US homes sales rose in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates
Sales of previously occupied U. S. homes picked up in February from the previous month as home shoppers took advantage of easing mortgage rates and a modest increase in properties on the market heading into the spring homebuying season. Existing home sales rose 1. 7% last month from January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4. 09 million units, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday. Sales fell 1. 4% compared with February last year, with every region except the South posting...
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- US homes sales rose in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates
- Calm returns to US stocks as Wall Street waits for another signal on how long war with Iran may last
- Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row
- FDA finds little evidence that a generic drug can help people with autism
- In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
- FAA briefly grounds all JetBlue flights due to short system outage
- War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy
- North Korean leader's sister criticizes US-South Korea for proceeding with joint drills
- China's exports surge in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with the US
Mon, 09 Mar 2026
- Venezuelan lawmakers open debate on a mining bill to lure foreign capital
- How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond
- AI company Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo 'supply chain risk' designation
- World leaders eye oil reserves, but so far hold off on tapping them
- US stocks erase a big early loss and rise after oil prices whip from nearly $120 back below $90
- Oil prices swing wildly as Iran war threatens transport routes and production across Middle East
- Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case
- White House says it fired NTSB member over misconduct but Todd Inman denies the allegations
- Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs
- Hims Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration
- Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station and disrupts rail services
- Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US
- As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy
- A new poll finds young volunteers embrace informal, everyday acts of service. So do some nonprofits
- Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies
Sun, 08 Mar 2026
- Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony
- Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping
- NTSB member says he was fired without explanation by the Trump administration
- Pixars Hoppers bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.' The Bride! is on life support
- Trumps roaring economy meets a rough start to 2026: What the latest numbers show
- Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both
- AI is spurring a big expansion of high-voltage power lines. Landowners and locals are fighting back
Sat, 07 Mar 2026
- Federal judge rules Trump administration's actions to dismantle Voice of America are illegal
- Ford recalls 1.74 million of its cars over rearview display issues
- Cuba says crews repaired a large power plant that caused a massive outage
- Retirement savings plans can be used to fund a home down payment. But should you?
- Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up
Fri, 06 Mar 2026
- Explosions rock Iran's capital, and more attacks target Israel as US warns bombing will intensify
- Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfare
- Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after a weak update on the US job market
- Saks Global to shutter 15 more department stores in bankruptcy restructuring
- Judge weighs New York Times bid to block policy limiting journalists' access to Pentagon
- US issues a license that authorizes sales of Venezuelan gold
- Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government help
- The US lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%
- Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending
- Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry
- German media group Axel Springer will buy the publisher of UK's Daily Telegraph for $766 million
- Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war
Thu, 05 Mar 2026
- Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it pivots to plant-based drinks and snacks
- Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'
- US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says
- Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition
- Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024
- Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks and CEO supports Kraft's decision to pause its split
- MrBeast's company fired a video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading
- Czech lawmakers reject motion to lift immunity for populist leader Babi over EU fraud case
- Crews in Cuba rush to repair a damaged power plant to ease a blackout
- More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss
- Rachael Ray is harder to find but hardly slowing down
- Denmark is set to explore if gastronomy can be recognized as an art form
- US jobless claims filings unchanged from previous week at 213,000 as layoffs remain low
- Mine collapse in eastern Congo leaves 200 dead, authorities say. But rebels dispute the number
- Stranded travelers share firsthand accounts from the Middle East
Wed, 04 Mar 2026
- War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia
- US interior secretary is in Venezuela to discuss critical minerals
- Elon Musk defends himself against accusations of misconduct leading up to Twitter takeover
- Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs
- Repatriation flights ramp up as nations race to bring citizens home from Middle East
- American Airlines gets approval to resume regular flights to Venezuela
- White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair
- New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial
- Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court
- US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking
- Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions
- IRS leader Bisignano declines to answer questions over unlawful taxpayer data disclosures to ICE
- Apples 'big week' launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
- US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project
- Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York
- White House says Spain agrees to cooperate with US operations in Middle East
- Lawsuit alleges Google's Gemini guided man to consider 'mass casualty' event before suicide
- Putin hosts Hungary's foreign minister for energy supply talks as war in Mideast causes disruptions
- Target's new CEO says fresh eyes and respecting core values will help him regain customer trust
- Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
- The Iran war has upended flights across the Middle East. Here's what travelers should know
- Russia blames Ukrainian sea drones for attacking tanker that sank in the Mediterranean
- Cracks appear in Trump's MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran war
- Edmunds: These are the new EVs we're most excited about in 2026
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
- China's factory activity contracts for a second month
- Trial against Meta in New Mexico highlights video depositions by top executives
- Anxious travelers scramble as Iran war strands hundreds of thousands across the Middle East
- Some travelers stranded in Dubai are paying huge sums for private flights out
- Gasoline and diesel prices spike overnight as anxious drivers fill up tanks
- Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher
- Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster's parent company gets underway
- Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military
- Target to invest another $2 billion in its business this year to reverse its sales malaise
- Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surge
- Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war
- After abandoning law firm executive orders, Trump administration reverses course and pursues fight
- Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlight industry's vulnerability to physical disasters
- How Love Rocks became a NYC tradition and a major God's Love We Deliver fundraiser in 10 years
- War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree
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