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- States with Highest and Fastest Rising Construction Wages, 2024 NEWReflecting persistent long-term labor challenges, wages in construction continue to rise, often outpacing and exceeding typical earnings in other industries. Not seasonally adjusted (NSA) average hourly earnings (AHE) in construction increased 5% since a year ago and approached the $38 mark in March 2024, according to the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the...
- Joy and Tenacity: Defending Design for Housing that Works. NEWJoy and Tenacity: Defending Design for Housing that Works.
- Energy Upgrades in an Old House NEWSealing the source of a major air leak, correctly insulating kneewalls, and insulating water pipes go a long way toward improving comfort and energy efficiency in a hot-humid climate
- Real estate farming: Become the go-to agent in your area using these tips, tools & strategies NEWLearn how to generate a steady pipeline of real estate leads and clients in your area using this proven approach.
- Zillow believes the evolution of the industry will only help it grow NEW“Of the approximately 1.5 million real estate license holders, many handle only one or two transactions a year. These are not our Premier Agent partners,” Zillow's Rich Barton said.
- Floor support check and questions NEWI am hoping to get confirmation that I am thinking about the supporting walls (in the basement) for my floor correctly. House is a 1 story 46’ x 32’, simple…
- All parties have settled the Sitzer/Burnett suit, so what’s next? NEWIndustry experts discuss the litigation calendar and what real estate agents should focus their energy on now that all parties have settled.
- Fed on Hold with Limited Inflation Progress NEWThe Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee held constant the federal funds rate constant at a top target of 5.5% at the conclusion of its April-May meeting. In its statement, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) noted: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. Job gains have remained strong,...
- Longtime reverse mortgage leader Scott Norman appointed CEO of Texas MBA NEWNorman has had an influential role in the reverse mortgage industry, including five terms as co-chair of NRMLA.
- Rates at 7% attract different types of borrowers, forcing lenders to rethink profit strategies NEWThe Federal Reserve's recent moves have supported average mortgage rates at the mid-7% level
- The unchanging NEWOne thing that consistently remains important and demands our full attention is people, and our need to add value and connect with them.
- Opinion: Will new changes make houses more affordable? NEWWhat the White House ultimately wants to do promises affordability, but threatens inequality and pricing out the most vulnerable Americans.
- Building Envelope Details – Los Angeles & Orange County California 3B Climate NEWGood afternoon all,Can anyone direct me to good information on detailing envelopes and foundations for climate zone 3b? Thanks
- HUD and FHA announce new appraisal bias protections NEWFHA and HUD announced new guidance designed to combat appraisal bias by giving borrowers more options when seeking a reconsideration of value.
- Simplest way to keep house at slight positive air pressure (or to at least prevent it from going negative)?I've got a leaky house from the 1980s. I live in the Pacific Northwest near the ocean where the climate is fairly moderate. I'd like to keep the house at…
- New bill seeks to expand Social Security benefits for seniorsThe new bill would change the standard by which the Social Security Administration calculates the annual cost-of-living adjustment.
- The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, offers no relief from high borrowing costs — what that means for your moneyThe Federal Reserve pushed out rate-cut expectations — here's what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings account.
- Fed holds rates steady for the sixth straight timeRecent economic data hasn’t given policymakers confidence that inflation will continue to decline
- Corcoran scores a touchdown as former NFL stars join teams in Nashville, New JerseyCorcoran expanded its talent pool this week and welcomed three new agents who happen to be former NFL players.
- Ridge and / or Gable End Vent Necessity?We will be replacing our roof soon, and I need to finalize whether or not to use a ridge vent and whether to reinstall gable end vents.Texas Hill Country house,…
- Private Residential Construction Spending Dips in MarchNAHB analysis of Census data shows that private residential construction spending was down 0.7% in March, after increasing 0.7% in February. It stood at a seasonally adjusted annual pace of $884.3 billion. Spending on single-family construction dropped 0.2% in March. This is the first monthly decline after ten straight months of gains, as elevated mortgage...
- Best airgap for horizontally mounted glazing?I'm replacing a large skylight that is presently glazed with 25mm multiwall polycarbonate. To minimise heat loss, I want to reglaze with two sheets of the same 25mm stuff, and…
- Large Decline for Open Construction Jobs in MarchDue to tightened monetary policy, the count of total job openings for the entire economy has trended lower over the last year. This is consistent with a somewhat cooler economy that is a positive sign for future inflation readings. However, the number of open jobs for the aggregate economy was relatively unchanged in March per...
- How long can a new mound system go unused?We are working towards getting a home built on our land, but it is taking much longer than expected. In the meantime, we have considered adding essential items to the…
- How to make your home hurricane resistant, as scientists predict an 'extremely active' storm seasonUpgrades could help consumers protect their home, typically one of their most valuable assets, from hurricanes and other natural disasters.
- Mortgage demand continues to fall as rates soarMortgage demand dipped last week as mortgage rates reached their highest levels since November 2023.
- latest approach to add a membrane behind traditional lap siding in zone 4Hi. We're planning the final phase of a renovation including insulating the exterior walls on a 1926 two story bungalow. Question is if/how to upgrade the house wrap. Current assembly…
- Saudi Arabia says all NEOM megaprojects will go ahead as planned despite reports of scaling back"For NEOM, the projects, the intended scale is continuing as planned. There is no change in scale," Saudi Economy Minister Faisal Al Ibrahim told CNBC.
- Cascading heat pump Flooid Neat stuff!I stumbled across this which explains Flooid's method to cascade heat pumps for creater efficiency. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSgv5NwtByk
- Demand for riskier adjustable-rate mortgages hits highest level of the year, due to rising ratesThe share of ARM applications rose to 7.8% of mortgage demand last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. That is the highest level of the year.
- Top Method for Bringing Makeup Air TechnologiesSo we have a 500 CFM vent hood going into a “pretty good” home , old construction climate 6b.clean water is becoming more urgent ....
- The Texas-size problem with housing inventory figuresNational listings growth isn't necessarily a boon to all housing professionals: after all, the growth is highly concentrated in Texas and Florida.
- Innova Heat Pump System for Work SitesAre you looking into more efficient . I’ve done a search and was surprised to find nothing on GBA about the Innova 4.0 packaged terminal heat pump.
- Short-Term Indoor Air Quality MonitoringDoes a 1-hour-window look at a building's indoor air quality metrics yield useful information?
- Improving air quality during rehab of tight home with no ductingI am trying to research ERVs and air quality as part of a full rehab I am doing on my home.The house is in Colorado, zone 5, it is a…
- Think Brick on foundation wallsHi Folks. My apologies if this was asked already, but I'm unable to find any clear guidance. I have a house in North Carolina with a cinder block crawlspace. I…
- Plywood Ceiling StrappingGood evening all,Looking to get some feedback on any potential issues with installing 1/2” x 3” plywood strips at 16” o.c. as strapping on the underside of my roof trusses.…
- Best method to insulate/ air seal a rim joist in a basement with or without spray foam.I' am currently in the process of air sealing and insulating problem areas in my basement and when it comes to rim joists it seems there are many different methods. …
- Reverse mortgage professionals react to H4P rule changesReverse mortgage professionals and AARP offered responses to recent changes handed down by HUD to the HECM for Purchase program.
