78 m. ago Trump's VA is ending a rescue program that's saved 17,000 military veterans' homes

The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will end a mortgage rescue plan that has saved many veterans from needlessly losing their homes, the move could strand thousands of others who need help.

Politics

2 h. ago A Blueprint for Expanding Access to Justice in Los Angeles Superior Court’s Eviction Docket

A Blueprint for Expanding Access to Justice in Los Angeles Superior Court’s Eviction Docket  Stanford Law School

Events

6 h. ago Bay Area luxury home sales surged over 80% in March, but market faces new challenges

Bay Area luxury home sales surged over 80% in March, but market faces new challenges  The Business Journals

Economics

7 h. ago HUD Secretary Turner Waives FHA Mortgage Rule to Help L.A. Rebuild

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner announced Thursday that his department had waived a key rule that could affect Federal Housing Authority (FHA)-backed loans, to help victims of recent wildfires in Los Angeles. The post HUD Secretary Turner Waives FHA Mortgage Rule to Help L.A. Rebuild appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

7 h. ago Grace raises €5.9 million seed to offer insurance to luxury goods

Grace, an insurance company for luxury goods, announced a $6.4 million (€5.9 million) seed round led by FinTechCollective and Speedinvest.  Grace, an insurance company for luxury goods, works with luxury brands to protect purchased consumer goods. If an item is stolen or damaged, a consumer can create a claim through the Grace app. For the […]

Politics

8 h. ago Intel and TSMC are reportedly launching a joint chipmaking venture

Semiconductor giants Intel and TSMC are reportedly teaming up. The two firms are said to have reached a tentative agreement to create a joint venture that will operate Intel’s chipmaking facilities, according to The Information. TSMC will have a 20% stake in the new venture. Instead of funding its stake with capital, TSMC will share […]

Politics

10 h. ago Software company helped Washington landlords fix prices, artificially raising rent for thousands

Software company helped Washington landlords fix prices, artificially raising rent for thousands  KING5.com

Events

10 h. ago Millions in federal grants to local arts organizations cut by DOGE

Among the thousands of groups affected by the sudden cessation of funds are state arts councils, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, educators and media outlets in all 50 states.

Politics

10 h. ago Cultural groups across U.S. told that federal humanities grants are terminated

Among the thousands of groups affected by the sudden cessation of funds are state arts councils, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, educators and media outlets in all 50 states.

Politics

10 h. ago Illinois homeschool bill would create a 'pipeline to the criminal justice system for parents': Dem lawmaker

An Illinois bill that could change homeschooling rules would create "a pipeline to the criminal justice system for parents," a state Democrat is warning.

Society

12 h. ago Recycling wind turbine blade materials to make improved plastics

A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and resins that allowed Washington State University researchers to repurpose the materials to create stronger plastics.

Politics

12 h. ago Engineers develop a way to mass manufacture nanoparticles that deliver cancer drugs directly to tumors

Scaling up nanoparticle production could help scientists test new cancer treatments.

Politics

13 h. ago All Four U.S. Soldiers Missing Near NATO's Eastern Border Now Found Dead, Being Repatriated

Lithuania's leaders joined thousands of people on Thursday to bid farewell to four American soldiers who died during a training exercise. The post All Four U.S. Soldiers Missing Near NATO’s Eastern Border Now Found Dead, Being Repatriated appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

13 h. ago Dangerous by design: Runaway miniature battery makes safety testing more accessible and affordable

Overheating batteries are a serious risk, in the worst cases leading to fires and explosion. A team including researchers from the University of Tokyo has developed a simple, cost-effective method to test the safety of lithium-ion batteries, which opens up opportunities for research into new and safer batteries for the future. The work is published in Nature Energy.

Politics

13 h. ago 'Disgusting': Minnesota Lawmakers Probe Outgoing Food Bank CEO's $721 Thousand Salary as Residents Face Hunger

The CEO of a nonprofit that helps feed people in Minnesota is under the microscope for the salary she reportedly earned in one year. The post ‘Disgusting’: Minnesota Lawmakers Probe Outgoing Food Bank CEO’s $721 Thousand Salary as Residents Face Hunger appeared first on Breitbart.

Society

15 h. ago We Played With the Nintendo Switch 2. It's Refined but Unsurprising

Nintendo's pricey new Switch 2 has been updated to create a product that feels both familiar and improved. WIRED spent some time with it.

Politics

16 h. ago United States: Southern Charm Meets Sport Luxury at The Partridge Inn During Masters Week With VIP Dinners and Heritage Suites

United States: Southern Charm Meets Sport Luxury at The Partridge Inn During Masters Week With VIP Dinners and Heritage Suites  Travel And Tour World

Sport

17 h. ago Exclusive: North Beach building owner rushing to develop property before neighborhood becomes a historic district

Exclusive: North Beach building owner rushing to develop property before neighborhood becomes a historic district  San Francisco Chronicle

Culture

18 h. ago L.A. housing authority turning luxury Woodland Hills apartments into affordable housing

L.A. housing authority turning luxury Woodland Hills apartments into affordable housing  Los Angeles Times

Politics

19 h. ago Y Combinator neobank Djamo raises $17M with 1M users across Francophone Africa

Djamo is one of several digital banking startups targeting Africa’s underbanked. But unlike many that focus on large markets like Nigeria, Egypt, or South Africa, Djamo has carved out a niche in Francophone West Africa, specifically the Ivory Coast and, more recently, Senegal. It now serves over one million customers across both countries. The Y […]

Economics