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swerte+gaming The Mountain House High boys soccer team is off to a 1-1 start to their Valley Oak League (VOL) campaign. After falling 2-0 to East Union on the road last week, the ‘Stangs bounced back expertly in their home curtain raiser. They dominated Central Catholic 4-1 to jump into the win column for the first time in the VOL and improve to 7-7-1 overall on the year. Mountain House left little up for debate against the Raiders. Senior Venkata Sai and junior Rhys Dominguez were instrumental in the win as the former chipped in with two goals and the latter had two assists. Senior Priyansh Nath also shined with a goal and an assist. Elsewhere, junior Omar Lakhlifi delivered the Mustangs’ fourth goal. The team's top goal scorer junior Jayden Lownes added an assist. In between the sticks, junior Gaurav Vijay (2) and senior Pratham Bisht (1) combined for three saves with the latter allowing Central Catholic’s lone goal. The Mustangs will be back in action after the holidays when they host Patterson in the league on Jan. 7. Amador Valley 2, Tracy 0 The Bulldogs suffered their third straight defeat in their penultimate non-league match when they were shut out by the Dons on the road in Pleasanton last Thursday to drop to 2-4-3 on the year. Amador Valley scored a goal on either side of half-time to keep Tracy at bay. The ‘Dogs have one more pre-season game left. They will host Bear Creek on Jan. 3. Then, Tri-City Athletic League (TCAL) action starts with St. Mary’s coming into Tank Town on Jan. 7. Jags end pre-season 1-5 The Jaguars mustered up just one win in their non-league campaign — a 6-1 victory over Delta Charter last week which snapped a five-game losing slump. They will open their TCAL schedule at Lodi on Jan. 7. Contact Arion Armeniakos at aarmeniakos@tracypress.com , or call 209-830-4229.Latest food trend asks you to eat the whole onion: 'Recession-core has never been so delicious'Mutual of America Capital Management LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Eversource Energy ( NYSE:ES – Free Report ) by 0.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 44,000 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 421 shares during the period. Mutual of America Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Eversource Energy were worth $2,994,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in ES. Public Sector Pension Investment Board raised its stake in Eversource Energy by 0.6% during the 2nd quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board now owns 3,385,281 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $191,979,000 after acquiring an additional 20,207 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its holdings in Eversource Energy by 12.7% in the second quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 3,135,652 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $177,823,000 after purchasing an additional 354,429 shares during the period. Zimmer Partners LP grew its position in Eversource Energy by 730.4% in the 1st quarter. Zimmer Partners LP now owns 2,537,095 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $151,642,000 after buying an additional 2,231,585 shares in the last quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC raised its position in shares of Eversource Energy by 26.9% during the 2nd quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 1,765,481 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $100,110,000 after buying an additional 374,458 shares in the last quarter. Finally, M&G Plc lifted its stake in shares of Eversource Energy by 16.8% in the 2nd quarter. M&G Plc now owns 1,626,685 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $92,721,000 after acquiring an additional 234,361 shares during the period. 79.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Eversource Energy Price Performance ES opened at $63.37 on Friday. Eversource Energy has a 12-month low of $52.09 and a 12-month high of $69.01. The company has a quick ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.73. The firm has a market capitalization of $23.22 billion, a P/E ratio of -40.36, a PEG ratio of 2.47 and a beta of 0.61. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $64.68 and a 200-day moving average of $62.90. Eversource Energy Announces Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 23rd were given a $0.715 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, September 23rd. This represents a $2.86 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.51%. Eversource Energy’s payout ratio is -182.17%. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In ES has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on shares of Eversource Energy from $69.00 to $75.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, August 23rd. Barclays upped their price objective on Eversource Energy from $69.00 to $72.