- Zillow launches buyer agreement for home toursZillow’s touring agreement is a nonexclusive, seven-day contract for buyers to use on home tours with agents
- Lower founder says lender is still active in M&A searchesAfter striking two M&A deals last year, digital multichannel lender Lower plans to acquire at least one other business in 2024
- Northern Nevada Regional MLS unveils new mobile app for agentsNNRMLS partnered with Lone Wolf Technologies to build HomeSpotter
- NAR clarifies details on buyer broker agreementsAccording to the trade group, agents need to have a written agreement in place before taking a client on a home tour.
- Steggo Wrap DetailHi - My foundation/flatwork contractor has installed Steggo Wrap in the basement. Detail one shows the current condition, where Steggo is taped to the vertical, wall EPS.Detail two shows the condition…
- Exterior Paint Perm RatingOn exterior house paint on stucco. One manufacturer list their acrylic elastomeric hybrid paint as 25 PERMS and the other lists it at 8 PERMS. To avoid any trapped moisture…
- Connecticut Legislature approves bill aimed at aging-in-place improvementsThe bill aims to ease the process for older Connecticut residents to remain in their homes, as seniors increasingly prefer to age in place.
- Home Prices Continue to Rise for FebruaryThe S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index (HPI), reported by S&P Dow Jones Indices, rose at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.98% for February. This was following an adjusted 3.73% rate for January. This marks the fourth consecutive monthly rate increase from November 2023. On a year-over-year basis, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S....
- Can this lean-to be saved?Can my lean-to structure be saved?*main overview picture not coming in clearly so added an A and B version to hopefully provide ability to see more clearly*We have been busy…
- Fannie Mae profits grow to $4.3B in Q1 2024Despite the struggles of its independent mortgage bank counterparties, Fannie Mae delivered $4.3 billion in net income during the first quarter of the year, up from $3.9 billion in the prior quarter.
- Kendall Bonner named vice president of industry relations at eXpBonner’s appointment comes a little over a year after she moved her Tampa-based real estate team to the firm
- Lowest Homeownership Rate for Younger Householders in Two YearsThe Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancy Survey (CPS/HVS) reported the U.S. homeownership rate declined to 65.6% in the first quarter of 2024. This is 0.1 percentage points lower from the prior quarter reading (65.7%) and is the lowest rate in the last two years. The homeownership rate remains below the 25-year average rate of 66.4%, a...
- 15 million Americans still have medical bills on credit reports About 15 million Americans have medical debt on their credit reports, despite reforms implemented by Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
- Opinion: Title insurance matters. Here’s why.It’s uncertain whether federal regulators are purposefully misleading Americans about the potential savings or just don’t understand how title insurance works.
- Residential MEP Referrals for Southern CaliforniaLooking for Mechanical Electrical Plumbing consultants (not thumb-rule subcontractors) to assist in updating our vintage 1974 '1500SF 'modern' townhouse in Southern California (Santa Monica). On the program: Electric panel upgrade,…
- Re-insulate wall?We have an extremely cold wall in the master closet of our NorCal home. The wall is pretty standard late '80s build quality for the area: 4" studs with fiberglass…
- Innovation promises to prevent power pole-top firesEngineers in Australia have found a new way to make power-pole insulators resistant to fire and electrical sparking, promising to prevent dangerous pole-top fires and reduce blackouts. Pole-top fires pose significant challenges to power providers and communities worldwide. In March, pole-top fires cut power from 40,000 homes and businesses in Perth, Australia. The 2020 Royal…
- Home prices soar even higher in February, despite higher mortgage rates, says S&P Case-ShillerIt marked another increase after the prior month's annual gain of 6%, and the fastest rate of price growth since November 2022.
- EPA’s Carbon Pollution Limitation StandardsThe EPA's power plant standards will ensure that utilities pursue the clean energy investments that are best for our wallets, health, and climate
- ThermalBuck experience? Window thermal break necessary for condensation control?With all the emphasis on exterior insulation to reduce thermal bridging, what is everyone doing to thermally break the window frame from the framing? With the high cost of windows,…
- Sealant for air sealing masonry chimney chaseTo air seal between framing and an interior masonry chimney, does anyone have product recommendations? Code requires a noncombustible caulk and it seems this is interpreted as meaning ASTM E136…
- Reverse mortgages seen as a path forward for lendersLeaders at Guild Mortgage and Guaranteed Rate explained some of their approaches to the reverse mortgage business during The Gathering.
- Blend receives $150M infusion from Haveli InvestmentsHaveli will receive Blend Series A convertible preferred stock at an initial conversion price of $3.25 per share, a 31% premium.
- Michigan attorney general reissues reverse mortgage consumer alertMichigan's AG says that reverse mortgages can be lifelines for seniors, but wants consumers to be aware of potential bad actors.
- eXp Realty makes changes to its executive teamThe national real estate brokerage recently appointed eight individuals to executive positions
- Housing affordability dipped in March: First AmericanHousing affordability dipped in March on both a monthly and yearly basis, according to a national index produced by First American.
- Three-Quarters of Households Are Priced Out of the Housing MarketThree-Quarters of Households Are Priced Out of the Housing Market
- Title insurance executives are confident the Biden proposals won’t come to much"No one wants to turn the GSEs into insurance companies," said one title insurance executive on a Q1 earnings call.
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- Home sellers are returning to the marketThe weekly volume of new listings is higher than at any time last year. And growth is happening in most places, with Florida and Texas leading the way.
- As home sellers, buyers wait on a Fed cut, here's how mortgage rates have impacted the spring housing marketWhile some buyers have come to terms with 7% interest rates, the rate volatility is the factor with the biggest impact, an economist says.
- Sealing WRB penetrations from furring strips?I've tried to read as much as I can, both on this site and in books by GBA contributors (PGH book, Martin Holladay's book, and Allison Bailes' book) but have…
- The HELOC dam is opening. Are you ready?U.S. homeowners are using HELOCs to access trillions in home equity amid rising interest rates. Mortgage originators should explore this area with innovative financing solutions like bank statement HELOCs.
- This General Contractor Is Breaking Into Custom Home BuildingThis General Contractor Is Breaking Into Custom Home Building
- A Paris Paradigm ShiftA Paris Paradigm Shift
- ICE looks to rethink the mortgage servicing experienceMSP Digital Experience is poised to streamline workflows, enhance efficiencies and simplify the training process for servicing team members
- Energy, consumer groups laud new federal efficiency standards for housingThe groups welcomed the new standards, saying they will save residents thousands of dollars, lower default risk and battle climate change.
