The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has denied rumors that it plans to lower the conforming loan limit. Director Bill Pulte stated that the agency has no comment on the matter, which has sparked speculation among policy experts. According to Eric Hagen, managing director at BTIG, a hypothetical reduction in the conforming loan limit would … Read more
The Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention was cancelled prematurely by the Tribal Medical Authority at Casino Del Sol after reports of ongoing medical concerns. The convention, which had been scheduled to take place, was shut down due to symptoms reported by multiple individuals in a since-deleted Facebook post. According to the post, attendees were experiencing … Read more
South Korea’s Hyundai Steel has announced plans to invest $5.8 billion in building a steel plant in Louisiana, US, with an annual capacity of 2.7 million tonnes. The company, which is part of the Hyundai Motor Group, will cover half the costs of the project. The move comes as part of the group’s $21 billion … Read more
The United States is at risk of losing crucial mRNA vaccine research due to new regulations and funding cuts introduced under the administration. More than 30 grants for researching public mistrust of immunizations have been terminated, affecting vaccine hesitancy studies. The role of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal vaccine skeptic, looms large … Read more
US stock futures are experiencing fluctuation, with investors facing uncertainty due to ongoing tariffs headlines. The pound weakened after data showed an unexpected slowdown in UK inflation. S&P 500 futures were little changed after a three-day advance, while Tesla Inc. and Nvidia Corp. edged lower in premarket trading. GameStop Corp. jumped 13% after announcing plans … Read more
Julia Klöckner has been elected as the new president of Germany’s Bundestag parliament, making her only the fourth woman to hold the office since 1949. As a senior politician with the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), she is considered a confidante of party leader Friedrich Merz, who described her nomination as “a vital step for … Read more
Airbus has given a glimpse into its next-generation airplane, which is expected to enter service between 2027 and 2042. The new plane aims to be 20-30% more efficient than the current A320neo family, reducing fuel consumption and emissions. CEO Guillaume Faury described the project as “evolutionary” rather than “revolutionary,” but top development officials expressed a … Read more
The PGA Tour is set to tee off in Houston, Texas, for the 2025 Texas Children’s Houston Open, the first of two events leading up to the Masters. Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are among the favorites to win, with Scheffler favored at +330 and McIlroy at 7-1. However, a computer model from SportsLine predicts … Read more
Health officials in Washington D.C. have confirmed a measles case as the city prepares for its annual cherry blossom season. The individual traveled on an Amtrak train from Boston to Washington, with potential exposure at Union Station and an urgent care center in Adams Morgan. Measles is highly contagious, spreading through the air when an … Read more
HBO’s The White Lotus has achieved a viewership milestone with its latest episode, marking a significant win over the previous season. The sixth episode of Season 3 drew 4.2M U.S. cross-platform viewers, surpassing the Season 2 finale’s record-breaking audience of 4.1M. According to HBO, this season is on track to be the biggest yet, with … Read more