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Apartments under construction in Wuhan, China. VCG/Getty ImagesThe Chinese government unveiled a raft of measures to stimulate its embattled housing market. It will remove the floor on mortgage rates, offer cheaper housing loans, and lower down payments. Overbuilding has led to supply far outpacing demand, leaving developers short of cash and deep in debt.

Close-up of the new Silverado EV WT plugged into a charging station. General MotorsChevrolet is ready for the new wave of EV customers. The stalwart Detroit brand is ready to close the gap with Tesla. The electric Silverado and Equinox are about to join Chevy's growing EV lineup. Chevrolet is just getting started on its takeover of the electric car market, says Steve Majoros, the brand's chief marketing officer.

The livestream portal is installed in New York and in Dublin. Brendan McDermid/ReutersThe Dublin-New York video portal has shut down again as it's tech fails to stop inappropriate behaviour. It was meant to bring people together in joy, but ended up bringing out the worst in people. Here are some other examples of fun but ultimately ill-fated tech projects.

Kate Winick says she faced rejection from many jobs after disclosing her pregnancy. LaylaBird/Getty ImagesKate Winick, a former Peloton director, faced job rejections after disclosing her pregnancy. When she told prospective employers about her pregnancy, she said they didn't invite her to final interviews."I was incredibly naive to think that in 2024, it was finally possible to become a mom without taking a hit to your career."Kate Winick was five months pregnant and "terrified" when she was laid off from her job at Peloton, she said in a recent LinkedIn post.

Stacy Brooks wears a ring on her right hand to honor her commitment to her partner. Courtesy Stacy BrooksI'm polyamorous. I'm married, and I also have a partner. I wear a wedding ring and a commitment ring. I want to honor both relationships. I wear a wedding band on my left ring finger, as many married people do — it's been there since my husband and I got married in 2010.