Saudi Arabia is facing potential downsizing of its massive construction projects due to funding concerns. The country may need to scale back its ambitious building schemes in light of financial constraints.

After a years-long battle, UC Berkeley has received approval to construct housing at People's Park. The California Supreme Court has given the green light for the project, despite protests from local organizations who argue that it will increase noise pollution in the already densely populated historic park. The court's ruling, issued on Thursday, stated that a new law implemented in 2023 overrides the objections raised by the two organizations that sued the university. They claimed that student housing in downtown Berkeley would exacerbate noise levels in the area. The construction project has sparked controversy and protests due to People's Park's significance as a symbol of counterculture. This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing debate over the future of People's Park and the surrounding community.