# scot (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover scot. Page: Feed: --- ## [What we learnt from ICAC’s Operation Rosny this week](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/what-we-learnt-from-icac-s-operation-rosny-this-week-20260822-p60qke.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-22 · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ The ICAC’s Operation Rosny is examining sections of the NSW Liberal Party, Catholic Schools NSW and business figures in Sydney. Jessica McSweeney explains what we learnt in week four. ## [‘It was a shock to them’: The families who turned their backs on Sydney and embraced the bush](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/it-was-a-shock-to-them-the-families-who-turned-their-backs-on-sydney-and-embraced-the-bush-20260818-p60pcc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-21 · Mostafa Rachwani · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ Two families say they don’t regret leaving Sydney at the height of the COVID lockdowns in western Sydney, leaving the city for sleepy Young. ## [Inside Operation Rosny](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/inside-operation-rosny-20260724-p60idv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-21 · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ The Independent Commission Against Corruption’s wide-ranging investigation into Sydney property developer Jean Nassif’s links to Liberal Party powerbrokers, multiple councils and the state’s Catholic schools. ## [Scotland could face non-European teams in expanded Nations League as UEFA ramp up pressure on Gianni Infantino](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16070479/Scotland-face-non-European-teams-expanded-Nations-League-UEFA-ramp-pressure-Gianni-Infantino.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ Scotland could face countries from outside of Europe in an expanded Nations League format as a result of UEFA ramping up the pressure on embattled Gianni Infantino. ## [Senior cop at centre of bullying probe handed migration-related crime role](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16070971/Senior-cop-centre-bullying-probe-handed-migration-related-crime-role.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ A senior police officer who is under investigation for bullying has been handed a key role helping to devise the UK's policing response to migration-related crime. ## [Swinney faces new flights backlash over eye-watering costs of World Cup 'jolly'](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16070951/Swinney-faces-new-flights-backlash-World-Cup.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ Kemi Badenoch has become the latest politician to hit out at the eye-watering cost of John Swinney 's World Cup 'jolly' at the taxpayer's expense. ## ['I'll stop SNP using nation's credit card.' Kemi vows she'll halt nationalist grandstanding... and rein in spending](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16070947/Ill-stop-SNP-using-nations-credit-card-Kemi-vows-shell-halt-nationalist-grandstanding-rein-spending.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has vowed to stop the SNP 'using the nation's credit card' the moment she manages to get into Number 10 Downing Street . ## [‘Blatant misogyny’: Ex-Scots student despairs of school culture](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/blatant-misogyny-ex-scots-student-despairs-of-school-culture-20260819-p60pqf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-21 · Alexandra Smith · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ Shocking sexual assault allegations are prompting a hard look at the prestigious school’s values, but also at the teaching of consent more broadly. ## [Celtic close in on £7m deal for Bosnian World Cup star Ermin Mahmic as Parkhead rebuild continues](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16070699/Celtic-close-7m-deal-Bosnian-World-Cup-star-Ermin-Mahmic-Parkhead-rebuild-continues.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ Celtic are closing in on Bosnian international midfielder Ermin Mahmic. ## [The SFA say qualifying for major tournaments is no longer enough... haven't we heard that one before?](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16070511/The-SFA-say-qualifying-major-tournaments-no-longer-havent-heard-one-before.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell made it clear during the week when unveiling Sebastien Pocognoli that Scotland simply qualifying for tournaments is no longer enough. ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YM0JxVGO7JrS) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [Celtic striker Camilo Duran shows Rangers midfielder Cammy Devlin what it REALLY means to bring 'attitude'](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16070503/Celtic-striker-Camilo-Duran-shows-Rangers-midfielder-Cammy-Devlin-REALLY-means-bring-attitude.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ Too often in Scotland, the concept of bringing a bit of attitude to a team tends to centre upon thundering into tackles, getting in the faces of the opposition, winding them up, needling them, 'leaving a mark'. ## [Patient safety tsar says health boards are more concerned about image amid claims of cover-ups](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16070589/Patient-safety-tsar-health-boards-concerned-image.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ Patients with complaints are being turned away by the NHS with some health boards insisting on 'nothing to see here' culture, Scotland's patient safety chief has warned. ## [Judge rules crucial evidence was wrongly blocked in councillor's misconduct hearing](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16070579/Judge-rules-crucial-evidence-wrongly-blocked-councillors-misconduct-hearing.