- Drainage channel under continuous exterior insulation?I was checking out TimberHP's new builders guide: https://www.timberhp.com/guide-for-builders (developed in collab with Joe Lstiburek).Curious to me that they include a 1/6" inch "Drainage Gap" between the continuous exterior insulation…
- Student Housing Construction Dips in the First Quarter of 2024According to the data released by Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), private fixed investment in student dormitories edged down 0.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $4 billion in the first quarter of 2024, after a 2.3% increase in the prior quarter. Private fixed investment in dorms was 10.4% higher than a year...
- Increasing the Market for Green BuildingBuilding upon our exploration of green building trends, major practices, and resilience strategies based on The Building Sustainably: Green & Resilient Single- Family Homes 2024 SmartMarket Brief, this article now shifts focus towards ways to increase green building within the housing market. Top Incentives to Build Green The survey asked all respondents to select the...
- Insulating a Partially Finished Basement in a Cold ClimateDoes it make sense to insulate the interior side of foundation walls with air-permeable fiberglass batts?
- Subscription ProblemsJust wondering if everyone else has all kinds of problems with their subscriptions and renewals to GBA and FHB? I always need to contact Taunton to straighten it out, and…
- Waterproofing between concrete porch & house framingI have a house under construction and need some help with waterproofing where the concrete porch slab meets the house framing. See attached diagram and photo.I don't expect much bulk…
- Spring housing market gets more inventoryWe’ve now had back-to-back weeks of healthy housing inventory growth, making spring 2024 much healthier than spring 2023.
- Any benefit to foam board under steel roofing on a vented roof?We're getting ready to replace the asphalt shingles on our cottage in upstate NY with a steel roof. We are wondering whether it makes any sense to include a few…
- Insulating “Fastfoot” crawlspaceHi. I recently bought an unfinished cabin on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. I am planning to make the crawlspace sealed and conditioned, and so intending to insulate the…
- Tyvek Drainwrap Reviews???Has anyone used this product and do you like it?
- The best real estate podcasts for agents and brokers in 2024The best real estate podcasts to motivate, inspire, entertain and enlighten you this year.
- Home sellers saw their profits shrink in the first quarter: AttomThe average return on investment of 55.3% was the smallest quarterly figure in more than two years
- If reelected, Trump could seek greater control over Federal ReserveThe Wall Street Journal reported that allies of former President Donald Trump are looking to make the Federal Reserve less independent.
- Acra CEO Keith Lind on staying the course amid choppy waters in non-QM"It wasn't pretty, I'm not gonna lie to you, but we got through it, and we ended up being profitable in 2022 and 2023."
- HUD walks back some proposed changes to HECM for Purchase programCertain changes announced for the H4P program last year will not be implemented after public comments raised concerns, HUD and FHA said.
- The Top 10 U.S. Home Builders With the Most Closings in 2023The Top 10 U.S. Home Builders With the Most Closings in 2023
- Retirement confidence hasn’t fully recovered, but survey shows hope for future prospectsSome of this confidence is tied to new data that shows wage growth is outpacing inflation, the Employee Benefit Research Institute said.
- Earnings Roundup: Strong Quarters for PulteGroup, Meritage, Century, and Tri PointeEarnings Roundup: Strong Quarters for PulteGroup, Meritage, Century, and Tri Pointe
- Key housing markets are starting to buck national trends: RedfinSome markets in Texas and Florida that have experienced outsized growth in demand are now showing signs of a pullback.
- Median payment on purchase mortgage applications rises to $2,201: MBAHomebuyer affordability declined in March as mortgage rates and home prices remained elevated, the Mortgage Bankers Association report
- New home sales inch higher despite 7% mortgage rates: 'There's more opportunity,' economist saysBuyers are highly considering newly built homes amid a shortage of available homes in the U.S. Here's what this means and where prices are standing.
- Insulating Unconditioned Basement CeilingI have an old camp in southern Vermont built by hand in 1940. There is a walkout basement, the walkout portion of which is finished and conditioned. The remainder is…
- Personal Saving Rate Falls to 3.2% in MarchThe most recent data release from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showed that personal income increased 0.5% in March, up from a 0.3% increase in the prior month. Gains in personal income are largely driven by increases in wages and salaries. As spending outpaced personal income growth, the March personal savings rate dipped to...
- HUD, USDA reach accord on energy-efficiency standard for new constructionThe new initiatives aim to lower energy costs on a wide array of newly-constructed homes, according to HUD, USDA and FHA.
- Healthy materials and finishes for custom cabinetryWhat is the gold standard for safe cabinetry? It seems like there is no winning, the options are "natural" and likely to have issues or durable but full of chemicals.Here…
- Garrison Style overhang and insulation/rigid foam – Zone 4AMy house has a garrison style overhang of the 2nd floor in 4A. I am planning to do some work where I would need to take down the plywood soffit…
- U.S. mortgage delinquency rates remain near historic lows: CoreLogic The share of mortgages that were six months or more past due fell to its lowest level in 15 years in February
- The 2024 Cost vs. Value Report Proves ‘Curb Appeal’ Drives Highest Value for Remodeling ProjectsThe 2024 Cost vs. Value Report Proves ‘Curb Appeal’ Drives Highest Value for Remodeling Projects
- How Rising Costs Affect Home AffordabilityNAHB recently updated its 2024 priced out estimates, showing how higher prices and interest rates affect housing affordability. The new estimates show that affordability is a serious problem even before any further price or interest rate increases. Already in 2024, 103.5 million households are not able to afford a median priced new home ($495,750[1]). This...
- Resurrecting Linseed Oil PaintThis centuries-old paint is regaining popularity after being all but extinct. Zero VOCs, vapor permeability, maintainability, and longevity are among its attributes.
- Thermobuilt CasualtyI started out with a dream to retire to a home where we could live inexpensively, and generate our own energy. My dream is in serious jeopardy because I trusted…
- Kristen Sieffert leads the reverse mortgage presence at The GatheringFOA's president spoke about bringing reverse mortgages into the mainstream at the event in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Industry vet launches new mortgage CE company, MLO ForceNathan Knottingham announced the launch of a new mortgage CE provider, MLO Force, from the stage at HousingWire's The Gathering this week.
- GAO highlights reverse mortgage counseling in new reportOlder adults need more information about financial programs, with GAO citing the HECM counseling program as an age-targeted example.
- Survey shows that discrimination in housing persists: ZillowThe majority of respondents to a recent Zillow survey said they have experienced discrimination in housing.
- Financial results worsened for IMBs in 2023: MBA Independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks lost an average of $1,056 on each loan they originated in 2023.
- reAlpha launches AI-powered buyers’ agent chatbotLaunched in South Florida, Claire can assist with booking property tours, submitting offers and negotiations
- CHLA president addresses various consumer protection measuresA late-breaking CFPB announcement quickly expanded the scope of a session with CHLA's Taylor Stork at The Gathering.
- Wise to use two different insulation approaches in same space?Hi all,I'm renovating/retrofitting a cabin in the Catsklls area and have questions about the insulation method proposed by the architect. We are adding an extension to the cabin, among other…
- Best real estate apps for agents in 2024Download these top real estate apps to manage your business on the road.
