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- 1A Moon Over the Bowery▼A Moon Over the Bowery http://www.curbed.com/article/cooper-square-gut-renovation-on-the-bowery.html?utm_source=rss&utm_
Curbed's 'A Moon Over the Bowery' piece looks at a gut renovation of a building in Cooper Square on Manhattan's Bowery. The article examines how the redesign fits into the neighborhood's ongoing transformation, as new development continues to reshape one of New York's most storied streets.
- 2Powell cleared in Fed headquarters 'Versailles' renovation row, still criticized▼Jerome Powell off the hook for the ‘Palace of Versailles’ renovation — but he’s still guilty of being a lousy Fed Chair
New York Post commentary says Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is off the hook for the lavish renovation of the Fed's Washington headquarters, a project critics dubbed the 'Palace of Versailles.' The piece, however, continues to attack his leadership, calling him a lousy Fed chair amid ongoing disputes over interest-rate policy and Trump administration pressure on the central bank.
- 3Trump adviser Hassett urges Powell to leave Fed board▼Trump adviser Hassett calls on Powell to leave Fed board after renovation report
Kevin Hassett, a senior adviser to Donald Trump, has called on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to step down from the Fed's board of governors. The demand follows a report critical of the costly renovation of the Fed's Washington headquarters. The comments add to ongoing pressure from Trump allies on Powell over interest rate policy and the central bank's leadership.
- 4Trump adviser Hassett urges Powell to leave Fed board▼Trump adviser Hassett urges Powell to leave Fed board after renovation report
Kevin Hassett, a senior adviser to Donald Trump, has called on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to step down from the Fed's board of governors, citing a report on the central bank's headquarters renovation. The comments add to ongoing pressure from Trump allies on Powell over Fed spending and interest rate policy.
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KPMG reports a sharp rise in new home construction and renovation spending, while knock-down rebuild projects are falling. The shift suggests homeowners are choosing to improve or buy newly built homes rather than demolish and rebuild, reflecting changing conditions in the housing and construction market.
- 6High mortgage rates trap homeowners and stall renovations▼High mortgage rates are trapping homeowners in place, and making renovations harder to afford
Elevated mortgage rates are locking homeowners into their current properties, since selling would mean giving up lower rates for far more expensive new loans. At the same time, borrowing costs are making home renovations harder to afford. The result is a frozen housing market where fewer homes change hands and improvement projects are postponed.
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Popular YouTuber Drae has shared a new gameplay video in which he fully renovates his virtual used-returns store, fixing it up and reorganising it as part of a store-management simulation game. The video has drawn over 110,000 likes, with viewers responding to the satisfying before-and-after transformation and the challenge of running a shop built on returned goods.
- 8Renovate bot self-hosters hit Yarn version mismatch●I'm trying to self-host renovate bot. I am using the ghcr.io/renovate/renovate:full image. It apparently installs yarnv4
A developer self-hosting the Renovate dependency-update bot using the ghcr.io/renovate/renovate:full container image reports that the image ships with Yarn 4, while their project uses Yarn 1. The bot correctly detects Yarn 1 in the repository but runs updates with Yarn 4, causing problems, and the developer is asking the open-source community how to fix the mismatch.
- 9Developer makes the case for Renovate over other dependency tools▼Why I recommend Renovate over any other dependency update tools (2024) https://www.jvt.me/posts/2024/04/12/use-renovate/
Software engineer Jamie Tanna has published a blog post explaining why he recommends Renovate over any other dependency update tools. The 2024 article lays out his reasoning for preferring the automated dependency management tool, and the piece is being shared and discussed among developers interested in DevOps and open source tooling.
- 10Briscoe Western Art Museum unveils renovation and immersive gallery●Briscoe Western Art Museum completes major renovation, adds immersive new gallery
The Briscoe Western Art Museum in San Antonio has completed a major renovation, adding a new immersive gallery to its exhibits. The project marks a significant update to the museum's spaces dedicated to Western art and history, and local coverage highlights the refreshed experience now available to visitors.
- 11Car carrying Russian serviceman blown up in Tula Oblast●A car carrying a Russian serviceman was blown up in Tula Oblast yesterday morning, according to Exilenova+. The occupier
A car carrying a Russian serviceman was destroyed in an explosion in Tula Oblast on Monday morning. According to reports shared by the monitoring outlet Exilenova+ and relayed by the translation project WarTranslated, the serviceman was killed in the blast. The attack occurred deep inside Russia, far from the front lines in Ukraine, though no group has claimed responsibility and details about how the explosion was carried out remain unconfirmed.
- 12Artist Renovating New Gallery Impatient to Return to Painting●The renovation of the new gallery has been underway for a month now and it is going well, if I do say so myself. However
Painter Roman Reisinger says the renovation of his new gallery has been under way for a month and is progressing well. But he admits the month away from the canvas is wearing on him, writing that his longing for 'the spot behind the easel' is growing. The post offers a small update on the gallery project and the artist's eagerness to get back to painting.
- 13Olney Theatre unveils sweeping renovation of historic stage▼A historic stage is reborn after Olney Theatre’s sweeping renovation
Olney Theatre Center in Maryland has completed a sweeping renovation of its historic stage, according to The Washington Post. The renewal marks a new chapter for one of the region's long-standing theatrical institutions, and arts watchers are discussing what the reopened venue means for the future of live theatre in the Washington area.
