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MCLEAN, Va., May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.53%. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.53% this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Pending home sales have increased three months in a row, indicating there’s latent demand and homebuyers are ready to jump back into the market if mortgage rates decline.” News Facts The 30-year FRM averaged 6.53% as of May 28, 2026, up from last week when it averaged 6.51%. A year ago at this time,…

NEW YORK, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BandM8, the innovative music-to-music technology creation platform that plays with you, not for you, today announced the appointment of Serge Belongie and Vernon Reid as the first members of its Advisory Board. The announcement was made by BandM8 CEO and Co-Founder Bob Pfeifer. The formation of the advisory board marks a significant milestone for BandM8 as it expands its leadership network across both advanced technology and world-class musicianship. “Serge and Vernon reflect exactly what BandM8 stands for—deep technology and real musicianship,” said Pfeifer. “Their expertise and industry knowledge will help us to…

The Bank of Canada says the economy is navigating a “volatile” global environment and that  “vulnerabilities” exist that could expose Canada to potential shocks on multiple fronts. The central bank released its annual Financial Stability Report on Thursday, which gauges the resilience of the Canadian financial system and highlights key risks that could undermine that resilience. It was penned by Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers, along with Deputy Governor Toni Gravelle.“Canada’s financial system has functioned well through a challenging year,” Rogers said in the report.“However, vulnerabilities have increased in some parts of the system.“The economic and geopolitical environment has become…

Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump are “constantly” in touch and will meet during the G7 summit in France next month as the review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade deal, or CUSMA, is drawing closer, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Thursday. The trade deal, which was signed in 2018 and touches virtually all trade between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, is scheduled for a review by July 1 this year.“Prime Minister Carney is in contact with President Trump constantly, and also they have met each other around the world and they will be meeting each other very soon,…

The head of the World Health Organization has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help tackle the Ebola outbreak. In an open letter posted on X, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus pledged to spare no effort to help contain the deadly outbreak, with the number of suspected Ebola cases in eastern Congo nearing 1,000 and at least 220 suspected deaths.Ghebreyesus told the country that the WHO is “working closely with all relevant partners to ensure that the response can reach every community that needs it, and that no one is left behind because of where…

Apple’s long-awaited Siri overhaul, expected to arrive in iOS 27, might look a lot like ChatGPT with a splash of Liquid Glass. Renders from Bloomberg offer a preview of iOS 27, including the new app and chat interface for Siri. The renders are “based on information viewed by Bloomberg and people with knowledge of [Apple’s] plans,” and could differ from Apple’s final designs, which Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple will reveal at WWDC in June.The images show a new pill-shaped Siri chat bubble popping out of the Dynamic Island with a drop-down menu containing options for Ask, Siri, and ChatGPT.…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lotto Champ, an AI-powered lottery analytics platform, today announced new enhancements to its data analysis system designed to help users explore historical lottery data through AI-assisted analytics, visualization tools, and statistical modeling. Lotto Champ operates as an AI lottery analytics software platform focused on draw trend analysis, lottery statistics, and data visualization tools. Built around artificial intelligence and machine-learning-assisted analytics, Lotto Champ provides access to a technology platform focused on draw trend analysis, numerical trend visualization, lottery statistics, and long-term statistical observations across selected lottery games, including publicly available draw datasets…

BOSTON, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Easy Mile Fitness, a privately held Planet Fitness franchisee, will invest $30 million in the state of Oregon to expand its portfolio of Planet Fitness clubs in the state. Already having locations throughout Bend, Eugene, Medford, Portland and Yakima, the investment includes adding six new locations and upgrading four clubs throughout the state. Oregonians can expect easier access to the high-value and Judgement Free experience with best-in-class strength and cardio equipment and free fitness training included in all memberships, and more. Easy Mile just opened a brand-new club in Eugene, Oregon last week…

MONTREAL, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As documents reveal nearly $200,000 in in-flight catering expenses tied to three trips taken by Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canadian tech entrepreneur Yanik Guillemette says the controversy highlights a growing disconnect between Canada’s political elite and the economic reality facing ordinary Canadians. Yanik Guillemette on the Disconnect Between Ottawa and Everyday Canadians”We are now living in a country where discount stores selling expired or near-expired food are booming, while politicians are billing luxury meals aboard government aircraft,” said Yanik Guillemette. “Families are skipping meals, workers are living paycheque to paycheque, rent has become…

Charleston, SC, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the enchanting tale of Mattie Discovers Empathy, young readers are invited to join Mattie, a spirited 10-year-old, as she embarks on a heartwarming journey of understanding and friendship. When new neighbors move in down the street, Mattie is filled with excitement but is puzzled by the mixed reactions from her community. While some neighbors express discomfort, Mattie’s curiosity drives her to seek out a new friend. Through conversations with her parents, she learns that fear often stems from misunderstanding, opening her eyes to the importance of empathy and connection.  As Mattie approaches her…