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“It is time to exit the Paris accord and time to pursue a new deal that protects the environment, our companies, our citizens and our country,” he said. “It is time to put Youngstown, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, along with many, many other locations within our great country, before Paris, France.” … [Read more...] about President Singles Out Pittsburgh In Withdraw Speech, Mayor Says City Will ‘Follow Guidelines Of Paris Agreement’

Ridhi Dogra On Her Plans Of Quitting Acting For the unversed, Ridhi Dogra had planned to quit acting, however, she changed her mind after exploring the different aspects of filmmaking. The actress said, "Before Woh Apna Sa happened, I had seriously thought of quitting acting because nothing was challenging enough. I wanted to work every day, but that was not happening. I realised that along with acting, it was important to learn other things, too. So, I turned to scriptwriting and did a few courses regarding the process of filmmaking and production. It's only when the webspace opened up that I felt I changed my mind, and did not feel the need to quit acting." … [Read more...] about Ridhi Dogra On Her Bond With Ex-Husband Raqesh Bapat: He Is Still Family For Me

WASHINGTON: U.S. homebuilder confidence in the market for single family homes unexpectedly fell in January, pulled down by surging COVID-19 infections and more expensive lumber, though the housing market remains underpinned by record low mortgage rates.The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market index slipped to a reading of 83 this month from 86. Economists polled by Reuters had expected the index would be unchanged at 86. A reading above 50 means more builders view market conditions as favorable than poor. The index hit an all-time high of 90 in November."Despite robust housing demand and low mortgage rates, buyers are facing a dearth of new homes on the market, which is exacerbating affordability problems," said NAHB chairman Chuck Fowke. "Builders are grappling with supply-side constraints related to lumber and other material costs, a lack of affordable lots and labor shortages that delay delivery times and put upward pressure on home prices."Demand for housing is being driven by cheaper … [Read more...] about Homebuilders’ confidence slips in January in USA

Hanoi’s police begin the task of ensuring security for the 13th National Party Congress Addressing the conference, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Chu Ngoc Anh asked the police force to strictly implement directions from the Party Central Committee, the Government, the Ministry of Public Security, and the sub-committee for ensuring security, order, and safety for the congress. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 21