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<ul class="summary-list"><li>I moved to <keyword id="19901403" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="New-York-City" source="keywords">New York City</keyword> with my daughter to help her jump-start her <keyword id="23284712" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Broadway-career" source="keywords">Broadway career</keyword>.</li><li>During that time, I've been planning my own dream to become a <keyword id="19988129" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="digital-nomad" source="keywords">digital nomad</keyword>. </li></ul>When <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kids-fluent-spanish-english-how-to-do-it-2024-6">my kids</a> were little, I read an article about a "location-independent" writer, cut it out, and taped it near my desk. It stayed there for years until it literally fell off because the tape dried up. Since then, I've dreamed of someday <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/traveling-full-time-not-worth-it-wouldnt-do-again-2024-4">traveling the world</a> while writing. I thought it would only be a fantasy because my husband wasn't interested in such a life. But that changed when we decided to get a divorce. I'm about to take my first step toward making that dream a reality: traveling to Portugal at the end of September because I've been accepted as an <keyword id="23284714" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="artist-in-residence" source="keywords">artist in residence</keyword> there for two months. But at 57, I worry that I waited too long. And leaving <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/life-skills-crash-course-child-survive-freshman-year-college-2024-1">my daughter</a> behind is harder than I could've imagined. <h2>My daughter and I moved to the New York City area together</h2>My younger daughter always dreamed about a theater career in New York City and swore that was the only place she'd ever want to pursue her dream. In 2022, I asked if she was interested in moving to New York together so I could help her jump-start her career. I figured it would be the last thing I did before finally becoming a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/digital-nomads-looking-for-love-dating-mistakes-to-avoid-2024-9" target="_blank">digital nomad</a> abroad. My daughter said yes, and we worked on moving together to those bright lights of the big city. Once there, my daughter jumped head-first into auditions, applications, and productions. Meanwhile, I dove into planning the rest of my life as a digital nomad. I envisioned my daughter receiving accolades on some <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/emmy-awards-best-dressed-celebrities-red-carpet-2024-9">red carpet</a> the night before I whisked myself off to parts unknown. Two years later, her dreams haven't become a reality, and she's still looking for her big break. When I realized my daughter still wasn't where she wanted her to be professionally, I considered staying longer in <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/new-york-rat-czar-war-rodent-infestation-eric-adams-extermination-2024-9">New York</a> to help her out further. I also considered putting off my <keyword id="23284713" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="traveling-dreams" source="keywords">traveling dreams</keyword> even longer. But I have a sense of urgency to start my travels because I'm 57 with some <keyword id="21705283" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="chronic-conditions" source="keywords">chronic conditions</keyword>. I already know I can't do all the traveling I envisioned myself doing because of my age. Because of my health, I will have to go slow and make careful choices. I can't waste any more time waiting for the right time to become a digital nomad. <h2>Despite her lack of success, I am leaving my daughter behind</h2>My daughter supported me in leaving New York. She got an apartment with friends in Brooklyn and has already started building her life without me. My biggest worry is that she or my <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/eldest-daughter-syndrome-fathers-caretaker-sibling-birth-order-estrangement-2024-7">older daughter</a> will need me urgently, and I will be out there with no quick way of getting back here. Maybe my youngest daughter is going to fall, and I won't be there to pick her up. But I keep reminding myself that she's not truly alone; she has her friends and her <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/millennial-bought-more-expensive-dream-home-sometimes-wishes-still-rented-2024-9">big dreams</a>. Honestly, it's me who will be alone, and maybe that's what I'm most afraid of. During the two years we spent setting up our respective adventures, there were times it was critical for me to be there, and other times, I was anxious to be on my own way. Through it all, I was acutely aware of time slipping through my fingers and a need to capture every minute. Those moments are gone forever, but I hope she'll see our time together as an important step in her life someday. We stumbled along, and I'm sure she helped me as much as I helped her. And now we both get to conquer the world — geographically apart, but always together. Correction: September 23, 2024 — An earlier version of this story misstated when the author asked her daughter whether she was interested in moving to New York. It was 2022, not 2002.

