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New York Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
New Horror Novels Full of All Types of Hauntings
We Live Here Now Pinborough's WE LIVE HERE NOW (Pine & Cedar, 287 pp., $28.99) starts off like a standard haunted house novel: There's a move to an old place in a remote location, and characters are dealing with the aftermath of something awful. There are creepy noises, unusually cold rooms, a looming raven and more. Yes, a list of clichés — but don't despair because this book quickly morphs into a Pinborough novel: atmospheric, immersive, surprising and as dark as wet tires. Emily suffered a fall that left her in the hospital with a shattered leg and fighting sepsis. After being discharged, she and her husband, Freddie, abandon their home in London and move into Larkin Lodge, a big house in Dartmoor. Like any old building, Larkin Lodge has creaks and drafts, but Emily thinks there's more going on. Books fly off the shelves, a protruding nail vanishes and then reappears, a Ouija board spells an incomplete message, and there's definitely something on the third floor. The house could be haunted, or post-sepsis psychosis could be making Emily hallucinate. More than just a haunted house novel, this is a supernatural psychological thriller. The closing chapters are a master class in twists. There's plenty of spooky stuff here, but what makes the book great is the way Pinborough mixes in Emily's human struggles. 'We Live Here Now' deals with grief, infidelity and dying love, in addition to blackmail, lies and murder. It's an intoxicating mix. This story is urgent and bold until the very end. The Night Birds Golden's THE NIGHT BIRDS (St. Martin's, 289 pp., $28) is a tense, chaotic horror novel that moves like a thriller. The Christabel — a half-sunken boat off the shore of Galveston, Texas — has sat abandoned for more than a century. Nature has reclaimed the vessel, which is now covered in mangroves and has been nicknamed the 'Floating Forest.' Charlie Book, an employee of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, is one of the scientists tasked with studying the strange ship, and he's so dedicated to the boat that he lives on it. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
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GMA Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Freddie Aguilar's wife Jovie Albao mourns passing of OPM icon
Jovie Albao is mourning the death of her husband Freddie Aguilar. On Facebook, Jovie shared a photo of herself standing at Freddie's grave site and wrote a heartfelt message for the OPM icon. 'I understand that the hardest night for a person is the first night in the grave. However, I am not here out of worry. I am confident that, due to your faith in Allah, your first night was peaceful. I am here to rest,' she wrote. According to Jovie, she tried to sleep in their home but with Freddie gone, it doesn't feel like home anymore. 'I know you said 'don't cry' the night before you [left], but just like I tend to cry more when you console me, I will shed a few more tears today, tomorrow, and every time I think of you until I can smile again when I think of you,' she added. Freddie died of multiple organ failure on May 27. He was 72 years old. The Filipino singer and songwriter is survived by Jovie, as well as his four children from his previous marriage: Maegan, Jonan, Isabella, and Jeriko. Considered an icon of OPM, Aguilar is best known for his hit song 'Anak' which became an international hit and was translated into multiple languages. His other songs include 'Bulag, Pipi At Bingi,' "Mindanao," "Katarungan," and 'Magdalena,' among many others. — Jade Veronique Yap/LA, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump says Fannie Mae to keep US guarantee as public firm
(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump said that the US government would retain guarantees and an oversight role over Fannie Mae (FNMFO) and Freddie Mac (FMCCP, FMCCT, FMCKL, FMCKM) even as he pursues a public offering for the mortgage giants. NY Wins Order Against US Funding Freeze in Congestion Fight 'I am working on TAKING THESE AMAZING COMPANIES PUBLIC, but I want to be clear, the US Government will keep its implicit GUARANTEES, and I will stay strong in my position on overseeing them as President,' Trump wrote Tuesday night in a post on his Truth Social platform. The companies, which play a crucial role in the market for mortgage-backed securities, have been under government conservatorship since the 2008 financial crisis. Fannie and Freddie have both returned to steady profitability, with earnings being retained. Shares of both surged last week when Trump said he was considering a public offering. Hedge funds and other investors have called for the government to release the two entities from conservatorship, which could provide a windfall for shareholders — including the government itself. Yet critics have argued that any such decision comes with some risks, especially over how much of a government guarantee Fannie and Freddie would still have. Given that both entities are overseen by the government, their bonds are seen as among the safest, bolstering the market for mortgage-backed securities. Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency that oversees Freddie and Fannie, said in February that any effort to release the entities must be 'carefully planned' to make sure the housing market remains safe without pressure on mortgage rates. The president's post appeared to reduce the risk that the government, as part of privatizing Fannie and Freddie, would leave the two GSEs without a financial backstop. Had it done so investors who participate in the $9 trillion MBS market for agency mortgage bonds might have demanded higher yields to own the securities, ultimately pushing mortgage rates higher. Mortgage rates could still increase in other privatization scenarios but potentially by smaller amounts. 'This at least takes off the table one of the scenarios that investors had really worried about,' said Tracy Chen, a portfolio manager at Brandywine. —With assistance from Scott Carpenter. (Updates with analysis, reaction, in final two paragraphs.) Mark Zuckerberg Loves MAGA Now. Will MAGA Ever Love Him Back? Why Apple Still Hasn't Cracked AI Millions of Americans Are Obsessed With This Japanese Barbecue Sauce Inside the First Stargate AI Data Center How Coach Handbags Became a Gen Z Status Symbol ©2025 Bloomberg L.P. By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's Terms and Privacy Policy Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
Trump says Fannie Mae to keep US guarantee as public firm
[SINGAPORE] US President Donald Trump said that the US government would retain guarantees and an oversight role over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac even as he pursues a public offering for the mortgage giants. 'I am working on TAKING THESE AMAZING COMPANIES PUBLIC, but I want to be clear, the US Government will keep its implicit GUARANTEES, and I will stay strong in my position on overseeing them as President,' Trump wrote on Tuesday (May 27) night in a post on his Truth Social platform. The companies, which play a crucial role in the market for mortgage-backed securities (MBS), have been under government conservatorship since the 2008 financial crisis. Fannie and Freddie have both returned to steady profitability, with earnings being retained. Shares of both surged last week when Trump said he was considering a public offering. Hedge funds and other investors have called for the government to release the two entities from conservatorship, which could provide a windfall for shareholders – including the government itself. Yet critics have argued that any such decision comes with some risks, especially over how much of a government guarantee Fannie and Freddie would still have. Given that both entities are overseen by the government, their bonds are seen as among the safest, bolstering the market for mortgage-backed securities. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Tuesday, 12 pm Property Insights Get an exclusive analysis of real estate and property news in Singapore and beyond. Sign Up Sign Up Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency that oversees Freddie and Fannie, said in February that any effort to release the entities must be 'carefully planned' to make sure the housing market remains safe without pressure on mortgage rates. The president's post appeared to reduce the risk that the government, as part of privatising Fannie and Freddie, would leave the two GSEs without a financial backstop. Had it done so investors who participate in the US$9 trillion MBS market for agency mortgage bonds might have demanded higher yields to own the securities, ultimately pushing mortgage rates higher. Mortgage rates could still increase in other privatisation scenarios but potentially by smaller amounts. 'This at least takes off the table one of the scenarios that investors had really worried about,' said Tracy Chen, a portfolio manager at Brandywine. BLOOMBERG
Mint
4 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Trump Says Fannie Mae to Keep US Guarantee as Public Firm
President Donald Trump says that the government would retain guarantees and an oversight role over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac even as he pursues a public offering for the mortgage giants. 'I am working on TAKING THESE AMAZING COMPANIES PUBLIC, but I want to be clear, the US Government will keep its implicit GUARANTEES, and I will stay strong in my position on overseeing them as President,' Trump wrote Tuesday night in a post on his Truth Social platform. The companies, which play a crucial role in the market for mortgage-backed securities, have been under government conservatorship since the 2008 financial crisis. Fannie and Freddie have both returned to steady profitability, with earnings being retained. Shares of both surged last week when Trump said he was considering a public offering. Hedge funds and other investors have called for the government to release the two entities from conservatorship, which could provide a windfall for shareholders — including the government itself. Yet critics have argued that any such decision comes with some risks, especially over how much of a government guarantee Fannie and Freddie would still have. Given that both entities are overseen by the government, their bonds are seen as among the safest, bolstering the market for mortgage-backed securities. Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency that oversees Freddie and Fannie, said in February that any effort to release the entities must be 'carefully planned' to make sure the housing market remains safe without pressure on mortgage rates. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
