I took over the family business at 26 after my father died. Finishing his final project helped me grieve.
Business Insider
Camilla Kodsi took over her father's company at 26 after his unexpected death. Now, she's found her passion in real estate while honoring his legacy. more…
I spent years in finance. Then I realized rural Japan's rice terraces were an overlooked asset.
Business Insider
Goki Akuzawa swapped finance for farming, restoring rice terraces and opening a guesthouse and sake brewery in rural Japan. more…
The Best Cities For Entrepreneurs to Start a Business, According to This Banking Pro
Entrepreneur
The top 20 metro areas were determined by several factors, including income and number of businesses created. more…
Foreign buyers seem to be following Zohran Mamdani’s cue — and fleeing American real estate
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'We can have seven homes or we can have 70.' In wake of Los Angeles wildfires, homeowners and developers clash
Politico
Many LA wildfire survivors are united against 'predatory developers,' who they say are exploiting vulnerable residents and changing their communities. Lawmak... more…
Analysis-Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers
Yahoo Entertainment
By Niket Nishant, Ashitha Shivaprasad and Manya Saini July 27 (Reuters) - For insurers, the periodic El Niño climate phenomenon has traditionally lowered the... more…
Meet the ‘AI Centurions’—6 formerly sleepy stocks that now have market caps over $100 billion
Yahoo Entertainment
How the AI boom has transformed six spectacular stocks. more…
A past and future of trade secrets
Cabinetmagazine.org
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The Foldable E Ink Book Is Finally Taking Shape
Yanko Design
The Foldable E Ink Book Is Finally Taking ShapeThe e-reader has been one of the most static product categories of the past two decades. Since the first Kindle appeared in 2007, the form... more…
New-deal mortgage programmes benefited white borrowers disproportionately
Nature.com
New data on homebuying loan records around the Second World War in the USA, linked to race and immigration status, show that Black borrowers were disproportionally excluded from mortgage programmes. more…
5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this August
Android Authority
August's list of the best new Android apps includes a new Android launcher, a PC gaming app, and so much more! more…
The Apples and Oranges Tribunal
Marginalrevolution.com
Suppose that apples sell for more than oranges and Parliament in it’s wisdom decides that, at last, apples and oranges must be compared. Not by shoppers — shoppers are biased, they merely reveal what they are willing to pay — but by a tribunal, which will det… more…
The case for turning golf courses into affordable housing
Vox
Maybe it was never a great idea to build so many golf courses in the desert. But in the 1990s, when Tiger Woods mania was at its peak, Las Vegas went on a fairway construction spree, dotting the city with dozens of pristine, water-gobbling green oases, most w… more…
Barns, go-karts and strip malls: The wild west of private schools that collect taxpayer dollars
Salon
State legislatures are steering money to private schools with far-reaching consequences. more…
The iconic Herald Square Macy's sign is down, laying history bare
Gothamist
The Macy's building, with and without its iconic sign.
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‘Joker’ & ‘Longlegs’ Producer Jason Cloth Charged In $100M Ponzi Scheme
Deadline
Jason Cloth, a film producer with dozens of credits including Joker, Longlegs and Babylon, is facing numerous federal fraud charges and decades in prison in connection with a Ponzi scheme that bilked investors of more than $100 million. Prosecutors say that C… more…
Michael Hudson: The U.S. Plan to Revive Geoeconomic Dominance
Nakedcapitalism.com
How Trump has been trying to use military muscle to reassert US geopolitical and economic dominance. more…
Hongkong Land To Acquire Singapore’s Wheelock Place From Wharf For $900 Million
Forbes
The deal marks the first purchase for Hongkong Land’s Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund, lifting the fund’s assets under management to $7.3 billion. more…
One Year Of Shanghai Me And Why London Is Buying Into Dubai-Born Luxury
Forbes
Shanghai Me London marks its first anniversary as Dubai-born hospitality reshapes Mayfair, bringing together experiential dining, nightlife, luxury and retail. more…
Caribbean CBI Passports Face Schengen Reckoning
Forbes
Carribbean CBI passports are under scrutiny by the EU over lax regulation of eligibility. Criminality, biometrics and money laundering are concerns. Changes are likely. more…
Tax Breaks: The No Covid-Era IRS Penalty Relief Answers (Yet) Edition
Forbes
Plus: FIFA’s World Cup sales pitch, Social Security field offices, best places to retire abroad, capital gains, stock compensation, selling your home, tax trivia & more. more…
Morguard Real Estate Inv. Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Morguard Real Estate Inv. (TSE:MRT.UN) reported second-quarter results that Chief Financial Officer Andrew Tamlin said exceeded expectations, supported by co... more…
Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
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Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (TSE:BEI.UN) reported second-quarter operating results that reflected stable demand for affordable rental housing, wit... more…
Grand Peaks names new president, chief investment officer
Multifamilydive.com
Real estate industry veterans Chris Manley and Kevin Foltz are joining the Denver-based firm as it expands its multifamily investment platform. more…
Rate Cuts Are Finally Here and These 3 Real Estate ETFs Pay Up to 10 Percent
Yahoo Entertainment
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Augusta, Richmond, Reno Top LinkedIn Growth Ranking
Credaily.com
LinkedIn ranks Augusta first for job and talent growth, with Richmond and Reno highlighting emerging real estate markets beyond major metros. more…
Trump Administration Unveils $874 Million CHIPS Act AI Push, With GlobalFoundries Securing Top Award
Yahoo Entertainment
The Commerce Department has signed letters of intent to provide $874 million in CHIPS and Science Act incentives to seven companies advancing semiconductor t... more…
SEGRO Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
SEGRO (LON:SGRO) reported higher first-half earnings and rental income as improving occupier sentiment supported leasing activity, development pre-lets and r... more…
Can America Win the AI Race Without Running Dry? Non-Profit Demands Data Center Moratorium, EPA Says US Can Lead While Protecting Environment
Yahoo Entertainment
In the first half of 2026, U.S. tech companies committed more than $850 billion to data center leases. In parallel, a battle is emerging over whether the rap... more…
BrightSpire Capital Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
BrightSpire Capital (NYSE:BRSP) reported a second-quarter GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders of $18.3 million, or $0.15 per share, while adjus... more…
MGIC Investment Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
MGIC Investment (NYSE:MTG) reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $182 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, as favorable reserve development and lower op... more…
Federated Hermes, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Moby.co
Moby summary of Federated Hermes, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call more…
United Dominion Realty Trust Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
United Dominion Realty Trust (NYSE:UDR) raised its full-year outlook after reporting second-quarter results that exceeded its expectations, supported by stro... more…
Google, Ford, others launch skilled trades workforce initiative
Esgdive.com
The tech and auto companies joined BlackRock and workwear apparel brand Carhartt to form the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades. more…
Jenn Johnston Named CMO of Amazing Brands
QSR magazine
The Siegel Group and Amazing Brands announced the appointment of Jenn Johnston as Chief Marketing Officer, adding a veteran marketing executive to the leader... more…
Primary Health Properties H1 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Primary Health Properties (LON:PHP) reported a 9% increase in adjusted earnings per share for the first half of 2026, as rental growth, merger synergies and... more…
Landmark Bancorp Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Landmark Bancorp (NASDAQ:LARK) reported record revenue and higher profitability for the second quarter of 2026, as growth in net interest income and gains on... more…
Blue Owl Capital Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Blue Owl Capital (NYSE:OWL) reported second-quarter 2026 fee-related earnings of $0.25 per share and distributable earnings of $0.22 per share, with distribu... more…
Luxury Looks to Bring Its Newfound Resilience Into the Second Half
WWD
Results across Europe’s leading luxury groups pointed to the power of VICs and newness, while a fragile China still complicates the rebound story for much of... more…
Applied Digital Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Applied Digital (NASDAQ:APLD) reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $258.7 million for the period ended May 31, 2026, as the company expanded its contrac... more…
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) reported second-quarter results marked by broad revenue growth, continued acquisition activity and margin expansion, whi... more…
Why This KFC and Pizza Hut Franchisee Wants to Bring The Great Greek to New Global Markets
Franchisetimes.com
Suresh Beharry is expanding his holding company’s restaurant portfolio with a fast-casual concept he says will draw customers looking for healthy, flavorful... more…
New Mercedes GLA Electric Takes On the BMW iX1: Photo Comparison
BMWBLOG
The BMW iX1 has enjoyed a relatively clear run among compact electric luxury SUVs, but its newest rival arrives with several additional years of development. It’s a rival as old as time, too: Mercedes-Benz. The...
