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Eugene Becomes 5th Oregon City to Adopt Home Energy Score Requirement
Eugene adopted a Home Energy Score requirement in a 6-1 vote, becoming the fifth Oregon city with such a policy, aimed at supporting residential energy efficiency upgrades and emissions reductions.
Africa Launches Its Own Oil Bank as Western Lenders Retreat
Africa established the Africa Energy Bank to finance oil and gas projects abandoned by Western lenders amid climate commitments, with $500 million mobilized toward a $5 billion authorized capital goal.
Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
England is offering free meningitis B vaccines to a million young people, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that resulted in 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths.
UK HRT shortages: which products are affected and what to do about it
UK women face renewed shortages of certain HRT products, including FemSeven Conti and Estradot patches, with supplies expected unavailable for several weeks into the coming months.
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Hourslong waits at Croatia-Serbia border test travelers’ resolve in sweltering heat
Travelers faced waits up to eight hours in extreme heat at the Croatia-Serbia border crossing on Saturday amid peak summer holiday traffic and congestion.
Perpetrators of LGBTQ+ conversion practices could face prison under new bill
A new bill would criminalize conversion practices against LGBTQ+ individuals, imposing sentences up to five years and unlimited fines for perpetrators in England and Wales.
Christian Brothers kept nine child abusers as members due to Gospel imperative to help ‘the needy’, court documents reveal
The Christian Brothers obtained a court moratorium on civil claims, citing a Gospel imperative to care for members including nine convicted child abusers within its ranks.
Pope praises US history of welcoming migrants in implicit rebuke to Trump
Pope Leo praised the US history of welcoming migrants during an address marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, implicitly criticizing Trump’s immigration policies while visiting a Mediterranean migration entry point.
‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
The Church of England voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian report describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise,” marking a significant moment for Palestinian Christians while drawing concerns from Jewish leaders about Christian-Jewish relations.
Consumers turn to buy now, pay later for essential expenses — with growing risks
Buy now, pay later services have surged to nearly $157 billion in 2025, with 44% of Americans planning to use them within six months, often for essential expenses like groceries and medical care rather than discretionary purchases.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment estimate for 2027 falls as inflation cools
Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for 2027 are estimated between 3.7% and 3.8%, down from previous projections as inflation moderates, with official figures to be announced in October.
Bipartisan group of senators propose Social Security reform process ahead of funding shortfall
A bipartisan group of senators introduced the PROMISE Act to establish a legislative process for Social Security reform, as the program faces a projected funding shortfall by 2032.
Americans say they need $1.2 million to retire comfortably, survey finds — but many expect to fall short
A new survey finds Americans believe they need $1.2 million to retire comfortably, yet only 30% expect to reach $1 million in savings before retirement.
Homebuyer affordability slipped for fifth straight month, real estate index shows
Homebuyer affordability declined in June for the fifth consecutive month despite slowing home price gains, with the income needed to qualify for a mortgage reaching $109,152 according to the National Association of Realtors’ index.
Fidelity says 2026 retirees may spend $185,500 on healthcare. One category may push those costs higher
A 65-year-old retiring in 2026 may spend an average of $185,500 on healthcare, according to Fidelity Investments, marking a 7.5% increase from the prior year’s estimate.
Buying a condo with a mortgage may soon get more complicated. Here’s why
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are implementing stricter condo lending policies on Aug. 3, requiring more comprehensive reviews of building finances and conditions, potentially complicating mortgage approvals for condo purchases.