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World23h ago

The Data Drop: Buyers backing out of home deals

You’re currently enjoying free access to this subscriber-only newsletter. If you find it valuable and want it delivered to your inbox every week, Data. This week, TRD Data took a look at home purchase cancellations — sales that were pending but that buyers pulled out for whatever reason. The share of these deals hit just over 14 percent in July, the highest level since 2023, according to data from Redfin. This is happening for a couple of reasons, but chief among them is buyers have more homes to choose from. There were 1.5 million homes up for [...] This article originally appeared on The Real Deal.

TThe Real Deal
World23h ago

Untold History: When Como Beach was the go

There was a time when Como Beach on the Swan River was a recreational go-to destination. It is a far cry from the rather dispiriting sight that greets those who head to the area today.

TThe West
World23h ago

New era begins for Pride

After fears over the charity’s future in back-to-back years, they can now start looking ahead under new leadership.

GGrampian Online
World23h ago

Bank Holidays Originally Had A Bizarre Different Name

People venture into the sea as they enjoy themselves during a hot day on Brighton Beach, in Brighton on bank holiday weekend This bank holiday weekend is looking pretty good, with Notting Hill Carnival set to take place in London and just-about-okay (by UK standards, anyway) weather predicted across much of the country. Uncontroversially, I’m a huge fan of bank holidays. But I’ve always wondered why they’re called that. I had a vague idea it had something to do with banks (which is true), but I wasn’t sure what it is about, say, a Monday in late August would necessitate a teller’s day off. So, I looked into it recently ― and I’ve been laughing about what I found since. What’s the history of bank holidays? Sir John Lubbock , the 1st baron of Avery, who authored the Bank Holidays Act of 1871, is the reason why we have them in the first place. Some say the politician, author, and banker (hence the name) set the dates according to when cricket was played in his local village ― he was said to have been a huge fan. And per BBC Radio 4′s site , this bank holiday per weekend used to take place on the first, not the last, Monday of August. That’s not the only change they shared, though. “For a while some called the first bank holidays ‘St Lubbock’s Days’ after the banker Sir John Lubbock” who helped them to become law, BBC Radio 4 says . “Funnily enough that didn’t stick,” they added. We used to have a lot more of them According to the Trade Union Congress , “Prior to 1834, the Bank of England observed about thirty-three saints’ days and religious festivals as holidays, but in 1834, this was drastically reduced to just four: Good Friday, 1st May, 1st November, and Christmas Day.” The ’70s was the last time the Trade Union Congress (TUC) successfully campaigned for an extra bank holiday, the TUC says. Nonetheless, they say about a third of UK workers clock in on at least one bank holiday a year (anyone in hospitality, food, transport, and more will know that other peoples’ time off is your peak crunch time). I guess Lubbock isn’t a saint to everyone... Related... I Just Learned The Real Reason Planes Are White (And It's Surprisingly Technical) I Just Learned What Happens To Nipples During Breastfeeding – And Wow Science Says Introverts Like Me Should Hate The Gym. Here's How I Learned To Love It Anyway

HHuffpost Uk
World23h ago

Quote of the Day by Kurt Russell: “My dad taught me something early on: you don’t measure yourself by...” — a powerful life lesson on self-reliance, hard work, personal responsibility and building a meaningful life from the Hollywood actor known for his enduring career, independence and memorable performances

Quote of the Day by Kurt Russell: Kurt Russell's famous quote, "My dad taught me something early on: you don’t measure yourself by what other people think you should be doing, or what society says success looks like." At its core, this insight addresses the friction between seeking social approval and pursuing authentic direction. Russell emphasizes how society pushes people into predictable boxes, whereas lasting fulfillment stems from quiet, unglamorous effort behind closed doors.

TThe Economic Times
World23h ago

Jadavpur's Tagore-linked emblem damaged in vandalism; case filed

In response to violent protests on campus, the vice chancellor of Jadavpur University has filed police complaints addressing the incident of vandalism. Following demonstrators' actions that damaged the university emblem, police initiated a case into the trespass by unknown individuals. Student unions and faculty expressed strong disapproval over the defacement, while state finance minister Swapan Dasgupta condemned the act against the institution's symbol.

TThe Economic Times

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