- Former Keller Williams agents continue their legal actions The brokerage is now facing more than 10 lawsuits tied to its profit-sharing program
- NAF’s Gatling: Recognize that diverse communities are the normMosi Gatling of New American Funding shared perspectives on housing conversations among diverse communities at The Gathering.
- Rancho Mission Viejo’s Jeremy Laster Talks Golf, Capital, and CultureRancho Mission Viejo’s Jeremy Laster Talks Golf, Capital, and Culture
- New Jacksonville Builder Takes Flight, Breaking Into the Industry in 2023New Jacksonville Builder Takes Flight, Breaking Into the Industry in 2023
- Construction Starts lose 1% in MarchGains in single family and infrastructure starts were not enough to offset nonresidential building weakness BEDFORD, MA —April 23, 2024 — Total construction starts fell 1% in March to a... The post Construction Starts lose 1% in March appeared first on Dodge Construction Network.
- parging for slab edge insulationMy plan calls for rigid foam insulation on the slab edge, covered by 1/4" of parging. In order to get the right thickness I'm using courses of two different insulation…
- U.S. Economic Growth Slows in First QuarterCompared to the fourth quarter of 2023, the U.S. economy grew at a noticeably slower pace in the first quarter of 2024 due to an increase in the trade deficit and weaker inventory investment. But it was still on solid ground supported by consumers, the government, and the housing industry. Meanwhile, the data from the...
- Can I leave part of basement wall un-insulated?I'm insulating my basement walls with rigid foam panels. My heat pump water heater sits in a little bay, where it is positioned so that there is not enough room…
- Housing Share of GDP Surpasses 16% for First Time Since 2022Housing’s share of the economy rose to 16.1% in the first quarter of 2024. The share remained below 16% for all of 2023 at 15.9% in each of the four quarters. This increase to above 16% marks the first-time housing’s share of GDP is above 16% since 2022. In the first quarter, the more cyclical...
- Pending Home Sales Climb 3.4% in MarchPending Home Sales Climb 3.4% in March
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- Colorado Senate kills bill barring rent-setting algorithms as Democrats spar over company’s role in amendment NEWA bill aimed at barring landlords from using algorithms to set rents died in the Colorado Senate on Wednesday.
- Alaska Senate passes budget differing from House version with roughly $1,580 payments to residents NEWAlaska residents would receive checks of around $1,580 this year under the version of the state operating budget passed by the Senate on Wednesday.
- Arizona Lawmakers Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban, Creating Rift on the Right NEWTwo Republican state senators broke with their party to ensure final passage of the repeal. Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, is expected to sign it on Thursday.
- EPA underestimates methane emissions from landfills, urban areas NEWThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is underestimating methane emissions from landfills, urban areas and U.S. states, according to a new study. The researchers combined 2019 satellite observations with an atmospheric transport model to generate a high-resolution map of methane emissions, which was then compared to EPA estimates from the same year. The researchers found: Methane…
- Feathers, cognition and global consumerism in colonial Amazonia NEWAmazonia is the home of the largest variety of birds in the world. In such a unique environment, craft cultures have flourished by translating the beauty and creativity of environmental materials like feathers into stunning pieces of art. A new article examines artisanal featherwork within the context of early modern colonialism and globalization.
- 'Qatar targeted my brother on Grindr - I want him home’ NEWThe British-Mexican man has HIV and has run out of his usual medication, says his family.
- 'Qatar targeted my brother on Grindr - I want him home’ NEWThe British-Mexican man has HIV and has run out of his usual medication, says his family.
- Fed Holds Rates Steady, Noting Lack of Progress on Inflation NEWThe Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for a sixth straight meeting and suggested that rates would stay high for longer.
- Aiea food truck gets red placard due to invalid permit NEWThe state Health Department has shut down La Birria, a popular food truck in Aiea, due to its operation without a valid permit.
- Whitmire's pause on Shepard-Durham project could risk $40M in federal funds NEWThe project could be canceled entirely and the funds could be reallocated.
- Employer of visiting nurse who was killed didn’t protect her and should be fined, safety agency says NEWFederal workplace safety officials say a home health care company failed to protect a visiting nurse who was killed during an appointment with a convicted rapist at a Connecticut halfway house.
- Fed holds key interest rate and warns on inflation NEWThe US central bank has left interest rates unchanged again, noting a "lack of further progress" on inflation.
- S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower after Fed rate decisionNEW YORK >> U.S. stocks closed mixed today after the Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged, as expected, and indicated that while its next move will likely be a rate cut, continued progress on inflation is not assured.
- Identifying risks of human flea infestations in plague-endemic areas of MadagascarResearchers uncover why some homes in rural Madagascar where bubonic plague is endemic are infested with fleas. Based on their findings, they recommend ways to reduce the flea populations and their impact on human health.
- Fed holds rates steady amid inflation concernsWASHINGTON >> The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today and signaled it is still leaning towards eventual reductions in borrowing costs, but put a red flag on recent disappointing inflation readings and suggested a possible stall in the movement towards more balance in the economy.
- 256-acre master planned community in Conroe opens for home salesThe new community will top out at 837 homes as demand for suburbs north of Houston swells.
- Revised dating of the Liujiang skeleton renews understanding of human occupation of ChinaResearchers have provided new age estimates and revised provenance information for the Liujiang human fossils, shedding light on the presence of Homo sapiens in the region. Using advanced dating techniques including U-series dating on human fossils, and radiocarbon and optically stimulated luminescence dating on fossil-bearing sediments, the study revealed new ages ranging from approximately 33,000…
- Inside the secret poker games opening doors in L.A.'s art scenePoker-playing artists have let the cigar smoke out and opened up the tables to a more diverse, inclusive and female-friendly pool of players.
- The L.A. laundromat offers something special and rare: a home away from homeThe laundromat is your rare "third place" — a spot to go to that's not your house, nor your office, but a secret third thing.
- LSE names winner of contest for Bankside student housingThe Architects’ Journal LSE names winner of contest for Bankside student housing The London School of Economics (LSE) has named the six teams competing for the redevelopment of its Bankside House hall of residence The post LSE names winner of contest for Bankside student housing appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Richard Waite
- Lesley Lokko: ‘Grit is the greatest predictor of success’The Architects’ Journal Lesley Lokko: ‘Grit is the greatest predictor of success’ As she prepares to receive the Royal Gold Medal for architecture, Lesley Lokko tells the AJ about the award, her plans for retirement and her hopes for the next generation of architects The post Lesley Lokko: ‘Grit is the greatest predictor of success’…
- Howells seeks planning consent for 700-home Stratford Waterfront schemeThe Architects’ Journal Howells seeks planning consent for 700-home Stratford Waterfront scheme Howells has submitted a planning application for four residential towers on Stratford Waterfront to the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) The post Howells seeks planning consent for 700-home Stratford Waterfront scheme appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Gino Spocchia
- Campaign to erect new city on Solano County ranchland submits signatures for November ballotThe tech titans backing the controversial project promise a livable, energy-efficient city in close proximity to the Bay Area.