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Doctor Who's Hiatus Is A Golden Opportunity For The BBC To Revive Its 5-Season Cult Fantasy Hit
Screen Rant
Now that Doctor Who has entered an indefinite hiatus, it's the perfect time for the BBC to revisit one of its other iconic fantasy franchises. more…
Sen. Bernie Moreno demands probe of Chinese solar company’s planned building purchase near military base
New York Post
"[O]ne of our greatest foes is attempting to move in nearly next door," Moreno said of the Chinese purchase. more…
‘Squad’ Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s hubby still on $2B gov’t contract as partner pulls out
New York Post
"Squad" Rep. Ayanna Pressley's husband, Conan Harris, is still involved with a real estate firm that locked down a controversial $2 billion deal for the development of a new courthouse in Massachusetts despite a key partner divesting from that company due to … more…
The Bullshit Jobs We Do To Make Possible Our Real Work
Arrowsmithpress.com
“Utilizing a bullshit job to pursue other projects isn’t easy. It requires judgment and determination to take time that’s been first flattened and homogenized … then broken randomly into unpredictably large fragments.” – Arrowsmith Press more…
Hollywood Producer Indicted For $100 Million Ponzi Scheme
Associated Press
Film producer Jason Cloth, known for financing movies like “Joker” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” has been indicted on wire fraud charges. Prosecutors say he ran a $100 million Ponzi scheme. The indictment was unsealed Tuesday in Chicago. Cloth was arrested i… more…
Day 2 News and Notes from Broncos Camp
Mile High Report
Day 2 of Broncos Camp is in the books, and it was another fun one. It was their last practice before a day off on Sunday. However, on Monday, the pads come on, and the most important practices of camp begin, and we get to see who shines and who falls behind. … more…
Property agencies welcome new minimum transaction rule, seek safeguards for consumer ratings
CNA
The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) is studying the introduction of consumer ratings for property agents, among other measures aimed at improving transparency and choice. more…
The Left YIMBYism of Mamdani: Build a Lot More While Defending Tenants
Thenation.com
Ross Barkan
The greater question, still to be answered, is whether this will work.
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Once-popular shopping mall that thrived in the 90s before famous brands ditched it in droves is finally shutting down after $135m sale... and it's set to be completely transformed
Dailymail.com
Third Lake Partners bought the struggling WestShore Plaza in July and has made plans for a controversial overhaul that has left shopkeepers in limbo. more…
Freddy Krueger is Headed for a Studio Showdown With Two A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Remakes in Development
GeekTyrant
Freddy Krueger might finally be getting ready to claw his way back into theaters, but the road back to A Nightmare on Elm Street is shaping up to be far weirder than anyone expected. Instead of one studio reviving the legendary horror franchise, a new report … more…
iOS 27 Beta 4: All the New Features and Changes Revealed
Geeky Gadgets
Apple has officially released iOS 27 Beta 4, bringing a range of updates designed to enhance usability, improve performance and introduce new customization options. Whether you’re a developer exploring the latest tools, an early adopter eager to test new feat… more…
Film Financier Jason Cloth Indicted in Alleged $100M Ponzi Scheme Tied to Movie Funding
Breitbart News
Film producer Jason Cloth, who financed “Joker,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and dozens of other movies, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on wire fraud charges in connection with what prosecutors say was a $100 million Ponzi scheme.
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America’s AI Action Plan: “AI is 99% about War. New Ways to Destroy Societies”. Whoever Has the Most Data Centers Wins
Globalresearch.ca
Contrary to the narrative that AI is being created to make our lives better or as Musk levies, to make AI our personal slaves,
AI is 99% about war. Weapons. New ways to destroy societies.
All while sitting in a …
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For most of us the Hale-Bopp comet was a once-in-a-lifetime sight in the spring of 1997, but for thirty-nine people it was a departure time, and what happened next shocked the world.
Space Daily
A celestial omen inspired thirty-nine people in suburban San Diego to abandon their lives—and what they left behind revealed a chilling vision of technology, spirituality, and apocalyptic belief.
