Advocates say HUD grant shift threatens local fair housing groups

For the past two college-admission cycles, parents of college-bound teenagers who own small businesses or family farms have been treated shabbily. Back in 2024, the rules governing the federal financial aid system began harshly penalizing these parents. Tossing aside a decades-old practice, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid began including the net value of…

Today, 1 in 8 Americans receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Roughly 1 in 2 will qualify at some point in their lives. That is not a niche at the edge of grocery retail. That’s the mainstream, cycling in and out of eligibility as the economy tightens and loosens. Forage is building for that…

Basketball legend LeBron James has officially ended his eight-season run with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors are reportedly the among the leading contenders to sign the four-time NBA champion for the 2026-2027 season. James’ future with the L.A.-based team was reported to be coming to an end at the end of…

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a statement calling on market participants to accelerate their preparations for the European Union’s transition to a T+1 settlement cycle, warning that 2026 represents a decisive year for firms to get ready. The EU’s securities regulator and supervisor confirmed that the shift to T+1, which will…

The heart of the case is a piece of federal law every foreclosure shop knows. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act requires a lender chasing a judgment to file a sworn statement on whether the borrower is in uniform, and to show the facts behind it. A database check alone doesn’t satisfy that duty. According to the filing, the servicer’s…

For many homebuyers, taking possession of a flat does not always mean moving into a fully functional home. Delays in common amenities, utility connections and transfer of project management often continue for years after possession.   In an order reinforcing homebuyer rights, the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has directed a Bengaluru…