In a big step for the warehouse loan business, Atlas Warehouse Lending Company (AWLC) has just announced a huge deal. They are selling two types of bonds worth a total of $1. 5 billion. The first set of bonds, due in 2028, will pay 4. 625% interest. The second set, due in 2030, will pay a bit more a
Universities are getting creative to keep their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs running despite federal pushback. Some schools are openly defiant, while others are sneaky, renaming their DEI offices to avoid scrutiny. A few are genuinely trying to comply with new rules. One activist
China is getting older. Fast. This means lots of people need to figure out how to help elderly folks live well and stay in their homes. Two places are trying to do just that: Taikang Home · Chu Garden and Xianghe · Da'ai City. First, let's talk about "aging in place. " This means elderly people can
Cava, a Mediterranean-inspired fast-casual restaurant, has just launched its first-ever merchandise line. This isn't just any merch; it's a celebration of the beloved "slop bowl, " a term popularized by TikTok for the mixed lunch bowls many office workers enjoy. The collection, which hits the Cava S
Plastic pollution is a big problem. Tiny pieces of plastic, called microplastics, are everywhere. They come in different types, and each type acts differently in nature and can be harmful in different ways. Scientists have been trying to find a way to tell these different types of microplastics apa
The U. S. military has recently conducted two more strikes in the Pacific, targeting boats they claim were involved in drug trafficking. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that six individuals were killed in these strikes, bringing the total number of deaths from such operations to 76. The st
The Trump administration faced another setback in its attempt to limit food stamp funding. A federal appeals court recently ruled against the administration's efforts to withhold full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This decision came as Congress worked to reopen th
A new comet is making a close approach to Earth, but don't expect any alien visitors. Comet C/2025 V1 (Borisov) is not an interstellar object, despite some wild speculations. It was discovered by Gennadiy Borisov, who also found the second-ever interstellar object and another comet in 2019. The come
Kris Jenner, the famous momager of the Kardashian-Jenner family, celebrated her 70th birthday in style. The party was a star-studded affair, with guests like Mariah Carey, Paris Hilton, Oprah Winfrey, Vin Diesel, Adele, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle. The event took place at Jeff Bezos and Lauren S
A group of eight Democratic senators chose to end the government shutdown, which has left many Democrats upset. They feel like the deal did not achieve much on health care after 40 days of fighting. Some Democrats, like California's Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut, we
