Japan enacts law to punish national flag vandals. Opponents say it’s a threat to free speech

Japan on Friday enacted a controversial new law prohibiting desecration of the national flag, a key right-wing agenda pushed ...
The Sun

‘Trapped’ woman, 25, ‘jumped to her death from balcony after being threatened with torture by machete-wielding teen’

A “TRAPPED” woman jumped to her death from a balcony after being threatened by a machete-wielding teen, a court heard. Tia Langdon was allegedly in a “hysterical state” when 18-year-old Jaiden ...
CNN

Rappelling pizzas from three stories up, he turned his Oslo balcony into a viral food spot

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s … pizza? Lowering orders down in a basket from the edge of his Oslo apartment, Petter Gran does not even have to leave the comfort of his own home to run Pizza From a ...
Indiatimes

Best plants to keep in your balcony according to Vastu: Invite positivity and prosperity into your home

Money Plant It is one of the most popular Vastu plants and is said to bring growth and abundance to finances. Place the plant in the South East direction which is ruled by Lord Ganesha and Planet ...
Reader's Digest

Here’s What the Royal Family Is Actually Doing When They’re Standing on the Balcony

You've seen royals waving from the palace balcony your entire life. Now, insiders reveal what's really going on. June is right around the corner, and with it comes a major event in the annual royal ...
Government Technology

Property Intelligence Startup Balcony Raises $12.7M

Property data and intelligence firm Balcony has raised $12.7 million in seed funding as the New Jersey company continues to land more governmental clients. Blockchange Ventures led the funding round ...
MIT Technology Review

The balcony solar boom is coming to the US

Plug-in panels are getting popular—how do we make sure they’re safe? Dozens of US states are considering legislation to allow people to install plug-in solar systems, often called balcony solar. These ...
The Conversation

How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money

Somewhere between 5% and 7% of U.S. households have rooftop solar panels. Many more Americans want them, but high costs, building locations and landlord restrictions are key obstacles. As someone who ...
Business Insider

I stayed in a $2,850-per-person balcony cabin on Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship. Here's what it's like.

If you have $2,850 to spend, you could buy a Prada Re-Edition Saffiano purse, a 16-inch MacBook Pro, or an Hermès Bearn mini wallet. Or, if you prefer spending your money on experiences rather than ...
PV Tech

Maine passes balcony solar law, Virginia and Colorado to follow

After Utah last year, Maine is the second US state with legislation regarding plug-in solar, also known as balcony solar. Image: Yuma Solar via Unsplash. The US state of Maine has passed legislation ...
PV Tech

California moves ahead with balcony solar bill

The Plug and Play Solar Act would allow people in California to install small systems of up to 1,200 watts to a building’s electrical system. Image: Yuma Solar via Unsplash. The California Senate ...