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The US Secret Service is facing questions over its use of agency funding for White House renovation work. Lawmakers and watchdogs are seeking clarity on how the agency, traditionally responsible for presidential protection, came to finance construction or maintenance projects at the executive mansion, and whether the spending was authorised and properly accounted for.

Sparks Police have arrested a man on an open murder charge, according to local Nevada news outlets. Details about the victim, the circumstances of the death, and the suspect's identity have not yet been made public. An open murder charge allows prosecutors to determine the degree of murder later, depending on evidence presented.

Court records show the trial in the Anna Scott murder case has been postponed to 2027, according to the Reno Gazette Journal. The delay means the case, already years after the killing, will take even longer to reach a verdict, likely frustrating those following the proceedings. No public explanation for the postponement has been reported.

Homeowners are increasingly opting to renovate their existing properties rather than sell and relocate, as high mortgage rates and limited housing inventory make moving less attractive. The trend suggests many are choosing to invest in their current homes while waiting for market conditions to improve, keeping renovation demand steady despite broader challenges in the real estate market.