Mortgage Rates Fall Below 7% as Treasury Yields Retreat

Mortgage Rates Fall Below 7% as Treasury Yields Retreat

Mortgage rates moved lower again Monday, with multiple major outlets reporting the average 30-year fixed rate hovering near the 6% mark as of Feb. 23, 2026. The shift extends a recent run of declines that has brought borrowing costs to their lowest territory since 2022, offering modest relief for homebuyers and homeowners considering a refinance….

Lufthansa Deal Clears Final EU Review, Bringing ITA Into Group

Lufthansa Deal Clears Final EU Review, Bringing ITA Into Group

ITA Airways passengers are bracing for major disruption in Italy this week as nationwide labor strikes are set to affect air travel, alongside rail and local transportation, with key dates centered on Feb. 26 through Feb. 28. Multiple travel industry reports and Italian outlets have warned that a 24-hour aviation strike is expected to hit…

OpenAI Hires McKinsey To Expand Enterprise Sales Strategy

OpenAI Hires McKinsey To Expand Enterprise Sales Strategy

OpenAI is expanding its enterprise strategy by formalizing partnerships with major consulting firms, aiming to accelerate how large organizations adopt its AI tools and agents. The company has reached multiyear agreements with consulting giants including McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, Accenture, and Capgemini, according to recent reports. The arrangements are designed to pair OpenAI’s technology with…

Amazon To Spend $12 Billion On Louisiana AI Data Centers

Amazon To Spend $12 Billion On Louisiana AI Data Centers

Amazon said it will spend $12 billion in Louisiana to build AI-focused data center campuses, marking a major expansion of the company’s infrastructure footprint in the state. The investment will go toward Amazon’s first data center campuses in Louisiana. The projects are planned for north Louisiana, according to the company and multiple published reports, and…

Secret Service Shoots Armed 21-Year-Old Near Mar-a-Lago

Secret Service Shoots Armed 21-Year-Old Near Mar-a-Lago

A 21-year-old man from North Carolina was shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service personnel after entering the secure perimeter around former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, according to published reports and a Secret Service account of the incident. The shooting occurred at or near Mar-a-Lago, a private club and residence…

OpenAI Signs Multiyear Enterprise Deals With Deloitte And PwC

OpenAI Signs Multiyear Enterprise Deals With Deloitte And PwC

OpenAI has signed multiyear agreements with major consulting firms as it steps up its push to sell its artificial intelligence tools to large enterprises, according to a CNBC report. The deals are aimed at embedding OpenAI’s technology into corporate and government workflows through consultants that already manage large-scale digital transformations for clients. Consulting firms often…

U.S. Importers Keep Paying Trump Tariffs After Court Ruling

U.S. Importers Keep Paying Trump Tariffs After Court Ruling

U.S. importers are still paying tariffs imposed during President Donald Trump’s administration even after a Supreme Court ruling that those tariffs are illegal, according to multiple recent reports. The Supreme Court decision struck down most of Trump’s sweeping tariffs, with coverage describing the levies as tied to an emergency-style approach that the court rejected. Outlets…

Why Emotional Intelligence is Key in Today’s Workplace

Why Emotional Intelligence is Key in Today’s Workplace

In today’s fast-paced and increasingly interconnected work environment, emotional intelligence has emerged as a crucial skill for professional success. Beyond technical expertise and traditional intelligence, the ability to understand and manage emotions plays a vital role in fostering collaboration, leadership, and overall workplace well-being. What Is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence, often abbreviated as EI or…

Genius Study Hacks for Students: Ace Your Exams with Ease

Genius Study Hacks for Students: Ace Your Exams with Ease

Genius Study Hacks for Students Studying for exams can sometimes feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can boost your focus, retain information better, and reduce stress. Here are some practical study hacks that will help you prepare smarter and ace your exams with ease. Use the Pomodoro Technique to Stay Focused Break your…