These Americans call Mexico home — and still feel safe despite recent cartel violence

For Americans who call Puerto Vallarta home, the violence over the weekend was an explosive reminder that they live in a country that is also home to some of the world’s most powerful drug cartels. But they’re not about to give up their place in the sun. Charity Palmatier, who lives year-round just outside the … Read more

What’s the mortgage interest rate forecast for March 2026?

Average mortgage rates may fall in March if the Treasury yield declines and economic and jobs data improves. Getty Images/iStockphoto Mortgage rates have changed a lot in recent years. At one of their highest points, in October 2023, 30-year fixed rates climbed to 7.79%, which pushed millions of would-be buyers out of the market. Since … Read more

What are today’s mortgage interest rates: February 25, 2026?

Today’s mortgage interest rates may be low enough to support a purchase or refinance application. sakchai vongsasiripat/Getty Images While it may not feel like it weather-wise in large swaths of the country right now, the official start of spring is just weeks away, and with it comes the beginning of the traditional spring homebuying season. … Read more

What to know about Trump’s economic and health care claims in his State of the Union address

What to know about Trump’s economic and health care claims in his State of the Union address – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder join “CBS Mornings” to break down President Trump’s claims during his State of the Union address, from the … Read more

Casey Means Senate confirmation hearing for surgeon general

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT Kornacki analyzes President Trump’s approval ratings ahead of State of the Union address 04:55 Rep. Mace: Epstein survivors’ presence at State of the Union is ‘courageous’ 09:19 ‘I’m not going to shut up’: Sen. Kelly to attend Trump’s … Read more

Trump announces new retirement accounts for Americans without 401(k) plans. Here’s what to know.

President Trump said during his State of the Union address on Tuesday night that he wants to fix a “gross disparity” in America’s retirement system by creating new accounts for the roughly 56 million Americans who lack an employer-sponsored savings plan. “[H]alf of all of working Americans still do not have access to a retirement … Read more

Plaintiff set to testify against tech companies in landmark social media addiction trial

LOS ANGELES — The first plaintiff to take major social media companies to trial is expected to take the stand Wednesday to speak about the harms she says the tech platforms inflicted on her mental health as a child. The plaintiff, who is now 20 and is identified in court by her initials, K.G.M., is … Read more