- Activity in a room stirs up nanoparticles left over from consumer spraysCommon household products containing nanoparticles -- grains of engineered material so miniscule they are invisible to the eye -- could be contributing to a new form of indoor air pollution, according to a new study.
- Same-store sales at Starbucks drop as consumers slow purchasesThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, various supply chain issues and high inflation, Starbucks could still count on its consumers to buy their iced oat milk lattes. But that economic certainty may be in doubt after the coffee giant reported weaker-than-expected revenue and earnings in the latest quarter.
- Chinese women are partnering with strangers to save moneyThey are finding new ways to cut back on household spending as China’s economy loses steam.
- Rent Board Backs Increases for Millions of New YorkersThe Rent Guidelines Board cast a preliminary vote to back rent increases of between 2 and 4.5 percent on one-year leases across New York City’s one million stabilized apartments.
- Russell Wilson’s $24.9 million Bellevue mansion has a potential buyerWilson had bought the Lake Washington waterfront property for $6.7 million in 2015 after signing a four-year extension with the Seahawks.
- NASA does Dragon shuffle prepping for Starliner launchParking is at a premium at the International Space Station, but NASA and SpaceX cleared out one spot as a cargo Dragon spacecraft completed its trip home with a splashdown off the Florida coast early Tuesday.
- Here’s what Barry Morphew told investigators about his tranquilizer gunDuring a search of the Morphews’ home after Suzanne’s 2020 disappearance, law enforcement officials reported finding a tranquilizer dart gun, empty darts and a needle used to inject tranquilizer chemicals into the darts, according to previous court testimony.
- Scientists show ancient village adapted to drought, rising seasResearchers have unveiled evidence for ancient human resilience to climate change in the Eastern Mediterranean.
- How to use your smart speaker for better sleepProblems sleeping? Maybe your smart speaker can help. DepositPhotosYour versatile home gadget can help you get more qualities zzzs. The post How to use your smart speaker for better sleep appeared first on Popular Science.
- WA seeks to fix discrimination from racially restrictive property deedsThe Covenant Homeownership Program will begin distributing money in July to homebuyers whose families experienced housing discrimination.
- 'American Idol' pays tribute to late Grammy-winning former contestant MandisaThe Grammy-winning singer died at her home last week and was honored on 'American Idol' by former 'Idol' contestants performing her hit 'Shackles (Praise You).'
- Houston suburbs are seeing the highest number of home salesAffordability and new construction are pushing home buyers farther from the city limits.
- New Cunard cruise ship arrives in home portThe 3,000-capacity luxury vessel is due to depart on its maiden voyage on Friday.
- Alaska House votes down ethics board alternate member, citing signature on Dunleavy recall petitionThe vote on Rachel Kelly, a Juneau resident nominated to fill a public seat on the ethics committee was four short of the needed tally.
- Methane emissions from landfill could be turned into sustainable jet fuel in plasma chemistry leapResearchers have developed a chemical process using plasma that could create sustainable jet fuel from methane gas emitted from landfills, potentially creating a low-carbon aviation industry.
- Eight US officers shot, four killed, in home siegeA suspect is also dead and two women face questions over one of the deadliest attacks on law enforcement for years.
- Abode Smart Lock Review: Great for RentersAbode’s new smart lock is great for renters and easy to add onto existing locks, and it comes with a fingerprint-reading keypad.
- Thousands more refugees become homeless in EnglandRefugees classed as homeless quadrupled, as the government worked to clear the asylum backlog.
- Can straight married men and women be friends? I went on a quest to find outIt's been 35 years since "When Harry Met Sally" made the case that men and women can't be friends because "the sex part always gets in the way." Is that still true?
- Monthly payments of $1,000 could get thousands of homeless people off the streets, researchers sayA monthly payment of $750 to $1,000 would allow thousands of the city's homeless people to find informal housing, according to a policy brief by four L.A. academics.
- Davidson Prize: shortlist for adaptive reuse housing contest revealedThe Architects’ Journal Davidson Prize: shortlist for adaptive reuse housing contest revealed The Alan Davidson Foundation has named the three finalist teams in its annual architecture prize The post Davidson Prize: shortlist for adaptive reuse housing contest revealed appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Merlin Fulcher
- Honeybees Don’t Need Saving, I Learned When They Invaded My HouseResponding to fears of a “honeybee collapse,” 30 states have passed laws to protect the pollinators. But when they invaded my house, I learned that the honeybees didn’t need saving.
- Woman facing eviction told she would cope sleeping roughThurrock Council said it believed Heidi Dodson would cope 'reasonably well' if she was made homeless.
- Woman facing eviction told she would cope sleeping roughThurrock Council said it believed Heidi Dodson would cope 'reasonably well' if she was made homeless.
- Woman facing eviction told she would cope sleeping roughThurrock Council said it believed Heidi Dodson would cope 'reasonably well' if she was made homeless.
- Growing wildfire risk leaves states grappling with how to keep property insurers from fleeingMonths after a catastrophic fire burned more than 2,200 homes in Hawaii, some property owners are getting more bad news — their property insurance won't be renewed because their insurance company has deemed the risk too high.
- A child said monsters were in her room. It was 60,000 beesSaylor Class had complained of "monsters in the wall" of her room at their farmhouse in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- A child said monsters were in her room. It was 60,000 beesSaylor Class had complained of "monsters in the wall" of her room at their farmhouse in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Migrants hit by high fees to send money homeSending money across borders, particularly in Africa, can still be expensive.
- Two towers above Sydney's Hunter Street station get the green lightTwo proposals for a 58-storey building above Hunter Street Station East and a 51-storey building above Hunter Street Station West have received planning approval.
- Thousands to apply for housing vouchers in Spokane CountyApr. 28—For the first time in about eight years, the Spokane Housing Authority will begin accepting applications for vouchers that could mean the difference between a family living on the streets or entering a new home. Housing choice vouchers will be available for the first time since 2016. That year, the agency accepted applications in…
- A Strong U.S. Dollar Weighs on the WorldTwo-thirds of the roughly 150 currencies have weakened against the dollar, whose strength stems from high interest rates because of stubborn inflation.
- MLB ghost kitchens to whip up ballpark food for delivery and pickup, courtesy of IHOPMajor League Baseball is behind a venture to offer ballpark food from hundreds of locations, mirroring a NASCAR initiative that also utilizes IHOP kitchens.
- Lattice: Q1 Earnings SnapshotHILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (LSCC) on Monday reported first-quarter earnings of $14.8 million. The Hillsboro, Oregon-based company said it had net income of 11 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, were 29 cents per share. The results met Wall Street expectations. The…
- Stagecoach and Coachella fans leave behind tons of camping gear, clothes, food. Here's what happens to itLost-and-found items as well as discarded clothes, camping gear and packaged food left behind by Stagecoach and Coachella music lovers is turned into donated items for low-income and unhoused communities.
