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What's in the bipartisan housing bill?

(The Center Square) – U.S. senators will vote this week on a massive bipartisan package that aims to expand housing supply and affordability for Americans. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a compilation of the House’s and Senate’s respective housing bills, with some last-minute deletions

Adidas shares slump on outlook, Mideast war casts shadow

Adidas shares slump on outlook, Mideast war casts shadow

Adidas's shares slumped Wednesday after its 2026 outlook disappointed investors, while the German sportswear giant said any potential impact on its business from the Middle East war was still unclear. The maker of Gazelle and Samba trainers forecast operating profit would rise to 2.3 billion euros ($2.

Ivory Coast cuts cocoa producer price by nearly 60 percent: govt

Ivory Coast cuts cocoa producer price by nearly 60 percent: govt

Ivory Coast, the world's leading cocoa producer, on Wednesday cut the price paid to its growers by nearly 60 percent, the government said, to try to address a sales slump affecting the sector. Agriculture Minister Bruno Kone announced the reduction to 1,200 CFA francs a kilo ($2,

EU seeks to stem industrial decline with 'Made in Europe' push

EU seeks to stem industrial decline with 'Made in Europe' push

The EU unveiled Wednesday new "Made in Europe" rules to bolster the bloc's industries against fierce competition from China, in a push held up for months by wrangling over measures some see as overly protectionist. Concerning strategic sectors including cars, green tech and steel, the proposal

France says planning G7 finance meeting on Mideast

France says planning G7 finance meeting on Mideast

France said Wednesday it is planning to host a meeting of G7 finance ministers on the Middle East crisis early next week as the war fuels fears for the global economy. "I have spoken with various counterparts, in particular Scott Bessent, who is the US treasury secretary," French

Polling shows voters want 10% interest rate cap, groups say

(The Center Square) – Nearly two-thirds of voters support a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, even if it means fewer rewards programs or tougher access to credit. The poll, conducted by Data for Progress and commissioned by Groundwork Collaborative and Protect Borrowers, also found that nearly half of

Walter Schweitzer: Montana’s elected officials are failing citizens, and it’s time for change

Instead of investing in public institutions and infrastructure, creating fair tax codes, and supporting ag producers by incentivizing Montana food on local grocery store shelves and ensuring right to repair equipment, current lawmakers have sided again and again with big business and out-of-state corporations over their rural constituents’