I'm 57 and finally following my dreams of traveling while my daughter struggles to launch her career. It's hard to leave her behind.

<keyword id="19896882" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Canada" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Canada" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Canada">Canada</keyword> is set to make notable changes to its immigration policies, aiming to manage the influx of <keyword id="20073340" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="international-students" source="keywords">international students</keyword> by cutting down on the number of <keyword id="20293675" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="study-permits" source="keywords">study permits</keyword> issued. This move comes as part of the government’s broader strategy to control its <keyword id="23227485" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="temporary-resident-population" source="keywords">temporary resident population</keyword> and maintain the integrity of its immigration system. Prime Minister <keyword id="19898713" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Justin-Trudeau" source="keywords">Justin Trudeau</keyword> recently announced that the country will reduce the number of study permits granted to foreign nationals, citing concerns over the misuse of the immigration system. The reduction is already underway, with Canada issuing 35 percent fewer study permits this year compared to previous years. Moving forward, the Canadian government plans to decrease these permits by an additional 10 percent in 2025, lowering the number of new permits issued from 4,85,000 in 2024 to 4,37,000 in the following year. Trudeau talked about the need to address those exploiting the system in a post on X (earlier called Twitter). "Immigration is an advantage for our economy - but when bad actors abuse the system and take advantage of students, we crack down," he said. While immigration continues to play a critical role in strengthening Canada's economy, Trudeau added that these measures are essential to preserving the system's integrity. Canada's Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship department echoed this sentiment in an official news release, confirming the government's commitment to managing temporary resident arrivals. The department outlined a plan to stabilise the intake of study permits at the reduced figure for 2026, ensuring that the numbers remain consistent with 2025. To address the importance of advanced degree holders, the government will set aside approximately 12 percent of available study permits for master's and doctoral candidates. These students will need to provide a letter from their respective province or territory, recognising the significant contributions they can make to the Canadian workforce. <keyword id="19946179" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="marc-miller" source="keywords">Marc Miller</keyword>, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, said that the changes are part of a larger effort to ensure a well-regulated and sustainable immigration system. “Not everyone who wishes to come to Canada will be granted entry, and not everyone currently residing here will be able to remain indefinitely. It is our duty to safeguard the integrity of our immigration policies, and we are committed to adapting them to meet today’s evolving challenges,” he said. The reduction in study permits is expected to have a considerable impact on international students, particularly from India. India has long been the leading source of foreign students in Canada, with an estimated 427,000 <keyword id="19971660" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-students" source="keywords">Indian students</keyword> currently studying in the country, according to data from the High Commission of India in Ottawa. Education is one of the key pillars of collaboration between the two nations, and the new policy could affect thousands of Indian nationals aspiring to pursue higher studies in Canada. (With ANI and PTI inputs)

Canada to cut study permits for International students by 35%, Indian students to be impacted

If you’re an astronomer looking for a sign from the universe, today is probably a bad day to go looking for it at work. In a delightful twist of cosmic irony, the universe seems to have thrown a question back at us – quite literally. The <keyword id="145694" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="james-webb-space-telescope" source="Orion">James Webb Space Telescope</keyword> has snapped a pair of galaxies that have somehow warped themselves into the shape of a giant celestial question mark. While this might sound like something straight out of a <keyword id="20556116" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="resident-alien" source="Orion">Resident Alien</keyword> side-arc, the event is actually a mind-bending display of <keyword id="3144702" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gravitational-lensing" source="Orion">gravitational lensing</keyword> — a phenomenon where the gravity of a massive object distorts and magnifies the light of objects behind it. In this case, a <keyword id="2056637" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="galaxy-cluster" source="Orion">galaxy cluster</keyword> dubbed MACS-J0417.5-1154 bended light from two distant galaxies into what resembles a colossal, interstellar query mark. As if the universe itself was asking, “You’ve got questions? Well, so do I.” Gravitational lensing is a rare, albeit known, cosmic phenomenon, and this particular formation — a "hyperbolic umbilic gravitational lens" — is especially unique. According to astronomer Guillaume Desprez, there are only three or four other instances of such formations in the observable universe. In other words, it’s like stumbling upon a cosmic four-leaf clover. