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Business Owner Loans

? Many buyers and investors struggle because traditional income documents don’t show their true earning power. Our Business Owners mortgage program uses bank statements instead of tax returns or pay stubs. This helps self-employed individuals, business owners, and those with seasonal or irregular income qualify more easily. ? Up to 90% loan-to-value ? Minimum credit scores: 700 for primary homes with 10% down, 660 for other properties with 20% down ? No tax returns, pay stubs, or W2s needed ? Supports primary, secondary, and investment properties ? Loan amounts up to $5 million See if...

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With only 3 women left, an Amazon tribe faced extinction. An unexpected birth now brings hope

By GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA SAO PAULO (AP) — Pugapia and her daughters Aiga and Babawru lived for years as the only surviving members of the Akuntsu, an Indigenous people decimated by a government-backed push to develop parts of the Amazon rainforest. As they advanced in age without a child to carry on the line, many expected the Akuntsu to vanish when the women died. Related Articles Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana Swedish military says a Russian drone made an unauthorized flight off southern...

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Sleepy owl found resting among items on a New York antique store shelf

DURHAM, N.Y. (AP) — Shoppers in upstate New York earlier this month turned up a rare find while perusing a local antique store this month: tucked next to a cookie jar made in the shape of a chicken was a live owl resting peacefully on a shelf. Related Articles Los Angeles school superintendent placed on paid leave amid federal probe Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld Federal prosecutors won’t appeal ruling barring death penalty in Luigi Mangione case ...

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Los Angeles school superintendent placed on paid leave amid federal probe

By JAIMIE DING and JULIE WATSON LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho was put on paid leave Friday while he is part of a federal investigation, two days after the FBI served search warrants at his home and the district’s headquarters. Related Articles Sleepy owl found resting among items on a New York antique store shelf Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld Federal prosecutors won’t appeal ruling barring death penalty in Luigi Mangione...

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Florida Home Buyers

Florida home buyers, struggling with income verification for your first home? Many first-time buyers face this roadblock because traditional documents don’t show the full picture. Bank Statement Mortgages let you qualify using your bank statements instead of W2s, tax returns, or pay stubs. Whether you’re self-employed or have seasonal income, this program offers flexibility with various down payment options and supports financing for primary, secondary, or investment properties. You can finance up to 90% LTV with credit scores starting at 660. No reserves needed on loans 65%...

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Marchand scores twice as Panthers get important win over Maple Leafs

SUNRISE — The Panthers came out of the Olympic break firing on all cylinders. After scoring three first-period goals, Florida picked up a much-needed 5-1 win over Toronto at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday night. With the victory, the Panthers move into a tie with the Maple Leafs in the Eastern Conference standings. Brad Marchand, one of the three Panthers who won a silver medal for Team Canada, got Florida on the board early. After deflecting a puck in front of the net, he corralled the loose puck and shot it past Joseph Woll for the Panthers’ first goal of the night. Florida did not have...

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Winderman’s view: In Heat loss, 76ers’ Edgecombe a reminder of the occasional dip into lottery waters

Observations and other notes of interest from Thursday night’s 124-117 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers: – This was the lesson the Heat will not heed. – Dealing with injuries, the 76ers took a gap year last season. – After winning at least 47 games the previous four seasons, they stepped back to 24-58. – As in 13th in the East. – As in positioned well enough to land the No. 3 pick in the lottery. – As in able to land VJ Edgecombe. – As in the No. 3 rookie scorer. – As in the NBA rookie leader in steals. – Yes, Tyrese Maxey is the engine and Joel Embiid is the size. – But Edgecombe has...

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Heat rally comes up short in critical 124-117 loss in Philadelphia in play-in chase

The victories over the New Orleans Pelicans, Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies that gave the Heat the three-game winning streak going into the week were window dressing against going-nowhere teams. The last two games, including Thursday night’s 124-117 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena, were the reality check for Erik Spoelstra’s team. In a game with significant impact in the playoff and play-in races, the Heat stormed back from a 16-point halftime deficit to a third-period lead, only to come up short in the fourth quarter for the second consecutive game, after losing...

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Top Mistakes Homeowners Are Making in 2026 (And How To Avoid Them)

Let’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 11k homes sell every day in this country.And the sellers who are making their moves happen all have one thing in common: they’ve adjusted their strategy to match today’s market. They’re realizing inventory has grown. Homebuyers are more selective. And buyer expectations are higher.The sellers who struggle are usually approaching today’s market with yesterday’s expectations. Here are the three biggest mistakes they’re making – and how to avoid them.1....

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Alex Condon scores 23 and No. 7 Florida turns back Texas 84-71 for 8th straight win

By MARK ROSNER AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Alex Condon scored 23 points, Boogie Fland had 22 and No. 7 Florida beat Texas 84-71 Wednesday night for its eighth consecutive victory. Florida (22-6, 13-2 Southeastern Conference) has won seven straight SEC road games. The Gators have outscored their last eight opponents by an average of 20.5 points, rounding into form as they seek to defend their national title. The 6-foot-11 Condon converted 10 of 12 shots from the field. He had five points and an assist during a 14-1 run gave the Gators a 75-65 lead with 4:16 remaining. Fland hit 7 of 10 shots and...

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