance was “exp...

BuzzFeed

“People Can’t Afford Groceries…”: Law Roach Publicly Called Out An Airline For Not Giving Him The Business Class Seat He Paid For, And It Caused A Stir Online

“Kim, people are dying.”

The List

Tiger Woods & Vanessa Trump Are Reportedly Cleaning House In Attempt To Salvage His Reputation

It looks like Tiger Woods is in full-on damage control mode after his recent bad behavior, and his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, is backing him up.

A Dime Saved

12 Grocery Items Smart Shoppers Never Put in Their Cart (And Why)

Obviously, we need to buy food. Unless you have a farm (and even then), food is something you need to buy. But… not every item ... Read More 12 Grocery Items Smart Shoppers Never Put in Their Cart (And Why)

Mediaite

‘Who the Hell Wrote That?’ Trump Stops Mid-Speech To Say He Doesn’t Know What a ‘Corner Store’ Is

President Donald Trump paused his prepared remarks on Thursday to confess he had "never heard" the term "corner store" before. The post ‘Who the Hell Wrote That?’ Trump Stops Mid-Speech To Say He Doesn’t Know What a ‘Corner Store’ Is first appeared on Mediaite .

New York Post

Sen. John Fetterman receives no support for re-election from Pennsylvania House Democrats: report

Pennsylvania Democrats are reluctant to support Sen. John Fetterman , D-Pa., for re-election, according to a new report. Punchbowl News spoke to several Pennsylvania congressional members on Monday about whether they’d be willing to endorse Fetterman for another term in 2028 despite the backlash he’s been facing for opposing the Democratic Party. “Want a sense of how tenuous Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-Pa.) position is with Pennsylvania Democrats? Not a single Pennsylvania House Democrat in the delegation will say Fetterman should run for re-election as a Democrat,” the report said. Though the House members did not explicitly reject the idea of Fetterman running again, they avoided answering whether they believed Fetterman should seek a second term as a Democrat, often focusing instead on the 2026 midterm elections. “My focus right now is on 2026, but I would just say I’d be very surprised if he ran in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate,” Rep. Brendan Boyle said. Michael Goodwin: Sen. Chris Murphy is cheering for America’s enemies as Dems spew lies about Trump, Israel Rep. Chris Deluzio also answered that he would see what happens after 2026, though Punchbowl News acknowledged both he and Boyle are rumored to be launching

Attack of the Fanboy

‘Very unlikely this is a coincidence’: FBI investigates after 10 scientists tied to nuclear secrets die or vanish

Mens Journal

Farmer's Almanac Just Released Its Summer 2026 Forecast -- And It's Not Great News

Here's what to expect in the months to come.

Fox News

State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway

The U.S. Embassy is warning Americans to reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime concerns and a heightened terrorism risk on the islands.

Earth.com

World’s largest lithium deposit, valued at $1.5 trillion, lies under a supervolcano in the U.S.

Buried beneath an ancient volcanic crater on the Nevada Oregon border sits an enormous deposit of lithium rich clay. Scientists now think this quiet landscape may hold enough lithium to influence the global battery market for decades. A new study argues that McDermitt caldera may host about 20 to 40 million metric tons of lithium, likely the largest deposit yet identified. Using the recent United States’ average contract price for lithium carbonate, about 37,000 dollars per ton, that estimate comes out to be nearly $1.5 trillion. Supervolcano full of lithium The deposit sits inside a caldera, a large volcanic crater formed when a magma chamber collapses. This particular basin spans roughly 28 miles north to south and 22 miles east to west along the Nevada Oregon line. Work on this deposit was led by Thomas R. Benson, PhD, at Lithium Americas Corporation ( LAC ). His research focuses on how lithium rich minerals form in volcanic terrains. About 16 million years ago, a huge eruption emptied much of the magma chamber beneath this area. That outburst left behind thick sheets of hot ash that later cooled into hard volcanic rock on the caldera floor. Later, the crater held a long

Eat Like No One Else

Things to Know Before You Put ALDI Ribeye Steaks in Your Cart

Shopping for meat at ALDI? Learn what you need to know about their Ribeye steaks. Have you ever bought a steak at ALDI before? I found three different choices for Ribeye steaks at ALDI and I want to share with you what you should know about them.

Fox News

Officials urge Americans not to travel to island spot amid kidnappings, 6-figure ransom demands

Updating its Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti, the U.S. State Department is warning of widespread kidnappings, gang violence and rampant violent crime in that nation.

Combat Rated

Kamala Harris Says Trump Was “Pulled” Into Iran War By Bibi Netanyahu — “A War That The American People Do Not Want, Putting At Risk American Service Members”

Former Vice President Kamala Harris argued that the United States was drawn into its current war by Israeli leadership, placing responsibility on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during remarks at a Minnesota Democratic convention. Her comments focused on the origins of the conflict, its economic consequences, and the risks posed to American service members. Speaking to attendees, Harris said, “He […]