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ A councillor accused of breaching the code of conduct after attacking local authority officials on social media has scored a key courtroom victory after a judge ruled crucial evidence was wrongly blocked from her defence. ## [Tragedy as body is found in hunt for passenger who fell overboard from cruise ship](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16070583/Tragedy-body-hunt-passenger-fell-overboard-cruise-ship.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ A body has been found after a cruise ship passenger was reported to have gone overboard off Scotland on Friday. ## [American owner Mark Ogren has pumped over £13million into Dundee United...is he getting bang for his buck?](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16070079/American-owner-Mark-Ogren-pumped-13million-Dundee-United-getting-bang-buck.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ Having pumped north of £13million into Dundee United since taking control of the club almost eight years ago, Mark Ogren has hardly had much in the way of bang for his buck. ## [The arrogant snob who died in the last fatal duel in Scotland (and the spooky twist that binds him to his mild-mannered killer for all eternity)](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16070185/The-arrogant-snob-died-fatal-duel-Scotland-spooky-twist-binds-mild-mannered-killer-eternity.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ The two figures stood 12 paces apart in a sodden field shrouded by dawn mist. A sharp voice pierced the stony silence: 'Gentlemen, are you ready?' ## [Prince Harry and fellow claimants face paying up to £34.5m to Daily Mail after judge rules their doomed hacking case was 'unreasonable to a high degree'](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16067837/Prince-Harry-fellow-claimants-pay-millions-Daily-Mail-judge-rules-doomed-hacking-case.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ The Duke of Sussex will have to dig deep after the High Court's latest ruling in the disastrous case he and six other famous names brought against the Daily Mail. Prince Harry and the others face paying millions ## [Comedian looks unrecognisable without his string vest and grubby blazer - but can you guess who he is?](https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16070009/Comedian-looks-unrecognisable-without-string-vest.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ A comedian looked completely unrecognisable as he made a public appearance this week. ## ['The whole team needs to find a solution,' says Ryan Naderi as Rangers wrestle with striking problem](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16070083/The-team-needs-solution-says-Ryan-Naderi-Rangers-wrestle-striking-problem.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ There have been moments in the past month when you might have believed that Derek McInnes smashed a mirror at some point across the summer. ## [Comedian Janey Godley left £450,000 estate to her family after her death aged 63](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16069563/Comedian-Janey-Godley-left-450-000-estate-family-death-aged-63.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ The performer from Glasgow, who won viral fame with video voiceover spoofs of Nicola Sturgeon during the pandemic, died in a hospice in November 2024. ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9dcL95VxsKrK) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [‘Nothing like this has happened before’: The month that will transform Sydney](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/nothing-like-this-has-happened-before-the-month-that-will-transform-sydney-20260820-p60q6g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-21 · Jordan Baker · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ In October, the completion of three ambitious infrastructure projects will have a profound effect on the way we move around, think about and live in our city. ## [A valuable lesson in why religion and politics don’t mix](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/a-valuable-lesson-in-why-religion-and-politics-don-t-mix-20260821-p60qcm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-21 · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ Far-right politicians trying to influence election outcomes have sunk to a new low that threatens Australia’s democratic process. ## [‘Extraordinary events’: Convictions quashed for construction boss after juror misconduct](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/extraordinary-events-convictions-quashed-for-construction-boss-after-juror-misconduct-20260821-p60qeb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-21 · Harriet Alexander · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ George Alex and five co-defendants had earlier been found guilty over a $10 million fraud and sentenced to lengthy jail terms. ## [The nine contenders for next UK City of Culture RANKED - including a concrete jungle and 'Las Vegas of the North'](https://www.dailymail.com/travel/article-16066857/uk-city-culture-longlist-ranked-best-worst.