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A proposal to pave the way for denser housing types across what have long been traditional single-family suburban neighborhoods in Littleton has hit a hard roadblock, with the City Council voting to postpone consideration of the measure indefinitely. Tuesday night’s vote to set aside the proposed amendment to the city’s land use code was 6-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Barr casting the lone no vote. Councilwoman Pam Grove said that in her five years on the council, “never has an issue hit such a hot button.” The ordinance aimed to make it easier to bring to Littleton “missing middle” types of housing — structures like duplexes, triplexes and accessory dwelling units — in all residential zoning districts in the city.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Getty ImagesA portion of this post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. Here's a fact that doesn't need checking: Meta is getting rid of its third-party fact-checkers. The tech giant is following in X's footsteps by adopting a community-notes model for Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Alex Wong via Getty ImagesMeta plans to end US fact-checking partnerships in March, with payments to continue through August. Meta has cited "changing free speech perceptions" as part of the reason for their decision. Meta's global fact-checking support remains, including an IFCN Business Continuity Fund. Meta's US fact-checking partnerships will officially end in March, and payments to partners will continue through August, Business Insider has learned.

SAM YEH/Getty, Tyler Le/BIQuantum computing stocks dropped sharply on Wednesday. The losses come after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said "very useful" quantum computers are decades away. The stocks had surged at the end of 2024 on breakthroughs in the tech announced by Google. Quantum computing stocks plunged Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang cast doubt on the timeline for the technology.

The outlook for rate cuts in 2025 has steadily dwindled as the economy stays hot and traders worry about a fresh bout of inflation. ReutersUS Treasury yields hit the highest level since October 2023 this week. Strong economic data has dimmed rate-cut views. Trump's economic plans are also causing markets to worry about inflation spiking again.

The Mediterranean diet emphasizes fresh produce, legumes, and whole grains. Shutterstock Dietitians and nutritionists shared the best things to eat for lunch on the Mediterranean diet. A chicken wrap with apples and nuts can be a filling Mediterranean-inspired lunch. Try almond-stuffed dates or apple slices with almond butter for a light meal or snack.