Why are mortgage rates so high, and how long will they stay up?
Economists say mortgage loan rates are affected by a complicated combination of factors, but there are tactics consumers can use to land a lower one. #press
Multiple people killed in Jacksonville store shooting, mayor says
Jacksonville's mayor says multiple people have been fatally shot inside a Dollar General store in the city. #press
What we learned from Seahawks’ loss to Packers in final preseason game
Undrafted receiver Jake Bobo impressed again, catching a TD pass in the Seahawks' 19-15 preseason loss in Green Bay. Here's what else we learned. #press
Louisiana refinery fire mostly contained but residents worry about air quality
Crews in Louisiana were still working to suppress flare-ups as an oil refinery fire burned for a second day along the banks of the Mississippi River. #press
Police say University of South Carolina student fatally shot as he entered wrong house
Police say a University of South Carolina student from Connecticut was shot and killed as he apparently tried to enter the wrong home on his street. #press
Curacao defeats Taiwan 2-0 in Little League World Series semifinal
Jay-Dlynn Wiel and Nasir El-Ossais got back-to-back singles off Taiwanese ace Fan Chen-Jun and later scored, leading Curacao to a 2-0 victory over Taiwan on Saturday in the semifinals of the Little League World Series. #press
US women DQ’d from 4×400 relay at worlds due to faulty baton exchange
The American women’s 4x400 relay team was disqualified from the preliminary round at the world championships after their third and fourth runners in the four-lap race bungled the baton exchange. #press
A second merchant ship leaves Ukraine’s port of Odesa following Russia’s exit from grain deal
A second container ship has left port through a temporary Black Sea corridor established by Ukraine’s government after Russia halted a wartime agreement aimed at ensuring safe grain exports. #press
How a Small Gender Clinic Landed in a Political Storm
The turmoil in St. Louis underscores a challenging question in gender care: How much psychological screening should adolescents receive before they begin gender treatments? #press
The 49ers’ heavy investment in Trey Lance backfires, but it hasn’t destroyed the franchise
Few teams have ever invested as much capital into acquiring as the San Francisco 49ers did when they traded three first-round picks to draft Trey Lance. #press
Gabon voters report polling station delays as country holds major election
Voters in Gabon say polling stations opened far later than planned as the Central African nation held elections for local leaders, legislators and a president. #press
Man United recovers from ‘horror start’ to win. Arsenal held to draw after also conceding early
Manchester United had its worst-ever start to a Premier League game and still managed to win. #press
Pittsburgh Steelers connect with Gaelic games to grow fan base in Ireland
The Irish economy is getting a boost from the Notre Dame football game in Dublin. #press
Josh Jacobs agrees to one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Raiders, AP source says
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. #press
US Open 2023: Caroline Wozniacki is returning to Grand Slam tennis three years after retiring
Caroline Wozniacki is getting ready to play her first Grand Slam match in more than 3 1/2 years at the U.S. Open when the tournament begins next week. #press
A crisis of confidence Is gripping China’s economy
For much of the past four decades, China’s economy seemed like an unstoppable force, but a series of crises, and a drip feed of bad economic news, is causing a a growing lack of faith in the future that is verging on despair. #press
Much of Florida under state of emergency as possible tropical storm forms in Gulf of Mexico
Much of Florida is under a state of emergency as a tropical storm is possibly forming in the Gulf of Mexico. #press
Review: Drake thrills Seattle fans at first of back-to-back arena shows
Superstar rapper Drake returned to the Seattle area Friday night for his first local show in five years. He has an encore at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday. #press
Pre-med Florida junior Leanne Wong chases a spot on the US Olympic gymnastics team
College student Leanne Wong is balancing being a pre-med student with competing for both the University of Florida and in elite gymnastics competitions. #press
Maryland oral surgeon convicted of murder in girlfriend’s overdose death
An oral surgeon has been convicted of a murder charge in the death of his girlfriend, who overdosed on anesthetic drugs that he administered at his Maryland home. #press