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- 1Zillow and Redfin offer blunt outlook on mortgage rates●Zillow, Redfin share blunt words on mortgage rates, housing market
Zillow and Redfin have issued candid assessments of the housing market, warning that elevated mortgage rates continue to weigh on affordability and home sales. The real estate platforms' comments underline persistent challenges for buyers, with high borrowing costs keeping many would-be purchasers on the sidelines and limiting housing inventory.
- 2United Methodist conference moves to dismiss church disaffiliation lawsuit▼UMC conference seeks dismissal of Bedford County church's disaffiliation lawsuit
The United Methodist Church's regional conference has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Bedford County church seeking to leave the denomination. The congregation sued over its disaffiliation process, and the conference is contesting the case. The dispute reflects the broader wave of congregations leaving the United Methodist Church in recent years.
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France's hard-left union has condemned EDF chief executive Bernard Fontana after he met with far-right leaders, drawing criticism over the state-owned utility chief's political contacts. The encounter has sparked a political row in France, with critics arguing the head of a public company should not associate with far-right figures, while allies defend the meeting as routine business engagement.
- 4French Hard-Left Union Condemns EDF CEO Over Far-Right Meeting▼French Hard-Left Union Condemns EDF CEO for Meeting Far-Right Leaders
A French hard-left trade union has criticised the head of state-owned utility EDF after its chief executive held a meeting with far-right political leaders. The union says the encounter lends legitimacy to extremist figures and is inappropriate for someone running a public company. The episode has reignited debate over ties between business leaders and far-right politicians in France.
- 5New Bedford school finance subcommittee holds public meeting●New Bedford School Committee’s Finance and Operations Subcommittee meeting
New Bedford's School Committee Finance and Operations Subcommittee met, with coverage from local outlet The New Bedford Light. The session typically covers district budget, spending and operational matters affecting the city's public schools. Details of what was discussed or decided at the meeting were not provided, and no public reaction has been recorded so far.