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- 1How London became the property market's black sheep●How London became the property market’s black sheep
The Financial Times reports on London's turn into the property market's black sheep, arguing the capital has fallen out of favour with investors and buyers relative to other global cities. The piece examines how high transaction costs, tax changes and political uncertainty have weighed on the market, leaving London lagging while other property markets recover.
- 2Farmers combine sheep grazing and crops with solar panels▼Why some farmers are pairing crops and grazing sheep with solar panels
Some farmers are installing solar panels on their fields and using the same land for agriculture, grazing sheep beneath the panels or growing crops alongside them. The approach, often called agrivoltaics, allows land to produce both food and electricity at once, offering farmers extra income while panels provide shade that can benefit grazing animals and reduce water loss.
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Hong Kong entertainment circles are discussing the funeral of Tam Mei-kam, the mother of the late singer Anita Mui. Reports say her son, described as the family's 'black sheep', was excluded from the ceremony, reopening long-running stories about the family's disputes over Mui's estate. Mui, one of Cantopop's biggest stars, died in 2003, and her family's inheritance battles have drawn attention for years.
- 4Texas solar farm pairs sheep grazing with millions in tax revenue▼Texas solar farm combines sheep grazing with millions in local tax revenue
A Texas solar farm is running sheep grazing alongside its panels while generating millions of dollars in local tax revenue. The dual-use model, often called solar grazing, lets farmers keep livestock on solar sites while the land also produces electricity and tax income for the county. Supporters say it shows renewable energy projects can coexist with agriculture and deliver direct financial benefits to rural communities.