Month: July 2022

Condo Rents in Greater Toronto Area Reach New High as Demand Outstrips Supply: New Report

Condo rents in the Greater Toronto Area have reached a record high as demand exceeded growth in supply for the fifth consecutive quarter, a new report by market research firm Urbanation Inc. finds. Released on July 19, the report found that the average condo rent in the GTA rose 5.9 percent in the second quarter…


Knott’s Berry Farm Announces ‘Chaperone Policy’ Following Teen Fights

BUENA PARK, Calif.—Responding to a brawl among teenagers that forced the park to close early July 16 night, Knott’s Berry Farm announced July 20 a “chaperone policy” that will require all guests aged 17 or under to be accompanied by a 21-or-older chaperone throughout their visit to the park on Fridays and Saturdays. Any teens…


4th Mountain Lion Killed This Year by Vehicle

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.—A radio-collared mountain lion was fatally struck by a vehicle on the Ventura (101) Freeway in Woodland Hills, authorities said July 20. The male mountain lion known as P-89 was just two years old. He was found dead early July 18 along the shoulder of the freeway between the DeSoto and Winnetka exits,…


4th Mountain Lion Killed by Vehicle of the Year

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.—A radio-collared mountain lion was fatally struck by a vehicle on the Ventura (101) Freeway in Woodland Hills, authorities said July 20. The male mountain lion known as P-89 was just two years old. He was found dead early July 18 along the shoulder of the freeway between the DeSoto and Winnetka exits,…


Where in the World Is China’s Military? Part 2

News Analysis Part one of this two-part series discussed the known and possible locations where the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is building bases. This article will examine indicators of future PLA basing locations and look at CCP/PLA quasi-military groups that operate outside the mainland. Agreements A fully operational base is the clearest…


The Origin of the ‘City of the Arts’

Costa Mesa, California is a flourishing city of the arts that grew from humble beginnings into a world-renowned center for performance arts displays. The land now known as Costa Mesa was originally part of Mission San Juan Capistrano, founded in 1776. The fertile grasslands in the area made it valuable grazing land for cattle. In…


12 Teens Charged for ‘Swarming-Style’ Robberies Near Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario

Ontario’s York Regional Police have charged 12 youths for a string of swarming-style robberies in the City of Vaughan in June, near Canada’s Wonderland and the surrounding area. The youths were arrested and charged with multiple offences, including robbery, assault, mischief under $5,000, and causing a disturbance, the police said in a statement on July…


Biden Says ‘Climate Change is an Emergency,’ Stops Short of Formal Declaration

President Joe Biden on July 20 stated “climate change is an emergency,” leaving open the possibility of additional executive actions aimed at mitigating it after Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) shot down climate and energy programs advocated by Democrats. “Climate change is an emergency and in the coming weeks, I’m going to use the power I have…


Putin Says Gas Flows Will Resume, EU Still on Edge; Existing-Home Sales Drop | NTD Business

Russian leader Vladimir Putin is signaling that gas deliveries to Europe will start up again, but European countries still have concerns. U.S. home sales are at a two-year low, and prices are rising to record highs. Is it a seller’s market or a buyer’s market? Netflix stock rallied despite the company losing nearly a million subscribers in the…


LIVE 5 PM ET: Putin Says Gas Flows Will Resume, EU Still on Edge; Existing-Home Sales Drop | NTD Business

Russian leader Vladimir Putin signaling that gas deliveries to Europe will start up again, but European countries still have concerns. U.S. home sales are at a two-year low, and prices are rising to record highs. Is it a seller’s market or a buyer’s market? Netflix stock rallied today, despite the company losing nearly a million subscribers in the…