How much interest will a $50,000 1-year CD earn if opened this July?

If you’ve saved $50,000, even small differences in rates can translate into noticeable differences in earnings. AN Studio/Getty Images Growing your savings isn’t just about how much you set aside. It’s also about where you keep it, especially in today’s savings landscape. With interest rates still elevated, savers who have accumulated a substantial cash balance … Read more

A July 4 boat trip, an 18-year-old’s death and a family’s search for answers in the Deep South

NEW YORK — A week ago, 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells took a boat trip with friends to celebrate the Fourth of July on an island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. He never came back. Two days later, he was found dead. What happened, Wells’ parents say, is a mystery riddled with conflicting stories, implausible explanations and … Read more

Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit, Canada expected to open in late July, Canadian officials say

A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open on July 27 after U.S. and Canadian officials reached an agreement to resolve the dispute that delayed its debut, according to Canadian officials.  A spokesperson for Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada confirmed to CBS News Detroit the bridge’s opening date.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled … Read more

Will the July inflation report impact mortgage interest rates?

Rising inflation has had a detrimental impact on the mortgage interest rate climate. PM Images/Getty Images The mortgage interest rate climate has certainly been an interesting one to monitor over the past 18 months, with buyers and owners hoping to refinance experiencing significant frustration. After declining by around a full percentage point in 2025, mortgage … Read more

Investigation underway into death of Mississippi 18-year-old who vanished on July 4 boating trip

A Fourth of July celebration ended in tragedy this week when a Mississippi teenager on a boating trip with friends disappeared and his body washed ashore days later, officials have said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. An investigation is underway into the death of Nolan … Read more

Man has hand blown off by explosive while cleaning July Fourth debris off California beach

A man lost his hand after an explosive device detonated while he was cleaning up Fourth of July firework debris on a Northern California beach. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Jason Turner and his girlfriend were walking along Point St. George Beach in Del Norte … Read more

Millions of taxpayers have until July 10 to claim an IRS refund

Millions of Americans may be due a refund from the IRS but face a July 10 deadline to claim the money, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate, a division of the agency that oversees taxpayer rights. The deadline stems from a federal judge’s November ruling that the IRS should have suspended tax filing and payment deadlines during … Read more

WATCH: Omar-backed mayor mocks outrage over Somalia July 4th trip with sarcastic ‘apology’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! St. Louis Park Mayor Nadia Mohamed, who made history as the first Somali American elected mayor of a U.S. city, fired back at critics who criticized her Fourth of July weekend trip to Somalia during the country’s 250th anniversary weekend. The controversy began after local news outlet … Read more