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Inside luxury goods’ broken audit system MILAN, Dec 31 (Reuters) – LVMH-owned Dior’s production arm in Italy, Manufactures Dior, relied on formal inspections to assess working and safety standards inside its supply chain last year. In some cases, such certifications missed glaring problems, a Reuters review of unpublished court documents has found. AZ Operations, a sub-contractor of Manufactures Dior tasked with the production of leather items and based near Italy’s fashion capital Milan, was accused by Italian prosecutors in June of being a front for an operation that exploited workers.
US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage flirts with 7% U.S. mortgage rates jumped to a six-month high this week, suggesting that a recent improvement in home sales could be temporary. The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.91%, the highest level since early July, from 6.85% last week, mortgage finance agency Freddie Mac said on Thursday. It averaged 6.62% during the same period a year ago. “Compared to this time last year, rates are elevated and the market’s affordability headwinds persist,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist.
Mexico detains suspects in death of migration agent near U.S. border Three suspects were arrested on Monday in the death of a Mexican migration agent who was found earlier in the day with no signs of life, state security and migration officials said. The death of the agent marked a rare case of deadly violence against agents weeks before an expected crackdown on immigration once U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office. State investigators confirmed that the migration agent suffered a head injury and was found with no vital signs. His body also showed “signs of violence,” according to a statement…
Texas man who backed Islamic State acted alone in New Orleans attack, FBI says FBI says suspect acted alone, pledged support to Islamic State Half-brother puzzled by Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s transformation NEW ORLEANS/BEAUMONT, Texas. A U.S. Army veteran who killed 14 people by ramming a truck into a crowd of New Year’s Day revelers in New Orleans had pledged allegiance to Islamic State and appeared to have made recordings in which he condemned music, drugs and alcohol. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Texas native who once served in Afghanistan, acted alone in the attack, the FBI said on Thursday, reversing an earlier…
Donald Trump says ‘USA is breaking down,’ blasts ‘virtually nonexistent leadership’ after incidents of violence “The DOJ, FBI, and Democrat state and local prosecutors have not done their job,” Donald Trump said in a fiery statement.
The year of 2025 begins in Brazil under the impact of an economic and political scenario marked by contradictions and unfulfilled promises. During Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s third term, the initial optimism of 2023 gave way to an scenario of uncertainty that now projects into the new year, aggravated by old practices that collide with the demands of the present.
Supreme will have Fachin as new president in September There is still no date for the inauguration ceremony, which must be held before the conclusion of Roberto Barroso’s mandate; Moraes will be the deputy
New research reveals that 61% of Brazilians believe the economy is on the wrong track Research released by Datafolha shows concerns that the Brazilian economy is on the wrong track, according to 61% of respondents. This perception is consistent in several age and income groups, showing a panoramic view of economic dissatisfaction among the population. The study points out that only 32% of Brazilians believe in the right direction of the current economy.
BRAZIL ECONOMY: Selic Rate Should Return To 15% For The 1St Time Since 2006 BRAZIL The basic interest rate, Selic, should reach 15% or more in 2025, a level that has not been recorded since 2006. Currently, the interest is at 12.25% per year, but the monetary authority has indicated that it will increase it by 2 percentage points. According to the Focus Bulletin, financial agents predict a rise to at least 15% in July.
Rounds of fronts bring cold start to 2025 to Central Florida. Here’s what to know Cold start to new year