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EXCLUSIVE: Property Mogul Indicted In NYC Mayor’s Office Bribery Scheme Listed As Chinese Intel Official
The Daily Caller
The property mogul who allegedly bribed New York Mayor Eric Adams’ chief-of-staff has served as a CCP intel official, a DCNF investigation discovered. more…
Google Earth added Nano Banana, and I immediately reimagined Philly with zombies and evil clowns
ZDNet
Can Google Earth's new AI accurately redesign homes, recreate history, and imagine the future? I tested Nano Banana across several locations, and the results ranged from useful to gloriously absurd. more…
How a Ugandan lost 20 years of her life to xenophobia
DW (English)
After decades of building lives in South Africa, renewed anti-immigrant tensions in 2026 forced hundreds of African migrants to leave. A Ugandan who spent two decades in South Africa shared with DW how she's coping. more…
AI가 빌딩 운영까지 판단한다…라이너, 삼성물산과 스마트 빌딩 협력
Venturesquare.net
라이너가 삼성물산과 스마트 빌딩 사업 협력을 위한 업무협약을 체결했다. 라이너의 AI 검색 에이전트와 삼성물산의 스마트 빌딩 플랫폼 '바인드'를 결합해 에너지 관리와 빌딩 운영, 임대 전략 등을 지원하는 서비스를 공동 개발할 계획이다. 에이전틱 AI는 검색을 넘어 산업...
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Why SQL Server Applications Break on PostgreSQL and How Compatibility Layers Fix It
Dzone.com
When an enterprise decides to migrate from SQL Server to PostgreSQL, the first conversation is almost always about data movement. How many terabytes need to transfer? Which replication tool should we use? What is the cutover window? These are necessary questi… more…
OpenTelemetry's OpAMP Potential Far Beyond Supporting Collectors
Dzone.com
It is good to hear that the CNCF OpenTelemetry project has become a graduated project (7 years after Fluentd, which encapsulates Fluent Bit, which is also OTLP-compliant). Admittedly, OpenTelemetry is a far larger project, as it provides tooling for tasks suc… more…
Hyper-Imperialism: Vijay Prashad’s Thesis and Its Limits
Substack.com
Vijay Prashad introduces the concept of "hyper-imperialism." The substance of the theory hasn't changed. Ultra, super, hyper — what comes next? more…
This Developer Went From Financial Peril to Billion-Dollar Deals for DHS
Levernews.com
Opaque contracts and enormous windfalls are buttressing the buildout of ICE jails and their shadowy operators. more…
Vulnerability Summary for the Week of July 20, 2026
Cisa.gov
High Vulnerabilities
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MCP Server Security: The Blind Spot in Your AI Stack
Imperva.com
Short version: an MCP server is the tooling layer that lets an AI agent act on external systems. Hosted remotely, it is an API endpoint like any other — and it needs bot and WAF controls in front of it, API security on its own endpoints, and AI guardrails tha… more…
Spinx names chief of staff and EVP of store development
Cstoredive.com
Troy Hulehan, who has been with the South Carolina-based retailer for 20 years, was promoted from executive vice president of real estate development. more…
Stag Industrial Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Stag Industrial (NYSE:STAG) said industrial real estate fundamentals continued to stabilize during the second quarter of 2026, citing stronger absorption, a... more…
Curis Gains As Blood Cancer Drug Progresses, December Readout in Focus
Yahoo Entertainment
On Wednesday, Curis Inc. announced updated positive clinical trial results for its investigational drug emavusertib, alongside expanded trial timeline guidan... more…
Tesla's Optimus May Soon Have Company as China's BYD Confirms Its First Humanoid Robot Will Debut in August
Yahoo Entertainment
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Co. Ltd. reportedly confirmed on Tuesday that its first humanoid robot will formally debut in August at its Di Space exper... more…
Fairfax Financial Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Fairfax Financial (TSE:FFH) reported underwriting income of $427 million for the second quarter of 2026, supported by favorable reserve development and conti... more…
VICI Properties Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI) reported second-quarter adjusted funds from operations, or AFFO, of $0.62 per share, up 4.6% from $0.60 a year earlier, while rai... more…
Cousins Properties Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Cousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) reported second-quarter funds from operations of $0.75 per share and raised the midpoint of its full-year 2026 FFO outlook by $... more…
Gong cha inks 50-store franchise deal in Texas
Restaurantdive.com
The agreement will significantly expand the bubble tea chain’s U.S. footprint, and comes after it bought 170 stores from its master franchisee in March. more…
Self-Storage REITs Show Mixed NOI in Q2 2026 Earnings
Credaily.com
Self-storage REITs posted stable Q2 2026 results as acquisitions accelerated and NOI trends split across major operators. more…
Bank of Hawaii Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Bank of Hawaii (NYSE:BOH) reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $63.8 million, or $1.47 per diluted share, as net interest income and net interest margi... more…
DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (ETR:DWS) reported record assets under management and stronger client flows in the second quarter of 2026 after completing a broad... more…
Biscuit Belly Triples Size With Maple Street Biscuit Company Acquisition
Franchisetimes.com
Story HighlightsBiscuit Belly announced its acquisition of Cracker Barrel’s 35-unit Maple Street Biscuit Company last week.The Southern breakfast and brunch... more…
Amkor Technology, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Moby.co
Moby summary of Amkor Technology, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call more…
Landmark AI Power Agreement Sends Huge Signal for AMD Stock
Barchart.com
AMD just locked up to 2.5 gigawatts of U.S. data center capacity through Core Scientific, a deal that could reshape its AI growth story. more…
Equinix Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) raised its full-year and long-term outlook after reporting accelerating recurring-revenue growth, record interconnection additions and... more…
Federal Realty Investment Trust Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) reported second-quarter funds from operations of $1.88 per share, up 7% from a year earlier, as record leasing vol... more…
Boomers Are Buying 5 Quality High-Yield Stocks at Big Discounts Hand Over Fist
24/7 Wall St.
