Global bonds sell off as investors react to Trump's tariffs and a German 'paradigm shift'

Florida is considering allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as "granny flats," in residential zones statewide to address the ongoing shortage of affordable homes. New bills could require local governments to allow these independent living spaces to be added to homes or properties. The proposed legislation aims to provide cheaper housing options for Florida's low-income workforce, with bills like SB 184 and HB 247 making their way through the state's chambers for approval. Full...

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, along with MPs Richard Tice, Lee Anderson, James McMurdock, and chairman Zia Yusuf, are holding a press conference at the Royal Horseguards Hotel in London amidst internal turmoil. The party's popularity has dipped following Farage's suspension of MP Rupert Lowe over alleged threats against Yusuf, with police investigating the claims. Tensions between Lowe and Farage have escalated, with Lowe criticizing Farage's leadership and Elon Musk suggesting Lowe would make a...

The United States is withdrawing from an international effort to investigate Russian leaders for crimes of aggression against Ukraine, signaling a shift in foreign policy under President Donald Trump. The decision, set to be formally announced in an email to European officials, diverges from the approach taken by President Joe Biden, who had joined the International Center for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine in 2023. In addition to pulling back from...

A seven-day mourning period has been declared in North Macedonia following a tragic fire in Kočani that claimed the lives of fifty-eight young people and left nearly a hundred injured. The Orthodox Church expressed deep sorrow and offered condolences, with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil reaching out to offer support. The tragedy sparked calls for responsibility and conscience in society to prevent such losses in the future. Full Article

Mel Gibson, who recently directed Mark Wahlberg in "Flight Risk," expressed his eagerness to return to Las Vegas for another film, praising Wahlberg's work ethic and the top-notch production experience in Vegas. Gibson, Wahlberg, and Sylvester Stallone were appointed as special ambassadors to Hollywood by President Trump to boost the industry's business in the US. Wahlberg, who moved his family to Nevada, is supporting a bill to bring a movie studio to Summerlin, Nevada, creating...

The US Federal Trade Commission has requested information from Omnicom and Interpublic regarding their proposed acquisition ahead of a shareholder vote next week, with Omnicom stating it is a standard part of the regulatory process. Both companies are engaging with the FTC and expect the transaction to close in the second half of 2025, with shareholders set to vote on the deal, which values IPG at about $13.3 billion, on Tuesday. Full Article