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Carney met with protests, walkouts at First Nations summit

Prime Minister Mark Carney met First Nations leaders to discuss new legislation that allows fast-tracking major resource and infrastructure projects. Frustrations over land rights and consultation ran deep and some leaders said the meeti...

CBC News

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Utah forces China and linked companies to sell land

A recent land sale near the Provo airport was blocked after it was discovered that the purchasing company was linked to the Chinese government.

Scripps Local

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San Diego to decide on next step for Chula Vista Bayfront development

The Port of San Diego on Tuesday is expected to decide whether a development team can move forward with ambitious plans to build a hotel/retail/sports complex along the Chula Vista Bayfront.

Scripps Local

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Medieval Hungarian library battles beetle infection to save treasures

The abbey at Pannonhalma was founded in 996, four years before the establishment of the Hungarian Kingdom. Sitting upon a tall hill in northwestern Hungary, the abbey houses the country's oldest collection of books, as well as many of it...

Euronews

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Bavarian fairy tale castles among new UNESCO World Heritage sites

UNESCO has reviewed the applications of several new World Heritage sites, adding the Carnac Megaliths in France, the Palaces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the Minoan Palatial Centres in Crete, Greece to the list.

Euronews

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Bogotá landmark nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status

Colombia is seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for Torres del Parque, designed by Rogelio Salmona, one of Latin America’s most influential modern architects. Salmona’s work helped transform Bogotá during a period when the city was beco...

Al Jazeera

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France's Carnac stones vie for UNESCO world heritage list spot

France is hoping to make the UNESCO world heritage list this year with the Carnac stones located in Brittany, its northwesternmost region. The current world heritage list contains 1,223 cultural, natural or mixed sites.

France 24

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Self-taught builders turn neglect into opportunity in South Africa

In South Africa, high rent prices and rising unemployment have left many with nowhere to live, but one group is trying to make a change.

Al Jazeera

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Senegal ditches Akon's 'unrealistic' city project

Designed with curvy skyscrapers and sleek infrastructure, early renderings of Akon City drew comparisons to Marvel's fictional African metropolis Wakanda.

Africanews

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Berlin's 19th-century buildings crammed with culture

The UN cultural and education agency is set to decide whether to award World Heritage status to 30 sites around the globe. Three of the sites that already have the coveted status are in the German capital Berlin.

Al Jazeera

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Moulin Rouge windmill to twirl again in Paris

Fourteen months after its windmill came crashing down in the night, the Moulin Rouge's most famous architectural feature will be fully restored on Thursday evening, reviving one of Paris's most iconic tourist sights.

France 24

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How innovative designs are helping homes survive big hurricanes

As hurricanes grow stronger and more frequent, a growing number of homeowners along the East and Gulf Coast are taking a proactive approach -- building smarter, more resilient homes designed to withstand the forces of nature.

CBS America

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See how architects in Iceland want to build with molten lava

Iceland has entered a new period of volcanic activity with recent eruptions destroying homes and forcing thousands to flee. Now, one mother and son architect team want to turn lava’s destructive force into a building material of the future.

CNN

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Surprising rise in mortgage delinquencies: Here's what to know

CNBC's Diana Olick joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the rise in mortgage delinquencies.

CNBC

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As property prices soar, 'death tainted' homes find buyers in Japan

In Japan it used to be hard to find takers for homes where a death had occurred. But as property prices soar, more buyers are finding that discounted prices make up for a fear of restless spirits.

Reuters

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Dubai property more affordable than London, New York

Dubai real estate is nearly four times cheaper than London's blended average of $1,400 per square foot, Clementine Munro, sales director at haus & haus, tells Lizzy Burden on Bloomberg's Horizons Middle East and Africa.

Bloomberg

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Philippines' Batasan Island faces rising seas, residents adapt

An island in central Philippines is slowly sinking because of rising sea levels. Families living in Batasan Island have been dealing with this problem for years, but authorities now say the situation is getting dangerously worse.

Al Jazeera

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Creating a healthy climate in the home

Did you know that we spend 90% of our time in our homes? This makes it imperative to maintain a healthy indoor climate. So let’s break down the weather between your walls, and explain how you can maintain a healthy lifestyle with weather.

The Weather Channel

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Bus partially collapses through parking garage

North Hempstead town officials said they are demanding the report from the property owner's engineers to provide a better timeline on the next steps.

News 12

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Brown Harris: Rent freezes in New York City are a fairytale

Bess Freedman, Brown Harris Stevens CEO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss housing in New York City and the mayoral race.

CNBC

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New home sales hit 7-month lows

CNBC’s Diana Olick joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the latest in housing data.

CNBC

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Loire castles in France at risk due to climate change

The rampart of Amboise Castle is at risk of collapse. Last autumn’s heavy rains soaked the terraces near the wall, leading to an urgent landslide warning in late January, when 2,000 tonnes of earth were removed.

France 24

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Saint Peter Basilica's cupola gets a makeover

Saint Peter’s Basilica is getting a makeover as part of the current jubilee, the holy year celebrated by the Catholic church every 25 years. Improvements began several months ago.

France 24

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Tariffs hit home renovations

With new tariffs raising the cost of key building supplies like lumber, steel, and appliances, contractors say homeowners could see project costs skyrocket. Nancy Chen speaks with builder David Perotti on how to save money and navigate t...

CBS America

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Housing starts hit five-year low; jobless claims down

CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the latest economic data to cross the tape.

CNBC

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This home was built in a factory and runs on its own energy

In the face of a housing and construction labor crisis, some people are choosing energy efficient homes that are prefabricated in a factory. CNN’s Bill Weir speaks to Colin Goodson, who lives in one of these homes completely off the grid...

CNN

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Homebuilder sentiment nears pandemic low

CNBC’s Diana Olick joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to report on new data on homebuilder sentiment.

CNBC

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These scientists are trying to ‘grow’ buildings

A team of researchers and students are exploring the potential of biodesign in cities of the future. Blending science, design and technology, they are developing building materials that could be grown, with properties like self-coloring ...

CNN

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World's tallest 3D-printed building wants to revive a tiny community

Meet Tor Alva, the White Tower. Located in the sleepy village of Mulegns, Switzerland, currently home to only 11 people, the 30-metre-tall building rises above its surroundings.

Mashable

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U.S. home sellers outnumber buyers

The U.S. is facing the widest gap on record between the number of homebuyers and home sellers in the country, creating an opportunity market for those currently looking to buy a house. Axios Phoenix reporter Jeremy Duda discusses his art...

CBS America