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State sues e-cigarette maker, says it targets youth market

Massachusetts has sued a national retailer of electronic cigarette and vaping products, alleging the company violated state law by targeting minors for sales of its merchandise, Attorney General Maura Healey announced Thursday.

A glance at US mortgage rates: down for 5th straight week

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell for the fifth consecutive week, tipping the key 30-year loan average below 4% for the first time in nearly a year and a half This week Last week Year ago 30-year fixed 3.99 4.06 4.56 15-year fixed 3.46 3.51 4.06 5-year adjustable 3.60 3.68 3.80