The National Association of Realtors, which represents more than a million real estate agents nationwide, settled a number of lawsuits Friday. One of the conditions of the agreement is that rules on commissions for agents brokering a home sale will be eliminated, meaning that the standard 5% to 6% commission rate could be gone as soon as this summer. Source
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Fani Willis remains on Georgia election interference case after Nathan Wade resigns
Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis will remain on Georgia’s election interference case against former president Donald Trump after special prosecutor Nathan Wade resigns following a judge’s ultimatum. The judge said that either Willis or Wade must resign, but ruled that Trump and his legal team failed to provide a conflict of interest where Willis benefitted from her year-long romantic relationship with Wade. Source
Measles infections are on the rise, with more cases so far in 2024 than all of last year
There have been more measles cases reported so far in 2024 than all of 2023, with more than 60 confirmed or suspected cases currently recorded. Chicago has 12 confirmed cases, including 10 linked to a migrant shelter, causing the city to enact new policies amid the outbreak. Source
First maritime aid shipment reaches Gaza amid rift between Biden, Netanyahu
The first maritime aid shipment has reached Gaza, bringing 200 tons of desperately needed food to the war-ravaged territory. The move comes amid a deepening rift between President Joe Biden and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Friday, Netanyahu approved an Israeli military plan for a ground invasion of Rafah, which the White House said it had not been briefed on and could not support without a credible proposal to limit civilian loss. Source
The White House says it is “cautiously optimistic” about Gaza cease-fire amid negotiations
The White House says it is “cautiously optimistic” about a cease-fire in Gaza after a new Hamas proposal called for a six-week pause in fighting. Israel rejected the proposal, but said it will send a team of negotiators to Qatar this week. Source
Eye Opener: New concerns after Boeing plane lands with missing panel
There’s more trouble from Being after a United flight was found to have a missing panel. Meanwhile, climate protestors disrupted a Broadway play on Thursday night. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
Testosterone websites promote off-label use despite FDA ad ban
Most healthy men produce sufficient testosterone as they age. Yet online ads and telehealth sites are promoting testosterone drugs with flawed promises of boosting libido and busting stomach fat. Source
Supreme Court to hear case involving government pressure to remove social media content
The Supreme Court on Monday will hear two cases that involve “jawboning,” or informal pressure by the government on an intermediary to take certain actions that will suppress speech. Source
Russian voting continues in election preordained to extend Putin’s rule
Vladimir Putin faces no serious challengers in the election, which is set to formally grant him six more years of power. Source
Mega Millions jackpot grows to an estimated $875 million
There has not been a Mega Millions jackpot winner since Dec. 8. Source