China’s President Xi Jinping emphasized to U.S. President Joe Biden that Taiwan, democracy, human rights, and development rights are “red lines” not to be challenged by the United States, as reported by Xinhua. Xi also warned against U.S. involvement in disputes over islands in the South China Sea and urged against provocation in the region. Despite potential rivalry, Xi suggested progress could be made by treating each other as partners and friends, as discussed during their meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic forum summit in Peru.
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Yankee Candle founder’s estate pitched for housing redevelopment
Real Estate Redevelopment of the late Yankee Candle founder's Western Massachusetts estate is underway with plans for a $200 million active lifestyle community for adults 55 and older, featuring luxurious amenities like an indoor water park and movie theater. Developer Joshua Wallack proposed the project after realizing the estate's grandeur would be better suited for a community rather than a single-family home, with plans to include affordable housing units under state law Chapter 40B. The...
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