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-21 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ Nine places are battling for the 2029 UK City of Culture title and a £10 million fund. We rank the surprising contenders. ## [Accuser looked shocked at lunch when Jones put hand under table, court told](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/accuser-looked-shocked-at-lunch-when-jones-put-hand-under-table-court-told-20260821-p60qdp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-21 · Clare Sibthorpe, Michaela Whitbourn · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ A guest at a lunch where the veteran broadcaster is accused of indecently assaulting a young man has told a court he saw the complainant looking distraught. ## [Bad code turned bushwalker search into an even sadder tragedy](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/bad-code-turned-bushwalker-search-into-an-even-sadder-tragedy-20260821-p60qd2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-21 · The Herald's View · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ NSW rescue authorities need to come up with a clear language to prevent catastrophes like the search for Lily Hooper. ## [This Sydney motorway was set to open in 2028. Now there’s no date](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/this-sydney-motorway-was-set-to-open-in-2028-now-there-s-no-date-20260821-p60qdc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-21 · Cindy Yin · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ The roads minister on Friday admitted the long-delayed $3 billion M6 motorway in south Sydney did not have a target completion date. ## [Sydney judge ordered to step aside from criminal cases](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-judge-ordered-to-step-aside-from-criminal-cases-20260821-p60qb0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-21 · Michaela Whitbourn · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ The office of the state’s top prosecutor has won a court bid to force Penelope Wass to recuse herself from a number of proceedings. ## [Police code word at centre of tragic Lily Hooper bungle](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/body-of-bushwalker-retrieved-from-southern-highlands-bushland-20260821-p60q9n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-21 · Riley Walter, Daniel Lo Surdo, Amber Schultz · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ A body, believed to be that of the missing hiker, had been recovered from Nattai National Park after her family were mistakenly told she was alive. ## [Vrancken admits Hearts will need almost perfect performance to avoid another Euro exit](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16068459/Vrancken-admits-Hearts-need-perfect-performance-avoid-Euro-exit.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-20 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ Wouter Vrancken admits his Hearts team will need an almost perfect performance in Austria next week if they are to reach the league phase of the UEFA Conference League. ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5HF5n41gtQFZ) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [McInnes demands improvements as ropey Rangers toil to narrow first leg win over Czechs](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16068547/McInnes-demands-improvements-ropey-Rangers-toil-narrow-leg-win-Czechs.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-20 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ Rangers boss Derek McInnes admits his team will need to show a major improvement if they are to clinch a place in the group stage of the UEFA Conference League. ## [Alfred Johansson proud of his side but knows Motherwell will learn the hard way from defeat to Freiburg](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16068443/Alfred-Johansson-proud-knows-Motherwell-learn-hard-way-defeat-Freiburg.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-20 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson admitted his side 'learned the hard way' as they went down 3-1 to Freiburg in the Europa Conference League ## [MOTHERWELL 1 FREIBURG 3: Brave Steelmen are eventually undone by German giants](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16068329/MOTHERWELL-1-FREIBURG-3-Brave-Steelmen-eventually-undone-German-giants.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-20 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ 'Write your name in history, go further than those before you' read the banner which greeted the players on to the field at Fir Park last night. ## [RANGERS 1 JABLONEC 0: Ryan Naderi nets to nick a narrow lead but Ibrox men remain so unconvincing](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16068369/RANGERS-1-JABLONEC-0-Ryan-Naderi-nets-nick-narrow-lead-Ibrox-men-remain-unconvincing.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-20 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ After taking a step forward with an emphatic victory over St Mirren in the Premier Sports Cup last weekend ## [HEARTS 2 RAPID VIENNA 2: Wilson's wonder strike has Tynecastle in raptures but Gorgie men are pegged back for draw](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16068335/HEARTS-2-RAPID-VIENNA-2-Wilsons-wonder-striker-Tynecastle-raptures-Gorgie-men-pegged-draw.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-20 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ Hearts' hopes of avoiding the ignominy of being knocked out of three different European competitions in the space of six weeks at the start of the season are in the balance. ## [Malcolm Offord: I was diagnosed with cancer on the day of election](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16067909/Malcolm-Offord-diagnosed-cancer-day-election.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-20 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ The Scottish leader of Reform UK has revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and undergone emergency surgery. ## [Kimberly Stewart, 47, flashes bare bump as she announces she is expecting third child... as father is not revealed](https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16067453/kimberly-stewart-pregnant-rod-stewart.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-20 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ The socialite, 47, announced her pregnancy on Wednesday with a photo showing her cradling her bare bump. 