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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Real estate agents are preparing for the biggest industry shakeup in decades, with commission structures changing starting Saturday, August 17th.The new rules are the result of a settlement announced by the National Association of Realtors in March. They will eliminate a long-standing 6 percent commission paid by sellers that can drive down home prices.Prior to this settlement, the industry essentially set the commission rates.The seller’s agent typically charges the seller a 6% commission and then shares that commission with the buyer’s agent.From Saturday, sellers will no longer be required to offer commission to buyer’s agents, potentially…

X’s Brazilian offices will be closed “immediately” amid an escalating public feud between Elon Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes.”Last night, Alexandre de Moraes threatened his legal representative in Brazil with arrest if he did not comply with the censorship order,” XGlobal’s Government Relations Office announced in a post on its platform. “He did this with secret orders, which we share here to shed light on his actions.”The social media platform remains accessible to Brazilian residents, according to the company’s post, which also included a screenshot of a legal order from Brazil’s National High Court, which, as…

A century ago, Buick was known as the “doctor’s car” because it was known for its reliability, practicality and a level of luxury that portended success without being flashy. In the early 20th century, doctors made house calls at night, often in rural areas with poor road conditions. Getting paid was always a problem, and a doctor arriving in a Cadillac gave the impression that he had more than enough money. This feeling was so common that between 1924 and 1928, Buick enjoyed remarkable sales success with the Doctor Coupe, or Model 24-48. The car featured similar design features to…

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) leaps over Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens (36) during the second quarter at M-Power Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, USA on September 18, 2022. Credit: Ron Chenoy – USA Today SportsWith the start of the NFL season fast approaching, fantasy football drafts will be taking place in the two weeks leading up to the start of the season.Over the years, the UNC football department has produced many talented players who have gone on to play in the NFL, from offensive leaders to defensive powerhouses.Here are 10 former Tar Heels players who…

Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya are scheduled to meet in a big bout for the UFC middleweight title on Saturday (10 p.m. ET, ESPN+ PPV) in Perth, Australia at UFC 305. New champion du Plessis still faces skepticism despite his unbeaten UFC record.Many consider Adesanya the rightful no.1, having once dominated the division, and for him, this fight is about reclaiming the title and proving his loss to Sean Strickland was a fluke, while du Plessis is looking to beat Adesanya to cement his legitimacy as champion and silence the doubters for good.BetMGM has the fight as a longshot,…

Lotte Shopping (KRX:023530) 2024 Q2 Financial ResultsKey Financial Results Revenue: KRW 3.43 trillion (down 5.4% from 2Q2023). Net loss: KRW 90.8 billion (down 183% from KRW 109.5 billion profit in 2Q2023). Loss per share: KRW 3,296 (down from KRW 3,798 profit in 2Q2023). KOSE:A023530 Revenue and Sales Growth August 18, 2024 All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing twelve month (TTM) period. Lotte Shopping Revenue Analysis Going forward, revenue is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 2.3% over the next three years, outpacing the 4.9% growth forecast for South Korea’s multi-line retail industry.…

SAN FRANCISCO — Health officials around the world are closely monitoring outbreaks of MPOX, formerly known as monkeypox, in Africa.More than 17,000 confirmed and suspected cases have been reported in Africa this year, more than the number of cases in all of 2023. The World Health Organization has now declared the situation a public health emergency.”The sudden increase in MPOX cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African countries is a public health emergency of international concern,” said Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for the UN Secretary-General. “WHO also warns of the potential for this MPOX virus to…

ALBANY, GA (WALB) – If you’ve eaten at a restaurant or gotten takeout food in the past week, have you checked the restaurant’s report from the Department of Public Health?Environmental health specialists from the Georgia Department of Public Health routinely inspect each establishment twice a year. These inspections evaluate food safety and overall cleanliness. Restaurants are given a score out of 100; a score below 70 is considered a failing grade.Besides the overall score, there are two other important things to look out for in the report posted by a restaurant: Check the “Risk Factors” section and also look for…

NIH Launches Program to Support Tribal Communities PEMBROKE — The Lumbee Tribal Council on Thursday accepted a contract awarded by the National Institutes of Health’s Other Transactions Division for substance abuse and pain research. The contract covers 11 and a half months of work and costs of $608,042.The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a program to help Native American communities lead public health research to address overdoses, drug use, pain, and related factors such as mental health and wellness. The seven-year initiative, totaling approximately $268 million, supports research projects led directly by organizations that serve tribes and Native…

College students will soon be returning to class, and many will be shopping for essentials online to get great deals, but those who don’t take precautions may encounter scammers along the way.When shopping online, consider the following:Returns and Refunds PolicyDelivery TimepostageThe Federal Trade Commission offers these tips to help students avoid scams:Using a credit cardPay with a credit card whenever possible. A credit card offers the most protection when making a purchase. Credit card companies will usually refund any duplicate charges or refunds if the item is not delivered. The FTC says merchants who ask for payment in gift cards,…