Newly enacted US housing legislation, banning institutional investors owning 350+ homes from further single-family purchases, has led to a doubling of their listed properties for sale. This shift, impacting major landlords, reflects a strategic pivot towards build-to-rent models and price cuts on existing assets.
Happy Broccoli Games is developing "Apple Crumble," a mystery game inspired by "Knives Out" where players investigate a family home to solve a grandma's attempted murder. The game, mechanically distinct from their previous title "Duck Detective," will feature a shifting tone from comedic to serious as development progresses towards voice actor recordings.
The bipartisan '21st Century Road to Housing Act' became law without President Trump's signature, aiming to increase housing supply and affordability by promoting conversions, repairing older homes, and limiting large investors. Its success hinges on implementation and faces challenges like the mortgage rate lock-in effect.
An inquest into the death of former Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack, 27, has been adjourned until December 7. The hearing was delayed to allow Sheffield United to search for documents related to her medical records, following concerns raised by her family about her working relationship with coach Jonathan Morgan.
An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon on Monday killed four people, including three women, despite an ongoing ceasefire. The victims were identified as a school principal, her mother, a foreign domestic worker, and a Syrian worker. The Israeli military stated they targeted individuals approaching their occupied area who posed a threat.
Emily's life was shattered when her father, Mark, was arrested for sexually abusing her, based on his online fantasies. Despite his explicit descriptions, Emily insists she was never abused, leading to a complex legal battle over the policing of online content and the definition of victimhood.
Two young children, aged two and four, were discovered deceased inside their family's car in Carpentras, France, on Monday. Authorities believe they accidentally locked themselves in, and the mother found them. An investigation into involuntary manslaughter is underway.
During the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, Natasha Jacka transformed her family's Cape Town garden into a vineyard. Despite its minuscule size, her debut wines, from 1,400 personally tended vines, received critical acclaim, marking a "triumph of hope over good sense."
A Vermont woman, Janna Campbell, has been charged with manslaughter after her pit bull, Jack, fatally mauled her 76-year-old father, Stephen Campbell. The dog had a history of violent behavior, and the owner had previously been ordered to take specific actions to control it.
Adults are increasingly using sticker charts, a method traditionally for children, to motivate themselves for tasks like exercise, diet, and chores. Experts suggest this approach taps into reward systems and provides a sense of accomplishment, though some caution against over-reliance and potential loss of intrinsic motivation.
Evelyn Ballentyne testified in Bristol crown court that she found her four-week-old son, Atticus Bartlett, "floppy and grey" and making "gasping noises" after his father, Tony Bartlett, allegedly shook him violently, causing brain damage. The baby later died. Tony Bartlett denies murder and manslaughter.
A new film explores the life of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece, who was instrumental in its independence and state-building but remains largely unknown. The film highlights his diplomatic skill, dedication to Greece, and the controversies surrounding his autocratic leanings and assassination.
Sama Safi, a 20-year-old Palestinian American psychology student, has been held in Israeli military detention for nearly two weeks without charge. US lawmakers are calling for her release, citing her chronic medical condition and potential targeting based on alleged affiliation with a student organization. Her family and lawyer express concern over her treatment and the broader issue of administrative detention.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Thursday killed at least nine Palestinians, including five members of the same family. Medics reported 15 wounded. The Israeli military has not yet commented. A neighbor described the devastating pre-dawn attack.
Protesters threw missiles at police near the Southampton home of Vickrum Digwa, jailed for murdering Henry Nowak. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood condemned the violence, while PM Sir Keir Starmer raised questions about the police response.
Marta Kostyuk won a difficult French Open match hours after a Russian missile struck near her parents' Kyiv home. The Ukrainian player, who didn't shake hands with her Russian-born opponent, dedicated her victory to the people of Ukraine.
Four-time Formula One champion Alain Prost was injured during a home invasion in Switzerland. Intruders forced his son to open a safe before fleeing with stolen goods. Police are searching for the perpetrators.
Since Ecuador declared an 'internal armed conflict,' security forces have been accused of widespread human rights abuses, including forced disappearances and torture, with victims detailing brutal treatment and families left searching for missing loved ones.
NPR's Michel Martin interviews Fayrouz Saad, former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, about the Israeli military's destruction of her family's ancestral home in southern Lebanon. The interview explores the personal impact of the conflict on Lebanese-American families.
A 34-year-old man, Pankaj Nayyar, was shot dead in East Delhi's Preet Vihar early Monday morning during a parking dispute with neighbour Gaurav Sharma (42). The argument began when Sharma parked his Fortuner blocking the Nayyar family's gate. Sharma allegedly called Pankaj repeatedly to provoke him, and when Pankaj arrived around 2am, Sharma and his associates assaulted him and shot him dead. The accused was arrested from Model Town, while two accomplices remain on the run.
