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by Calculated Risk on 6/08/2025 08:07:00 AM From Dodge Data Analytics: Dodge Momentum Index Increases 4% in MayThe Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 3.7% in May to 211.2 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised April reading of 203.5. Over the month, commercial planning grew 0.8% while institutional planning improved 10.5%. “Nonresidential planning continued to accelerate in May, primarily driven by strong project activity on the institutional side of the DMI,” stated Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network. “Planning momentum moderately improved on the commercial side as well, following subdued growth in that…

UEFA Nations League7:00 PMJune 8, 2025FinalAllianz ArenaReferee: Sandro Schärer, Switzerland Who will win? ← → 0 Votes Copy and paste this HTML code into your webpage to embed. Turn off spoiler to view match statistics0.00Expected goals (xG)0.00Passing441 (86%)Accurate passes755 (93%) Turn off spoiler to view match events Coach Didier Claude Deschamps Total 1st half 2nd half 1X2 Double Chance Goals O/U Other Both Teams Score Clean Sheet – Home Clean Sheet – Away Exact Score Asian Handicap Odd/Even Corners Over Under Cards Over/Under Results/Both Teams Score Result/Total Goals UEFA Nations League Standings TotalHomeAwayQualification/RelegationPromotion – UEFA Nations League (League A -…

You may notice that sometimes players can let their emotions get the better of them.And when that happens, they can take it out on an opponent with an overly rough and sometimes even dangerous foul.This was termed as a “flagrant foul” many years ago, and its penalties are rather stiff to hopefully prevent players from committing them often.This post will take a look at just what a flagrant foul is, its history, as well as the different types of penalties for flagrant fouls.What is a Flagrant Foul in Basketball?A flagrant foul is viewed as a foul that involves strong physical…

Tropical Storm Barbara has begun to form off the southern coast of Mexico, and the storm is expected to become a hurricane by tomorrow.Tropical Depression Three-E strengthened into Tropical Storm Cosme in the Eastern Pacific on Sunday.The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the maximum sustained winds associated with this system have reached at least 40 mph, officially designating it as a tropical storm.A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained winds between 39 and 73 mph – an upgrade from a tropical depression. On Sunday, Cosme has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. This graphic shows the latest…

The following is excerpted from a press release issued by the City of Vancouver.The City of Vancouver is collecting feedback on the 889 Drake St. (formerly 1290 Hornby St.) development application.This development proposal includes a ~13,000 sq. ft. cultural amenity space. The proposed cultural amenity will be delivered to the City and includes 2 floors of dedicated arts and culture presentation (visual or media arts) and shared artist production space. At a later date, the City will seek to select a non-profit arts and culture operator for the facility.Wall Financial Corporation has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission…

The fall of Syria’s Assad dynasty last December brought a glimmer of hope to a country mired in a 13-year-long civil war. Indeed, “Syria’s current transition to a new form of government is in a category of its own,” Zaid Al-Ali wrote in April. “Desperate to avoid the mistakes that their counterparts in other Arab countries have made in recent decades, the new interim authorities under President Ahmed al-Sharaa have achieved impressive progress.” Yet despite fragile public confidence in its transitional government, Syria faces profound threats as it seeks to rebuild, from the resurgence of the Islamic State to the…

by Billy Binion, Reason, June 5, 2025. Excerpt: The gist is simple. That issue focused “on what appears to many to be an existential threat to democracy,” the magazine wrotewhich is “the far-right shift of the Supreme Court, and the conservative movement’s plans to commandeer it.” That critique has persisted for some time now. Some decisions today from the Court help show, once again, why it is neither fair nor accurate. First up was Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, in which the justices reversed a lower court decision and sided with a woman who said she was the…

Many documentarians create a film to increase awareness and understanding of a pressing issue or story by spotlighting, investigating, or humanizing what is happening, in hopes that their films will make a difference. At the core of impact work is a collection of best practices that take into account how a film will be used as a tool for social change once it is complete. Story Money Impact (SMI) would like to offer impact coaching hours to three Canadian documentary films (20–90 mins in length) by underrepresented creators that are in the beginning development phases of their projects. Impact Mentorship Program…

Given the wages of today’s footballers, it’s fair to assume many wouldn’t know how to change a car tire. Break down on the motorway? Most would probably just call roadside assistance.But thanks to Chelsea’s partnership with official tire sponsor Linglong Tire, that theory was put to the test – with hilarious results.In a light-hearted video challenge, Chelsea stars Tosin Adarabioyo, Noni Madueke, and Pedro Neto – dressed head-to-toe in royal blue mechanic jumpsuits – were tasked with changing a hatchback tire, completely unassisted.First up was Adarabioyo, who handled the challenge surprisingly well, completing the swap in just over two minutes.Then…

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