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Our current housing crisis began in 2008 — and it never ended
The article argues that the US housing crisis began with the 2008 financial crash and has persisted because homebuilding never recovered sufficiently. It says the resulting shortage has made housing less affordable, particularly for younger and lower-income households, with consequences for household formation, labour mobility and inequality. Its central context is that construction fell sharply…
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How to get Phione in Pokopia Bubbly Basin
Phione can be recruited in Pokémon Pokopia only through the Bubbly Basin Dream Island, making it a chance-based unlock rather than one earned by building Habitats. This matters for players trying to complete their Pokédex, as access is limited to one Dream Island visit per day and Phione may not appear immediately. Players must obtain…
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Live Gallery: Bloodstock Open Air – Day 1
The article appears to be a live photo gallery covering the first day of Bloodstock Open Air, a UK heavy metal festival. However, the supplied page text contains only a browser verification message, so no performances, artists or events can be confirmed. As a result, the available information does not provide details about the festival’s…
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Justice Department threatens investigation into university professors’ BIPOC-only geology camp
The US Justice Department’s Assistant Attorney General, Harmeet Dhillon, has threatened to investigate a geology camp for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) after two Central Washington University academics promoted it in a video that circulated online. The footage, shared by the Libs of TikTok account, showed lecturer Nick Zentner and assistant professor Hannah…
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Metal The Gathering: From ripping packs in a moshpit to a secret allstar metal MTG group chat, Atreyu explain why Magic is the most metal TCG
Members of metalcore band Atreyu discuss their enthusiasm for Magic: The Gathering, arguing that the collectible card game fits naturally with metal culture. The article highlights the overlap between the game’s dark fantasy imagery, competitive intensity and the communal energy of live music, including fans opening card packs in moshpits. The band describe a private…
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Starz Revenue Declines 4% in Q2 as Streaming Stabilizes, Company Takes $147 Million Charge Related to Ending Universal Output Deal
Starz’s second-quarter revenue fell 4% year on year to $307.9 million, although its streaming business returned to year-on-year growth for the first time in 18 months. The company sees this as evidence that its turnaround is gaining traction and has raised its full-year adjusted OIBDA growth forecast from low to mid-single digits. Streaming revenue was…
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James Gunn shoots down dream rumor that The Batman Part 2 and 3 are being filmed back to back
James Gunn has denied rumours that Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part 2 and a planned third film are being shot back to back. The clarification matters because simultaneous production could have suggested a faster release schedule and greater certainty about the trilogy’s future. The rumour appears to have raised hopes among fans awaiting Robert Pattinson’s…
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British father whose two-year-old son fell to his death from hotel window is ‘in a very bad emotional condition’ lawyer says as he returns to UK for funeral
A 37-year-old British banker charged over the death of his two-year-old son at a hotel in Cyprus has been allowed to return to the UK for the boy’s funeral after his lawyer said he was in a “very bad emotional condition”. The child fell 33ft from a fourth-floor window at the King Evelthon Hotel near…
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Church protesters could face tougher penalties under rare bipartisan crackdown
A bipartisan group of US House members has introduced legislation intended to strengthen protections for people attending religious services, responding to protests that have disrupted or obstructed access to houses of worship. Supporters say the measure would safeguard religious freedom and public safety, while its significance lies in the unusual cross-party agreement on balancing worshippers’…
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Nintendo Warns Against Museum Ticket Resales And Transfers
Nintendo has warned visitors not to buy, resell or transfer Nintendo Museum tickets through unofficial channels. It says some people who obtained tickets from third parties were refused entry, underscoring its effort to prevent ticket touting and ensure admission remains controlled through its own booking system. Tickets must be bought directly from Nintendo, which may…