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112860594" title="Space startup Reflect Orbital plans to sell &amp;quot;sunlight on demand&amp;quot; — how will it work?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>But if you’re asking why should we care that the universe decided to doodle a question mark 7 billion light-years away, this cosmic quirk actually helps glimpse into the universe’s teenage years. "These galaxies, seen billions of years ago when star formation was at its peak, are similar to the mass that the <keyword id="67503" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="milky-way" source="Orion">Milky Way</keyword> <keyword id="55852" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="galaxy" source="Orion">galaxy</keyword> would have been at that time," explains another astronomer Marcin Sawicki. "Webb is allowing us to study what the teenage years of our own galaxy would have been like." <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112805908" title="How will Sunita Williams’ body have changed when she returns from space in February 2025?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>So, what’s the next question the cosmos will throw our way? With the <keyword id="369294" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jwst" source="Orion">JWST</keyword>’s inquisitive eye on the sky, one thing’s for sure: the universe has more questions than answers – and that’s what makes it so wonderfully, maddeningly fascinating. The findings of this research have been published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society and can be accessed <a href="https://academic.oup.com/mnras/article/532/1/577/7686125">here</a>.

Confused about life? So is the universe! Scientists spot a massive question mark in space made of two warped galaxies!

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Residents near Granbury, Texas, want an 'intolerably loud' crypto mine to stop.</li><li>They say the constant hum and vibrations are causing health problems.</li></ul>Residents of Hood County in northern Texas have filed a lawsuit against a local bitcoin mining facility, alleging its "<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-10-04-first-verified-petition.pdf">intolerably loud</a>" noises and physical vibrations have caused mental and physical health problems.The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.maragranbury.com/">crypto mine in question</a> — located in Granbury, Texas — is operated by Marathon Digital Holdings, according to the suit, though construction began in 2022 and Marathon took over the lease in January 2024.Industrial cooling fans generate a near-constant hum, according to the suit — and residents want a permanent injunction, saying it causes them to "suffer day in and day out."They're being represented by environmental law nonprofit <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-10-04-first-verified-petition.pdf">Earthjustice</a>.One impacted resident, Cheryl Shadden, has difficulty sleeping and has experienced hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus, according to the suit.Shadden's dogs and horses have also displayed signs of stress, and her electricity bills have risen as her home value has plummeted, the suit alleges."They think it's okay for us to live next door, and it's just not," another plaintiff, Hood County resident Daniel Lakey, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvLFRMsUllk">told local outlet Fox 4</a>. His solution? "Turn 'em off."Resident Liana Oechsle <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/granbury-residents-file-lawsuit-bit-mining-company-noise-pollution/3667717/">told NBC 5</a> that the facility has a right to exist but wants it to be more responsible. She likened the noise to "trying to talk over a giant tractor," adding, "It's shaking loud."A MARA spokesperson "categorically" rejected the allegations in a statement to Business Insider."The data center, which we acquired less than a year ago, is in a well-established industrial zone, and sound measurements around the facility are below legal limits," the spokesperson said."Additionally, there is no established link — medical or otherwise — between our operations and the broad ailments that are being alleged," the company said, concluding, "We will defend ourselves against these false claims."A <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.maragranbury.com/">website for the plant</a> notes Marathon is working on extending a sound wall and transitioning to a quieter cooling process that involves placing servers in a special liquid.America is now the biggest home for crypto mines after the industry was banned in China in 2021, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/china-bitcoin-mines-american-electricity-china-crypto-ban-energy-crisis-2024-9">Business Insider previously reported</a>.Today, America's 52 operations use about 2% of the country's energy, and facilities from North Carolina to Ohio to Arkansas have sparked a backlash from disgruntled neighbors — with a powerful bitcoin lobby ascending to counter the pushback, BI previously wrote.

