The White House announced on Wednesday that the administration is "actively evaluating" a proposal to make portable mortgages a standard option for U.S. homebuyers, a move aimed at easing the nation’s housing‑affordability challenges. The concept would allow borrowers to retain their existing mortgage interest rate
The New England Patriots will host the New York Jets on Thursday night at Gillette Stadium in a primetime matchup that could shape the AFC playoff picture. Both clubs enter the contest with winning records, and the Patriots aim to improve to 9-2 while the Jets look to stay within
DJI, the leading Chinese manufacturer of civilian drones, has begun global distribution of its latest consumer model, the Neo 2 selfie drone, while confirming that the device will not be sold in the United States. The announcement follows a brief preview that highlighted the drone’s upgraded obstacle‑avoidance sensors,
A first‑look teaser for the long‑awaited sequel to the 2006 hit *The Devil Wears Prada* was released on Wednesday, confirming that the film will again star Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep. The 30‑second clip, distributed by the studio’s official channels, places viewers back inside the sleek,
The federal government announced that, following the conclusion of the record‑breaking shutdown, it will restore full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to recipients within 24 hours. The decision affects roughly 42 million Americans who experienced interruptions or reductions in their monthly food assistance during the shutdown, offering immediate
The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday that tuberculosis claimed 1.23 million lives in 2024, marking a 3 percent reduction compared with the previous year. The figure was released in the agency's annual Global Tuberculosis Report, which provides the most comprehensive assessment of the disease's
Beijing, 13 November 2025 – Chinese officials indicated that the crew of the Shenzhou‑15 mission, currently stranded in low Earth orbit, could be brought home as early as Friday, according to a statement released on the nation’s space agency website. The announcement was part of a broader science briefing
On Thursday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released a special pastoral message urging an end to what they described as "dehumanizing rhetoric" directed at immigrants, and calling on policymakers and the public to treat migrants with dignity and compassion. The bishops said the statement was prompted
More than 1,000 union‑affiliated Starbucks employees walked off the job Thursday at 65 locations across the United States, choosing the company’s high‑traffic Red Cup Day to highlight stalled labor talks. The coordinated action is intended to pressure the coffee giant into accelerating negotiations over wages, benefits
A new study published on Wednesday suggests that infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), one of the world’s most widespread viruses, may play a key role in triggering lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect the skin, joints, kidneys and other organs. The research, conducted by a team
Valve Corporation, the creator of the Steam platform that dominates PC gaming, announced a new home‑console called the Steam Machine. The device is marketed as a bridge between traditional PC gaming and living‑room consoles, allowing users to run the extensive Steam library on a television set using a
Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys headline the new limited series The Beast in Me, a psychological thriller that explores the volatile dynamics of a high‑stakes partnership. The show, produced by a major cable network, follows a disgraced former diplomat (Danes) and a charismatic but unpredictable operative (Rhys) as they