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In the newest episode of the RealTrending podcast, host Tracey Velt sits down with KW Cares CEO Alexia Rodriguez to discuss how the nonprofit wing of Keller Williams Realty supports agents during times of turmoil. The conversation is timely in light of the recent onslaughts from hurricanes Milton and Helene in Florida and North Carolina, respectively. These questions and responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. The conversation begins with a deep dive into Rodriguez’s background and her involvement with KW Cares. Alexia Rodriguez: I’ve been in this role for about three and a half years. KW Cares…

After the European Central Bank cut interest rates for the third time this year — and inflation fell below target — all eyes are now on policymakers’ next move.A slew of Governing Council members spoke to CNBC’s Karen Tso at the International Monetary Fund’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. this week. We asked them about the inflation outlook, the chances of a jumbo 50-basis-point interest cut in December, and more.Mārtiņš Kazāks, Bank of LatviaOn a 50-basis-point rate cut: “Well, everything should be on the table, you know, given what the data tells us. But we will have that discussion in…

Eleven days before voters head to the polls, Vice President Kamala Harris has appealed to middle-class America at a rally in Georgia, drawing a crowd of about 20,000. Harris was not the only one the crowd had come for: Iconic musician Bruce Springsteen, former President Barack Obama, movie director Spike Lee and actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry were there to back her up. Meanwhile, Donald Trump held rallies in Arizona and Nevada. In Arizona, he said he had watched Kamala Harris’s town hall this week on CNN and described her performance as “pathetic” – only the latest in a series…

9-1-1 star Oliver Stark knows the responsibility that comes with representing the LGBTQIA+ community on screen; his character, Evan “Buck” Buckley, came out as bisexual on the firefighter procedural last year. And yet despite the newfound popularity — and plenty of brand new eyes on the show — Stark rejects any “pressure” to play the arc perfectly. “There’s pride and there’s a want to do good, obviously, and for [Buck] to be representative in a positive way. But I don’t put too much pressure on myself,” Stark, 33, exclusively told Us Weekly while discussing his character’s queer evolution. “Somebody called…

The company is opening its first franchise in the Central American country amid an ongoing push to expand in new global locations. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. The world is apparently Keller Williams’ oyster, with the company announcing Thursday that it is expanding into Guatemala. In a statement, the company announced that Rodrigo Garcia will serve…

Vladimir Putin asked Elon Musk to withhold Starlink from Taiwan as a favor to China, per The Wall Street Journal.The request was made at a time when Moscow was becoming heavily reliant on trade with Beijing.Musk has been in regular contact with Putin since 2022, the Journal reported, citing officials. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the…

The BBC’s Emma Vardy explains why the Los Angeles County district attorney has recommended parole for two brothers in a case that has divided America. Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989 at their home in Beverly Hills, and later sentenced to life in prison without parole. LA County district attorney George Gascón announced that new evidence uncovered warranted a review of their life sentences, raising the possibility that the brothers could walk free from jail. Source link

Matty Healy’s throwing some low-key shade at Taylor Swift, seemingly calling her out for everything she writes about … and, our “TMZ Live” team is here to read through the lines. Healy gave an interview during which he said he has no interest in writing about relationships … clearly referring to their short-lived romance last year after Taylor and Joe Alwyn split. Play video content TMZ.com Plus, T-Swift’s known for writing about all of her past romances … including Matty Healy, who many believe is the subject of the song “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” — no wonder he’s…

Onity Group, the parent company of PHH Mortgage Corp. and Liberty Reverse Mortgage, announced this week that it will offer $500 million in senior notes due in 2029. The proceeds from this note sale, along with additional cash from the company, will be used to pay off older debt with higher interest rates. The deal was first announced on Monday, when Onity estimated the value of the notes would come in at $475 million. Onity will sell its 15% stake in MSR Asset Vehicle LLC (MAV) to Oaktree Capital Management. The proceeds of the sale will be used to redeem…

A DJI Inspire 1 Pro drone is flown during a demonstration at the SZ DJI Technology Co. headquarters in Shenzhen, China, on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesChina’s Ministry of Commerce on Thursday emphasized the country’s efforts to restrict illegal exports of military goods to Russia as it seeks to cast Beijing as a neutral player amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.The remarks were made during the week of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. In a meeting on the sidelines of the summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping had told Russian President Vladimir Putin the two countries’ “profound” relationship” will…