Residents in rural Texas are suing their noisy neighbor: a humming bitcoin mining facility

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Airbnb is running a competition for families to win a free stay in a house in Primrose Hill, London.</li><li>The property has been transformed to look like the home from the "Paddington" movies.</li></ul><a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-new-side-hustle-getting-rich-airbnb-super-hosts-2024-10">Airbnb's</a> plan to host a competition for an overnight stay on a picturesque street featured in the "<a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/paddington-2-the-best-movie-of-all-time-2021-4">Paddington"</a> movies has seemingly not gone down well with local residents.Chalcot Crescent in the north London neighborhood of Primrose Hill will be recognizable to fans of the series as it serves as the exterior for 32 Windsor Gardens, the fictional home of Paddington Bear and the Browns, his adoptive family.The picturesque, pastel-colored row of houses has long <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/london-best-places-instagram-photos-2020-2">attracted tourists looking to add to</a> their Instagrams and TikToks.But it seems that for locals, the new competition — which offers three families the opportunity to stay on the street ahead of the release "Paddington in Peru" on November 8 — is one step too far."We've been dealing with this for years and it's shocking that they would think this would be a good idea," one resident of Chalcot Crescent, who asked for anonymity to protect their privacy, told Business Insider last week. "Frankly, I'm tired of the street being a tourist attraction."<div type="image" title="Renovations to transform the property were ongoing when Business Insider visited the street in mid-October." height="2552" width="3403" msid="114882470" hostid="261" sizebytes="591028"></div>Another local who also preferred to remain anonymous called the competition a "publicity stunt.""It's getting in the way of our lives," they said.In a group letter sent to Airbnb earlier this month, obtained by the <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/stop-pimping-out-our-street-for-paddington-say-primrose-hill-residents">Camden New Journal</a>, locals also said that they were "tired" of having their street "pimped for profit.""While some may see this as 'sour grapes' and the price one must pay to live on a beautiful street, it is the Paddington franchise to date that has created the current flow of tourists," the letter read.An Airbnb spokesperson told Business Insider in a statement that as part of the partnership to redecorate the home, the company had "made donations to local Community Association initiatives, such as a flagship food programme and local library, to acknowledge this vibrant London neighbourhood.""Over the past few weeks, Airbnb has been and will continue to be in direct conversation with local residents throughout the redecoration," the statement continued.The company also said it has not disclosed the location of the house, referring to it only as the fictional Windsor Gardens.In a <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://news.airbnb.com/en-uk/paddington/">press release for the competition</a>, Airbnb said bookings for the property would open on November 3.There may be some good news for residents, however, as productions shot on location can help fuel local economies.A 2021 report by the British Film Institute (BFI) said that tourists to the UK spent around £890 million (about $1.1 billion) on film-related screen tourism in 2019 alone.<div type="image" title="A hot-pink, multi-story, real-life Barbie Dreamhouse in Malibu" height="2000" width="3000" msid="114882472" hostid="261" sizebytes="1066184"></div>It's not the first time Airbnb has created immersive stay experiences based on popular movies and television shows.Last year, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/barbie-malibu-dreamhouse-airbnb-free-hot-pink-barbiecore-ken-photos-2023-6">the company listed a property in Malibu that recreated Barbie's Malibu Dream House</a>. It also offered people the chance to <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://news.airbnb.com/en-uk/give-mae-the-evening-off-and-spend-the-night-at-ted-lassos-favourite-pub/">stay overnight at a pub in Richmond, London</a>, featured in the award-winning Apple TV+ series "Ted Lasso."