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 15th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on Eversource Energy from $72.00 to $79.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, August 2nd. Scotiabank upped their price target on shares of Eversource Energy from $57.00 to $66.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 20th. Finally, Bank of America lifted their price objective on shares of Eversource Energy from $67.00 to $68.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 29th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $70.46. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on ES Eversource Energy Company Profile ( Free Report ) Eversource Energy, a public utility holding company, engages in the energy delivery business. The company operates through Electric Distribution, Electric Transmission, Natural Gas Distribution, and Water Distribution segments. It is involved in the transmission and distribution of electricity; solar power facilities; and distribution of natural gas. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding ES? 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Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) done for year“They also have access to indoor holding areas in the winter, so if they want to go into a space that’s completely enclosed and warmer, they can go in there whenever they like,” said Dave Bernier, the zoo’s general curator. “We give them the choice, and luckily, they choose the exhibit spaces a lot more than they choose the holding spaces.” Lions aren’t the only species that are better equipped for the winter than one might expect. Specialists at Chicago’s zoos say they use a combination of technology and habitat features to prepare months in advance to properly care for every animal with unique requirements for the season, from polar bears to koalas to flamingoes. The Lincoln Park Zoo prefers to find species that can be outside for the four seasons, based on their temperature guidelines, Bernier said. But, like for the lions, which are found in sub-Saharan Africa, where temperatures usually range between 65 to 85 degrees, there’s a bit of creativity involved to give them a boost in the winter. The lion exhibit, Bernier said, has about 20 of the heated rocks, which have a surface temperature between 55 and 60 degrees. He said the zoo determined the size and placement of the rocks — which helped make them as comfortable as possible — using behavioral data from the previous lion exhibit. There’s also an overhanging shelter so the lions can escape the rain or snow, and they can head inside to a holding area if they want to, he said. Some animals require a bit more oversight, however, including the two male koalas named Brumby and Willum at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. The fuzzy animals, which are native to Australia and made their debut at the zoo this summer , are allowed outdoors only if it’s above 40, said Mark Wanner, the associate vice president of animal care and conservation. Unlike most other mammals, a koala has a smooth surface on its brain, meaning it’s unable to draw conclusions or make simple decisions. This means that the zoo staff keeps a close eye on the duo when it’s between 40 and 60 degrees, because the koalas can’t always choose themselves to head inside. “Their cognitive ability is not quite what it would be in a lion, so to speak,” Wanner said. When it starts getting cold out, Wanner said, specialists decide day by day whether it’s safe for various animals to be outside. The wind is also a big factor, he added. “We tend to err on the side of caution, because we do get such drastic drops in temperature and such extreme temperatures here,” he said, adding that some animals, such as brown bears, grow additional hair or fur during the winter to cope with colder weather. To monitor surface and ambient temperatures, humidity and wind speeds, the zoo uses a tool called a “thermal neutral zone kit,” Wanner said. Employees point it at an animal’s habitat to track thermal zones, checking, for example, whether a rock is putting off a sufficient amount of heat. The zoo also has temperature sensors installed in buildings that notify the staff if something goes awry, he said. Both zoos start “weatherproofing” for the winter around September, including switching on heating elements and, at Lincoln Park, a snow melt system for the penguin exhibit. Brookfield employees lay out extra bedding for some animals inside their indoor habitats, what Wanner called their “bedroom,” and make sure water lines are protected. On the flip side, the zoos provide fans, ice and cooling areas to some animals in the summer, such as polar bears and gorillas. Bernier said it’s important to find animals to bring into the zoo that are the right match for Chicago’s climate. When the Lincoln Park Zoo opened the Pepper Family Wildlife Center, it opted to bring in the Canada lynx and snow