Mortgage Rates Increase to 5%
The mortgage rates in the U.S. increased to 5% for the first time in 11 years.
A Huge Ice Shelf Fell Off Eastern Antarctica
A huge ice shelf fell off eastern Antarctica for the first time since people started watching Antarctica by satellites over half a century ago.
Mortgage Rates Rise Again
The mortgage rates soared above 4% for the first time.
MLB Canceled at Least the First 2 Opening Series
Because the owners and players have not signed a new working agreement, MLB has canceled at least the first 2 opening series of the 2022...
Brent Crude Rose Over $100 a Barrel
For the first time since 2014, Brent Crude oil rose over $100 a barrel.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Invokes an Emergency Law for the First Time in 50 Years
Ottawa, Can.: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked an emergency law for the first time in 50 years to put an end to anti-goverment protests...
Jury Found Drug Store Chains Accountable for the Opioid Crisis
A jury in Ohio found Walmart, CVS and Walgreen's helped contribute to the opioid crisis. This is the first time that major retailers were held...
The United States Has Been Added to a List of Democracies that Are ‘Backsliding’
An intergovernmental organization has added the United States to its annual list of countries who's democracies are "backsliding". This is the first time the U.S....
Staples Center Sells the Arena’s Name for the First Time in 20 Years
For the first time in the arena's 20 year history, the Staples Center have sold the name of the arena for $700 million to become...
Dow Jones Industrials Average Closed Above 36,000 for the First Time
A good day for the stock market. The Dow Jones Industrials Average rose 0.4% to 36,052.63. It closed for the first time above 36,000. The...
Jobless Claims Dropped Last Week
10/14/2021-U.S. jobless claims dropped last week to 293,000, marking the first time since the pandemic that it was below 300,000.