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Residential Real Estate Markets Show Resilience in 2025
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Rental Regulation Tightens in 2025, Why Institutional Management Is Now a Competitive Advantage
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Across Canada and the United States, new rules are reshaping how landlords operate. Municipal licensing, tax reforms, and stricter compliance
U.S. Economic Indicators Signal Mixed Trends as LEI Dips While CEI and LAG Show Growth
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the US ticked down by 0.1% in May 2025 to 99.0 (2016=100),

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Global Call for Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining to Protect Ocean Ecosystems and Future Generations
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The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) is calling for the international community to urgently establish a moratorium on destructive deep-sea
New Research Highlights Importance of Clear Regulations in Agricultural Gene Editing
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A recent paper from the University of Adelaide is drawing attention to the crucial role of regulatory frameworks in agricultural
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David Antonio Lazo-Alvarenga, a 42-year-old criminal alien from El Salvador, June 12 in Houston. © U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Among the aliens arrested were 32 child predators, 9 murderers, 16 gang or cartel members, and one alien convicted for hijacking an airplane

In a significant enforcement operation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended 1,361 individuals in the Houston area throughout June, many of whom are facing charges or have prior convictions for serious criminal offenses after illegally entering the United States. Among those arrested, the figures reveal alarming criminal backgrounds, including 32 individuals convicted of child sex offenses, nine linked to homicide-related crimes, and 16 identified as members of transnational gangs or drug cartels.

Gabriel Martinez, the acting Field Office Director for ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Houston, emphasized the agency’s commitment to public safety. “Despite attempts by some to undermine our mission by spreading false and malicious rumors, the brave men and women of ICE continue to work tirelessly around the clock targeting dangerous criminal aliens to restore integrity to our nation’s immigration system,” Martinez stated. He added that the efforts made last month reflect the dedication to creating safer communities where families can thrive without fear of criminal activity.

Highlighted among the apprehended individuals were several who posed significant risks to public safety:

  • Adermis Wilson-Gonzalez, 56, from Cuba, was arrested on June 29. He has a criminal history dating back to 2003 when he was convicted of hijacking…
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U.S. Government Launches National Farm Security Action Plan to Safeguard Food Supply and National Security
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The Department of Agriculture announced a new governmentwide, multiprong effort focused on ensuring America’s ability to secure its own food supply, in part by eliminating interference from adversarial nations.

But the National Farm Security Action Plan isn’t just about food or farms. The Defense Department benefits as well.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Receives Tenth Modified UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopter
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The Program Executive Office Aviation celebrated a significant milestone with a transfer of ownership ceremony in Meridianville, Alabama, marking the delivery of the tenth modified UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This handover underscores the U.S. government’s commitment to border protection as a…

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Weaving Light and Sound: The Ascendant Artistry of Ellie Holliday
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Showcase New Sculptures by Jeffrey Gibson
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This fall, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is set to unveil a captivating suite of sculptures by acclaimed artist Jeffrey

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U.S., Thailand Navies reunite to commence CARAT Thailand 2025

The U.S. Navy (USN), Royal Thai Navy (RTN), and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) officially kicked off the 31st iteration of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise in an opening ceremony held in Sattahip, Thailand.

This year, CARAT Thailand 2025 involves a series of maritime exercises both at sea in the Gulf of Thailand and ashore in Sattahip. The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32), equipped with an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, will work alongside the RTN’s Naresuan-class frigate, HTMS Naresuan, Chao Phraya-class frigate HTMS Saiburi, and Rattanakosin-class corvette HTMS Rattanakosin.

During the ceremony, Capt. Matt Scarlett, commodore of Destroyer Squadron 7 and head of the U.S. delegation, emphasized the importance of the exercise. “This year, as we operate alongside our Royal Thai and Canadian Navy partners, we reaffirm our commitment to strengthening maritime security cooperation and fostering a more stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region,” he stated. “Through exercises like these, we enhance our interoperability and build the relationships necessary to address shared challenges effectively.”

The at-sea training includes anti-submarine warfare exercises, air defense operations, and surface action group coordination, alongside mine countermeasures and search and rescue training. The RCN is participating with a visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) team to engage in specific events.

Admiral Nuttapol Diewvanich, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Fleet, highlighted the benefits of CARAT, saying, “The exercise fosters strong military relationships and mutual understanding between the Royal Thai Navy and U.S. Navy. It also contributes to positive relations and mutual trust between our nations.”

The shore phase of CARAT Thailand features a variety of relationship-building events, such as a sports day, community service activities, and cultural exchanges between the U.S….

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Pause, not plunder: International Seabed Authority must halt deep-sea mining rush
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The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) is calling for the international community to urgently establish a moratorium on destructive deep-sea mining to prevent irreversible harm to ocean ecosystems and protect the rights of current and future generations.

Over the next three weeks, States will convene in Kingston, Jamaica, for the critical International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council and Assembly meetings, where discussions will continue whether to open the deep sea, one of our greatest allies in combating the climate crisis, to the highly destructive deep-sea mining industry.

During the marathon 3-week meeting, ISA Member States will resume negotiations on a deeply flawed and incomplete mining code, despite growing environmental, cultural, technical, economic, and human rights concerns, and mounting global opposition. Thirty-seven countries, along with major financial institutions, businesses, human rights experts, scientists, fishers, and millions of people around the world, are now calling for a moratorium or precautionary pause.

Sofia Tsenikli, DSCC Campaign Director, said: “The unmistakable momentum for a moratorium at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference in June made it clear that the world does not need or want deep-sea mining, either through the ISA or unilaterally. It is time for the ISA and the few remaining States still pushing to greenlight a failing industry to join the diverse coalition for an international moratorium and stand for science, good governance, and the long-term health of the planet – before it’s too late.”

Emma Wilson, DSCC Policy Advisor, said: “Leading independent experts agree that we…

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Continued growth in housing markets: first half of 2025 sees rising sales and inventory levels across key regions

The first half of 2025 has brought continued growth to several housing markets, as detailed in a newly released report by William Pitt-Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty. The findings cover annual market results across regions including Fairfield, Litchfield, and Hartford Counties, the Shoreline in Connecticut, the Berkshires in Massachusetts, and parts of New York such as Westchester, Putnam, Columbia, Dutchess, and Ulster Counties.

According to the report, the initial two quarters of 2025 reflect a consistent upward trend observed throughout 2024, with substantial increases in closed dollar volume for single-family home sales across most markets compared to the previous year. Data indicates that many regions have outperformed in closed sales volume during the first half of 2025 relative to the same period in 2024.

In a notable shift, several markets are also observing a rise in inventory levels. After a prolonged period of inventory shortages, standing inventory is slowly recovering across various territories. While overall inventory has increased, the volume and units of new listings have surged in nearly all areas. Interestingly, the volume of new listings outpaced the number of units, suggesting that the new supply is predominantly made up of higher-end properties entering the market at elevated price points.

The previous year had seen a decline in closed units at the halfway point of 2024, but the latest report indicates that year-to-date unit sales have only dropped in a…

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New York State Launches Empire State Cellular Therapy Consortium to Accelerate Cancer Treatments

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