Author: Max Smith

The Biden administration is expanding its crackdown on junk fees, this time targeting the mortgage industry.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is particularly concerned about the rising cost of home purchase loans, which jumped nearly 22% from 2021 to 2022. That means closing costs rose nearly $1,000 to an average of $5,954, the largest annual increase ever. Until 2018.At the same time, refinance closing costs jumped 49% to an average of $4,979. Closing costs have been found to have a significant impact on low-income borrowers as well as first-time homebuyers, with nearly 15% of them paying closing costs that exceed…

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Sebastian Vettel has admitted in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News that he is considering a return to F1. Watch every session of the Japanese GP on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event with the race starting at 6am on Sunday 7:14, UK, Thursday 4 April 2024 Sebastian Vettel says he is considering a return to Formula 1 as talks continue with Mercedes manager Toto Wolff and other team principals. The four-time world champion retired in 2022 after 16 seasons in F1, but a potential return to the grid has been regularly rumored ever since.Mercedes has a…

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Daniel Clayton, Vice President of Cybersecurity Operations at Expel, discusses how a detailed cybersecurity framework can increase industry resiliency. Cybersecurity resiliency is the foundation of organizational resilience and business continuity. The threat landscape is evolving by the day, creating new challenges and complexities for both businesses and individuals. As organizations strive to protect their digital assets and reduce risk, the need for a comprehensive cybersecurity framework has never been greater. Against this backdrop, frameworks, guidance and regulatory mandates play a pivotal role in shaping cybersecurity practices and promoting resilience. From the evolution of well-known frameworks such as the National Institute…

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There has been a resurgence of interest in retro video games in recent years, with many gamers seeking the nostalgic experience of playing classic titles from their childhood. Parallel to this resurgence, other forms of media are also gaining traction. It's a comical version of a classic video game. These comic adaptations offer fans a unique way to revisit their favorite games, offering a fresh perspective on beloved stories while delving deeper into the legends and characters. This article investigates the phenomenon of comicalization of retro video games and examines how they are contributing to the ongoing retro revival. The…

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Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here.  Lara Croft of Tomb Raider has been crowned the most iconic video game character of all time, according to a poll by BAFTA. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has revealed the results of its players’ poll to establish the top characters from video game history. Launched to celebrate the 20th BAFTA Games Awards on Thursday April 11, the poll was engaged with by over 4,000 players from all over the world. Today’s top 20…

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(all eastern) Schedule is subject to change or power outages Thursday, April 4th Australian Rules Football (Men) 4:30am FS2 — AFL: Melbourne at Adelaide car racing 10:25pm ESPNU — Formula 1: Practice, Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan 1:55am (Friday) ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan college baseball 7pm ACCN — North Carolina at Virginia ESPN2 — Vanderbilt, LSU SECN — Mississippi, Arkansas college basketball 9 pm ESPN — College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championship: From Phoenix College basketball (men's) 7pm ESPN — NIT Tournament: Indiana St. vs. Seton Hall, Championship, Indianapolis golf 10:30am Golf — Korn Ferry Tour:…

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Municipal Finance Co., Ltd.Municipal Finance Co., Ltd.Stock exchange release April 4, 2024 10am (EEST)Municipality Finance issues €50 million tap under MTN program On April 5, 2024, Municipality Finance Plc will issue a new tranche of €50 million against the existing benchmark issued on January 18, 2023. The new tranche brings the total nominal value of the benchmark to €2 billion. The benchmark maturity date is January 18, 2028. The benchmark has a fixed interest rate of 2.875% per year.The new tranche will be issued under MuniFin's €45 billion program for debt issuance. The final terms of the offering circular, supplementary…

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