Governor Greg Abbott receives 2026 Sun and Star Legacy Award for strengthening Texas-Japan ties, with 400+ Japanese firms investing $14B and employing 81,000 Texans.
Mortgage rates in 2026 hover around 6%, with experts predicting a drop to 5.75%-6.6% by year-end amid economic volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.
Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly closed all 60+ locations nationwide, leaving thousands of small vendors stranded amid rising costs and shifting shopping habits.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby discusses potential merger with American Airlines as Trump administration signals openness to airline consolidation deals.
Trump nominates Pimco's Erin Browne as Treasury Under Secretary for International Affairs amid push for stablecoin regulation and digital finance leadership.
