Bill Pulte, confirmed by the US Senate to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency, says he’s in no rush to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The two mortgage giants power over half of America’s mortgages. Pulte told CNN that exiting conservatorship needs to prioritize safety and soundness, as well as how it would affect … Read more
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California public health officials are closely monitoring two residents who recently tested positive for measles, amid ongoing outbreaks in Texas, New Mexico, and abroad. The Los Angeles and Fresno public health departments have confirmed cases, with both individuals having traveled internationally. To date, the California Department of Public Health has reported a total of five … Read more
Media personality Wendy Williams appeared on “The View” to defend herself against claims that she is mentally incapacitated. The former talk show host has been under a court-appointed guardianship since 2022 and spoke to the show via phone about why she made the decision to undergo an independent evaluation. Williams explained that she needed a … Read more
In 2022, a team of researchers made a groundbreaking discovery at a Spanish cave. Archaeology graduate student Edgar Téllez uncovered a mud-covered facial bone with tooth roots intact, which led to the identification of one of the earliest human fossils in Western Europe. The fossil, dated between 1.1 and 1.4 million years old, represents the … Read more
New research suggests that life on Earth may have started with tiny “microlightning” sparks generated by water droplets from crashing waves and waterfalls, rather than a dramatic lightning bolt striking the ocean. Scientists at Stanford University found that when mist and sprays collide, they create microlightning capable of forming essential organic molecules. These molecules include … Read more
Somalia and its breakaway region of Somaliland have rejected a proposal from the United States to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, their foreign ministers said on Friday. The countries stated they had not received any such proposal from the US or Israel. The proposal, which was reported by the Associated Press, aims to use African territory … Read more
The head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, Abu Khadija, has been killed in an operation by Iraqi intelligence service members along with US-led coalition forces. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Friday. Abu Khadija was considered one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world … Read more
The US Postal Service has been warned by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) about potential ransomware threats delivered via the USPS. The FBI has also issued a joint alert with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to address the Medusa ransomware gang, which has impacted at least 300 critical infrastructure victims since June … Read more
President Donald Trump’s implementation of tariffs is at odds with the needs of manufacturers, according to critics. Trump claims that his tariffs will bring back manufacturing jobs, but experts argue that this approach could lead to economic pain and destruction of the American manufacturing sector. In contrast, President Biden’s economic program included a targeted plan … Read more