• Aug 30, 2024

Federal agency cracks down on a predatory lending practice that often hurts Somali Muslims

For years, Fartun Weli has been frustrated with the way low-income Somali Muslims in Minnesota have been targeted by shady home sellers edging their way into the community -- by exploiting a principle of Islam meant to protect the poor. Weli says many are refugee immigrants who know little about the formal homebuying process and often have little or bad credit. In comes a private seller who offers them seemingly low-priced homes without interest.

  • Aug 30, 2024

Bitcoin Whales Viewed as Potential Sellers Unnerve the Crypto Market

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