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- Home prices soar even higher in February, despite higher mortgage rates, says S&P Case-Shiller NEWIt 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 Standards NEWThe 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? NEWWith 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 chase NEWTo 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 lenders NEWLeaders 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 Investments NEWHaveli 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 alert NEWMichigan'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 team NEWThe national real estate brokerage recently appointed eight individuals to executive positions
- Housing affordability dipped in March: First American NEWHousing 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 Market NEWThree-Quarters of Households Are Priced Out of the Housing Market
- Title insurance executives are confident the Biden proposals won’t come to much NEW"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...
- 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.
- 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
- Architecture Industry Faces Prolonged Decline as Billings Index Hits 14-Month LowArchitecture Industry Faces Prolonged Decline as Billings Index Hits 14-Month Low
- Are roof baffle necessary if I intend to use spray foam on the underside of a metal shed roofI have a 18 x 36 building with a metal roof in West Texas. I am wondering do I need to put the in the roof baffles inside the 2x6…
- How Do Heat Pumps Get Heat From Cold Air? Part 2Reframing a common question to better understand why heat pumps really do work in extremely cold climates
- Pennymac posts first-quarter profit of $39MLoan production income shrank in the first quarter, but the company’s servicing business continues to grow
- DOJ charges one of America’s top LOs in alleged mortgage fraud schemeChristopher Gallo was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud.
- Top Producer Review: Features, pricing & alternativesHow Top Producer’s all-in-one CRM, lead generation, nurturing, marketing and predictive analytics can boost your business.
- M/I Homes Hits First Quarter RecordsM/I Homes Hits First Quarter Records
- A&D Mortgage names new servicing managerSatish Vishwakarma joins the company after 12 years at Ocwen Financial
- Ali Wolf: Millennials Juggle Income Gains and Savings ChallengesAli Wolf: Millennials Juggle Income Gains and Savings Challenges
- HUD aims to help protect communities from extreme heatHUD has announced a series of individual and shared initiatives designed to help communities protect against the dangers of extreme heat.
- Freedom Mortgage founder addresses ’extraordinary’ credit profiles, profitability and products Stan Middleman said that mortgage market participants should get used to the concept of 'higher for longer' rates
- How to straighten coiled, thick (4/0) aluminum electrical wire?I bought 144' of 4/0 AWG aluminum XHHW-2 wire (roughly 0.6" diameter) that came in a coil. Probably because I didn't unroll it the right way, it has the shape…
- Realty One Group joins growing list of firms to settle commission lawsuitsThe firm joins six other brokerages in settling the commission lawsuits.
- Figure names Michael Tannenbaum as CEOCo-founder and former CEO Mike Cagney will transition to the role of executive chairman
- High or Better Efficiency HVAC solutions for sleeve unitsThere are many Mid Century multi family buildings in our town. A large percentage of them feature sleeve style AC units.These units are efficient and when not in use a…
- American Financial Resources announces two executive hiresMultichannel lender American Financial Resources (AFR) added Michael Brenning and Brian Collins to its executive leadership team.
- Landsea Homes Launches Exclusive Financial Services Platform for BuyersLandsea Homes Launches Exclusive Financial Services Platform for Buyers
- What is Calculating minisplit COP?I live in north NH (zone 4a) and recently had a Mitsubishi MXZ-36NAHZ hyper heat pump with 5 ductless indoor units installed at/in my home.
- Header block vapor barrier terminationIs there a good detail or is it not worth worrying about how the vapor barrier terminates at a header block?
- Side’s Hilary Saunders discusses the evolution of brokerage modelsThe Gathering: Consumers have become more educated about real estate transactions and brokerages are having to adapt their models
- All-Cash Sales Dropped to Lowest in 3 YearsNAHB analysis of the most recent Quarterly Sales by Price and Financing report reveals that the share of new home sales backed by VA loans climbed substantially in the first quarter of 2024, while all-cash sales share fell by nearly 30%. However, the median purchase price of homes bought with cash continued to increase in...