Residents of a picturesque London street clash with Airbnb after tourists flock to home turned into 'Paddington' film set

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Residents of one Budapest neighborhood have voted to ban Airbnb-style rentals.</li><li>The new law will need to be ratified by Parliament and wouldn't go into effect until 2026.</li></ul>Residents of a bustling neighborhood in downtown Budapest, Hungary, have voted to ban Airbnb-style rentals.The move comes as a growing list of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/barcelona-airbnb-ban-florence-amsterdam-lisbon-are-regulations-working-2024-8">European cities have cracked down</a> or plan to levy restrictions on short-term vacation rentals.Terézváros is a historic district in the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-to-do-budapest-hungary-what-to-skip-christmas-2023-12">Hungarian capital</a> known for its dining, nightlife, and entertainment options — one strip of theaters is dubbed "Budapest's Broadway." It's also home to Heroes' Square, an iconic Hungarian monument and plaza that has hosted important political events.About 6,000 of Terézváros' residents turned out over two weeks to vote in a referendum, with over 54% supporting the ban on short-term rentals, according to the district's <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.facebook.com/terezvaros.hu">official Facebook page</a> and local news reports. Results were published on the district's website on Monday, according to Reuters.Concerns that expanding short-term-rental operations might push out locals took center stage in the weeks leading up to the referendum.The mayor of Terézváros, Tamás Soproni, cheered the vote as a sign that residents were reclaiming the district."It is important for them that the district regains its 'residentity,'" Soproni said in an official statement.There are currently over 15,000 short-term rental listings in the city of Budapest, according to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.airdna.co/vacation-rental-data/app/hu/default/budapest/overview">analytics site AirDNA</a>. The average nightly rate is about $105.The number of Airbnbs in Budapest has grown rapidly in recent years, for example, by 30% between 2023 and 2024, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://hungarytoday.hu/the-large-number-of-airbnb-apartments-brings-a-tough-fight-for-bookings/">according to digital outlet Hungary Today.</a>Terézváros' ban will need to be approved by Hungary's Parliament, but the national government has made it easier for local governments to hold these kinds of referendums on Airbnbs. If approved, the ban will not go into effect until January 2026.Other European cities burdened by overtourism and rising housing costs have levied new rules on Airbnb-style rentals.Barcelona, Prague, Lisbon, and Florence have all implemented some form of restriction, from capping the number of nights someone can rent out their space to banning short-term rentals in popular parts of the city.The Terézváros referendum is a rare instance of citizens in a major city expressing a direct opinion on how they want to handle Airbnbs.Not all voters have had similar opportunities, as other major cities in Europe and even <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nyc-airbnb-crackdown-regulations-hosts-quitting-selling-homes-2023-9">New York City</a> enacted their short-term-rental rules through government policies."The residents of the district have set an example of how to use democratic tools and have made a decision about the type of district they want to live in," Soproni, the mayor, said in his statement.

Residents of one European city just voted Airbnb out of their neighborhood

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The Texas housing market has cooled after a frenzy of activity during the pandemic.</li><li>Boomtowns like Austin are seeing home prices drop, while fewer people are moving to the state.</li></ul>Texas was not all what it cracked up to be, according to Peter Hoholick, a native Californian who moved to Austin in 2021 on rumors that a cheaper, more laid-back lifestyle was in store.The move fell short of Hoholick's expectations. The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/texas-heat-wave-weather-costs-economy-workers-jobs-2023-7">weather</a> was "miserable," with southern humidity and temperatures trailing into the triple-digits during the summer. The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/cost-of-living-texas-cities-prices-housing-medical-energy-2023-9">cost of living</a> was comparable to that of California, though the pay, he felt, was lower.The tense, conservative-leaning political climate is what broke him. When Roe v. Wade was overturned, Hoholick made the decision to head back to California. His quality of life has "vastly" improved, he told Business Insider in an interview."I was young and dumb at this point in time," Hoholick said of his brief stay in Texas — around 13 months. "I would never entertain the idea of moving back."He isn't alone. Though some towns still <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/inside-fastest-growing-city-in-the-us-celina-texas-2024-6">attract a good deal of interstate movers</a>, a growing number of Americans have soured on the Lone Star State, with interest in moving to Texas cooling, while <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/where-people-are-moving-to-and-moving-from-usps-data-2023-5#1-katy-texas-16">interest