leopard, rather than an ocelot or margay, small carnivores that live in tropical climates, because they wouldn’t have been able to handle the winters, he said. Snow leopards, which are large cats that weigh up to 120 pounds and found in central Asia, can be outside when it’s below freezing. But Bernier said the animal care team may consider bringing them inside for short periods of time if it hits 20 degrees. It’s one of the “hardy” species at the zoo that are actually suited to cool climates and are quite active during the season. Others include the red pandas and Sichuan takins, as well as the Mexican gray wolf at Brookfield. Lincoln Park Zoo’s plains zebras, which Bernier said are found in very far southern Africa and experience more seasonal rather than temperate climates, can be outside almost all year round in Chicago. The zoo also chose African penguins rather than Antarctic ones, so they don’t have to be kept cool through refrigeration all year. Their pool is heated in the winter and cooled in the summer, he added. The animal Bernier said visitors are usually the most surprised to see outside in the winter is the pink flamingoes. The zoo is home to Chilean flamingoes, which are smaller, live in high altitudes and can tolerate extreme temperatures — even well below freezing — much more so than the Caribbean kind, which Bernier said the zoo once owned and had to put inside a building for half the year. Bernier said the winter is a “fantastic” time to visit the zoo, and that some of his favorite moments are watching the rhinos and polar bears play in the snow. “They like to be out in the snow, and it’s kind of fun to watch them roll around in the snow and see how much they enjoy that kind of weather,” he said.The US says it pushed retraction of a famine warning for north Gaza. 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What is on the mind of an apartment owner who rents a 70 sq.m. flat, in an old building in Athens’ central Pangrati district, for 800 euros? It is renovated, but it is squeezed in a narrow street, with a tiny balcony. It is not the only egregious example. Dozens of such ads for rentals are published daily or recycled in groups with desperate people looking for an apartment and telling their stories. Eurostat data summarize this unbearable socioeconomic reality: Greeks pay, on average, 37% of their income on housing, the highest percentage in the EU. In cities, they pay over 40%. The government attempts to intervene with moderate housing programs. However, in the meetings between the two sides, the owners and the renters, logic seems to have been abandoned. So, apart from the facts (that low wages are not balanced by existing tax cuts) and the inevitable domino effect (one problem affects the other), there are also the absurd demands that appear daily. Obviously, the owners also have their own arguments: Collecting rent often contributes to a low pension or limited finances. Still, ruthless exploitation cannot become a synonym for “utilizing” an asset. Furthermore, the Greek stock of properties for sale or rent is old, with their average age exceeding 40 years. It is not only the purchase and rental market in Greece that is unregulated, but also the behavior of the owners. Negotiations with potential renters do not obey any rules, but only the mentality of “take it or leave it.” The network of causes that connects and influences the issue of housing is complicated – it starts with tax evasion and ends with meager salaries. Once again, the extended family is called upon to fill the gaps, to weave a safety net for its younger members, to grant or share housing. The consequences for the balance of this social ecosystem are obvious. Within this complex reality, in addition to the lack of housing offered for rent or purchase, another element emerges: the surge of blind self-interest, a product of the most solid individualism, that is not only strengthened by poverty but also by the unaccountability of Greek society.

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Mumbai: Hisense, a global pioneer in consumer electronics and appliances, has partnered with Reliance resQ, the service armof Reliance Retail to revolutionize after-sales service standards across the country. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Hisense’s nationwide growth strategy, as it combines world-class technology with Reliance resQ’sunparalleled service expertiseand extensive reach, available inover 19000 pin codes in India. With thispartnership Hisense’swill redefine its after-sales service experiencethrough faster installations, prompt repairs, and seamless service coverage. Leveraging Reliance resQ's extensive network of service centres and advanced technological capabilities, Hisense aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and reliability of its after-sale servicesthus strengthening its position as a trusted brand in India’s highly competitive market. Commenting on this service partnership, Pankaj Rana, CEO of Hisense India, said: "Our customers are at the core of everything we do. Partnering with Reliance resQ allows us to merge innovation with operational excellence, setting a new benchmark for after-sales service in India. Together, we are building a service ecosystem that prioritizes speed, transparency, and customer satisfaction, reinforcing trust in the Hisense brand." Reliance resQ has established itself as one of the leading brands in the category of after-sales service. Its vision of reaching out to each and every household of India has been realized due to the efficient incorporation of technology with human diligence. This includes an integrated consumer app, engineer app and workforce management along with call centre operations. resQ differentiates itself by being available all 365 days, extended service hours from 10am to 10pm, ISO 9001 certification for top-notch quality and customer satisfaction, multi product-multi brand servicing, free pick-up and drop services, and periodic product health check-ups. Hisense is in an expansion mode in India through strategic collaborations as well as investments in local production facilities. Driving Regional Success Hisense Middle East and Africa (MEA) is playing a pivotal role in supporting India’s growth plans by offering regional expertise, operational backing, and advanced technologies. Their contributions are expediting the transformational phase of market expansion and ensuring service excellence. Key Enhancements to Customer Experience Under this partnership, Hisense will be able to leverage Reliance resQ’s 17 years of expertise in the after-sales service domain to elevate service standards for their customers: Faster Turnaround Times Product installationswill now be completedby expert resQ engineers with a quick turnaround time, ensuring swift and hassle-free setup for customers. Similarly, product repairs will also see a significantreduction in downtime providing atop notch customer experience with peace of mind. Operational Excellence with Spare Parts Hubs: Hisense will leverage resQ’s network of over 27 dedicated spare parts hubs across the country, ensuring critical components are readily available as required. This infrastructure and improvementminimizes delays and reiterates Hisense’s dedication to service reliability. Future-Focused Innovations Looking ahead, Hisense plans to launch the Hisense Care Hub in alliance with Reliance resQ in 2025, a premium service platform designed to deliver personalized support and elevate after-sales experiences. This initiative reflects Hisense’s vision of combining innovation with customer-centric solutions, further solidifying its leadership in India. Comprehensive Nationwide Coverage Reliance resQ’s network spanning across19,000+ pin codeswill ensure that even customers in remote regions receive consistent, high-quality support. By leveraging this extensive reach, Hisense will be able to deliver a seamless ownership experience across the country, aligning with its mission to make world-class service accessible to all. Driving Market Leadership This partnership is a cornerstone of Hisense’s growth strategy, providing a competitive edge in the consumer electronics and home appliances industry. By improving service speed, enhancing transparency, and expanding its presence in underserved regions, Hisense is poised to capture a larger market share. These efforts also support its offline retail strategy, bolstering trust among channel partners and customers alike. Transforming Customer Expectations in India This strategic partnership between Hisense and Reliance resQ marks a defining moment in Hisense India’s journey to becoming a household name. By combining its innovative product portfolio with superior service capabilities, Hisense is setting a new standard for excellence, reaffirming its position as a leader in the consumer electronics and home appliances industry.

IN commemoration of Human Rights Day on Dec. 12, the US government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAid) and The Asia Foundation, launched a P16.8-million ($300,000) initiative that will strengthen the capacity of human rights organizations in the Philippines to thwart cybersecurity threats, including doxing, phishing and organized digital attacks. As part of an ongoing Initiative for Advancing Community Transformation (I-ACT) project, the "Cybersecurity for Human Rights in the Philippines" (C4HR-PH) initiative will provide tools and training to more than 150 local organizations across the country over 10 months. The tools and knowledge provided through C4HR-PH will help human rights defenders conduct their crucial advocacy work, safeguard private data, and advance justice and accountability without disruption or retribution. Register to read this story and more for free . Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. OR See our subscription options.

