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Leaders ink deals on nuclear energy, media exchanges and infrastructure ahead of summit on Chinese-African cooperation.China and Nigeria have pledged to deepen their economic ties ahead of a summit showcasing Chinese-African cooperation, inking deals on nuclear energy, media exchanges and Beijing’s signature $1 trillion infrastructure drive. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday held talks in Beijing ahead of the opening of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Xi and Tinubu said they had elevated ties between their countries to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” on the eve of the three-day summit beginning on Wednesday. “China and Nigeria,…

With fall showers to come, there are few things worse than a soaked pair of socks after an encounter with the rain. Rain boots are a worthy investment for fall 2024 and beyond, so it’s wonderful news that there are a ton of options available now — from Chelsea styles to knee-high models. These women’s rain boots from Hunter, Sperry and other top shoe brands work within a range of budgets, and some are even on sale currently.Find classic styles to withstand any trend and statement-making footwear that will turn heads. Some are purely practical, while others offer bow details, faux…

Florida-based independent brokerage The Keyes Co./Illustrated Properties has joined the growing list of brokerages that have settled the commission lawsuits. The firm notified the court of its settlement agreement on Tuesday in the consolidated Gibson and Umpa suits suits via a motion to stay the case. No details of the conditions of the settlement were immediate available.  The Keyes Co./Illustrated Properties was not grandfathered into the settlement reached by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The company posted a transaction volume of $7.55 billion in 2022, according to data from RealTrends Verified, well above the $2 billion threshold. The company also did not choose…

During the August 27 episode of her “MisSPELLING” podcast featuring guest Debbie Gibson, Spelling spoke about how she’s gotten into the habit of dressing her son for school the night before.”I’ve gotten so lazy with my youngest one,” Spelling told Gibson. “At night, I put him in his clothes for the next day and convinced him that it’s cool to do that.”Spelling has five children with her ex Dean McDermott: Liam, 17; Stella, 16; Hattie, 12; Finn, 12; and Beau, 7. Spelling is also a stepmom to McDermott’s son from a previous marriage. In March, after 18 years of marriage,…

A 30-year-old man from Chicago has been charged with murder after four people were fatally shot on a train, authorities said.The suspect, identified by Forest Park Police as Rhanni Davis, is accused of four counts of first-degree murder.The victims all appeared to be asleep on a Blue Line train in the Chicago suburb of Forest Park when they were shot just before 05:30 local time (10:30 GMT) on Monday, police said.Three of the victims were found dead at the scene, while the fourth died later in hospital, according to police.Two of the victims have been identified by the authorities as…

Prepare yourselves for the tale of Judge Greg Mathis, his divorce, and the side baby scandal that’s rocking fans to their core! Last month, Linda Yvette Mathis — who had been married to the television personality for nearly four decades — filed for divorce, prompting many to believe that Judge Mathis cheated on his spouse. There was no real evidence to support these claims. But try telling that to folks on social media. Judge Greg Mathis attends “A Night with Whoopi” Celebrating WhoopFam’s Emma and Clyde and Whoopi and Maya brands launch on July 20, 2024 in Venice, California. (Photo…

Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesMore than half of Tiger 21’s members don’t invest in Nvidia, according to a recent asset allocation report released by this network of ultra-high-net-worth investors and entrepreneurs.The network’s second-quarter asset allocation report revealed that 57% of its members are not invested in chip darling Nvidia, with a bulk of the members who have chosen to stay away from the stock saying they do not intend to start a position in the company.”While Nvidia is the undisputed leader in AI at the moment, no company’s growth lasts forever, and competitors often catch up, leading to…

US Democratic nominee’s proposal is latest effort to erase Donald Trump’s polling advantage on economic issues.United States Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil a tax deduction of up to $50,000 for new small businesses as the Democratic nominee seeks to burnish her economic credentials in the close race for the White House. Harris is due to unveil the plan on Wednesday in New Hampshire, where she will announce a goal of 25 million new small business applications during her first four years in office if elected in November. Under current tax rules, small businesses can claim up to…

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With elevated mortgage rates having persisted over the past two years, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated recently that a cut to the federal funds rate at this month’s meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is on the table, which would likely have the effect of driving mortgage rates lower. Elevated interest rates have been part of the reality for the forward and reverse mortgage channels since the waning days of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the possibility of a rate reprieve on the horizon, HousingWire’s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD) reached out to leaders at several major reverse mortgage…