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In preparation for widespread credit scoring changes, leading credit-score and data analytics company VantageScore has launched a Mortgage Resource Center to support lenders transitioning to the VantageScore 4.0 credit model. The new resource provides tools and guidance to facilitate integration and aligns with the growing adoption of VantageScore 4.0 by a number of industry players. These include the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs) in New York, Chicago and San Francisco. The initiative comes as the mortgage industry prepares for mandatory adoption of VantageScore 4.0 by October 2025, as required by the Federal…

US President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, DC on November 13, 2024.Allison Robbert | AFP | Getty ImagesA Georgia appeals court on Monday canceled until further notice oral arguments on an effort by President-elect Donald Trump and other co-defendants to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the criminal election interference prosecution against them.The Georgia Court of Appeals acted on its own in canceling the arguments scheduled for Dec. 5. The court did not explain its reason for the move.Three other criminal cases against Trump have been put…

Canada’s former justice minister has confirmed to the BBC he was the target of a recent Iranian assassination attempt that was foiled.Irwin Cotler’s office said he had been informed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) of an Iranian-backed attempt on his life in late October.Mr Cotler, 84, is a long-time critic of Iran, and previously called for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to be classified as a terrorist organisation.The BBC has reached out to the Iranian foreign ministry for comment.The alleged plot against Mr Cotler comes after the US laid charges against a man who is accused of…

Sad news from the world of television, as Paul Teal has passed away at the age of 35. Teal had a recurring role on the popular teen drama One Tree Hill, which ran on the WB and the CW from 2003 to 2012. News of his passing comes to us courtesy of his fiancee, Emilia Torello. Paul Teal during his time on the popular CW series ‘One Tree Hill.’ (The CW/Hulu) “The most thoughtful, inspiring, driven, self-disciplined, loving man passed away,” Torello wrote on Instagram. “Paul, you were my soulmate, my soon-to-be-husband, my rock, and my future. You filled my…

Dutch designer Hella Jongerius at Salon 94 with pieces from “Roped Beings.” Photo: Sean Davidson/seandavidson Dutch designer Hella Jongerius has always brought the handmade into modern manufacturing processes, often finding the form in the material and the machines that shape it. This spirit of experimentation is visible in her furniture, ceramics, and textiles, which emphasize imperfection rather than avoiding it. Since starting her own studio, Jongeriuslab, in 1993, she’s translated that approach over to many brand collaborations, including with Maharam, Vitra, Ikea, KLM, and Nymphenburg. Now, though, she’s embarked on a less commercial path to focus on the relationship between…

Amazon discussed partnerships with other companies for an AI-powered Alexa upgrade.Partners under consideration included Uber, Ticketmaster, and Instacart: internal document.The new Alexa aims to be a personalized assistant, handling diverse tasks across different devices.Amazon’s AI-powered Alexa upgrade could launch with several major partners handling specific tasks such as ride-hailing, grocery shopping, and restaurant reservations, Business Insider has learned.The companies under consideration are Uber for ride-hailing, Ticketmaster for ticketing, Vagaro for local business booking, OpenTable for restaurant reservations, Grubhub for food ordering, Instacart for grocery shopping, Fodors for travel advice, and Thumbtack for home services, according to an internal document obtained…

US President Joe Biden’s administration has issued a new round of sanctions against groups and individuals involved in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, as the United States continues to provide unwavering support for Israel’s Gaza war. The US sanctions announced on Monday targeted the settlement development organisation Amana, as well as its subsidiary Binyanei Bar Amana Ltd. Amana is a “key part of the Israeli extremist settlement movement” and supports settlements and farms in the occupied West Bank “from which in turn settlers commit violence”, the US Treasury Department said. At the same time, the US State…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! I used to believe the only way to look “expensive” was to invest in high-quality materials and craftsmanship. While this is true, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to spend a fortune on every. single. accessory. When it comes to your wardrobe, you have the power to decide what you want to spend big on, but you can still feel plenty “rich” without hurting your wallet time and time again. One accessory I prefer to spend less than $100 on…

Respondents have resorted to other coping measures to manage housing costs, including selling personal belongings (23 percent), delaying or skipping medical treatments (21 percent) or taking on side gigs (15 percent). Redfin’s survey, conducted by Ipsos, polled 1,802 U.S. adults aged 18 to 65 in September 2024. TAKE THE INMAN INTEL INDEX SURVEY FOR NOVEMBER While wages have grown over the past five years, they haven’t kept pace with the soaring rent and home-sale costs over the same period. Most individuals earning less than $50,000 have opted to rent, though rent prices, which have stabilized somewhat in the past year,…

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures at the Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., July 27, 2024.Kevin Wurm | ReutersTrump Media is reportedly in “advanced talks” to buy the cryptocurrency trading firm Bakkt, the Financial Times reported Monday, citing two people with knowledge of the talks.The news sent shares of both companies soaring. Trump Media, which is majority-owned by President-elect Donald Trump, shot up by double digits minutes after the FT report was published. The company, which operates the Truth Social app and trades on the Nasdaq as DJT, closed more than 16% higher.Shares of…