Mutual of America Capital Management LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Eversource Energy ( NYSE:ES – Free Report ) by 0.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 44,000 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 421 shares during the period. Mutual of America Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Eversource Energy were worth $2,994,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in ES. Public Sector Pension Investment Board raised its stake in Eversource Energy by 0.6% during the 2nd quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board now owns 3,385,281 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $191,979,000 after acquiring an additional 20,207 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its holdings in Eversource Energy by 12.7% in the second quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 3,135,652 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $177,823,000 after purchasing an additional 354,429 shares during the period. Zimmer Partners LP grew its position in Eversource Energy by 730.4% in the 1st quarter. Zimmer Partners LP now owns 2,537,095 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $151,642,000 after buying an additional 2,231,585 shares in the last quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC raised its position in shares of Eversource Energy by 26.9% during the 2nd quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 1,765,481 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $100,110,000 after buying an additional 374,458 shares in the last quarter. Finally, M&G Plc lifted its stake in shares of Eversource Energy by 16.8% in the 2nd quarter. M&G Plc now owns 1,626,685 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $92,721,000 after acquiring an additional 234,361 shares during the period. 79.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Eversource Energy Price Performance ES opened at $63.37 on Friday. Eversource Energy has a 12-month low of $52.09 and a 12-month high of $69.01. The company has a quick ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.73. The firm has a market capitalization of $23.22 billion, a P/E ratio of -40.36, a PEG ratio of 2.47 and a beta of 0.61. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $64.68 and a 200-day moving average of $62.90. Eversource Energy Announces Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 23rd were given a $0.715 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, September 23rd. This represents a $2.86 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.51%. Eversource Energy’s payout ratio is -182.17%. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In ES has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on shares of Eversource Energy from $69.00 to $75.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, August 23rd. Barclays upped their price objective on Eversource Energy from $69.00 to $72.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 15th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on Eversource Energy from $72.00 to $79.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, August 2nd. Scotiabank upped their price target on shares of Eversource Energy from $57.00 to $66.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 20th. Finally, Bank of America lifted their price objective on shares of Eversource Energy from $67.00 to $68.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 29th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $70.46. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on ES Eversource Energy Company Profile ( Free Report ) Eversource Energy, a public utility holding company, engages in the energy delivery business. The company operates through Electric Distribution, Electric Transmission, Natural Gas Distribution, and Water Distribution segments. It is involved in the transmission and distribution of electricity; solar power facilities; and distribution of natural gas. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding ES? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Eversource Energy ( NYSE:ES – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Eversource Energy Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Eversource Energy and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

Sheriffs Nationwide Could Augment Trump’s Mass Deportation PlanBARCELONA (AP) — Decenas de miles de españoles marcharon el sábado en el centro de Barcelona para protestar contra el elevado costo de alquilar un apartamento en el popular destino turístico. Los manifestantes cortaron el tráfico en las principales avenidas del centro de la ciudad, sosteniendo carteles que decían “Menos pisos para invertir, más hogares para vivir” y ” El pueblo sin techo reclama sus derechos”. La falta de vivienda asequible se ha convertido en una de las principales preocupaciones en el país del sur de la Unión Europea, lo que refleja la crisis de vivienda en muchas partes del mundo, incluido Estados Unidos. Los organizadores dijeron que habían acudido más de 100.000 personas, mientras que la policía de Barcelona calculó que marcharon unas 22.000. De cualquier manera, las masas que congestionaron