- China compiled the most detailed moon atlas ever mappedOn flight day 20 of NASA’s Artemis I mission, Orion’s optical navigation camera looked back at the Moon as the spacecraft began its journey home. NASA/JSCThe Geologic Atlas of the Lunar Globe includes 12,341 craters, 81 basins, and 17 different rock types. The post China compiled the most detailed moon atlas ever mapped appeared first…
- New 19-story high rise to be built for Texas A&M University studentsIt will include a fitness center, a golf and gaming simulator and an outdoor gaming deck.
- The man behind the myth of William H. Seward | Hometown, AlaskaHear about an upcoming event examining the life of Seward and get the facts about the man who helped make Alaska part of the United States.
- Florida abortion ban to take effect WednesdayMIAMI >> Florida has long played a significant role in the American abortion landscape, with dozens of clinics providing the procedure to tens of thousands of residents a year while also taking in patients from across the Southeast.
- Heavy rainfall destroys road north of Houston, home in Trinity CountyA 25-foot drop formed on FM 2989 in Walker County after last night's severe storms,
- Three major lenders to raise mortgage ratesNationwide, Santander and NatWest will increase their rates on home loans amid uncertainty in the sector.
- Romance scams just ‘happen in life,’ says CEO of biggest dating app company in the USOnly an estimated 7 percent of online romance fraud victims report the crime to authorities. Deposit PhotosDating app users collectively lost $1.1 billion to cons in 2023 alone. The post Romance scams just ‘happen in life,’ says CEO of biggest dating app company in the US appeared first on Popular Science.
- Hawaii legislators aim to preserve macadamia nut identityFor decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands’ famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family, but these days many of the kernels in the package might not be Hawaii-grown.
- Jeseník park, CzechiaThe Architects’ Journal Jeseník park, Czechia An open international landscape contest is being held to upgrade Smetana Gardens in Jeseník, Czechia [Deadline: 21 June 2024] The post Jeseník park, Czechia appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Merlin Fulcher
- New State Patrol chief opens up about adding women to ranks, frets over her teen driver at homeCol. Christina Bogojevic believes women have an edge when it comes to interacting with the public.
- Scientists develop strong yet reusable adhesive from smart materialsScientists have developed a smart, reusable adhesive more than ten times stronger than a gecko's feet adhesion, pointing the way for development of reusable superglue and grippers capable of holding heavy weights across rough and smooth surfaces. The research team found a way to maximize the adhesion of the smart adhesives by using shape-memory polymers,…
- Camping made easy and affordable with this Pop-A-Shade Tent for only $28Stack CommerceSun, rain, or insects? This versatile tent keeps you cool and comfortable. The post Camping made easy and affordable with this Pop-A-Shade Tent for only $28 appeared first on Popular Science.
- Need a little hope? Geffen Playhouse magic show proves hope is more than an illusionHelder Guimarães and Frank Marshall created the rare COVID-era theater hit with "The Present." They're back with "The Hope Theory," a magic show about the immigrant experience.
- Yikes! You're stuck in a situationship. When to stick around or get outSituationships are fine if both parties are on the same page, but what happens when one person catches feelings? Here's what experts say you should do.
- Law that ended single-family zoning is struck down for five Southern California citiesAn L.A. County judge ruled Senate Bill 9 unconstitutional in a case brought by five Southern California cities. If upheld on appeal, it could restore single-family zoning in big cities across the state.
- Rent caps may end in Prince George’s. Tenants are organizing a fight.Housing advocates and tenants want permanent rent stabilization as the county faces record homelessness
- In L.A., thousands of newer apartments have rent caps. Tenants don't always know.Newly built apartments generally aren't rent controlled, but in the city of Los Angeles, thousands are. Find out if you live in one.
- Concept masterplan unveiled for NSW regional theatreThe City of Wagga Wagga has released a draft masterplan for the upgrade and expansion of Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
- Fringe events at the 2024 Australian Architecture ConferenceThe 2024 Australian Architecture Conference is drawing close and the Australian Institute of Architects has revealed the full line up of fringe events, alongside the two-day conference.
- Live report from Phoenix: Timberwolves try to sweep Suns tonightThe Suns are trying to dig out of a 3-0 hole on their home court without Grayson Allen.
- Stowaway cat accidentally mailed in returned packageGaleana is back home in the US state of Utah and in good health after spending six days in a box.
- Stowaway cat accidentally mailed in returned packageGaleana is back home in the US state of Utah and in good health after spending six days in a box.
- Outcry over student accommodation proposed for site of Adelaide heritage pubA proposal has been submitted for the construction of a 19-storey student accommodation building in Adelaide on the site of a 171-year-old locally heritage-listed pub Crown and Anchor. Plans show the facade of the pub would remain relatively intact, however, the interior would be gutted.
- Disability benefit system unsustainable and needs change, says governmentDisability payments that help with extra living costs could be scrapped in favour of more tailored support as the government looks at overhauling the benefits system Proposals include disabilities.
- World Central Kitchen Will Resume Operations in GazaThe organization halted aid efforts in the enclave after seven of its workers were killed in an Israeli attack. It said it would resume operations with a local team of Palestinian aid workers.
- Shots fired in parking lot at CU Boulder’s Williams Village dormsShots were fired in a parking lot at the Williams Village dormitory complex at the University of Colorado Boulder early Sunday morning, according to a campus emergency alert.
- Help on the way for north Minneapolis neighborhood prone to extreme floodingSeveral low-lying blocks of the Cleveland neighborhood have weathered excess storm water for decades. New flood modeling finally has identified the area as a priority for street and sewer improvements.
- Burkina Faso rejects accusation of villagers' massacreHuman Rights Watch says at least 56 children were killed by soldiers in Soro village.
- Column: As some nursing homes cry poverty, what can be done about increased staffing requirements?Some nursing homes cry poverty while using complex financial arrangements to shield profits. How can California enforce new federal staffing requirements?
- Money Talk with Liz Weston: Managing mortgage debt in retirementHaving a mortgage in retirement used to be uncommon, but that's no longer the case. They key is affordability.
- 'We will lose our people and become a dead town'Campaigners say any new tax raised from second homes must be spent on affordable housing for locals.
- How Kenilworth Road was added to EA FC 24A game developer says the Hatters' ground, surrounded by terraced housing, has "great character".
- Residents begin going through the rubble after tornadoes hammer parts of Nebraska and IowaResidents began sifting through the rubble Saturday after a tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as it moved for miles through farmland and into subdivisions, then slamming an Iowa town.
- Friends split a mortgage, share a home to beat high housing costsA growing number of nonmarried people are sharing the high cost of homeownership.
- Airline keeps mistaking 101-year-old woman for babyAn IT glitch leaves the cabin crew expecting to welcome a baby on board rather than a centenarian.
- 'Buying a first home is harder when you're single'A report says two high incomes are increasingly needed to afford a mortgage, leaving millions stuck.
- 'Buying a first home is harder when you're single'A report says two high incomes are increasingly needed to afford a mortgage, leaving millions stuck.