in moving out has risen</a>. The shift in attitudes is an indicator for the state's housing market, which boomed during the pandemic.The weather is hot and the political climate too charged for some, but the biggest reason the scramble for Texas may be over is simply because living there is way more expensive than it used to be, real estate experts and realtors in the state told BI.The downbeat feelings are already evident in the state's migration and housing data. While Texas gained 668,000 new residents between 2021 and 2022, it also lost nearly half a million people, with 494,077 people <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/leaving-texas-political-freedom-property-taxes-housing-costs-2023-11">moving out of state that year</a>, according to the US Census Bureau.That small-scale exodus appears to be taking place in what used to be Texas' most popular boomtowns. Dallas has seen a slight <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html">population decline</a> over the past several years, with the city losing around 5,000 people from mid-2020 to mid-2023, Census data shows.<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/austin-home-prices-falling-texas-mortgage-rates-housing-crisis-success-2024-9">Austin</a>, meanwhile, is the fifth most moved-out of city in the US year-to-date, according to an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.pods.com/blog/moving-trends">analysis</a> from the moving firm PODS, with the town <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://mailchi.mp/austintexas.gov/austin-slips-out-of-top-10-list-of-largest-us-cities?e=0a5bb73be8">no longer considered among the top 10 most populous cities</a> in the US.Texas realtors also say it's a much cooler climate for buying and selling a home, thanks to weaker demand. Median home prices in Texas have fallen around 7% from their highs in mid-2022, according to data from Redfin. The decline is an outlier compared to the broader US housing market, which is still prices hovering around record highs.In 2022, homes for sale in Texas were being scooped up in a matter of days, but it's now taking months for sellers to find a buyer, according to James Willoughby, a real estate agent based in Austin.In some instances, Willoughby says he's encouraged sellers to slash prices by 20%-30%. According to Redfin, more than a third of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.redfin.com/state/Texas/housing-market#demand">homes in Texas saw a price drop</a> in August."We had such an avalanche of buyers moving here from elsewhere and not that many people selling. That's how we got into the craziness that we got into several years ago," he said of the Texas housing market during the pandemic, adding that he's seen a "fair amount of people" looking to move out of the state in the past year.William Wheeler, an Amarillo-based real-estate agent, says the number of clients who are looking to move out of Texas is "pretty equal" to the number of clients looking to move in."We have done a lot of price reductions, more price reductions than normal," he added.Price cuts suggest that housing markets like Austin and Dallas are likely approaching a bottom, according to Redfin's chief economist Daryl Fairweather, though she noted that the trend wasn't uniform across the state."The boom cycle's kind of coming to a close," Fairweather said.<h2 id="9d645e44-b331-4da0-b652-00cbb2fbcaea">Waning affordability</h2>When the pandemic struck, Americans <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/moved-to-texas-pandemic-migration-boom-sunbelt-austin-housing-crisis-2022-1">flocked to Texas</a> in search of cheaper living relative to other metropolitan areas, Fairweather says.While agents say they're seeing prices come down faster than other parts of the country, they're also coming down from a higher peak after the housing feeding frenzy that took place during the pandemic.In March 2020, the median home price in Texas was $253,600, around 20% lower than the national median of $303,577 at that time.Since then, home prices in Texas have shot up 37%, with the median price clocking in at $348,300 in August, Redfin data shows.<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/florida-housing-market-sales-weather-climate-change-retirement-pandemic-costs-2024-9">Similar to states like Florida</a>, Texas has been in the path of many extreme weather events in recent years, sending home insurance rates skyrocketing. <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.lendingtree.com/insurance/state-of-home-insurance/">Premiums in Texas have soared 55%</a> from 2019 through March 2024, with the average homeowner in the state paying $4,647 a year, according to a report from LendingTree."That difference in affordability made it worthwhile for people to move across the whole country and start a new life in Texas. But now, because home prices are so high, it's just not as attractive," Fairweather added.A higher cost of living broadly, combined with a weakening job market, could also be influencing the cooling interest in the state, she said.