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Workhuman and The WSJ Leadership Institute have launched the first-ever WSJ Chief People Officer (CPO) Council, announced at Workhuman Live 2025. This invitation-only executive leadership community aims to elevate human capital leadership to the same strategic level as CEOs and CFOs in corporate decision-making.

The Council will be led by Alan Murray, founding president of The WSJ Leadership Institute, and Gwendolyn Bounds, SVP & Head of Content. It will facilitate gatherings of executives from billion-dollar enterprises, including a flagship summit and presence at global events like Davos. The initiative focuses on addressing critical challenges such as AI ethics, workforce transformation, DEI, and well-being.

The Council's formation comes at a crucial time when businesses face unprecedented challenges from AI integration, geopolitical shifts, generational change, and social polarization, positioning CPOs as essential voices in shaping corporate strategy.

News Corp reported strong Q3 fiscal 2025 results with revenues reaching $2.01 billion, a 1% increase from the prior year. Net income from continuing operations rose significantly by 67% to $107 million, while Total Segment EBITDA grew 12% to $290 million. The company's EPS from continuing operations doubled to $0.14. Key highlights include Dow Jones achieving $575 million in revenues with over 6 million total subscriptions, REA Group posting a 6% revenue increase to $271 million, and Book Publishing showing strong performance. The company also completed the sale of Foxtel Group to DAZN, receiving a 6% equity stake in DAZN. Digital transformation remains strong with Dow Jones digital revenues representing 82% of total revenues and The Wall Street Journal reaching over 3.9 million digital-only subscriptions.

According to Realtor.com's New Construction Quarterly Report, new homes are becoming more affordable in Q1 2025. The median list price for newly built homes decreased to $448,393, marking a 1.3% decline since Q1 2023. New home buyers are benefiting from mortgage rates approximately 0.5 percentage points lower than existing home buyers (6.1% vs 6.6%), resulting in monthly savings of over $160. The premium on newly built homes has dropped to 13.5%, the lowest first-quarter level since 2020. Among the top 100 U.S. metros, 26 markets showed decreases in both median listing prices and square footage of new homes. However, proposed tariff increases on Canadian lumber (from 14% to 34%) and other construction materials could threaten these affordability gains.

Realtor.com launches its largest brand campaign "Nearly Home" featuring country music star Reba McEntire to bring optimism to the challenging housing market. The sitcom-inspired ad series addresses real homebuyers' experiences with humor and practical solutions. The campaign highlights Realtor.com's tools like RealListings, RealCommute, RealChoice Selling, and RealView Maps. The first episode, "The One without the Break-Up," shows McEntire helping a couple navigate common home-buying challenges. According to a 2024 survey, 75% of Americans view homeownership as essential to the American dream, with 64% considering it a top life goal. The cross-channel campaign is expected to reach 50% of Americans and includes sponsorship of the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards.

A new Realtor.com report reveals that Americans now need to earn $114,000 annually to afford a median-priced home, marking a dramatic 70.1% increase from $67,000 six years ago. The April Housing Trends Report shows the median listing price at $431,250, with active listings up 30.6% YoY. Pending home sales declined 3.2%, marking the fourth consecutive month of annual declines. The market shows signs of rebalancing with 18.0% of listings seeing price reductions. The West (+41.7%) and South (+33.3%) led in active listings growth. San Jose requires the highest income ($370,069) to afford a median home, followed by Los Angeles ($315,892) and San Francisco ($263,023). Despite inventory improvements, levels remain 16.3% below 2017-2019 norms.

Realtor.com has launched a groundbreaking property tax assessment tool revealing that over 40% of U.S. homeowners may be overpaying their property taxes. The new feature, integrated into the My Home dashboard, helps homeowners identify potential savings and provides evidence for tax protests.

The analysis shows a median potential savings of $539 per year, equivalent to 15% of the average property tax bill. Texas leads with 51.2% of homes identified for protesting, followed by South Dakota (48.3%) and California (47.8%). The median U.S. property tax bill increased to $3,500 in 2024, up 2.8% from 2023.

The tool offers three key benefits: personalized savings estimates, downloadable evidence packets, and market comparisons for building appeals cases. Georgia experienced the highest tax burden increase at 15.6%, while Nebraska saw the largest decrease at -15.3%. The resource is now available across all platforms for homeowners who claim their property through Realtor.com.

News Corp (NWS) has announced it will release its third quarter Fiscal 2025 financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The company will host a live audio webcast at 5:00 p.m. EDT (Sydney: May 9, at 7:00 a.m. AEST), featuring Chief Executive Robert Thomson and Chief Financial Officer Lavanya Chandrashekar discussing the quarterly performance.

Investors and interested parties can access the webcast through a registration link, and the earnings release will be available on the company's investor relations website prior to the call. An archived version of the webcast and a replay will be accessible shortly after the call concludes.

Realtor.com has released its 'Grading the States: Affordability & Homebuilding Report Cards' highlighting the nationwide housing shortage of over 4 million homes. The report evaluates states based on housing affordability and new construction capabilities.

South Carolina leads with an A grade, followed by Iowa and Texas (A-), and Indiana and North Carolina (B+). The South and Midwest dominate the rankings due to ample land availability and lower listing prices. These regions show the strongest mix of affordability and robust homebuilding efforts.

The report reveals that only 18 states have median homes affordable to median earners. Seven states (Texas, Florida, California, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, and South Carolina) account for over 50% of construction permits in 2024. The Northeast and West Coast struggle significantly, with Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Hawaii, and California receiving the lowest grades due to high housing costs and construction.

Realtor.com® and Local Logic have released a ranking of America's Top Eco-Friendly Cities for Car-Free Transit, highlighting cities where sustainable transportation is most viable. Hoboken, NJ leads the list with 78.4% of residents commuting without cars, followed by Cambridge, MA and Brookline, MA.

The ranking combines U.S. Census data on car-free commuters with Local Logic's proprietary Location Scores for walkability, bikeability, and public transit access. The Northeast and California's Bay Area dominate the top positions, with cities showing strong investments in infrastructure and transit-oriented development.

Key metrics for top cities include: Hoboken ($785,000 median list price, 17 days on market), Cambridge ($1,410,000, 25 days), and Brookline ($2,550,000, 20 days). These markets demonstrate strong home values, reflecting their accessibility to jobs and high quality of life through sustainable transportation options.