David McWilliams: Tax unused land and the housing market will be sorted
Landlords will bring idle land into use pronto if they face a big cost such as tax
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Dismantling of protections ‘is making it harder for future administrations to use science’
Trump denies asking how to add face to Mount Rushmore
US president dismisses report he approached South Dakota governor about monument
Maureen Dowd: Trump’s Fourth of July plans are far from Yankee Doodle Dandy
President’s self-serving plans to hijack Independence Day party sucks the fun out of it
Trump’s golf habit the most presidential thing about him
US president visited Turnberry earlier this week and is latest in long line of enthusiasts
America Letter: Access to nature under attack
Weekenders cannot take countryside for granted as Trump moves to redesignate sites
Donohoe threatens the banks but there’s no sign of a stick
You’re on your last chance, the Minister is saying. This approach has its limitations
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The Obamas followed a long line of US presidents into the garden. Will the Trumps carry on the tradition?
Obama interview: the books that guided him
Barack Obama talks to New York Times chief book critic about role of literature and writing in his life, from helping him work out his own identity to connecting with people
Will NFL return to its more brutal self under Donald Trump?
President-elect voiced his distaste about ‘softer’ rules made to prioritise player safety
Maureen Dowd: Barack Obama’s tango diplomacy
The US president proves he can go to a ballgame and still keep his eye on the ball
Ever wanted to stay at 'The Shining' hotel?
A stay at the US hotel where Stephen King found the inspiration for ‘The Shining’ is an eye-opening experience
Stiglitz pours cold water on Ireland’s ‘partly delusionary’ optimism
Nobel-prize winning economist blames failure of political leadership for reign of austerity
‘Best Irish Pub in the World’ competition entry: McSorley’s Old Ale House, New York
One of the city’s oldest Irish bars has counted many famous writers among its regulars, from Hunter S Thompson to Brendan Behan
US ban on drones over parks delights wilderness lovers
Some 84 million acres are now off limits to remote-controlled aircraft
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