'Oops I did it again,' she wrote in the accompanying caption. ## [‘I was trying not to giggle’: Inside the ‘ridiculous’ world of Scots College](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/i-was-trying-not-to-giggle-inside-the-ridiculous-world-of-scots-college-20260820-p60q2f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-20 · Emily Kowal, Ben Cubby · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ School principal Ian Lambert is under pressure over a perceived mishandling of a crisis after three junior students were charged with sexual assault. ## [Scots fraudster once on FBI's Most Wanted list bids to become American congressman](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16068005/Scots-fraudster-FBIs-Wanted-list-bids-American-congressman.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-20 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ A Scots-born businessman who was on the FBI's Most Wanted list for carrying out a luxury car fraud is bidding to become a U.S. congressman. ## [Supporters rallied round Dame Maureen Lipman after pro-Palestinian activists launched boycott of her shows](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16067951/Supporters-rallied-round-Dame-Maureen-Lipman-pro-Palestinian-activists-launched-boycott-shows.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490) _2026-08-20 · Scotland Home | Mail Online_ Dame Maureen Lipman has revealed how a group of supporters rallied to her side after pro-Palestinian activists launched a boycott of her performances in Scotland over her support for Israel. ## [Swill waters run deep](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/swill-waters-run-deep-20260820-p60pyv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-20 · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ While POTUS embraces the knucklehead. ## [Police commissioner apologises for miscommunication after family told that deceased bushwalker was alive](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/missing-sydney-bushwalker-found-in-nsw-southern-highlands-20260820-p60q1r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-20 · Riley Walter, Jack Gramenz · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ Lily Hooper was found dead in dense bushland on Thursday morning. But for about 20 minutes, her family thought she was alive. ## [Government must get tough to protect our future prosperity](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/government-must-get-tough-to-protect-our-future-prosperity-20260820-p60pzy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-20 · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ After more than four years in power, and despite Australia’s booming mining revenues, all Labor has to show is forecast deficits as far as the eye can see. ## [Premier ‘did his own research’ on gun buybacks, committee hears](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/premier-did-his-own-research-on-gun-buybacks-committee-hears-20260820-p60q2d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-20 · Anthony Segaert · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ Licensed gun owners will be offered up to $1000 to return their firearms to the state government. The premier says that’s enough money. ## [Private school confirms students accused of raping girl in Sydney home](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/three-teenage-boys-allegedly-raped-girl-in-sydney-home-20260820-p60py1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-20 · Daniel Lo Surdo, Perry Duffin · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ The three 17-year-old boys face more than 20 charges over the alleged attack including aggravated sexual assault in company. ## [‘Grooming’ allegation sparks tense exchange in Alan Jones trial](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/grooming-allegation-sparks-tense-exchange-in-alan-jones-trial-20260820-p60q1a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-20 · Clare Sibthorpe, Michaela Whitbourn · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ Complainant “C” has told a court that his effusive messages to the then-broadcaster were the product of having been “groomed” by Jones as a young adult. ## [Alan Jones trial as it happened: ‘Complainant C’ denies rehearsing story of alleged assault, quizzed on conversations with Peter FitzSimons, Ray Hadley as trial continues](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/alan-jones-trial-live-updates-complainant-c-cross-examination-to-continue-after-text-messages-showing-rift-between-former-2gb-radio-figures-revealed-20260819-p60psy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-20 · Michaela Whitbourn, Clare Sibthorpe · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ “C” returns to the witness box on Thursday after legal argument cut the evidence short during his cross-examination. ## [Scots College trio barred from Bondi Junction, bail conditions revealed](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/scots-college-boys-barred-from-bondi-junction-bail-conditions-reveal-20260820-p60q1e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-20 · Amber Schultz · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ The three boys charged with the aggravated sexual assault of a girl, 14, are subject to a number of strict bail conditions. ## [‘Worse than wasting food in a famine’: The empty homes that could help solve Sydney’s housing crisis](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/worse-than-wasting-food-in-a-famine-the-empty-homes-that-could-help-solve-sydney-s-housing-crisis-20260727-p60j0b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw) _2026-08-19 · Julie Power · Sydney Morning Herald - National / Nsw_ The use of otherwise vacant properties, like hotels waiting for redevelopment, is the latest idea to tackle the housing crisis.