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Judge orders pause of Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax rollout after homeowners sue. NYC says it will appeal ruling

By Katherine Koretski, CNN New York (CNN) — A Staten Island judge on Monday temporarily blocked the controversial rollout of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax, which paused enforcement of one of his signature campaign promises: taxing the rich. Shortly after the ruling, New York City filed a motion for permission to appeal, which

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SoCalGas introduces updated uniforms to help customers identify workers

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Southern California Gas Co. announced today it is introducing updated employee uniforms intended to make it easier for customers to identify SoCalGas workers at homes and businesses.    The updated uniforms feature prominent company branding and employees’ first names embroidered on shirts and coveralls, according to the utility. Employees also carry

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How community-focused homebuilding is preserving character amid rapid growth

How community-focused homebuilding is preserving character amid rapid growth

  Housing shortages have forced American developers to prioritize volume over design. The U.S. currently faces a deficit of approximately 1.2 million housing units compared to pre-2008 levels, pushing builders toward standardized, cost-efficient models that maximize density. Yet this volume-first approach creates a secondary problem: Neighborhoods increasingly lack character, walkability, and community infrastructure. Triple Crown

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What SCOTUS didn’t say about transgender athletes

What SCOTUS didn’t say about transgender athletes, and what the ruling means for schools and students

  The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 30 decision on transgender sports participation in some ways simply upheld the status quo. States that prohibit transgender athletes from playing on teams that match their gender identity can keep doing so — there’s no constitutional problem, the court’s conservative majority found. But states without such bans can maintain

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3 of America's most expensive summer weekend destinations for private jets

3 of America's most expensive summer weekend destinations for private jets

  High-net-worth individuals targeting summer destinations face predictable cost inflation during peak season. Bookings to desirable locations—like the Hamptons, Martha’s Vineyard, or Aspen—impose dynamic pricing premiums that compound across landing fees, repositioning costs, and parking surcharges. Peak-season flights to regional airports multiply baseline costs significantly due to structural constraints and demand-driven pricing. Understanding what drives

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