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Today β€” 15 October 2026Main stream

Violent Protests in Albania

Opposition to a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner has collided with rising discontent over corruption and the cost of living.

Β© Adnan Beci/Agence France-Presse β€” Getty Images

A protester confronting riot police during an anti-government demonstration in central Tirana, Albania, on Thursday.

Homeownership Drifts Further Out of Reach as Mortgage Rates Rise

15 October 2026 at 16:05
Mortgage rates have pushed above 7 percent and home prices remain elevated, hurting the prospects of would-be buyers.

Β© Ruth Fremson/The New York Times

As mortgage rates rise, home builders will have to weigh the cost of construction with the likelihood that their homes will find ready buyers.

California’s Proposition 45 Brings the Sprawl Debate Back

15 October 2026 at 16:00
Among the measures up for a vote in November is one that would amend the state’s landmark environmental law and make it easier to build large housing developments outside cities.

Β© Mark Abramson for The New York Times

The company that owns Tejon Ranch has spend two decades trying, and failing, to build developments there. Proposition 45 could speed the process up.

Nvidia, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta gave Trump a combined $92 million for his ballroom

15 October 2026 at 15:46
A photo of Donald Trump with an illustrated background.

We knew that a number of big tech firms were helping to fund the construction of Trump's ballroom, but we didn't know just how much they were giving to the cause. Now the Washington Post published a list of all the major donors to the White House ballroom project, along with how much each contributed. In total, Silicon Valley and the crypto industry have reportedly delivered over $150 million for the effort.

Some of that money has come from individuals, some from charitable organizations tied to major firms or industry players, and some directly from the companies themselves. In Google's case, the $22 million was part of a controversial se …

Read the full story at The Verge.

Shelly’s new presence sensor simultaneously detects up to 10 people without a camera

15 October 2026 at 15:00
The Shelky Presence Gen4 sensor sitting on a shelf using its built-in stand.

Following the launch of its $50 subscription-free security camera last month, Shelly announced another new accessory for smart home automation today that can keep track of multiple people as they move through rooms or large spaces without recording them. The Shelly Presence Gen4 sensor uses mmWave radar technology instead of a camera to detect the presence, motions, and activities of people and pets. It's available starting today for $84.99 through Shelly's online store and is expected to hit other retailers like Amazon and Best Buy soon.

The Presence Gen4 can be perched on a shelf or a table using its built-in stand or permanently mounted …

Read the full story at The Verge.

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