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The Folly of China's Real-Estate Boom Was Easy to See, but No One Wanted to Stop It
Developers, home buyers and Western bankers all ignored warning signs, but not two accountants who went looking for “financial anomalies” and “shenanigans.”The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Blackstone's Beleaguered Real-Estate Fund Stems Exodus
The firm was able to fulfill all investor redemption requests in February and March for the first time since late 2022.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Reversing the Real-Estate Doom Loop Is Possible. Just Look at Detroit.
Barely a decade after it declared bankruptcy, the city is emerging as America’s most unlikely real-estate boomtown.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Luxury real estate prices just hit an all-time record
Luxury real estate sales increased more than 2%, posting their best year-over-year gains in three years, according to Redfin.CNBC - Business -
Portrait of a park: exploring El Retiro, central Madrid’s storied green space
A grand sweep of gardens, palaces and monuments, this Unesco World Heritage site is also a retreat from the summer heat. But its vast arboreal canopy might be under threatFinancial Times - World -
Boomergasms Are Booming
Dating apps from Feeld to Match have become ground zero for aging singles to unlock their newfound sexual appetites—and a bolder sense of self.Wired - Tech -
How Texas unleashed a geothermal boom
With its nation-leading renewables fleet and oil and gas industry, Texas is poised to dominate what boosters hope will be America’s next great energy boom: a push to tap the heat of the subterranean earth for electricity and industry. That ...The Hill - Politics -
Kinder Buenos worth £134k stolen from estate
Thieves have made off with £134,000 worth of Kinder Bueno chocolate in an early morning raid.BBC News - Top stories -
Plant-Based Meat Boomed. Here Comes the Bust
Sales of vegan meat are trending downward in the US, with companies scrambling to win back customers.Wired - Tech -
AI boom can even work on your taxes
Tax preparer Intuit’s market valuation bigger than Goldman Sachs after becoming unexpected beneficiary of AI enthusiasmFinancial Times - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
Women-only co-working spaces fighting to survive
Women-only co-working spaces are part of the new hybrid working landscape, but they divide opinion.BBC News - Top stories -
Green Roofs Are Great. Blue-Green Roofs Are Even Better
Amsterdam is experimenting with roofs that not only grow plants but capture water for a building’s residents. Welcome to the squeezable sponge city of tomorrow.Wired - Tech -
Chinese Export Surge Clouds U.S. Hopes of a Domestic Solar Boom
The decision by a Massachusetts solar company to abandon plans to build a $1.4 billion U.S. factory highlights the risks amid a flood of Chinese clean energy exports.The New York Times - Business -
When a Nation Loses Its Confidence
America and Israel have both experienced a series of setbacks leading to self-doubt.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Scottish Greens to vote on power-sharing deal with SNP
Environmental party reconsiders its future in government after climate targets are ditchedFinancial Times - World -
Harvie does not know if Greens will stay in government
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie hopes party members will vote to maintain a power-sharing deal with the SNP.BBC News - Top stories -
Greene faces uphill battle to oust Johnson
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is escalating her threat to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from power, but she faces a steep climb if she hopes to achieve that goal. Not only has the Speaker recently received a glowing review from former ...The Hill - Politics -
The Green Lobby vs. U.S. Foreign Policy
More Alaskan oil and gas could help right now.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Head of NASA Says China Is Hiding Military Experiments in Space
Yahoo News - World - China -
NASA Confirms Where the Space Junk That Hit a Florida House Came From
Space law just got a little more complicated.Wired - Tech - Florida -
Commentary: LACMA finally is getting its satellite space. Regrettably, it's in another state
LACMA's collection will be loaned to a new Las Vegas art museum. The deal isn't a jackpot for L.A., which has long been promised its own satellites.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Could some species dying on Earth be saved in outer space?
