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Mamdani pitches Trump on major NYC project — and admits housing development has ‘significant way to go’

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Trump at Gracie Mansion to pitch federal support for the Sunnyside Yards affordable housing project in Queens. They agreed to continue talks, but Mamdani acknowledged the plan still has a significant way to go and no funding deal was reached.

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Canada to Enshrine Expedited Project Reviews With Legislation

Canada’s Liberal government introduced legislation to enshrine an accelerated project-review process and reduce labor disruptions in trade-focused sectors such as railways and ports. Ministers say the bill aims to speed construction of trade, energy, and mining projects to spur growth and expand non-U.S. markets.

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Real estate group launches national campaign as California housing crisis worsens

A coalition of real estate firms, developers, and housing advocates launched a national 'Let America Build' campaign to push housing supply and affordability into the November elections. The campaign urges dismantling local regulatory barriers and cites a national housing gap exceeding 4 million homes. It builds on the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and industry claims that zoning and permitting add about $132,000 to a typical home build.

Right 3.0

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Reform pledges to scrap Andy Burnham's 'cruel' holiday tax - with Robert Jenrick warning it will be a 'disaster' for families

Reform pledges to scrap an overnight visitor levy that Labour mayors could impose, with Robert Jenrick calling it a 'cruel' holiday tax and a 'disaster' for families. The piece frames the levy as a threat to hospitality jobs and working households, highlights Conservative opposition, and notes Labour mayors' support for a 5 per cent ceiling.

Right 4.9

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Germany's political and economic problems are sounding a warning for the UK: RUTH SUNDERLAND

Ruth Sunderland argues Germany's political and economic troubles, including regional election defeats for Merz's CDU and rising energy costs, should serve as a warning to the UK. She criticizes UK energy windfall taxes and Labour's handling of North Sea wealth, while noting AI business potential but lamenting that a London-based firm is listing in New York.

Right 3.2

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North Sea has lost 25,000 jobs under Labour: Industry chiefs demand windfall tax is scrapped

Industry leaders and the North Sea Transition Taskforce say 25,000 jobs have been lost since Labour took office and are urging ministers to scrap or accelerate the phase-out of the windfall tax on oil and gas. The report warns of a 'disorderly decline' and criticises Labour for slow approvals of North Sea fields, while the article presents the levy as crushing investment and jobs.

Right 4.4

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How to deal with debt when you've already cut back everywhere

The article advises people who have already cut discretionary spending on ways to manage high-interest debt, including hardship programs, consolidation, debt management plans, settlement, and bankruptcy. It notes trade-offs such as credit damage, fees, and possible tax consequences.

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