<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CUURA316SA0">Consumer prices</a> in the Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington areas have risen 25% over the last five years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="" href="https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/IHLIDXUSTX">Job postings based in Texas</a> on Indeed, meanwhile, have dropped 28% from their highs in 2021.Samuel Cobb, an East Texas resident who's looking to move out of the state, said the cost of living had "blown up" since the pandemic. He and his wife hardly save anything, and are rarely even able to dine out at restaurants anymore, he added."We were no longer able to live there, couldn't get back there, couldn't afford to get jobs there or anything else, so they just pushed us out," he said of Austin. "We are basically struggling to afford to live anywhere at this point."Current and former Texas residents who spoke with BI also frequently cited the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/leaving-texas-political-freedom-property-taxes-housing-costs-2023-11">extreme heat and political atmosphere</a> as key motivations to leave. But those issues are minor relative to things like economic growth and housing affordability, Fairweather says, which she described as two of the biggest factors that could determine if the Texas housing market picks back up.Hoholick, though, is fairly certain he'll never return to the state long-term. He recalled turning down a recruiter earlier this year for a job that would double his current salary, though the position was based in Austin."I could not stomach moving back there for any price tag," he said.Cobb, who hasn't moved out of Texas yet, also doesn't see himself coming back once he leaves. His only problem is selling his home, which has been on the market for over two months."We made a decision in August or July to move, and now we're like, now what the crap we're going to do? We want to get there. We're tired of the Texas heat, tired of Texas politics," he said. "So we're definitely feeling stuck right now."

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To call <keyword id="19895061" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Goa" source="keywords">Goa</keyword> beautiful would be the grossest of understatements. Its nearly untamed greenery, expansive beaches and vibrant, stately buildings are a sight for sore eyes. And tourists can hardly resist the allure of photographing or getting photographed against the backdrop of colonial-era architecture. But how do Goa’s <keyword id="19907251" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="residents" source="keywords">residents</keyword> feel about the constant barrage of camera shutters going off around them? <h2>Fed up of being the backdrop</h2>North Goan headquarters <keyword id="20144307" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Panjim" source="keywords">Panjim</keyword> is a bustling hub of activity, its “Latin Quarter” a particular favourite for tourists looking to take in São Tomé and Fontainhas. It’s pretty commonplace to see people posing in front of these lanes to get that perfect Instagram shot. Sadly, this relentless influx of visitors has transformed the once peaceful neighbourhood into a noisy and intrusive environment for its residents. In recent times, many Goan residents have started to keep their doors and windows tightly shut, trying to shield themselves from the noise and constant disruptions. A walk around Panjim would reveal a number of residential buildings sporting a “No Photography/Videography” sign, but these are often ignored by tourists who brazenly pose next to them. The blatant disregard for the residents' privacy by some tourists has led to frequent confrontations, leaving locals frustrated and fed up. If it were just one or two tourists coming once every month and photographing your house, you would feel happy to let them. But when hundreds come every single day, it becomes a nuisance, rues a Panjim resident. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111809476" title="Why is a music festival causing controversy in Goa?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><h2><keyword id="22861081" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="invasive-tourism" source="keywords">Invasive tourism</keyword> </h2>The situation has escalated to the point where the charm of living in these historic neighbourhoods is overshadowed by the daily challenges posed by “invasive <keyword id="19997361" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tourism" source="keywords">tourism</keyword>”, a term often used to characterise the negative impacts of mass tourism on local communities and ecosystems. It often involves large numbers of tourists who visit destinations without respecting local customs, cultures, or environments. While concerns around the erosion of traditional ways of life have been long-standing among the Goans, fears of a growing threat to their privacy are also coming to the forefront now. Residents report that photographers often instruct their clients to block traffic for the sake of a shot, while others casually walk into private homes, uninvited. The heritage of São Tomé and Fontainhas is rich and deeply rooted in history, but for many tourists, the area is merely a backdrop for their social media feeds. This disregard for the cultural and historical significance of the neighbourhood is also a source of ongoing resentment among the locals. As the tourism boom shows no signs of slowing down across Goa, the residents of Panjim's Latin Quarter are left grappling with the consequences. While tourism brings economic benefits, it also poses a threat to the integrity and peace of these historic neighbourhoods. For the residents, the need for a balance between welcoming visitors and preserving their way of life has never been more urgent. Tourists must endeavour to be more responsible and empathetic during their travels as well. Maybe then, Goa will continue to remain the haven for the weary that it is and not turn into a hostile territory that dislikes tourists. