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Mortgage rates jump as inflation fears, Iran war weigh

Mortgage rates jumped this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.51% from last week’s reading of 6.36%. The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.86% a year ago.…

More than 300 arrested in sprawling California crackdown on child exploitation crimes

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! More than 300 suspects have been arrested in a sweeping multi-agency crackdown on child exploitation crimes across Southern California, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) announced Thursday. The large-scale enforcement effort, dubbed “Operation Firewall,” targeted a wide range of internet-facilitated offenses, including child…

Hyundai recalls more than 54,000 Elantra hybrids over potential fire risk

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling more than 54,000 Elantra Hybrid vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect in the hybrid power system that could overheat and spark a fire, federal regulators said. The recall covers certain 2024–2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid models. About 54,337 vehicles are being recalled, though Hyundai…