- check my math for slab heat loss?Trying to decide between R22 and R33 options of under slab insulation for my workshop. After trying a couple of web based calculators that spat out nonsense numbers, I decided…
- Reliable calculator for roof assembly R values?I was recently mislead by an assembly R value calculator on an insulation company's website. Surprising because the data wasn't skewed in their favor, but looks like the flaw was…
- House Plan of the Week: Craftsman Farmhouse Curb AppealHouse Plan of the Week: Craftsman Farmhouse Curb Appeal
- Poly or Intello interior vapour barrier?We have started installing 6 mil pol as our interior vapour control layer in a new build project. I thought they had switched it to Intello so I was surprised.We…
- What is the right approach to vapour retarder/barrier for my assembly in Atlantic Canada (zone 6)?None, 6-mil poly, smart (variable permeability) membrane, painted gypsum board, combination, something else? Does a smart retarder perform better/worse with/without a service cavity (separation from vs contact with wallboard)? Specific…
- Commercial Addition to Floating Slab StructureA client is asking me to design an addition of a 60'x 30' warehouse structure to an existing 40'x 30' commercial structure. They drive forklifts inside, and need the slab…
- Net free vent area + rafter blocking hole sizeI'm calculating net free vent area for a cathedral ceiling and wanted to run my calculations by the experts here. I believe the IRC calls for a minimum of 1/150…
- Mortgage demand drops as interest rates soar over 7%
- 5 Takeaways from New IAQ CourseFine Homebuilding’s latest e-learning class outlines a clear map to an optimal interior home environment
- Best real estate continuing education schools for quick and easy license renewal in 2024Need to renew your license this year? Check out our favorite real estate continuing education courses for a quick & easy renewal.
- Insulate or Ventilate “Bump Out”First post long time free lurker/reader. I just wanted to get a consensus for options. We have a late 70s raised ranch. The front faces west and we cannot put…
- 2023 Most Successful Year for Build-to-Rent Sector2023 Most Successful Year for Build-to-Rent Sector
- Water proofing Exterior Casing on Marvin WindowsHey, A client has asked me to do exterior casing (1x4) for their new windows. This is new construction. She requested no exterior sill and its being sided in clapboards. …
- CoStar Group finds success through the sale of Homes.com membershipsThe company boosted its revenue by 12% year over year in Q1 2024
- Kevin Sears pulls back the curtain on NAR’s commission lawsuit settlementNAR’s president took to the stage at The Gathering just hours after the court granted preliminary approval of the commission lawsuit settlement agreement
- A look back at HousingWire’s 2023 Marketing LeadersThe HousingWire Marketing Leaders award recognizes outstanding professionals who have demonstrated excellence in marketing within mortgage and real estate.
- FTC bans noncompete clauses nationwideThe measure follows up on a 2021 executive order by President Biden, but one group has already vowed to challenge it in court.
- New home sales still growing from 2022 lows We have to remember the builders are growing sales because they live in a sub-6% mortgage rate world, not like the existing home marketplace.
- Guild Mortgage CEO on values, culture and M&A prioritiesAt The Gathering, Terry Schmidt discussed some of what Guild looks for in its M&A and employee recruitment opportunities.
- Minisplit code requirementsMinisplits installs are rarely inspected and there seem to be many variations on how people do things. im trying to find some definitive answers to some code related questions. 1. Condensate…
- US Mortgage Corporation committed to reverse channel, new HECM head saysLeaders at US Mortgage Corp. sat down with RMD to discuss their expanded presence and future goals in the reverse mortgage business.
- Best Practice for Deep CrawlspaceWe are building in Zone 5, and working within the confines of a track builder. We did upgrade to a 4 ft crawl and I would love some insight into…
- Labor Department announces new rule to shield retirement savingsThe new rule updates the fiduciary standard for those offering retirement investment advice and requires more financial professionals to adhere to stricter guidelines
- loanDepot CEO talks ‘longer and tougher’ mortgage cycle, NAR settlement and cyberattacks The Gathering: Frank Martell said the current market decline is not going to cure with small interest rate cuts
- The industry needs to speak out about the consequences of the commission lawsuits: Brokerage leadersFrom how buyers will pay agents, to E&O insurance implications, a panel of brokerage leaders discussed the many potential impacts of the commission lawsuits.
