What are today’s mortgage interest rates: March 18, 2026?

Mortgage interest rates could now be low enough to support purchase or refinancing activity from borrowers. Getty Images/iStockphoto With the first Federal Reserve meeting since January set to conclude today, homebuyers and owners hoping to refinance will need to contend with both good and bad news. The bad news is that interest rates will remain …

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Rising concerns that prediction markets are bypassing state gambling laws

As prediction markets explode in popularity, there are concerns they may bypass state gambling laws. On Tuesday, Arizona’s attorney general charged the prediction market Kalshi with operating an illegal gambling operation. A representative from Kalshi said it’s not a gambling product, but an exchange overseen by strict Wall Street regulation. Jo Ling Kent reports.

Video shows 7-ton meteor exploding across the sky during the day

A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented – causing the bright fireball and loud boom.

How rising fuel prices could impact costs of everyday goods

How rising fuel prices could impact costs of everyday goods – CBS News Watch CBS News The price of gas and diesel continue to rise as the war with Iran continues. The increased prices could impact the cost of other goods from groceries to airline tickets. Kelly O’Grady explains.

Bondi subpoenaed to testify before House committee over Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed to testify in April before the House Oversight Committee on the Justice Department’s release of the Epstein files. It comes after a Senate hearing last month where Bondi faced intense questioning over how the files were released.