The IRS Has Issued a Whopping $145 Billion in Tax Refunds so Far

Multiple benchmark refinance rates were higher this week, but rates could trend down in the coming months. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/homeowners-face-higher-refi-rates-current-ref

Some notable mortgage rates are moving up. But a series of rate cuts from the Fed could help mortgage rates fall in the long term. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-increa

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 8. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-may-8/#ftag=CADf328eec

The 2025 measles breakout that first surfaced in West Texas has spread much farther. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/measles-cases-spread-across-us-mexico-and-canada-learn-how-to-protect-yourself/

The long-awaited phone will make its debut at a virtual Unpacked event. Here's everything to know and how to tune in. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-will-unveil-the-super-slim-galaxy-s25-edg

Your bank account will thank you for investing in your own router. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/should-you-buy-or-rent-your-router-heres-what-i-learned-873-later/#ftag=CADf328eec

Counterpoint's latest report shows an ongoing dropoff in Apple Watch interest -- and that's before taking tariffs into account. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-watch-shipments-sharply-decline-d