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="109950935" title="Goa remains top, spiritual tourism remains hot, premium accommodations grow fast — MMT’s summer travel trends for 2024" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Melania Trump does not refer to George Floyd by name in her memoir.</li><li>Trump refers to Floyd as a "Black Minneapolis resident" and references "his tragic death."</li></ul>Former First Lady Melania Trump addresses the murder of George Floyd in <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-memoir-michelle-obama-white-house-renovation-2024-10">her memoir</a> without ever writing Floyd's name. Instead, she refers to him only as a "Black Minneapolis resident" and through the general pronoun "his.""On May 26, a pivotal incident unfolded as a nine-minute video circulated on social media — a cell phone recording showing the killing of a Black Minneapolis resident by a white police officer," Trump writes. Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020, but Darnella Frazier posted the video of his death to Facebook and Instagram at 1:46 am on May 26, 2020.Two sentences later, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-memoir-big-tech-leaders-facebook-google-twitter-2024-10">Trump</a> again refers to Floyd without his name: "In the aftermath of his tragic death, the firing of all four officers involved in his arrest did not quell the public outcry for justice."Trump goes on to criticize the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/george-floyd-death-15-powerful-images-of-nationwide-protests-2020-5">protests responding to his murder</a> and the "inflammatory rhetoric of Black Lives Matter leaders." She eventually describes the demonstration outside the White House on May 29, 2020 and her experience taking shelter in the bunker. In total, Trump devotes <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-donald-trump-arizona-results-2020-election-biden-2024-10">three paragraphs</a> to the circumstances of Floyd's murder and more than three pages to the protest on May 29.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>The mayor of Tampa, Florida, told residents they will "die" if they don't evacuate as Hurricane Milton approaches.</li><li>The hurricane is expected to make landfall Wednesday, and Floridians have been urged to evacuate.</li></ul>The mayor of Tampa, Florida, has issued a stark warning that anyone who remains in the city as Hurricane Milton approaches will "die."Hurricane Milton intensified into a Category 5 storm — the most severe classification — in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday. It later weakened to an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm and is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday evening.Evacuation orders were issued Monday for several Florida counties in its path."There's never been one like this," Mayor Jane Castor, a Democrat, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBuXst1yx2w">told CNN Monday</a>, adding that <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/analysts-estimate-up-to-34-billion-damage-from-hurricane-helene-2024-10">Hurricane Helene</a>, which caused huge damage in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, was "a wake-up call."Asked for her message to anyone who believed they could stay put and "ride out" the storm, Castor said, "This is literally catastrophic, and I can say without any dramatization whatsoever — if you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you're gonna die.""Anyone who was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area has never seen anything like this," she added.The National Hurricane Center recorded Milton's top wind speed of 180 mph Monday, but this slowed to around 155 mph Tuesday, reducing the storm to a "powerful" Category 4 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said."While fluctuations in intensity are expected, Milton is forecast to remain an extremely dangerous hurricane through landfall in Florida," it said in a public advisory note.Florida highways were jammed with people attempting to leave after the evacuation orders.The storm comes just two weeks after Hurricane Helene, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/hurricane-milton-category-five-threatens-florida-fema-funding-2024-10">the damage from which is already stretching the Federal Emergency Management Agency</a>.Moody's Analytics <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/analysts-estimate-up-to-34-billion-damage-from-hurricane-helene-2024-10">projected</a> that damage from Helene alone could total $34 billion.Hurricane Helene killed 12 people in the Tampa Bay area, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-helene-florida-storm-surge-0284042dade78e04e453ad821e6e15c3">the Associated Press reported</a>, and over 200 more across the southeastern United States.Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, said Monday that debris from Helene must be cleared to avoid it being kicked up again by Milton.

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