Controversy ⚽️ — More controversy surrounds the World Cup. Interest rates are becoming a big problem for mortgage holders. And Mercedes has a new subscription product.

Just a few days into the 2022 World Cup, feats of athleticism from the world’s best soccer players have been largely overshadowed by controversies and bold acts of defiance.

The pain of rising interest rates is starting to spread across the housing market, and more people may soon find themselves facing larger monthly mortgage payments.

Mercedes is now charging a US$1,200 annual subscription fee for drivers of its EQ models to gain access to faster acceleration and better performance capabilities, a feature that the vehicle already comes fully equipped with.

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