Retirement means living off your portfolio, not waiting for it to grow, and right now five familiar dividend giants are trading at prices that Wall Street co... more…
Farmland Partners Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Farmland Partners (NYSE:FPI) reported higher adjusted funds from operations per share in the second quarter of 2026 and modestly raised the low end of its fu... more…
CTO Realty Growth Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
CTO Realty Growth (NYSE:CTO) reported higher second-quarter funds from operations and raised its full-year outlook, citing strong shopping-center leasing, sa... more…
Inside meth's ‘golden triangle'
Mondediplo.com
Europe's crystal meth trade is changing. In the Czech Republic a long-established cottage industry has given way to industrial-scale ‘kombilabs', as international organised crime groups push into a growing market.
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Gwyneth Paltrow, 53, makes shocking TikTok debut as she posts clip of herself TOPLESS in bed
Dailymail.com
For her first-ever TikTok video, the Oscar-winner stripped off while lounging in a bed with luxurious white sheets, seemingly wearing nothing but aviator eyeglasses and coordinating gold earrings. more…
Trump’s Pacific Islands Blind Spot
Foreign Policy
Washington is losing influence to Beijing in a strategic region. more…
Meet the 2026 Chicago Class of Next City Vanguards
Nextcity.org
(Photo by Johannes Krupinski)
Next City today announces the class of 41 Vanguards who will convene in Chicago from September 22 through 25. This is Next City’s 18th Vanguard conference, an annual experiential gathering of rising urban leaders who w… more…
Google Earth Now Lets You Generate Custom AI Images on Satellite Maps
iPhone in Canada
Google Earth has added new AI tools directly into its web platform, allowing people to generate custom imagery on top of real satellite photos. Powered by the Nano Banana 2 generator (Google’s AI image generator), the feature lets users zoom in on any neighbo… more…
Nashville Bucket List: 13 Things to Do Before You Leave
Redfin.com
From iconic music venues and local restaurants to scenic parks and hidden gems, this Nashville, TN bucket list highlights 14 must-do experiences. Discover the best things to see, do, and explore in Nashville.
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Why El Niño’s Promise of Quieter Hurricane Season May Not Be Good News for Insurers
Insurance Journal
For insurers, the periodic El Niño climate phenomenon has traditionally lowered the risk of costly Atlantic hurricanes, but decades of population growth along coastal areas and rising property values are forcing them to rethink that assumption. Marked by warm… more…
Rabbi urges Jewish future for Hitler bunker site
Israelnationalnews.com
Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt is urging German authorities to transfer the site to the city's Jewish community, calling it a moral response to one of the last remnants of the Nazi regime. more…
Hollywood producer behind ‘Joker,’ dozens of other films indicted for $100 million Ponzi scheme
Fortune
Jason Cloth diverted investor funds meant for films into a Canadian real estate project, prosecutors say. more…
How Washington’s war on ‘Wall Street landlords’ could backfire on Gen Z renters
Fortune
John Burns Research and Consulting dubbed it the "Rental Inflation Bill," while ResiClub's Lance Lambert says some landlords are reluctant to get burned. more…
Meet the ‘AI Centurions’—6 formerly sleepy stocks that now have market caps over $100 billion
Fortune
How the AI boom has transformed six spectacular stocks. more…
Bird-safe glass must become the norm to prevent collisions with buildings
The Conversation Africa
In Canada, tens of millions of birds are killed annually by crashing into glass on buildings. more…