- Showcase for Antebellum Homes Displays Their Finery. But What About the History?Each spring, Columbus, Miss., has opened its Civil War-era homes to visitors. Some say the event should reflect more the oppression behind the architecture, and how the city has changed since.
- Wildfire-preparedness workshop tackles difficulties insuring homesA state official recommends people who lose homeowners insurance hire an independent agent to shop around.
- Hamas Says It Is Reviewing Israel’s Cease-Fire Proposal for GazaThe statement came as anticipation was growing of an Israeli invasion of Rafah, where more than a million Gazans have been displaced.
- Taos Pueblo breaks ground on massive multi-purpose developmentThe site will house new government and community buildings for the pueblo.
- FBI investigating 1985 Taos museum art heist tied to New Mexico coupleVictor Higgins' "Aspens" and Joseph Henry Sharp's "Indian Boy in Full Dress," stolen from the Taos museum, were hung inside the couple's home until 2017.
- What happened when Uber and Lyft shut down in Austin, TexasAs Minneapolis tussles with the ridesharing giants, the Texas capital provides a case study on what happens when they left.
- What Would Jesus Do? Tackle the Housing Crisis, Say Some Congregations.The “Yes in God’s Backyard” movement to build affordable housing on faith organizations’ properties is gaining steam in California and elsewhere.
- 10 clever ways to reuse coffee groundsDon't just toss your used coffee grounds in the trash. https://depositphotos.com/photo/used-coffee-grounds-paper-filter-680134812.htmlTransform your used coffee grounds into valuable resources for your home, garden, and personal care. The post 10 clever ways to reuse coffee grounds appeared first on Popular Science.
- Rageh Omaar recovering after becoming unwell on airThe presenter thanked everyone for their "kindness and good wishes" and is home with his family.
- 'No Mow May' eases to 'Less Mow May' in some Twin Cities suburbsRosemount, Roseville and New Brighton, among others, advocate mowing less but not abstaining entirely in the spring to help support pollinator-friendly plants.
- How the Cat King in 'Dead Boy Detectives' captures a familiar queer dynamicThe Cat King, played by Lukas Gage, is a dangerous and fun queer villain in Netflix's adaptation of "Dead Boy Detectives."
- After Israel Aid Vote, Pocan Seeks to Show Biden Liberal Dismay on GazaThe progressive Democrat from a rural, mostly white Wisconsin district is highlighting that it is not just young people of color who are concerned about the war.
- Flight attendant indicted in attempted bathroom recording of teenBOSTON >> An American Airlines flight attendant was indicted Thursday after authorities said he tried to secretly record video of a 14-year-old girl using an airplane bathroom last September.
- Tornadoes Strike Nebraska and Iowa, Injuring at Least 5At least five people were injured as severe weather destroyed homes. The damage came a day after tornadoes battered other parts of the Midwest.
- Midwest tornadoes cause severe damage in Omaha suburbsA tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday afternoon, damaging hundreds of homes and other structures as the twister tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions. Some injuries were reported but there were no immediate reports that anyone was killed.
- Social media ban for kids under 14 passes Alaska HouseThe social media proposal was added late in the process as an amendment to another bill and hasn’t been subject to public hearings.
- Is Eagle Rock's new pâtisserie serving L.A.'s most sought-after croissants?The new pastry shop debuted last weekend and operates only three days a week. In its first few days of operation Fondry has sold out between 45 and 90 minutes after opening its doors.
- Three Questions About Politics and the Campus ProtestsThe encampments present a new wrinkle in a year already knotted by war abroad and domestic discord.
- Tornadoes cause severe damage in Omaha suburbsOMAHA, Neb. >> A tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, today, damaging hundreds of homes and other structures as the twister tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions. Some injuries were reported but there were no immediate reports that anyone was killed.
- Anchorage policing of homeless encampments will hinge on U.S. Supreme Court decisionAnchorage and other western cities say a lower court's ruling has them hamstrung on responding to homelessness.
- As longtime Hutchinson, Litchfield papers close, 2 newspapers launch to take their placeThe Leader and Independent Review published their final editions this week but CherryRoad Media announced Friday it plans to open new papers in May.
- Taos-Denver flights to start in JuneTAOS — The Town of Taos Council voted unanimously this week to continue its relationship with JSX, the airline that has been providing passenger service at Taos Municipal Airport to the California cities of Carlsbad and Burbank as well as…
- City to hold gun buyback at Municipal Courthouse May 11The event will offer people gift cards of up to $250 for surrendered firearms, which will be accepted no questions asked.
- Midwest tornadoes cause severe damage in Omaha suburbsA tornado has plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as the twister tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions.
- Mobile device location data is already used by private companies, so why not for studying human-wildlife interactionsWhen did you last go anywhere without your cell phone? From maps and weather apps to social media platforms, we give consent for our phones to trace our footsteps and behavior. These curated mobility data are often used for personalized advertisements. Scientists now argue mobility data can offer so much more -- it is key…
- Tomography-based digital twins of Nd-Fe-B magnetsScientists have succeeded in simulating the magnetization reversal of Nd-Fe-B magnets using large-scale finite element models constructed based on tomographic data obtained by electron microscopy. Such simulations have shed light on microstructural features that hinder the coercivity, which quantifies a magnet's resistance to demagnetization in opposing magnetic fields. New tomography-based models are expected to guide…
- Sapphira Cristál's ties to LatinidadThe Season 16 contestant and fan favorite was born and raised in Houston in a diverse household — her mother is Black and her stepfather, who came into Cristál's life when she was 10 months old, was of Mexican and Thai heritage.
- Stagecoach 2024: How to stream Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert and other sets at homeStagecoach 2024 — who needs tickets and dust? The country festival will stream live on Prime Video and Twitch.tv, kicking off at 4 p.m. daily through Sunday.
- Enjoy $1,600 in savings on this highly-rated BirdBike e-bikeStack CommerceMake your commutes more eco-friendly. The post Enjoy $1,600 in savings on this highly-rated BirdBike e-bike appeared first on Popular Science.
- 'He's gonna be a Blue Jay.' Inside the day Shohei Ohtani did not fly to TorontoThe Dodgers feared they had lost Shohei Ohtani to the Blue Jays when rumors spread that he was flying to Toronto. Ohtani was sitting at home wondering what to make of all of it.
- Could fishponds help with Hawaii's food sustainability?Indigenous aquaculture systems in Hawaii, known as loko i'a or fishponds, can increase the amount of fish and fisheries harvested both inside and outside of the pond. Today, aquaculture supplies less than 1% of Hawaii's 70 million pounds of locally available seafood, but revitalization of loko i'a has the potential to significantly increase locally available…
- The Best Govee Smart Lights (2024): M1 Light Strip, Envisual T2, and More TipsGovee makes some of the best affordable smart lights, but its enormous range can be overwhelming and confusing. Here’s how to choose the right fit for your home.
