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Pulte Prioritizes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Stability Over Privatization

Bill Pulte, confirmed FHFA director, stated that privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is not the Trump administration's top priority, emphasizing the need for careful study of the impact on mortgage rates; the two companies currently have a combined net worth of \$147 billion, and the average 30-y...

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Dispute over Black Fortress Ownership Reignited in Armenia

Former Gyumri mayor Samvel Balasanyan denies illegally acquiring the Black Fortress in 2012, contradicting Prime Minister Pashinyan's claim and reigniting a criminal investigation involving high-ranking officials from the 2000s; the case is now linked to upcoming local elections.

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Thames Water Faces Collapse; UK Government Prepares Bailout

Facing a potential collapse by March 24th, the debt-laden Thames Water, Britain's largest water supplier serving 16 million people, awaits a High Court ruling on a £3 billion rescue loan, prompting British Treasury officials to draw up contingency plans for a government bailout.

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Musk Advocates Privatization of USPS and Amtrak

Elon Musk, in a Morgan Stanley conference, argued for the privatization of the US Postal Service and Amtrak, citing their poor quality compared to other countries and asserting that privatization improves services through market competition. He referenced China's high-speed rail as a positive exampl...

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Trump Administration Shifts US Government Towards Police State

The Trump administration is shifting the US government towards a police state by cutting funding for social programs and increasing spending on law enforcement, border security, and military initiatives, leading to a massive increase in profits for private corporations.

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Trump Plans to Restructure US Postal Service, Sparking Concerns

Donald Trump plans to dissolve the U.S. Postal Service's bipartisan board and place it under the Commerce Department, prompting alarm from postal workers and Democrats who fear privatization and decreased service, especially in rural areas, after Postmaster General Louis DeJoy stepped down.

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Attica Bank Reports Profit Despite Securitization Loss, Thrivest Holding Takes Majority Stake

Attica Bank, after merging with Pankriti Bank, reported €43.9 million recurring operating profit in 2024, but a €325.5 million net loss due to a loan securitization. A €735 million capital increase raised its capital adequacy ratio to 11.9%, and Thrivest Holding became its majority shareholder (54.6...

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Musk Calls for Privatization of USPS and Amtrak

Elon Musk called for the privatization of the U.S. Postal Service and Amtrak, comparing federal government restructuring to a corporate takeover, aligning with the Trump administration's past attempts to reduce the size and influence of the federal government.

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Commerce Department Opens $42 Billion Broadband Grant Program to Satellite Internet

The Commerce Department revised its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program rules to include all internet technologies, potentially enabling Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service to receive a portion of the $42 billion fund to expand rural broadband access in the US, despite past pr...

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Hacettepe Students Protest Bank-Mandated E-Campus System

Hacettepe University students protested a new e-campus system forcing them to use Yapı Kredi Bank, alongside increased and unhygienic cafeteria food, alleging a conflict of interest due to the bank CEO's presence on the university board.

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Israel's Port Arrangement Signed, Addressing Efficiency and Competition

Ministers Regev and Smotrich signed Israel's port arrangement today, resolving some disputes between veteran and private ports (including Bay Port and South Port) to improve efficiency in goods handling, though disagreements persist; the deal includes six-year permits for private ports to handle gen...

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Kretinsky's Royal Mail Acquisition Raises Concerns

Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky is acquiring Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services (IDS) for £3.6 billion despite a failed similar attempt in the Netherlands involving PostNL; the deal raises concerns about service quality and financial stability.

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