- 2024 IRC Diffusion port area for unvented attic using air permeable insulation, 1:600 or 1:150?The 2021 IRC states diffusion port area requirement as 1:600 (i.e. 1 square foot of diffusion port for every 600 square feet of ceiling) in subsection 5.2.2:https://codes.iccsafe.org/s/IRC2021P2/part-iii-building-planning-and-construction/IRC2021P2-Pt03-Ch08-SecR806.5Did the 2024 IRC…
- NVR Starts 2024 Strong With Year-Over-Year Profit IncreasesNVR Starts 2024 Strong With Year-Over-Year Profit Increases
- New-Home Sales Keep Up the Spring Selling PaceNew-Home Sales Keep Up the Spring Selling Pace
- do solar panels make sense in this scenario?I had plans to install solar panels on my new workshop, but a change in billing schemes by my utility is giving me second thoughts.Relevant details:-climate zone 5/6-winter months are…
- Remodel Wall AssemblyWe are north of Dallas TX, and are pulling all the brick and roof off our home (originally built in 70's and added on to through the years). Several reasons…
- Rooftop deck layer discussion. Can I make it thinner? Condensation issues? Other issues?Greetings all! I'm planning a build with a small roof deck, and vertical space is at a premium due to height restrictions. Every mm counts. I also want to get…
- Polyiso on both sides of roof sheathingI have 4in of polyiso on the exterior of my roof sheathing (zone 3) Using an r30 batt on the inside. My question is in regards to areas where we have…
- Despite Higher Mortgage Rates, New Home Sales Post Solid Gain in MarchDespite higher interest rates last month, new home sales rose in March due to limited inventory of existing homes. However, the pace of new home sales will be under pressure in April as mortgage rates moved above 7% this month, which is expected to moderate sales and increase the use of builder sales incentives this...
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- Woman facing eviction told she would cope sleeping rough NEWThurrock Council said it believed Heidi Dodson would cope 'reasonably well' if she was made homeless.
- Woman facing eviction told she would cope sleeping rough NEWThurrock 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 fleeing NEWMonths 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 bees NEWSaylor Class had complained of "monsters in the wall" of her room at their farmhouse in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Thousands to apply for housing vouchers in Spokane County NEWApr. 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 World NEWTwo-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 IHOP NEWMajor 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 Snapshot NEWHILLSBORO, 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…
- 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.
- 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.
- At least 4 dead in Oklahoma as nighttime tornadoes strikeSevere thunderstorms and high winds Saturday night left at least four people dead in Oklahoma, including an infant, injured residents and destroyed homes, authorities said, as more than two dozen tornadoes were reported overnight.
- 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.
- Anchorage’s Covenant House receives $1M federal grant to help foster youth before they age out“We know a lot of them end up with us after a year anyway,” said Heidi Huppert, chief program officer at the youth homeless service provider.
- 11-year-old Denver boy reported missing in College View neighborhoodIvan Villalobos was last seen in the area of West Evans Avenue and South Bryant Street around 11:45 a.m. Wednesday.
- Alaska House bill would require adult sites to verify users are 18 or olderAdvocates say age verification would ensure minors aren't exposed to adult content. Opponents say it's not so simple.
- San Luis Valley man sentenced to 12 years in prison for threatening judges, extortionNelson filed multiple fraudulent documents against a variety of public officials and victims associated with criminal and domestic cases in which he was a defendant and claimed they owed him millions of dollars in monetary damages.
- Managing meandering waterways in a changing worldJust as water moves through a river, rivers themselves move across the landscape. They carve valleys and canyons, create floodplains and deltas, and transport sediment from the uplands to the ocean.
- Is it ever OK to gather fruit from someone else's tree?Take our survey and let us know when you think it's OK to grab fruit from someone else's tree. Your answers may be featured in an upcoming edition of our Plants newsletter.
