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Gold loses safe-haven shine amid escalating war

KARACHI: Often dubbed a safe haven in times of global crises, local gold prices for 10 grams and one tola have dropped to Rs428,208 and Rs499,462, respectively, down by Rs20,833 and Rs24,300, following a steep decline of $243 to $4,767 per ounce on international markets amid the escalating war in...

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Disney CEO Changeover: Josh D’Amaro Says Disney+ Will Be ‘Digital Centerpiece’ for Growth as Bob Iger Delivers Farewell Address: ‘It Has Meant More to Me Than I Can Say’ - Variety
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The curtain has officially come down on Bob Iger‘s second run as CEO of Disney — marking the end of a years-long succession drama at the company. At the media giant’s 2026 shareholders meeting Wedn...

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Poll: 66% of Americans disapprove of Trump on gas prices as they feel effects of Iran war - Yahoo
Poll: 66% of Americans disapprove of Trump on gas prices as they feel effects of Iran war - Yahoo

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Remove Certain Homeowners Insurance Requirements That Will Reduce Costs - FHFA (.gov)
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Remove Certain Homeowners Insurance Requirements That Will Reduce Costs - FHFA (.gov)

Washington, D.C. American homebuyers are about to get a break. New rules for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages will help to lower home insurance bills for millions of families, especially in rur...

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Portland has a wonky secret to building cheaper houses. Other cities are copying. - The Washington Post
Portland has a wonky secret to building cheaper houses. Other cities are copying. - The Washington Post

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Washington opens Tesla’s direct EV sales loophole to Rivian and Lucid - Electrek
Washington opens Tesla’s direct EV sales loophole to Rivian and Lucid - Electrek

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