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New Housing Regulator Overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Shakes Up Agencies

The newly appointed head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is rapidly reorganizing the agency, its name conventions, and government-controlled mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. On Wednesday, 35 unionized employees in consumer protection, equal opportunity, and research units were placed on administrative leave without prior notice. The National Treasury Employees Union … Read more

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NewJeans K-pop Group Tied to Agency Contract

A South Korean court has issued an injunction blocking members of K-pop group NewJeans from leaving their agency, ADOR. The ruling comes as the group’s five members announced their departure last November and planned to release a new song under a new name, NJZ. However, the court decision threatens to halt those plans. The court … Read more

Texas Man Sentenced 6 Years for Spiking Medical Office Employees’ Drinking Water with STD

A Texas man, Lucio Catarino Diaz, has been sentenced to six years in prison after infecting multiple employees at a Houston medical office with sexually transmitted diseases by contaminating their drinking water. Diaz, 53, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and was charged with spiking the office’s drinking water dispenser with his … Read more

Nike Stock Falls 8% After Modest Earnings Beat Expectations

Nike Inc. (NKE) reported its fiscal third-quarter earnings, beating modest expectations under new CEO Elliott Hill’s watch. However, investors remain cautious about the impact of Trump tariffs on the company’s revenue. In Thursday’s earnings report, Nike’s revenue reached $11.27 billion, surpassing estimates of $11.03 billion but down from a year-ago total of $12.43 billion. The … Read more

Germany’s €1 Trillion Loans Raise Concerns Over Spending and Debt

Germany is set to spend an unprecedented €500 billion over the next 12 years on infrastructure and climate protection, as part of a new constitutional change. However, critics argue that this plan may not be enough to address the country’s underlying problems. The decision was made by the government, which has secured approval from both … Read more

Michelle Zauner’s “For Melancholy Brunettes” Explores Time and Passing

Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner is back with her fourth studio album, “For Melancholy Brunettes (and Sad Women)”, which delves into the complexities of time, grief, and melancholy. The album cover, adorned with a sumptuous painting featuring a skull, flowers, and oysters, reflects Zauner’s introspective approach to the subject matter. In an interview with The Associated … Read more

UK Suffers from Limited Effectiveness of Common Back Pain Treatments

One in six people in the UK experience low back pain at some point in their lives. A new study has found that most common treatments, including massage, exercise, and painkillers, offer minimal relief. According to researchers at the University of New South Wales, only one in ten treatments showed significant results, with many providing … Read more

Tesla Vandalism Sparks GOP Backlash Against Musk

A wave of vandalism targeting Tesla showrooms, charging stations, and Cybertrucks is escalating amid growing opposition to Elon Musk’s leadership. Protesters have resorted to physical attacks, including the use of Molotov cocktails, leaving millions of customers caught in the middle. The Trump administration has vowed to prosecute those involved in the violence, drawing attention to … Read more