Thousands of schools are located in areas subject to flooding, a Pew study says. Rebuilding puts schools in competition for safer land.
The National Association of Home Builders’ latest survey also shows that 13% of builders reported cutting prices.
As mortgage rates rise, the housing market in San Francisco has come “to a screeching halt,” says Cynthia Cummins.
Young, college-educated workers at individual retail establishments like Starbucks stores are driving many organizing efforts.
Retail sales rose in June, yet inflation is still a factor in how and where people are willing to spend.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline system that 988 will augment has faced problems with staffing and connecting calls to responders.
People “desperately want to purchase,” but are stepping out of the difficult market, says Ali Wolf, chief economist at Zonda.
CEO Jamie Dimon also cited economic worries, including the Ukraine war and inflation, in the big bank’s move to conserve cash.
Some districts are offering more pay and housing stipends. Others are cutting back, putting a bigger load on remaining teachers.
Shanghai’s lockdown crippled supply chains and logistics. Materials and transport costs climbed, and there have been personal struggles too.
