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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1880, Friedrich Lahrs, German architect and academic (died 1964) was born. In 1899, Wilfrid Israel, German businessman and philanthropist (died 1943) was born. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1943, Robert Malval, Haitian businessman and politician, 5th Prime Minister of Haiti was born. In 1953, Piyasvasti Amranand, Thai businessman and politician, Thai Minister of Energy was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1961, Antony Jenkins, English banker and businessman was born. In 2004, Laurance Rockefeller, American financier and philanthropist (born 1910) passed away. In 2006, Barnard Hughes, American actor (born 1915) passed away. In 2014, John Seigenthaler, American journalist and academic (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
“Housing for billionaires” is not the problem
Ben Kallos was upset. Not hostile, but definitely not happy. The former Council member had called this spring to object to my column about Hal Fetner’s failed attempt to build housing on a NYCHA site. This paragraph in particular bothered him: “Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other progressives are now pushing for more affordable housing in wealthier neighborhoods. Where were these people in 2017 when Hal Fetner and NYCHA leaders were getting pummeled by idiots like Ben Kallos?” “Idiots” was the wrong word. Nothing can be gained from calling someone an idiot, other than a brief dopamine hit. Besides, Kallos was []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.
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The Standard
· Jun 30, 2026
Andy Burnham: I'll cut transport fares in London to lower cost of living for millions
Exclusive: The Prime Minister-in-waiting also pledges more affordable homes including in the heart of the capital where property prices are sky-high
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 21, 2026
Lynn Ruane: When eviction becomes part of Ireland's housing policy, everyone loses
Housing insecurity spreads harm through communities like an epidemic. In the midst of record homelessness, policies should prioritise keeping people in their homes.
Kotaku
· Jul 6, 2026
Billionaires And Corporations Are Not Your Friends
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 27, 2026
Pekerja swasta semakin sukar beli rumah
PETALING JAYA: Kenaikan harga rumah berterusan dan upah tidak setimpal membebankan pekerja sektor swasta dalam usaha memiliki kediaman sendiri sekali gus menimbulkan persoalan sama ada agenda perumahan negara benar-benar merangkumi keperluan semua lapisan pekerja. Setiausaha Agung Liga Pekerja-Pekerja Malaysia (LLRC), Gopal Krishnam Nadesan berkata, realiti pekerja sektor swasta jauh lebih mencabar walaupun terdapat beberapa skim ... Read more The post Pekerja swasta semakin sukar beli rumah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 6, 2026
A bipartisan housing bill undercuts the socialist case
For years, much of the American Left has portrayed the housing crisis (rising rents, soaring prices, and falling affordability) as proof that markets fail at delivering basic needs. The remedies followed: rent control, vast public housing, and “social housing” schemes. Congress just delivered a different verdict. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a merger []
Fortune
· Jun 29, 2026
Harvard’s housing report has a darker message than affordability—the middle-class home was always a historical accident
Harvard's U.S. housing report points to an uncomfortable conclusion: homeownership is no longer something you earn. It's something you inherit.
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Related coverage for "“Housing for billionaires” is not the problem": The Standard — Andy Burnham: I'll cut transport fares in London to lower cost of living for millions . TheJournal.ie — Lynn Ruane: When eviction becomes part of Ireland's housing policy, everyone loses. Kotaku — Billionaires And Corporations Are Not Your Friends. Utusan Malaysia — Pekerja swasta semakin sukar beli rumah. Washington Examiner — A bipartisan housing bill undercuts the socialist case. Fortune — Harvard’s housing report has a darker message than affordability—the middle-class home was always a historical accident