B.C. supportive housing bill targets problem tenants. Critics fear it may worsen woes
VANCOUVER — Housing researcher Alina McKay knows there are “tensions” in British Columbia’s supportive housing buildings, as tenants face disruptive violence flowing from poverty and other issues that beleaguer a…
Saturday assorted links
1. Cato Handbook on affordability. 2. Are first-generation college students overrated? 3. No Detectable Economic Effect of Extreme Heat After Correcting for Dependence. Here is analysis from Claude 4.7. 4. When…
Hormuz Chaos, Lebanon Clashes Dent Trump Peace Deal Hopes
(Bloomberg) — Iran on Saturday reimposed restrictions on vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Israel attacked targets in Lebanon, undermining expectations of an imminent peace deal touted by…
Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths
A trail of damaged homes and buildings dotted a wide swath of the U.S. on Saturday after a burst of destructive winds and reported tornadoes tore off roofs, uprooted trees…
How Title IX Became a Tool of America’s Conservative Movement
Fighting Title IX complaints can be costly. A public school district can spend as much as $10,000 for basic defense against a complaint, while universities can pay five times that…
Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled
A federal judge has blocked a $6.2 billion merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved. Subscribe to read this story…
Rubis Said to Weigh Combination With Trafigura’s Puma Fuel Unit
Rubis is considering acquiring Puma Energy in a cash and share deal, said the people who asked not to be identified discussing private information. Puma Energy, which distributes fuels, lubricants…
Reading bleg
What is the best and most sophisticated defense of architectural modernism, both from an aesthetic and a social point of view? I thank you all in advance for your wisdom.…
Here’s why Oklo and other nuclear power stocks skyrocketed this week
Nuclear stocks are reaching for the moon. In the past week, small nuclear reactor maker Oklo (OKLO) has surged 30%. NuScale Power (SMR) also jumped more than 30% during the…
US Weighs Tougher Auto Import Rules to Accelerate Reshoring
Under current USMCA rules, 75% of a vehicle’s parts must come from the US, Canada or Mexico. Additionally, 40% to 45% must be made by workers who make at least…











