June Housing Starts Slide for Second Month
The Commerce Department reports a 2.5 percent drop in June housing starts to an annual rate of 1.515 million, with declines in single family homes offset by gains in multiunit buildings. Building permits also dip to 1.259 million, as six month totals show modest year over year gains despite broader economic soft patches.
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Chinese Tea Expert Keeps World’s Best Tea in Paris
Madame Helouis Leroux, an 84 year old tea dealer near the Elysee Palace, says the finest tea comes from China. Her shop Peaceful Happiness holds historic bins and a craft-focused process, as she personally opens crates from India, China and Ceylon to create her 15 renowned blends for a refined clientele.
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