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Industry-wide event held at Carmelite House to 'celebrate and connect people of colour'
The Bookseller
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Hachette’s THRIVE committee © Jasmine Sandhu An industry-wide staff mixer event attended by more than 180 was held at Hachette UK’s London office, Carmelite House. Sign in or register below for free to unlock 2 articles each month and receive...
Couple Buys Famous 'Twilight' House for $360k — Now Earns $140k a Year Renting It Out to Fans
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 15, 2025
Dream of owning a piece of movie magic? For one couple, that dream became a reality—and a surprisingly lucrative venture. They snapped up the iconic 'Twilight' house for $360,000 (£267,659.98), and it's now bringing in a staggering $140,000...
5 Best B2B E-commerce Platforms for Tech Buyers in 2025
TechRepublic
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July 15, 2025
The right B2B e-commerce platform for your business depends on your business needs. Go with a platform that supports bulk ordering, contract pricing, team-based purchasing, and backend integration with ERP and CRM systems — B2B capabilities that...
Sales of UK country houses rise as buyers tempted out by lower prices
The Guardian
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July 13, 2025
Sales of expensive UK country houses rose in June, signalling a possible recovery in demand as buyers are tempted out by lower prices after an extended slump. The estate agency Knight Frank said the number of exchanges of contract for sales of...
Council buys condemned Darwen house owner can't afford to repair
Lancs Live
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July 15, 2025
A condemned empty terraced house is to be bought by an East Lancashire local authority because the owner cannot afford to make it safe to live in. The property at 26 Hindle Street Darwen will now be refurbished and sold to support further similar...
The two North Wales coastal sites in demand with house hunters from Manchester and Cheshire
NorthWalesLive
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July 13, 2025
Two prime coastal spots in North Wales are drawing in property seekers from across the border, according to an estate agency in Cheshire’s “Golden Triangle". The region's breathtaking coastline beaches are luring wealthy individuals across the...
Refi Rates Stay High for Homeowners: Today's Refinance Rates for July 18, 2025
CNET
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So far this year, average mortgage rates have stayed stubbornly high, bouncing between 6.5% and 7%, as financial markets weigh the risks of both higher inflation and an economic slowdown. Most homeowners, unable to save money by refinancing, are...
Famous ‘Rosebud’ sled from ‘Citizen Kane’ sells for $14.75 million
CNN
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July 18, 2025
CNN — “Rosebud,” the famed wooden sled at the heart of Orson Welles’ classic 1941 movie “Citizen Kane,” has sold at auction for $14.75 million. This was a “remarkable” price for the “iconic prop,” Dallas-based auction house Heritage Auctions said...
Make, Bake and Destroy: Making Bernoulli ball blowers
Gulf Coast News - Florida
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July 18, 2025
Make, Bake and Destroy: Making Bernoulli ball blowers WEATHER. >> ALL RIGHT. THANKS, JIM. ALL RIGHT. FRIDS, YOU DON'T NEED A LAB AT YOUR HOUSE TO BE A MAD SCIENTIST AND HAVE SOME REALLY FUN. COOL FUN WITH SOME COOL EXTERIOR. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS...
Abandoned Park Plaza apartment complex in Provo under contract with developer
Daily Herald - Utah
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1 / 3 The abandoned Park Plaza apartments are pictured Monday, June 16, 2025, in Provo. Jacob Nielson, Daily Herald 2 / 3 The abandoned Park Plaza apartments are pictured Monday, June 16, 2025, in Provo. Jacob Nielson, Daily Herald 3 / 3 The...
Burberry shares pop 8% as British heritage pivot lures back U.S. shoppers
CNBC
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July 18, 2025
People walk by the Burberry store on East 57th Street during Memorial Day weekend on May 25, 2025 in New York City. Craig T Fruchtman | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images American shoppers are buying into the allure of British heritage...
EPF Withdrawal: Government Considers Proposal To Allow Partial Or Full Withdrawal Every 10 Years
Outlook Money
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July 18, 2025
When Is Partial Withdrawal Allowed In EPF At Present? Presently, a subscriber is allowed to withdraw EPF partially for reasons, including medical emergencies, children's education, marriage (of self, brother, sister, son, or daughter), or purchase...
Price drops, interest – zero: another failed auction for the Moscow House
Baltic News Network
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July 14, 2025
In a repeat auction organized by State Real Estate (VAS “Valsts nekustamie īpašumi”, VNĪ), the so-called Moscow House on Marijas Street in Riga failed once again to attract a buyer, despite a starting price of 2.142 million euros, according to the...
Real estate agent arrested for burgling house
The Hindu
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July 8, 2025
The Hebbagodi police have arrested a 26-year-old real estate agent who allegedly burgled the house of his neighbour and stole ₹60.4 lakh recently. The accused has been identified as Nitesh Subo, a native of West Bengal and working in a real estate...
Struggling to sell your house? Boost your property price by £46k with 5 features buyers want, from as little as 55p
The Sun
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July 14, 2025
If your home’s stuck on the market, small DIY tweaks could be the key to unlocking serious value – up to £80,000 in some cases – and you don’t need a huge budget to get started. Across the UK, homeowners are turning to budget-friendly upgrades to...
Median house price steady year-on-year, increases in regions, Reinz Property Report says
Rotorua Daily Post
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July 14, 2025
“We’re seeing a market that is steady on the surface but with some movement underneath at a regional level,” Ryley said. “The unchanged national median price suggests stability, yet this reflects contrasting regional dynamics, with some areas...
A chaotic raid, 360 arrests, and a tragic death: What happened at California’s Glass House Farms
Associated Press
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July 14, 2025
Federal authorities now say they arrested more than 360 people at two Southern California marijuana farms last week, characterizing the raids as one of the largest operations since President Donald Trump took office in January. One farmworker died...
Beacon Hill Roll Call: July 7 to July 11, 2025
Greenfield Recorder - Massachusetts
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July 18, 2025
Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on proposed amendments to the $60.9 billion fiscal year 2026 state budget for the fiscal year that began July 1, 2025, which Gov. Maura Healey signed into law on July 4. There were no roll calls...
Real estate agent shares look inside gorgeous, high-tech home that powers itself: 'Homely feeling and no bills'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
"This property is a rare find." by Ren VenkateshJuly 10, 2025 A real estate agent offered The Standard a look into an eco-conscious, self-sufficient property in the small, rural town of Woodford, Australia. Established to power itself — that is,...
How Walt Disney Imagineering Brought Walt Disney To Life At Disneyland
Forbes
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“Walt Disney – A Magical Life” debuts at the Main Street Opera House in Disneyland Park in Anaheim, ... More Calif., on July 17, 2025. The attraction features a cinematic presentation of Walt Disney’s journey, culminating in a visit with Walt in...