- A Minnesota sailor killed at Pearl Harbor to come home, 83 years laterWilliam F. Gusie, 19, was aboard the Oklahoma when it was torpedoed and sunk
- Proposed L.A. County budget adds mental health workers, homelessness fundingThe L.A. County Board of Supervisors deliberated over the $45.4-billion budget for the nation's largest county, much of which is spent on crucial safety net services.
- Amid homeowner insurance crisis, consumer advocates and industry clash at hearingConsumer advocates and insurance firms clashed at a state hearing over plans to use complex computer simulations to set homeowners' premiums.
- Inside Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok BillA tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.
- She told TikTok she was lonely in L.A. What happened next changed her lifeLos Angeles Friends is a growing cohort of native Angelenos and recent transplants searching for deeper connections in Los Angeles.
- Alaska Rep. Peltola stuns home region by defending Donlin gold mine, a project she used to opposeDemocrat Mary Peltola joined Alaska's U.S. senators on a legal brief defending the mine in a lawsuit brought by Kuskokwim tribes.
- Tackle tiny trees with 30% off this mini Craftsman chainsaw at AmazonAmanda ReedMiniature versions of large things are in right now. This tiny chainsaw from Craftsman is just as practical as it is petite. The post Tackle tiny trees with 30% off this mini Craftsman chainsaw at Amazon appeared first on Popular Science.
- Understaffed nursing homes in disadvantaged neighborhoods more likely to overuse antipsychoticsNursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understaffed, according to a new study.
- A simple 'twist' improves the engine of clean fuel generationResearchers have found a way to super-charge the 'engine' of sustainable fuel generation -- by giving the materials a little twist. The researchers are developing low-cost light-harvesting semiconductors that power devices for converting water into clean hydrogen fuel, using just the power of the sun. These semiconducting materials, known as copper oxides, are cheap, abundant…
- Floods cause widespread devastation in KenyaThe UN says that at least 32 people have died and more than 40,000 have been forced from their homes.
- 12 Best Wi-Fi Routers (2024): Budget, Gaming, MeshDon’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home whatever your needs or budget.
- Ministers have caved in on evictions pledge, says RaynerLabour's Angela Rayner attacks the government's housing record but faces jibes over her own living arrangements.
- PMQs opens with talk of Rayner's house saleAngela Rayner says she knows the Conservatives are "desperate to talk about my living arrangements", opening her question on no-fault evictions.
- Two stalled Duluth housing projects move aheadTogether, the projects will add more than 250 apartments to city's inventory.
- This 5-year-old from Gaza is learning to live with one leg and untold lossIsrael-Hamas war: In Qatar's capital, a compound housing Palestinian medical evacuees from Gaza is a living catalog of what war does to the human body.
- AJ Climate Champions podcast: Carmody Groarke’s Sian Ricketts on making bricks from wasteThe Architects’ Journal AJ Climate Champions podcast: Carmody Groarke’s Sian Ricketts on making bricks from waste Carmody Groarke sustainability lead Sian Ricketts explains how architecture can adapt to the reality of finite resources and an abundance of waste The post AJ Climate Champions podcast: Carmody Groarke’s Sian Ricketts on making bricks from waste appeared first…
- Santa Fe to keep putting $3 million into affordable housing fundThe excise tax on high end home sales scheduled to take effect in late May could contribute millions to the trust fund.
- UK court case launched over mining project in BrazilBrazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster.
- Art sale May 4 to benefit Kitchen AngelsThe Santa Fe-based nonprofit provides free meals to homebound Northern New Mexicans.
- Armenians fear another war despite talk of peaceEthnic Armenians who lost their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh worry Azerbaijan plans another war.
- New platform launches to promote responsible designA new platform named Conscious Craft is set to amplify the voices of Australian designers who are developing considered, responsible and responsive designs, inspiring a new wave of practitioners to follow suit.
- America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degreesWomen’s participation in the workforce has recovered from the pandemic, but the gap is widening for moms without degrees.