- Key Solar Panel Ingredient Is Made in the U.S.A. AgainREC Silicon says it will soon start shipping polysilicon, which has come mostly from China, reviving a Washington State factory that shut down in 2019.
- Duluth mayor pledges population growth in the long-stalled cityMayor Roger Reinert said he won't raise taxes next year and will take a tougher stance on panhandling.
- L.A. Affairs: I'm a divorced woman. Was I ready to be naked with a new guy?After my divorce, my self-esteem was low. The idea of dating in Los Angeles terrified me. Then I met a saucy Italian chef who managed to fire up my burners.
- Opinion: Is planting trees on Arbor Day one way we can all fight climate change? Not so muchIn California and beyond, responsibly managing and conserving mature forests is far more important to reducing atmospheric levels of carbon.
- 'Disability Intimacy' starts a long-overdue conversationEditor Alice Wong refuses to shut out the 'other' in this collection of essays, poems and stories on topics such as BDSM, queer love and intergenerational relationships.
- How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to LaufeyThe singer-songwriter's perfect day involves picking up fresh Icelandic fish, relaxing with a good book and practicing Frederic Chopin's children's tunes as a form of meditation
- Can’t Afford a House? Buy a Piece of One InsteadIn a chaotic housing market that has shut many buyers out, fractional home ownership and investing trends are taking off.
- NewJeans: The controversy shaking the K-pop worldThe infighting between K-pop powerhouse Hybe and its label Ador has put fans on edge.
- This mansion in Md. is an ode to Tuscan villagesHOUSE OF THE WEEK | The six-bedroom, 14-bathroom mansion was modeled after Tuscan ‘borgos,’ small villages built over centuries
- Denizen Works gets consent for boat house home on Scottish islandThe Architects’ Journal Denizen Works gets consent for boat house home on Scottish island Denizen Works has been granted planning permission for a home with its own boathouse on a Hebridean island The post Denizen Works gets consent for boat house home on Scottish island appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Anna Highfield
- How to Claim Your Part of a $5.6 Million Ring SettlementThe Federal Trade Commission is sending payments to customers who had certain Ring home security cameras and accounts during a particular time period, the agency said.
- What's on in May 2024From Melbourne Design Week and the Australian Architecture Conference to a birthday bash celebrating the Australian Design Centre, there is no shortage of powerful and compelling design-focused events this month.
- HFD says Kailua home fire accidental, linked to robot vacuumThe Honolulu Fire Department classified the cause of a fire that broke out at a two-story Kailua home Monday as accidental.
- New Mexico solar projects to receive $156 millionThe spending comes as part of a federal grant package for solar projects targeted to benefit "households in low-income and disadvantaged communities."
- Median standing ban could affect newspaper vendorsThe resolution does not mention panhandling but has been criticized as an attempt to criminalize homelessness.
- America Is Writing Checks That Mere Optimism Won’t CoverDon’t bet the house on a rosy future.
- Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming careTennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse has given their final approval on legislation criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent.
- A deal to buy Skid Row homeless housing fell apart. Here's why vulnerable tenants and taxpayers are at riskThe AIDS Healthcare Foundation abandoned its bid to buy six failing Skid Row buildings. The decision might leave the city on the hook for more funding.
- Amendment banning kids under 14 from social media passes Alaska House with bipartisan supportThe measure came as an amendment to an otherwise unrelated bill that would require adult websites to verify users are 18 or older.
- Look inside Md. mansion inspired by Tuscan villagesThe six-bedroom, 14-bathroom estate has hosted events from Vivaldi concerts to political fundraisers.
- How L.A. Chess Club is giving nerd culture a Gen Z makeoverWhere can you meet new friends, find a roommate and get a date? This late-night chess club is one possibility. It's helping Gen Z and millennials make meaningful connections.
- Average long-term mortgage rate climbs for 4th straight weekLOS ANGELES >> The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level since late November, another setback for home shoppers in what’s traditionally the housing market’s busiest time of the year.
- Scientists replace fishmeal in aquaculture with microbial protein derived from soybean processing wastewaterScientists have successfully replaced half of the fishmeal protein in the diets of farmed Asian seabass with a 'single cell protein' cultivated from microbes in soybean processing wastewater, paving the way for more sustainable fish farming practices.
- Freeze casting: A guide to creating hierarchically structured materialsFreeze casting is an elegant, cost-effective manufacturing technique to produce highly porous materials with custom-designed hierarchical architectures, well-defined pore orientation, and multifunctional surface structures. Freeze-cast materials are suitable for many applications, from biomedicine to environmental engineering and energy technologies.
- Advanced cell atlas opens new doors in biomedical researchResearchers have developed a web-based platform that offers an unprecedented view of the human body at the cellular level. The aim is to create an invaluable resource for researchers worldwide to increase knowledge about human health and disease.
- Gassy geysers create ‘spiders’ on MarsMars' Inca City formation (left) is home to Martian ‘spiders’ every spring (right). ESA/DLR/FU Berlin (left) ESA/TGO/CaSSIS (right)ESA captures new images of the seasonal phenomenon in the 'Inca City' region of the Red Planet. The post Gassy geysers create ‘spiders’ on Mars appeared first on Popular Science.
- Yale Approach Smart Lock Review: Magical Door-Unlocking PowersYale’s first deadbolt adapter magically unlocks your door when it senses you’re returning home.
- How to Set Up a VPN on Your Router to Protect Your Home Wi-Fi NetworkAdd extra security and privacy to your smart home gadgets, streaming boxes, and every device in your house by running a virtual private network on your router.
- The latest battery-powered Ring doorbell is at its lowest price everBrandt Ranj If you've put off setting up a home security system, take the first step by snagging this Ring doorbell at Amazon. The post The latest battery-powered Ring doorbell is at its lowest price ever appeared first on Popular Science.
- Mercer Island says water conservation likely needed after main leakMercer Island said water-conservation efforts such as reducing garden and lawn irrigation, running the dishwasher and washing machine with a full load and reducing personal water use are likely needed.
- Murkowski Supports National Security SupplementalWashington, DC – Tuesday evening, the Senate overwhelmingly passed H.R.815, the vehicle for a package of supplemental national security measures, through a bipartisan vote of 79-18. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) voted for the package, which provides long-awaited support for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and Indo-Pacific allies while simultaneously rebuilding domestic defense capacities. “Despite my frustration…
- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton returns home following 111-day Alaskan deploymentALAMEDA, Calif. – U.S. Coast Guard Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) and crew returned to home port in Alameda, Monday, following a 111-day deployment to the Bering Sea in support of search and rescue capabilities and protecting the United States’ northern-most borders. Stratton and crew departed Alameda January 2, and while deployed, Coast Guard’s…
- 14 Last-Minute Tool Deals From Home Depot and Lowe's: Power Tools, Yard Tools, Hand ToolsSpruce up that home, yard, and garage with deals on everything from power tools to lawn gear while you still can.
- Buying and selling a home will change soon. Here’s what you need to know.Buying and selling a home will change soon. Here’s what you need to know.