Raising Construction Costs

Republicans' reckless assault on clean energy will cost them

The GOP spending bill is a slash-and-burn blueprint for enacting President Trump’s extreme agenda, and it will throw American industries and families into chaos.

The Hill - Mar. 14

The cost of being in Trump's crosshairs: Public humiliation

The Trump administration has rushed to execute its agenda and along the way has left a roadside trail of unsuspecting and in some cases, helpless casualties.

NBC News - Mar. 17

Mistakes cost Mavs in baseball season opener

Mar. 17—MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School baseball team opened the 2025 season with a 5-2 loss to Mt. Si (Snoqualmie) on Friday afternoon. Moses Lake coach Donnie Lundgren told his team after ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

The Hidden Cost of Trump’s Trade War on China

Progress on battling fentanyl trafficking could be lost, and so could American lives.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

Starmer says cost of sickness benefits 'devastating'

The prime minister's remarks come after the government announced a major benefits overhaul on Tuesday.

BBC News - 6d

Jaguars sign free agents to 'raise the floor.' They'll use the draft to raise ceiling of the team

Jacksonville’s approach to free agency was much different than what the floundering franchise tried to accomplish in recent years. The Jaguars signed nine free agents, including four plug-and-play ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Trump Moves to Increase Logging in National Forests

The president wants to circumvent environmental regulations to expand timber production, something sought by homebuilders and the construction industry.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

A Painter Whose Work Is Never Finished

Janiva Ellis questions pat solutions with her fractured spaces and artworks that feel as if they are under construction, including some that actually are.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Undocumented Workers, Fearing Deportation, Are Staying Home

Fearing roundups, many immigrants are staying home. Construction, agriculture, senior care and hospitality employers say labor shortages will worsen.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Pension funds don’t take ‘anywhere near enough risk’, says UK national wealth fund executive

Ian Brown tells FT that managers need to back infrastructure projects before construction under wider net zero push

Financial Times - Mar. 16

Honoring Emily Warren Roebling, who helped build the Brooklyn Bridge

This Woman's History Month, we're remembering the woman who brought the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge across the finish line.

CBS News - Mar. 17

How 3D-printing 'microfactories' can transform plastic waste into brand new products

A new era of 3D-printing "microfactories" is helping to turn waste plastics into "highly competitive" products fit for use in the construction industry.

CNBC - 6d

FSU wants to use $25 million in Doak savings for new jumbotron, more renovations

FSU is seeking approval from the Florida Board of Governors for a new jumbotron at Doak and the construction of its women's lacrosse facility.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Sidemen match raises £4m for charities including Children in Need

A sold-out Wembley stadium was the venue for The Sidemen vs YouTube Allstars football match, which saw a side featuring Logan Paul and Mr Beast win on penalties.

BBC News - Mar. 8

Virgin Group looks to raise £700mn to fund Eurostar rival

Richard Branson’s group is one of several planning a new cross-Channel service

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Watchdogs fired by Trump raise alarms over future of independent oversight

President Trump has fired several independent government watchdogs. They're now sharing warnings about what it could mean for federal oversight.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Reality Games raises $4.7M for location-based Monopoly World

Reality Games has closed a $4.7 million seed round to accelerate the development of its location-based real-world Monopoly game.

VentureBeat - Mar. 10

NWSL ambition rankings: Who is No. 1 in 2025 when it comes to raising the game?

With the 2025 NWSL season kicking off this weekend, it's time to unveil our second annual ambition rankings. Which teams are leading the way and who is just trying to keep up?

ESPN - Mar. 11

Airline stocks fall as possible economic 'soft patch' raises demand concerns

U.S. airline stocks tumbled Tuesday to their lowest levels since late last year after data showed some economic concerns, hitting what had been a bright spot for consumer spending.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Trump raises Canada tariffs to 50% after Ontario threatens electricity surcharge

President Donald Trump said he will double the tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum imported from Canada after the province of Ontario announced surcharges on electricity going into New York, ...

NBC News - Mar. 11

NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts

A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Judges raise concerns about threats to independence amid GOP criticism

Elon Musk has accused some federal judges of being "evil" and said they should be fired after issuing preliminary decisions against the Trump administration.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Why Trump's rapidly changing economic policies are raising stagflation alarms

If there was one thing President Donald Trump was supposed to represent to many voters, it was the prospect of an upturn in their economic fortunes.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Tariffs have raised the probability of a U.S. recession to around 35%: Pimco

There is a "maybe 35% probability" that the U.S. will enter a recession this year, says Alec Kersman, managing director and head of Asia-Pacific at Pimco.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Applivery raises funds from Supercell for device and software management

Applivery, a tech platform for endpoint management and app distribution, has received a strategic investment from Supercell.

VentureBeat - Mar. 12

Trump’s Losses Raise a Question: Should One Judge Set National Policy?

Trial-court judges continue to block the president’s agenda with injunctions that apply across the country. Some conservatives want to limit that power.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Schumer says Democrats will block GOP funding bill, raising shutdown alert

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal to fund the government.

ABC News - Mar. 13

Trump's White House Tesla showcase for Musk raises ethics concerns

Ethics experts are sounding the alarm that the president's event with Elon Musk could eliminate the lines of proper objectivity from elected officials.

ABC News - Mar. 13

Elon Musk's carmaker Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs

The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.

BBC News - Mar. 14

Michigan boy's death raises concerns about unregulated hyperbaric oxygen therapy

A 5-year-old's death in a Michigan hyperbaric chamber has sparked calls for more oversight of unsupervised hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the wellness industry.

NBC News - Mar. 16

Michigan basketball will raise banner after Big Ten tournament win. Was it worth it?

Michigan basketball won the Big Ten tournament and got some momentum back. But when the NCAA tournament seeds came out, it didn't seem to help much.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

'We're not stopping': Trump officials raise the stakes in showdowns with judges

President Donald Trump and his allies have launched a multi-pronged attack on the judiciary.

NBC News - Mar. 17

Halliday raises $20 million to build AI agents that operate safely on blockchain

Halliday secures $20 million to develop secure AI agents for blockchain, solving critical safety challenges for enterprise applications with immutable guardrails and automated workflows.

VentureBeat - Mar. 18

Dust Storms in Texas and New Mexico Raise Fire Risks

Blowing dust reduced visibility to near zero in some parts of New Mexico, prompting road closures. Forecasters say dangerous fire conditions will persist until Thursday.

The New York Times - 6d

Chip sector supplier raises $3bn in Japan’s biggest IPO since 2018

Semiconductor materials maker JX Advanced Metals had cut price range amid tech sell-off

Financial Times - 6d

Israeli Ground Forces Seize Part of Gaza Corridor, Raising Pressure on Hamas

Israel said it recaptured an area from which it withdrew in the recent cease-fire, in the most significant ground operation since the truce with Hamas collapsed.

The New York Times - 5d

Musk’s X raises $1bn in new equity fundraising round

Social media group is valued at $44bn, matching the price the billionaire paid in 2022

Financial Times - 5d

China raises state funding for strategic minerals amid US trade war

Authorities increase subsidies for exploration and mining to shore up high-tech supply chain

Financial Times - 5d

42-year-old Justin Verlander remains 'unreal' and raises expectations for Giants

Justin Verlander has already made a big impact on the Giants, particularly the pitching staff, the club says, stressing the value of preparation.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Long Before She Was Charged With Murder, a Group of Men Had Raised an Alarm

“I told the judge, I told the D.A., that she was going to kill somebody,” said David Butler, one of several men who said they had been drugged and defrauded by the same woman in New Orleans.

The New York Times - 4d

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