Brazil bans foie gras production and sales citing animal cruelty

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Leaders and advocates gathered in New York for Climate Week heard the unique story of the BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) during a panel discussion on worker-powered climate action. BGA—celebrating the 20th anniversary of its founding—was joined by Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), United Steelworkers (USW) International President Roxanne Brown, and Natural Resources Defense…

What the hold means for mortgage brokers Home-purchase mortgage activity remained depressed, the minutes confirmed — a finding that will surprise few brokers actively working with rate-sensitive buyers. Samantha Shelton, mortgage broker and president of Align Lending, captured the prevailing uncertainty when she told Mortgage Professional America before the meeting that it also “wouldn’t surprise…

Nvidia to buy a minority stake in France's Doctolib

Kylie Jenner is very much like Meta’s glasses: You can’t deny they’re popular — but that doesn’t mean they’re not also controversial. (Just ask Club Chalamet. Actually, don’t.) It’s undeniable that the camera-and-video smart glasses have sold — at least 7 million pairs last year. Now, a fresh wave of attention — and scrutiny — has…

The rupee extended its upward momentum, rising 35 paise to 95.64 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, driven by lower crude oil prices amid easing geopolitical tensions. Forex traders said a weak US dollar index and positive equity market sentiment further boosted the Indian currency. At the interbank foreign…