The EU’s newly approved plan to fix Europe’s housing crisis

The European Parliament adopted its first-ever report on the Housing Crisis in the European Union. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT With 367 votes in favour and 166 against, the report calls for a joint EU action to tackle the housing crisis and lift citizens out of precarious living conditions. Recommendations include reducing red tape, scaling up the bloc’s … Read more

Manila Bulletin – When global conflicts hit home: Oil prices, the Philippine economy, and the role of microfinance

FROM THE MARGINS The war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States may feel distant to many Filipinos, but its consequences are already being felt in the most ordinary of places: jeepney stops, sari-sari stores, public markets, and households. Our institutions and employees are also affected. To ensure continuous service to clients, we have adopted … Read more

Authorities thwart illegal timber smuggling attempt deep in forest

Law enforcement in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, has detained suspects caught transporting illegal logs on the Pawan-Ketapang waterways. Leonardo Gultom, the head of the Ministry’s Forestry Law Enforcement Center for the Kalimantan Region, confirmed that a raid took place early morning on Jan. 19, around 1 a.m. local time. “The operation was triggered by public reports … Read more

8 simple ways to boost your kidney health – The Irish News

Relying too heavily on anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen for pain relief could negatively affect kidney health, warn experts. Kidney Care UK and the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) have urged consumers to be cautious about frequently using NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), particularly those at higher risk of kidney disease, such as individuals with diabetes or high … Read more

Clippers can’t hang on to 18-point lead, lose to Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS — Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Trey Murphy added 23 and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame an early 18-point hole to beat the Clippers 124-109 on Wednesday night. Dejounte Murray had 17 points and 11 assists, while Zion Williamson and rookie Derrick Queen each scored 14 for the Pelicans, who received a standing ovation as … Read more

Hollywood couple set to deepen their roots in Co Donegal

Hollywood couple Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are to make their roots even deeper into Co Donegal. The couple are to apply for planning permission to extend their holiday home in Kilcar. The property at Roelough has been in the Broderick family for almost 50 years. SJP and Matthew and their children spend long … Read more

Outbound Announced Upcoming Release Alongside Shadow-dropping a Demo; Watch the Sneak Peek!

Developed and published by Square Glade Games, Outbound is an upcoming cosy base-building game where players set off on their home on wheels. Their beloved vehicle will work as a home, a workstation, and even their very own farm! Players can explore an open world set in a utopian near future, and while they begin … Read more

Cleo Smith’s parents sell Australian home years after kidnapping ordeal

The family had been camping at the remote Point Quobba when Cleo was taken from her tent in the early hours of October 16, 2021. The case quickly gained international attention as search efforts intensified, with police deploying horses, helicopters and ground crews to comb through the rugged terrain. As the search dragged on, and … Read more