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Freedom Credit Union taps Salus to help attract Gen Z and millennial members

Freedom Credit Union, a $764 million Massachusetts-based institution serving the greater Springfield area, has partnered with Salus to launch automated microloans. The initiative reflects Freedom’s strategic push to expand its offerings while attracting and retaining Gen Z and millennial members who are often drawn to fintechs.

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North Korea’s rice prices fall for the first time in two months

North Korean market prices are showing signs of cooling in 2026. The price of domestically grown rice fell for the first time in more than two months, according to Daily NK’s regular survey of markets…

  • North Korean rice prices fell for the first time in two months in 2026.
  • Price dropped 3.6% to 45,100 won per kilogram in Pyongyang market.
  • Decline attributed to holiday supplies and tightened border controls.

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