las calles recordaron las multitudinarias manifestaciones a favor de la independencia en el apogeo del movimiento independentista catalán de la década anterior. Ahora, las preocupaciones sociales encabezadas por la vivienda han desplazado a las cruzadas políticas. Esto se debe a que el alquiler promedio en España se ha duplicado en los últimos 10 años. El precio por metro cuadrado ha aumentado de 7,2 euros (7,5 dólares) en 2014 a 13 euros (13,54 dólares) este año, según el popular sitio web de bienes raíces Idealista. El aumento es aún más agudo en ciudades como Barcelona y Madrid. Mientras tanto, los ingresos no han seguido el ritmo, especialmente para los jóvenes, en un país con un desempleo crónicamente alto. RELATED COVERAGE Miles de colombianos descontentos vuelven a las calles para protestar contra el gobierno de Petro Opositora venezolana llama a protesta masiva en diciembre tras ser acusada de traición a la patria Rusia prohíbe la adopción de niños rusos en países que permiten la transición de género El manifestante Samuel Saintot dijo sentirse “frustrado y asustado” cuando los propietarios del apartamento que ha alquilado durante los últimos 15 años en el centro de Barcelona le dijeron que debía desalojar las instalaciones. Sospecha que los propietarios quieren que se vaya para poder renovarlo y aumentar el precio. “Incluso buscando en un radio de 20 o 30 kilómetros fuera de la ciudad, no puedo encontrar nada dentro del rango de precios que puedo pagar”, dijo a The Associated Press. “Y me considero una persona muy afortunada, porque tengo un salario decente. Y aun así, podría verme obligado a dejar la ciudad”. Un informe del Banco de España indica que casi 40% de los españoles que alquilan una vivienda asignan un promedio de 40% de sus ingresos a pagar alquileres y servicios públicos, en comparación con el promedio de la Unión Europea, donde 27% de los inquilinos dedican ese porcentaje. “Yo creo que hablamos de emergencia habitacional. Sí, una situación de emergencia habitacional. ¿Qué quiere decir eso? Quiere decir que la gente tiene muchas dificultades para acceder y para permanecer en las viviendas”, dijo Ignasi Martí, profesor de la escuela de negocios Esade y jefe de su Observatorio de la Vivienda Digna. El aumento de los alquileres provoca un gran sufrimiento en España, donde tradicionalmente las personas buscan ser propietarias de sus hogares. Los precios de alquiler también han aumentado debido a los arrendatarios a corto plazo, incluidos los turistas. Muchos migrantes en España también resultan desproporcionadamente afectados por los altos alquileres porque a menudo no tienen suficientes ahorros. España está cerca del extremo inferior de los países de la OCDE, ya que menos de 2% de todas las viviendas disponibles son viviendas públicas en alquiler. El promedio de la OCDE es de 7%. España está muy por detrás de Francia, con 14%, Gran Bretaña con 16% y Holanda, con 34%. Carme Arcarazo, portavoz del Sindicato de Inquilinos de Barcelona que ayudó a organizar la protesta, dijo que los inquilinos deberían considerar una “huelga de alquileres” y dejar de pagar sus alquileres mensuales en un movimiento de protesta masivo. “Creo que nosotros, los inquilinos, hemos entendido que esto depende de nosotros. Que no podemos seguir pidiendo y haciendo demandas a las autoridades y esperando una respuesta. Debemos tomar las riendas de la situación”, dijo Arcarazo a la AP. “Entonces, si ellos (los propietarios) no bajan el alquiler, los obligaremos a hacerlo”. La protesta en Barcelona se produjo un mes después de que decenas de miles de personas se manifestaran contra los altos alquileres en Madrid. El creciente descontento por la vivienda presiona al gobernante Partido Socialista Obrero Español, que encabeza una coalición a escala nacional y está a cargo del gobierno regional de Cataluña y del ayuntamiento de Barcelona. El presidente del gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, encabezó el mes pasado lo que el gobierno denominó una “cumbre de vivienda” en la que participaron funcionarios gubernamentales y desarrolladores inmobiliarios. Pero el Sindicato de Inquilinos de Barcelona boicoteó el evento, diciendo que era como convocar una cumbre para curar el cáncer e invitar a empresas tabacaleras. La principal medida gubernamental ha sido un mecanismo de control de alquileres que el gobierno central ha ofrecido a las autoridades regionales con base en un índice de precios establecido por el ministerio de vivienda. Los controles de alquiler pueden aplicarse en áreas consideradas como “altamente estresadas” por los elevados precios de alquiler. Cataluña fue la primera región en aplicar esos límites, que están vigentes en el centro de Barcelona. Muchos habitantes culpan de los altos precios a los millones de turistas que cada año visitan Barcelona y el resto de España. El ayuntamiento de Barcelona se comprometió a eliminar completamente, para 2028, los 10.000 llamados “apartamentos turísticos” de la ciudad, o viviendas con permisos para alquileres a corto plazo. ___ Esta historia fue traducida del inglés por un editor de AP con la ayuda de una herramienta de inteligencia artificial generativa.Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contest