New Zealand offers ideas on how to cut rents and make homes more affordable. But there are also warnings about following its super-for-housing policy. New Zealand offers ideas on how to cut rents and make homes more affordable. But there are also warnings about following its super-for-housing policy. Politics Federal Property market By Shane Wright February 10, 2025 — 11.01pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Australian rents could fall and housing become more affordable for young people if…
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The owner envisions a sale in the $40 million range. The former Birkenstock building stands along Redwood Boulevard in Novato, Calif., on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal) The landmark former Birkenstock building in northern Novato is back on the market. The vacant property at 1871 Redwood Blvd. near Mount Burdell was the U.S. headquarters for the German shoe company until it moved to 100 Wood Hollow Drive in 2020. Related Articles Real Estate | Top-tier downtown San Jose office hub is acquired by property’s lender Real Estate | Vibrant vision emerges for empty downtown San Jose retail fronts…
Hadi Matar is charged with attempted murder in the attack, which took place in 2022 as Mr. Rushdie was about to speak at an arts conference in western New York. Hadi Matar is charged with attempted murder in the attack, which took place in 2022 as Mr. Rushdie was about to speak at an arts conference in western New York. Hadi Matar is charged with attempted murder in the attack, which took place in 2022 as Mr. Rushdie was about to speak at an arts conference in western New York. Opening statements are expected on Monday in the trial of…
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Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced his resignation on Monday following mounting pressure from populist opposition groups, two months after a top court annulled a presidential election in the European Union country. “To spare Romania from this crisis, I am resigning as president of Romania,” he said in an emotional address, adding that he will leave office on Feb. 12. Iohannis, 65, has held the presidential role since 2014 and served the maximum of two five-year terms. But his presidency was extended in December after the Constitutional Court canceled the presidential race two days before a Dec. 8 runoff. That came…
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The media giant is adding major sporting chops to its streaming platform Disney+ in a move that could reshape the future of rights negotiations in Australia. The media giant is adding major sporting chops to its streaming platform Disney+ in a move that could reshape the future of rights negotiations in Australia. Exclusive Business Companies Streaming By Calum Jaspan February 10, 2025 — 11.05pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Media giant Disney is entering the sports streaming market…
PARIS — Belgium’s new government vows to boost the defense budget over the coming years to ensure the country, notoriously one of NATO’s worst performers on military spending, starts pulling its weight in the alliance. The government of Prime Minister Bart De Wever plans to set the Belgian defense budget on track to reach current NATO spending targets by 2029, and the coalition agreement underpinning the government calls for investing in air defense, more F-35 fighter jets and a third frigate. “The time of rebuilding our defense has started,” Minister of Defence Theo Francken, who was sworn in last week,…
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A family about to embark on a trip involving airplanes and cars wonders how to prepare their dog for the journey. Planning a vacation with your dog? You’ll need to plan ahead. (Getty Images) DEAR JOAN: My wife and I are planning a vacation that will take us to a few different cities and states, and we want to bring our 1-year-old dog with us. He’s a small dog, but he’s definitely a mutt. Right now, we’re trying to decide whether to fly to our first location and then rent a car to visit the other places, or whether we…
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Wall Street is taking President Donald Trump’s latest threat on tariffs in stride, on the whole, and U.S. stocks are rising on Monday. The S&P 500 was up 0.6% in morning trading, coming off a losing week that was bookended by worries about how potential tariffs could push up inflation and threaten the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 137 points, or 0.3%, as of 10:15 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.1% higher as Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks led the way. The bond market also remained relatively firm, with Treasury yields ticking lower…
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The president’s lawyers argued that the distinction between civil servants and political appointees was unworkable and unconstitutional. A hearing is set for Friday. The president’s lawyers argued that the distinction between civil servants and political appointees was unworkable and unconstitutional. A hearing is set for Friday. Lawyers for the Trump administration argued late Sunday that a court order blocking Elon Musk’s aides from entering the Treasury Department’s payment and data systems impinged on the president’s absolute powers over the executive branch, which they argued the courts could not usurp. The filing by the administration came in response to a lawsuit…
JD Vance stepped onto the world stage this week for the first time as U.S. vice president, using a high-stakes AI summit in Paris and a security conference in Munich to amplify Donald Trump’s aggressive new approach to diplomacy. The 40-year-old vice president, who was just 18 months into his tenure as a senator before joining Trump’s ticket, is expected, while in Paris, to push back on European efforts to tighten AI oversight while advocating for a more open, innovation-driven approach. The AI summit has drawn world leaders, top tech executives, and policymakers to discuss artificial intelligence’s impact on global…
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The decision stems from a lawsuit filed by a group called the Marin County Homeless Union. The group sued Novato in 2021 after the city adopted camping restrictions. Christal Gift, a former occupant of the city camp for homeless people at Lee Gerner Park in Novato, passes a cluster of tents at the site on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal) A federal judge has issued a ruling that allows Novato to close its camp for homeless people at Lee Gerner Park. The decision by Magistrate Judge Robert Illman stems from a lawsuit filed by a group called…