A process called cryopreservation allows cells to remain frozen but alive for hundreds of years. For some animal cells, the moon is the closest place that's cold enough.CBS News - Top stories -
Health, caregiving and estate planning: how to talk about tough topics with aging parents
What adult children should talk about in a family meeting with aging parentsMarketWatch - Business -
EU green deal at ‘very high’ risk of being killed off, says Greens co-leader
Philippe Lamberts warns far-right gains in elections could destroy plan to protect nature and biodiversity. The EU’s green deal to restore biodiversity, clean the continent’s soil, air and water, and mitigate climate breakdown is at high risk of ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Barbie, Bridgerton and billions of pounds: how streaming – and tax breaks – fuelled the UK’s ‘Brollywood’ screen boom
Great locations, experienced crews and juicy incentives have made UK studios increasingly attractive, and brought Hollywood stars to the unlikeliest locations. But with budgets falling and a lack of skills training, could the bubble be about to ...The Guardian - World -
Real Madrid v Barcelona: La Liga – live
Clásico updates from the Bernabéu, 8pm BST kick-offLive scoreboard | And send your thoughts to Daniel hereEmail! “I have no horse in this race,” says Adam Griffiths, “but Barcelona putting out their line-up in squad number rather than position ...The Guardian - World -
Real's Bellingham buries winner, Barca in Clasico
LaLiga leaders Real Madrid's pursuit of a record-extending 36th Spanish title gathered momentum after Jude Bellingham scored a goal in added time to secure a 3-2 comeback win over Barcelona on Sunday.ESPN - Sports -
Bellingham strikes late as Real beat furious Barcelona
Jude Bellingham scores late as Real Madrid beat Barcelona to move 11 points clear at the top of La Liga after an enthralling El Clasico.BBC News - Top stories -
The Oakland A’s Announced Their Relocation. Then the Real Drama Started.
A year after the franchise declared its intent to move to Las Vegas, fans are still grappling with the decision. “It’s like a death in the family,” one said.The New York Times - Sports -
Stock Market Set for Longest Losing Streak in Months
A rally at the start of the year has given way to worries on Wall Street about economics and geopolitics.The New York Times - Business -
Golden Visa Programs, Once a Boon, Lose Their Luster
Spain is the latest European country to end its program, which brought in billions of euros from real estate investors seeking residency status but worsened a housing crisis for locals.The New York Times - Business -
Golden Visa Programs, Once a Boon, Lose Their Luster
Spain is the latest European country to end its program, which brought in billions of euros from real estate investors seeking residency status but worsened a housing crisis for locals.The New York Times - Top stories -
'No second guesses': Bruins start Ullmark, drop G2
On the heels of a 3-2 loss that tied the series at 1-1, Boston coach Jim Montgomery stood behind his choice to start Linus Ullmark over Jeremy Swayman in Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night at TD Garden.ESPN - Sports -
Taylor Swift fans lose hundreds in scams
Two women who tried to buy tickets for their daughters lost a combined £1,200.BBC News - Top stories - Entertainment -
Greene rips Johnson, House colleagues for advancing Ukraine aid bill: 'Traitor'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) ripped Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), and her House colleagues for advancing a massive foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Greene, who has opposed sending more money to Ukraine, expressed her ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Best portraits from the Festival of Books: John Green, Henry Winkler and more
The 29th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returned to USC with a first-ever livestream of activities.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Indonesia eyes green energy transition in $1bn investment plan
Talks over EV and geothermal energy deals aim to support government’s hub ambitionsFinancial Times - Business - Indonesia -
Indonesia eyes green energy transition in $1bn investment plan
Talks over EV and geothermal energy deals aim to support government’s hub ambitionsFinancial Times - World - Indonesia -
Greene: Motion to vacate is coming 'regardless of what Mike Johnson decides to do'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Sunday said her motion to vacate the Speakership is "coming" no matter what House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) decides to do, while also dodging questions about an alternative plan if he is booted. “Mike ...The Hill - Politics -
Greene response to bipartisan criticism: 'The American people agree with me'
Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo on Sunday confronted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) about her actions' potential impact on the GOP's ability to govern and reelect President Trump. In a Sunday interview on Fox’s "Sunday Morning Futures," ...The Hill - Politics