As part of her housing policy agenda, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has promised to “cut red tape and needless bureaucracy” to build millions of additional homes and bring down costs. Economists and urban planners say that to make housing more abundant and affordable, we need to loosen zoning regulations in many neighborhoods and legalize...
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I left my 3 kids behind to celebrate my 40th birthday on a Swiss mountain. Being alone was just what I needed.
I’ve found that women are often expected to give up parts of themselves after entering motherhood. We’re pigeonholed into a world where we’re supposed to be innate nurturers who only care about our children, not ourselves. For my 40th birthday, I wanted to follow my interests and passions and do something just for me. My...
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Tourist in Swiss Alps left in tears after capturing viral post of massive glacier melt
An English software developer’s vacation photograph has gone viral, showing the effects of climate change on Switzerland’s Rhône Glacier Glaciers in the Swiss Alps don’t look like they used to, with one tourist’s viral vacation photo illustrating the effects of a warming planet at one of Switzerland’s natural wonders. Duncan Porter, a software developer from...
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What Euro 2024 games are today? Germany, Switzerland take aim at winning Group A
Germany has been one of the most impressive teams so far at UEFA Euro 2024, and the hosts aim to lock up the top spot in Group A against Switzerland on Sunday. Switzerland, meanwhile, could spoil Group A victory plans for Germany with a win. Germany needs a draw or win to claim first place...
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I paid $1 to see Zurich from a train that’s been around for 130 years. It was unlike any railway I’ve taken.
The Polybahn in Zurich is the most unique train ride I’ve ever experienced. The Polybahn is a train on a steep incline that takes riders up and down the hilly Swiss city. At just over $1, it’s an affordable and historic travel experience with scenic views. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in...
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I moved back to the US from Switzerland when my daughter was 3. My suburban neighbors don’t get the way I parent.
Ever since returning to the Chicago area after living for almost a decade in Switzerland, my nice suburban neighbors have scrutinized my parenting. The biggest shock to the community was when I decided that my 7-year-old daughter was responsible enough to walk five blocks to school alone. “You know, we’d be happy to drive her...