Young applicants discuss the challenges of today’s job search

For generations, young Americans have heard the same message: Go to college, get a job. But lately, young people are finding the job market to be terrible. Meghan Obetz of Philadelphia said, “It feels like once you graduate, you know, you’re expecting things to just fall into place, and sometimes that’s just really not the … Read more

What to watch in today’s primaries and Russia bombards Ukraine: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: Russia bombards Ukraine, leaving at least 18 dead. Voters head to the polls for primaries across six states, where the fight to shape the future of the Democratic Party is playing out. And Scott Pelley accuses CBS News’ Bari Weiss of “murdering” “60 Minutes.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited … Read more

What are today’s mortgage interest rates: May 27, 2026?

Today’s mortgage interest rates have declined compared to where they were in recent days. Kirpal Kooner/Getty Images Despite cautious optimism that mortgage interest rates would drop in May, many borrowers saw the opposite occur. An April inflation report showing the rate surging to its highest level in three years didn’t help. Combined with concerns about … Read more

This congressman’s family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today’s raids

WASHINGTON — The congressman returned home last Fourth of July to startling stories in Southern California as immigration patrols swept through communities and one constituent told him about starting to carry a passport as proof of the right to be in the country. Rep. Mark Takano, whose American-born parents were both incarcerated as young children … Read more

What are today’s mortgage interest rates: May 21, 2026?

Mortgage interest rates have noticeably changed for buyers and homeowners looking to refinance. Grace Cary/Getty Images There was cautious optimism in the early days of 2026 that the interest rate cuts that marked the final months of 2025 would continue into the new year. While many didn’t anticipate a rate cut from the Federal Reserve … Read more

What are today’s mortgage interest rates: May 19, 2026?

Today’s mortgage interest rates look much different from those that were listed just a few weeks ago. Grace Cary/Getty Images Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance are often encouraged to monitor the mortgage interest rate climate daily. That’s because multiple factors influence mortgage rates, causing them to rise or fall each day. Unfortunately for borrowers … Read more

What to know about today’s primaries in Georgia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and more

Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including in the key battleground states of Georgia and Pennsylvania, while in Kentucky, Trump foe GOP Rep. Thomas Massie faces a challenger backed by the president.  In Alabama, voters are weighing in on four out of seven House races, while the other three … Read more

What to know about today’s primaries in Georgia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and more

Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including in the key battleground states of Georgia and Pennsylvania, while in Kentucky, Trump foe GOP Rep. Thomas Massie faces a challenger backed by the president.  In Alabama, voters are weighing in on four out of seven House races, while the other three … Read more