- With public universities under threat, massive protests against austerity shake ArgentinaRaising their textbooks, diplomas and posters aloft, hundreds of thousands of Argentines filled the streets of Buenos Aires and other cities on Tuesday to demand increased funding for the country's public universities, in an outpouring of anger at libertarian President Javier Milei's harsh austerity measures.
- Alaska House committee nixes amendment raising age of consent from 16 to 18The sponsor of the amendment, Rep. Andrew Gray, D-Anchorage, says he'll try again when the bill returns to the House floor.
- Asian monsoon lofts ozone-depleting substances to stratospherePowerful monsoon winds, strengthened by a warming climate, are lofting unexpectedly large quantities of ozone-depleting substances high into the atmosphere over East Asia, according to new research. The study found that the East Asian Monsoon delivers more than twice the concentration of very short-lived ozone-depleting substances into the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere than previously…
- Chopping it up with the best personal blenders for 2024Amanda ReedYou don't always need a big blender. These smaller options cut down on waste and space on your counter or when stashed in a cabinet. The post Chopping it up with the best personal blenders for 2024 appeared first on Popular Science.
- Livestock abortion surveillance could protect livelihoods and detect emerging global pathogensA study suggests timely reporting and investigating of livestock abortions is feasible in rural areas and can provide insights into emerging infectious diseases.
- Communal living apartment complex to open this summer in MontroseRent includes utilities, bi-weekly cleaning, and laundry detergent.
- Dozens die after boat capsizes off Djibouti coastOfficials say those aboard were returning home to Ethiopia from Yemen and some are still missing.
- Dozens die after boat capsizes off Djibouti coastOfficials say those aboard were returning home to Ethiopia from Yemen and some are still missing.
- Abcarian: Criminalizing homelessness is unconscionable, but is it unconstutitional?Supreme Court justices dive into the question of when and if rousting homeless encampments amounts to cruel and unusual punishment.
- Begich makes a pledge: He’ll drop out of Alaska’s U.S. House race if Dahlstrom bests him in primary.Begich says if other GOP candidates do the same, it would allow conservative voters to unite behind one candidate. Another solution: Ranking.
- Houston ranks third on list of U.S. cities with the most 'build-to-rent' constructionHigher mortgage rates are driving the construction of homes meant specifically to lease.
- Supreme Court appears to side with an Oregon city’s crackdown on homelessnessJustices heard an Oregon city's appeal of lower court rulings that it's "cruel and unusual" to fine or jail people on public land if no shelter is available.
- Tensions grow at California universities as Gaza protests roil campuses from Berkeley to New YorkAs sprawling pro-Palestinian protests and encampments escalate on university campuses across the United States, administrators respond with more discipline.
- No bull: How creating less-gassy cows could help fight climate changeA new study has revealed breeding less-flatulent cows and restoring agricultural land could significantly reduce rising methane emission levels, which play a considerable role in climate change.
- Best Air Purifiers (2024): HEPA, Portable, and QuietKeep wildfire smoke, smog, and allergens out. We tested standard and HEPA models to find the right one for your home.
- Kings' penalty kill, a strength all year, becomes weakness in deflating loss to OilersIn Game 1 on Monday, the Kings' penalty kill produced only self-inflicted wounds, allowing the Oilers to score three times in a 7-4 Edmonton win.
- Light up every outdoor adventure with this innovative outdoor flashlight & power bank, now $39.99Stack CommerceBring the campfire wherever you go while also staying charged. The post Light up every outdoor adventure with this innovative outdoor flashlight & power bank, now $39.99 appeared first on Popular Science.
- Supreme Court skeptical of siding with L.A. man denied visa over tattoosSupreme Court justices appear unwilling to support a couple's claim that the wife's constitutional rights were violated when her noncitizen husband was denied a visa.
- Bass budget would reduce homelessness funding, scale back LAPD hiring goalFaced with rising salary costs and weak revenue growth, Mayor Karen Bass also proposed the elimination of more than 2,100 vacant city positions.
- A $276 million tower proposed above Melbourne heritage buildingsA proposal for a $276 million tower above two heritage listed buildings on Collins Street will be put before the City of Melbourne, with the council anticipated to approve the plans.