- 14Historic Southport theater reopens after major renovation▼After major renovation, historic Southport theater looks to the future
The Amuzu Theatre in Southport, North Carolina, has completed a major renovation, and local coverage says the historic venue is now looking toward its future. The update preserves a long-standing downtown landmark while modernizing the space for continued use. The story is drawing attention locally as residents welcome the theater's renewal and its role in the community's cultural life.
- 15How much contingency do you really need for a renovation?●How much contingency do you really need for a renovation? # News https://www. thejournal.ie/house-renovation -qs-7179482
The Journal examines how much contingency funding homeowners should set aside for renovation projects, addressing a common budgeting question as renovation and construction costs continue to strain household finances. The piece explores what buffer above a quoted budget is realistic to cover unforeseen problems such as structural surprises, rising material prices and labour cost overruns on Irish home improvement projects.
- 16Fed watchdog blames mismanagement for $2.5B headquarters renovation●Fed watchdog finds mismanagement, not criminality, in $2.5B renovation The Fed should establish a guaranteed maximum pri
The Federal Reserve's inspector general has concluded that chronic mismanagement, rather than criminal conduct, drove the ballooning cost of the central bank's $2.5 billion headquarters renovation, a project now several years behind schedule. The watchdog recommended the Fed establish a guaranteed maximum price contract to control expenses. Critics have long seized on the renovation's rising price tag, and the finding is likely to fuel renewed debate over the Fed's internal governance and accountability.
- 17Warren and Van Hollen press OppFi to abandon bank deal●Warren, Van Hollen pressure OppFi to ditch bank deal Weeks after nonbank lender Enova scrapped its bid to buy Grasshoppe
Two Senate Democrats, Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen, are urging nonbank lender OppFi to abandon its efforts to acquire Grasshopper Bank. The pressure comes weeks after Enova, another nonbank lender, scrapped its own bid to buy the bank. The lawmakers' intervention signals growing congressional resistance to fintech firms buying banks without a bank charter.
- 18Gardener shares RV life during renovation and boxwood care advice●Living in an RV while Renovating? // No Trimming Boxwoods in the Fall? // Recap 🌿
A popular home and garden creator is recapping life in an RV while a house renovation is underway, alongside seasonal gardening advice warning against trimming boxwoods in the fall. Viewers are engaging heavily with the mix of renovation updates and practical plant care tips, which touch on common questions about autumn pruning timing.
- 19Olney Theatre reopens with 'Some Like It Hot' after renovation▼‘Some Like It Hot’ plays on historic stage after Olney Theatre renovation
The Olney Theatre in Maryland is staging the musical 'Some Like It Hot' following a completed renovation of its historic stage. The Washington Post reported the production's return to the newly refurbished venue, marking a milestone for one of the region's best-known theatres as it welcomes audiences back to the updated space.
- 20Ohio church feeds Vinton County while rebuilding its own home▼Renovate Life Church of God works to feed Vinton County while it rebuilds
Renovate Life Church of God in Vinton County, Ohio is distributing food to local residents while its own building undergoes reconstruction. The congregation has made community meals and food assistance a priority even as repairs continue, drawing local attention as an example of a small rural church serving its neighbors through its own hardship.
- 21Fed watchdog finds no crimes in $2.4 billion renovation▼Fed watchdog finds no crimes in $2.4B building renovation, only mismanagement
A Federal Reserve inspector general has concluded that the roughly $2.4 billion renovation of the Fed's Washington headquarters involved mismanagement but no criminal wrongdoing. The review drew wide attention after the project's cost overruns became a political flashpoint, with critics accusing the central bank of fiscal excess. Outlets across the US are reporting that investigators cleared officials of crimes while faulting poor oversight.
- 22First Lutheran Church breaks ground on community-focused renovation▼First Lutheran Church breaks ground on renovation with a focus on community
First Lutheran Church has held a groundbreaking ceremony for a renovation project that leaders say is centred on community use. The plan marks a significant investment in the church's Waltham facilities, with the redesigned space intended to serve congregants and the wider neighbourhood. Details on cost and timeline have not yet been released.
- 23Federal Reserve awarded $2B renovation contract without guaranteed price▼Fed awarded $2B on renovation without a guaranteed price
The Federal Reserve has been awarded roughly $2 billion for a building renovation project without a guaranteed maximum price, according to reporting by The Center Square. The arrangement means taxpayers could bear the risk of cost overruns on the work, a structure critics often flag as unusual for contracts of this size.
- 24Maple Bluff golf course to close for $9 million renovation▼Maple Bluff golf course to close for a year amid $9 million renovation
The Maple Bluff golf course in Wisconsin will shut down for a full year as part of a $9 million renovation project, the Wisconsin State Journal reports. The closure will allow crews to complete extensive upgrades to the course. Local golfers and residents are following the news as the community prepares for a season without the popular neighborhood course.
- 25DOJ declines to reopen Powell probe over Fed renovation●DOJ declines to reopen Powell probe, likely putting Fed renovation uproar to rest
The US Department of Justice has decided not to reopen an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell concerning the cost overruns in the Fed's headquarters renovation. The decision effectively closes the chapter on a controversy that drew political criticism of the central bank's leadership. Observers see it as removing a legal overhang from Powell, though debate over the renovation's price tag may continue in Congress.
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Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota, is preparing to hold a dedication ceremony for its newly renovated music space. The project is expected to give students and faculty updated facilities for rehearsals, lessons and performances. Beyond the announcement itself, little detail has been released about the scope, cost or timing of the renovation.