U.S. Cities Investing the Most in Home Improvements
Typically, home improvement spending declines during economic downturns, but the early days of the pandemic defied this trend. And while the unexpected surge began to slow in 2023 amid inflation and rising interest rates, home improvement spending is expected to begin to rebound going into 2025. To better understand geographical differences in home improvement spending, researchers at Construction Coverage analyzed the latest data from the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s 2023 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 American Community Survey, and Zillow’s Zillow Home Value Index.
Source:Daily Sun
October 18, 2024 21:05 UTC
‘This Doesn’t Stop With Taal’: University Bans Four Pro-Palestinian Activists From Campus for Three Years
The University on Wednesday banned four pro-Palestinian student activists from campus for three years, according to a press release from the Coalition for Multual Liberation, a student-led activist group. The Sun talked to two of the banned student activists who fear their undergraduate careers will be upended. “Interim measures remain in place to protect the University community, including protecting ongoing activities essential to the mission of the University,” Malina wrote. Like Berman, Liang ordered Deviren to an in-person meeting on Wednesday, where she served him a no-trespass order. Deviren said Liang refused to tell him what specific charges the University was disciplining him for.
Source:Daily Sun
October 18, 2024 19:01 UTC
Bangladesh power struggle: Yunus government wants President out, Army chief on radar
The hurdle before the Yunus government is that the President can't be elected because the Hasina government collapsed and Parliament was dissolved. Student groups, who piloted the mass upsurge leading to Hasina's ouster in August, are now reportedly planning to hit the streets again to force the President to resign. And the army chief, who was also appointed by Hasina and is her relative, can only be legally removed by the President. The Army Chief invited the ire of Yunus and the student leaders after he pitched for elections within eighteen months. Student groups and the Islamist organisations have given Yunus unstinted support because he has appointed many of their favourites in key positions.
Source:bd News24
October 18, 2024 18:55 UTC
Egg price drops by Tk 25-30 per dozen following govt steps
"Today, I am selling per hundred eggs at Tk 1101 at wholesale level. The price was Tk 1170 to Tk 1180 yesterday," he added. According Kawser, today per dozen eggs are being sold at Tk 132.12 at wholesale level which was Tk141.6 yesterday. Under the price set by the government, each egg should be sold for Tk 10.58 at the producer level, Tk 11.01 at wholesale, and Tk 11.87 at retail. At Shwapno, the largest retail chain in Bangladesh, the price of each loose egg is Tk 11.67.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 18, 2024 18:27 UTC
Amar Desh to resume publication by Dec
The daily Amar Desh, shut down during the Awami League government's tenure, is set to return to the newsstands by December, says its Editor and Publisher Mahmudur Rahman. "No matter the struggle, if Allah wills, we will place Amar Desh back in your hands by December. Amar Desh will raise its voice for expressing opinions," Mahmudur said during a press conference at the National Press Club on Friday morning.The editor said Amar Desh would speak for independence, oppose Indian expansionism and hegemony, and expose looters and corrupt businessmen in Bangladesh.He added that the paper would oppose the culture of enforced disappearances and stand for human rights and freedom of expression.The editor sought cooperation from the interim government for the relaunch of the popular daily. "By cooperation, I mean ensuring that bureaucratic bottlenecks do not hinder the newspaper. I urge the government to ensure there are no such barriers," he said.—bdnews24.com
Source:bd News24
October 18, 2024 17:33 UTC
Mufti Abdul Malek made new Khatib of Baitul Mukarram
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Source:bd News24
October 18, 2024 17:33 UTC
Sheikh Hasina's 'autocracy' doesn’t diminish importance of Liberation War, Bangabandhu, Mar 7: JaSaD
The party expresses concerns over protests by lawyers and students at the Supreme Court premisesJatiya Samajtantrik Dal, or JaSaD, has said the significance of the Liberation War, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the 7th March speech, and the constitution of independent Bangladesh is not diminished by the 'autocratic rule' of Sheikh Hasina. The statement, signed by JaSaD’s Co-office Secretary Sajjad Hossain Sohag, expressed concern over recent remarks made by government officials regarding the Liberation War and related historical events. “We hope that responsible government officials will be more considerate in their comments about these matters and will respect the national pride associated with the great Liberation War and the struggle for independence,” it said. The party leaders also expressed concern over the protests and ultimatums issued by a group of lawyers and students at the Supreme Court premises. They expressed hope that the student community would play a constructive role in fostering a conducive environment for democracy and justice in the country.