USA TODAY

Amazon launches nationwide GLP‑1 weight‑loss program

Amazon is rolling out a new GLP‑1 program aimed at simplifying access to popular weight-loss drugs, from doctor visits to prescription delivery. The company announced on April 21 that Amazon One Medical’s new " comprehensive GLP‑1 Management Program " embeds treatment into patients' routine primary care, allowing clinicians to monitor how weight loss intersects with cardiovascular health, metabolic conditions and overall well‑being. The program is available at Amazon One Medical locations across the United States. Prescriptions, according to Amazon, can fulfilled through Amazon Pharmacy, with transparent pricing and "convenient delivery options." Patients can access both injectable and oral GLP‑1 medications through Amazon Pharmacy. The company added in a note to USA TODAY that patients in the program can choose their preferred pharmacy for prescriptions. How much does GLP-1 cost per month? Amount depends on the medication and your insurance coverage 'Making it easier for customers to get the treatments' Prices for insured patients start at $25 per month, while uninsured patients pay at least $149 each month for oral medications and $299 per month for injectables, according to the company. "By expanding access to the latest GLP‑1 medications with upfront, clear pricing, we're making it easier for customers to get

The List

Kristi Noem Faces Yet Another Mortifying Moment As Trump's Motivation Behind Her New 'Job' Comes To Light

Kristi Noem has experienced a lot of public humiliation in 2026, but according to insiders, there's even more embarrassment and shame behind the scenes.

Better America

“I’ll Remember Them”: Trump Demands U.S. Companies Waive $160 Billion in Supreme Court-Ordered Refunds, Calls Compliance a “Test of Loyalty”

President Donald Trump issued a direct warning to the American private sector on Tuesday, urging major corporations to waive their rights to $160 billion in tariff refunds mandated by the Supreme Court. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, the 79-year-old president suggested that corporate compliance with the court’s ruling would be viewed as a test of […]

BoardingArea

Woman Buys First-Class Ticket On United Airlines. Then She Gets Downgraded: ‘They Told Me That I’m Gonna Have To Submit A Claim’

"First class is honestly only worth it if..."

Willow and Hearth

Woman Accidentally Typed the Wrong Bank Account for Her Tax Refund, Opened Her App, and Found Herself Staring at the Most Insulting Balance Possible: One Penny

In a story that has captured the attention of many, a woman shared her remarkable experience of inadvertently typing the wrong bank account number while filing for her tax refund. […]

Better America

American Nurse on Honeymoon Fighting for Life After Sudden, Total Organ Failure in Japan

A 27-year-old American nurse remains in critical condition in Japan after suffering sudden, unexplained organ failure during her honeymoon—prompting an emergency medical evacuation to the United States next week. Sarah Danh and her husband, Luke Gradl, had traveled to Tokyo just days after their wedding when the trip took a dramatic turn. Within 48 hours […]

shefinds

Michelle Obama Accused Of Being 'Anti-American' On Twitter After Saying The U.S. Is In Its 'Janky' Era On Her Latest Podcast Episode: 'So Leave'

Michelle Obama is not afraid to critique the current administration, and has publicly called out Donald Trump and the reality he’s created before. Recently on an episode of the podcast she shares with her brother, Craig Robinson, she called Tru...

Being Liberal

Trump Trots JD Vance Out in Front of News Cameras and Makes Him Take the Fall for ‘Bad News’ on Iran Talks

Vice President JD Vance walked out of a high-stakes diplomatic meeting halfway across the world and delivered what he himself framed as “bad news.” But the real story isn’t just that talks with Iran collapsed, it’s who’s being positioned to own that failure.

Cultivated Comfort

A Renter Opened an “Urgent” Letter and Discovered Her Landlords Had Reported the House as Abandoned, Triggering a $27,000 Vacancy Tax Nightmare

Renting can often come with its fair share of surprises, but for one couple in British...

The Mary Sue

Florida woman works at Home Depot. Then she takes someone’s man: ‘Why not to trust your man working at Home Depot’

A Florida woman thought she had finally won a boyfriend from another. Instead, she learned he was never going to treat her any differently. In a viral TikTok video with 18,000 views, user Lizbeth (@lizbethxca16) shared the tale of how she went from flirting with a man she worked with to having to take leave from her job just to deal with all the anxiety their relationship gave her. It all began when she met a man a few years into working at Home Depot as a cashier. The pair developed a flirty work relationship. They took breaks from work together and even swapped social media information, even though she kept hearing other employees talking about the man’s girlfriend. However, every time she asked him about the woman, he would respond evasively. So their relationship continued to develop. W hat Happened With the Home Depot Worker? Things spiraled out of control when the man’s girlfriend decided to show up at his workplace looking for him. Apparently, the woman knew who Lizbeth was, approached her directly, and addressed her by name. When the Home Depot worker asked the man to clarify why his girlfriend was approaching her at work, he ignored

USA TODAY

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs will still be cheap with Medicare, but there's a catch

Medicare has delayed a program for older Americans that would've required participating insurance companies to cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound . That doesn't mean Medicare enrollees will go without these popular weight-loss drugs . Medicare will offer GLP-1 weight-loss drugs through a bridge program from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) spokesperson said. The bridge program will allow enrollees in Medicare, the federal health program for adults 65 and older, to get weight-loss drugs at prices negotiated under President Donald Trump's most favored nation agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Medicare enrollees will pay a $50 monthly copay to get the medications, according to Lilly and Nordisk officials. The change will allow Medicare beneficiaries access to certain GLP-1 medications "outside of the Medicare Part D benefit coverage and payment flow," CMS said. The change came after multiple insurers expressed concerns about the voluntary BALANCE (Better Approaches to Lifestyle and Nutrition for Comprehensive Health) program that would've required Part D insurers to cover the medications. Insurers had until April 20 to commit to the program. CVS Health, which owns Aetna, said it