The move, an effort to make housing more affordable, would be a back-to-future moment for the two mortgage companies. Buying risky mortgage bonds almost caused… Read More »Trump orders Fannie and Freddie to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds
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Polymarket users were betting on whether the US would invade Venezuela, but the prediction market said the capture of the Venezuelan president did not constitute… Read More »Polymarket does not pay users who bet on a US invasion of Venezuela
John Ternus, a low-profile but influential executive at Apple, could be next in line to replace the company's longtime CEO Tim Cook if he steps… Read More »Apple's John Ternus could be Tim Cook's successor as CEO
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The monthly trade deficit continued to shrink in October after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs, the latest data showed.
Regulators said they will review whether the deal for Manus, a Singapore start-up with Chinese roots, complies with Chinese export and investment rules.
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This year, for the first time, more Americans will earn a minimum wage of $15 per hour or higher than the federal minimum of $7.25… Read More »The minimum wage is rising in some states as workers struggle to meet basic costs
Someone on the International Space Station suffered an unspecified “medical situation” on Wednesday, prompting the postponement of a planned spacewalk and raising the possibility of… Read More »NASA is considering evacuating the ailing crew member from the International Space Station
Companies like Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips say Venezuela owes them billions of dollars for seizing their assets 20 years ago.
The settlement came in the case of a 14-year-old in Florida who committed suicide after developing a relationship with an AI chatbot.
A friendly summit at New York City Hall with digital content creators and social media stars symbolized the new mayor's attitude toward the changing news… Read More »Mamdani organizes an Influencer Summit, bypassing traditional media