Source:bd News24
October 18, 2024 16:36 UTC
Netanyahu faces pressure to end fighting in Gaza after killing of Gaza leader Sinwar
"I mean, you need to remember that this goes into the kishka (the guts) of Israeli society, they've avenged the mastermind Sinwar," she said. On Friday, the deputy head of Hamas Khalil Al-Hayya said Israeli hostages would not be returned until Israeli ‘aggression’ ended and its forces withdrew. Netanyahu has resisted pressure for months from families of the hostages and from world leaders, including US President Joe Biden, to agree a ceasefire deal in Gaza. The addition of Sinwar to the list could give Netanyahu a potential "off-ramp" from Gaza, said Carmiel Arbit, non-resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. Israel has said it must maintain security control over Gaza when combat operations end.
Source:bd News24
October 18, 2024 16:28 UTC
Putin says Russia willing to mediate compromises between Iran, Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible. "We are in contact with Israel, we are in contact with Iran. And for such ways to resolve the situation to be found that would satisfy both sides," Putin told reporters. Israel has decapitated the leadership of Iran's allies Hamas and Hezbollah in recent weeks, and Iran fired missiles into Israel on Oct 1. Putin said Russia was willing to get involved if both sides wanted that.
Source:bd News24
October 18, 2024 15:55 UTC
Musk stumps for Trump in key US swing state
WASHINGTON, Oct 18, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Elon Musk warned Thursday that the "fate of Western civilization" depends on Donald Trump returning to office as the tech billionaire launched five nights of campaign events for the White House candidate in the key swing state of Pennsylvania. "And this election, I think, is going to decide the fate of America and, along with the fate of America, the fate of Western civilization." Trump is in a knife-edge election against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, less than three weeks ahead of Election Day. Musk, who endorsed Trump in July, is one of the Biden administration's fiercest critics and frequently spreads far-right misinformation about undocumented immigrants and voter fraud. Trump has largely handed off his grassroots "get-out-the-vote" push to Musk's America PAC in Pennsylvania and the other swing states expected to determine the election.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 18, 2024 15:01 UTC
Blowup with sister comes at worst possible time
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Source:Daily Sun
October 18, 2024 13:39 UTC
Chief Adviser Yunus returns to work after hospital visit
Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has resumed his duties after undergoing a minor skin procedure at Dhaka's Combined Military Hospital"The chief adviser underwent a minor procedure to remove a skin lesion at the Combined Military Hospital on Thursday. He returned to his regular activities this morning," Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser, was quoted by bdnews24.com as saying on Friday. Dr Yunus is set to meet with leaders of various political parties on Saturday for their input on state reforms, the Chief Adviser's Office announced. Abul Kalam Azad Majumdar, deputy press secretary to the chief adviser, said that invitations had been sent to several groups, including the Gono Forum, the Jatiyatabadi Samamona Jote, BJP, 12-Party Alliance, LDP, Jatiya Mukti Council, Labour Party, and the Jatiya Party (Andaleeve), for the second round of discussions.
Source:bd News24
October 18, 2024 13:16 UTC
Shakib Al Hasan: Bangladesh cricketer withdraws from squad over security concerns
Retiring Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has withdrawn from the squad for next week's first Test against South Africa amid uncertainty over whether he can return to his homeland because of "a security issue". "We have been informed that Shakib is unavailable for the first Test," the BCB said. Bangladesh will face South Africa in two Tests, the first of which starts on 21 October in Dhaka. Shakib was playing in a domestic Twenty20 cricket competition in Canada when the regime collapsed and has not returned to Bangladesh since. The first Test against South Africa in Mirpur, near the capital Dhaka, will be the first international cricket fixture in Bangladesh since crowds stormed Sheikh Hasina's palace.
Source:bd News24
October 18, 2024 13:11 UTC
Asking Eric: Boyfriend is too devoted to his cats
Fred spent the entire weekend playing with the cats, brushing the cats, talking with the cats and he spent an hour trying to coax Mr. Whiskers from under the bed. Fred talks nonstop about his cats; on the rare occasion we go out, he’s constantly checking his security cameras to see what the cats are doing. – Cat’s Out of the BagDear Cat’s: Fred’s relationship with his cats is much longer than his relationship with you. Do they think that Joy’s parents won’t like you for some reason? Do they fear Joy’s parents will judge your home or be intimidated by it?
Source:Daily Sun
October 18, 2024 12:59 UTC