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Manchester United
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Manchester United are importing a sinister US tactic: Public money for stadiums

Manchester United plans a new stadium funded in part by moving a rail freight hub, which may use public money indirectly.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Rachel Reeves to strip back' environmental rules to boost infrastructure

Rachel Reeves is preparing to strip back environmental protections to accelerate infrastructure building and boost the economy, facing backlash from wildlife advocates.
Europe politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Trump's war against wind extends into electric transmission projects

The Grain Belt Express is the largest electric transmission project in U.S. history, designed to transport clean energy from Kansas to Indiana.
#ai-growth-zones
fromWest Side Rag
2 weeks ago

In the 19th Century, the Shacks and Shanties of Squatters Dotted the Upper West Side

The first news accounts of squatters in New York City were published in the 1850s, as impoverished German and Irish immigrants surged into the city. Charles Loring Brace wrote about them for The New York Times, describing the rough cabins they lived in and the rough living many eked out, by picking through the streets to collect and sell anything of value.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

JFK Airport breaks ground on parking lot to reduce illegally parked trucks on Queens streets

Expanded truck parking at JFK Airport will accommodate up to 150 trucks and is expected to ease illegal parking issues in local neighborhoods. This project enhances the area's livability.
New York City
#public-transportation
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ford government studied, shelved Hwy. 401 tunnel research in 2021 | CBC News

The Ford government halted work on the Highway 401 tunnel project in 2021, despite announcing future plans for it in 2024.
#ai-action-plan
New York City
fromCity & State NY
1 month ago

MTA's Metro-North Penn Station Access Project snags another delay

Metro-North Penn Station Access project is delayed until 2028, impacting transit improvements for Bronx residents.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Trump and Duffy Continue Assault on California and the Environment, Officially Cancel Federal Funding for High-Speed Rail - Streetsblog California

The cancellation of federal grants to the California High-Speed Rail highlights a politically motivated conflict between the Trump administration and California's leadership.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Bexley GP surgery to get 360k to help reduce wait times

Bexley Council has confirmed it will give a grant of 359,196 to Crayford Town Surgery to implement work which will see the creation of two new clinic rooms.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Real estate investors eye space economy as the new frontier

Investment in real estate tied to the space economy is emerging as a significant trend.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

New TTC CEO says his top priority is to increase reliability as he takes over transit agency | CBC News

Increase reliability is the top priority for the TTC, with a focus on addressing a significant repair backlog.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

9 First Nations ask for injunction against Bill 5, say law represents 'clear and present danger' | CBC News

Nine First Nations in Ontario seek a court injunction against federal and provincial laws they claim undermine self-determination and rights.
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Mark Carney and the Illusion of Control | The Walrus

"Carney keeps ratcheting up expectations. When he tabled Bill C-5, he called it 'a day that has been literally decades in the making.'"
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

BT says UK planning barriers risk 230bn economic windfall from 5G

The UK seems to have made it the hardest of anywhere to build mobile infrastructure. Unless we remove unnecessary roadblocks and make more spectrum available, we risk missing out on a once-in-a-generation opportunity to boost growth.
Mobile UX
fromsilive
1 month ago

'It's become a big city': NYC engineer reflects on decades-long work helping Staten Island

A new $84 million project on Staten Island aims to protect coastal areas from flooding through improved stormwater drainage.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Light at the end of the tunnels: classic rail routes through the Alps reopen

National ambition and rivalries shaped the planning of key Alpine rail routes.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Bitdeer Boosts Hashrate And Prepares New SEALMINER As Global Expansion Continues

In June, Bitdeer mined 203 BTC, a 4% increase from May, driven by higher self-mining hashrate, which rose 21% to 16.5 EH/s. 'In June, we increased our self-mining hashrate by 21% to 16.5 EH/s and we remain on track to reach 40 EH/s by the end of October 2025,' said Matt Kong, Chief Business Officer at Bitdeer.
Cryptocurrency
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The billion-dollar outlier that's rescuing San Francisco tourism

SFO's airport director Nakornkhet emphasizes strategic plans to enhance passenger levels and facilities amidst budget cuts.
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

The new planning reforms that could help self-builders fix Britain's broken housing market

The government has committed to supporting self-build and custom housebuilding through a new £16 billion National Housing Bank, helping individuals and small builders get projects off the ground.
Renovation
#california
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
California

California Transportation Commission Unanimously Approves Funds for All Recommended Highway Projects - Streetsblog California

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
California

California Transportation Commission Unanimously Approves Funds for All Recommended Highway Projects - Streetsblog California

fromDevOps.com
1 month ago

Technical Leadership in Modern Software Infrastructure: Architecting for Performance and Scale - DevOps.com

Leaders don't just react, they create the frameworks and guardrails that empower engineers to deliver efficiently at scale.
Tech industry
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

East Bay official wants new Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

Richmond's Vice Mayor advocates for a new bridge to alleviate traffic and better serve community needs.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

High Court in Belfast quashes decision to proceed with A5 road upgrade

Mr. Justice McAlinden expressed awareness that his ruling would cause "fresh anguish" to bereaved families, emphasizing the scheme’s breach of the Climate Change Act 2022.
UK news
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Elephant and Castle tube station's new entrance box ready to be handed over to TfL

The proposed changes to Elephant and Castle Tube station will make the experience of those using the station significantly better.
London food
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Protester gets on Ford Fest stage in Etobicoke at annual Ontario PC event | CBC News

A protester confronted Premier Doug Ford during a celebratory event, emphasizing issues faced by Grassy Narrows while Ford emphasized peace and infrastructure development.
#high-speed-internet
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

Bitdeer Mined 196 Bitcoin Worth Over $21 Million In May

Bitdeer Technologies reports significant growth in Bitcoin mining capacity and ventures into AI services as part of its operational update for May 2025.
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Visionary Broadband Becomes First to Complete NTIA-Funded Middle-Mile Project

"This project exemplifies how public-private partnerships can deliver fast, effective broadband expansion," said Brian Worthen, CEO of Visionary Broadband. "We're proud to lead the nation in completing this work and look forward to continuing to serve rural communities with the reliable connectivity they deserve."
Venture
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Toshiba creates team to build, power, and run datacenters

Toshiba is restructuring to enhance its engagement with datacenter builders and operators through a dedicated internal organization.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Attic conversions and extensions for elderly family to be exempt from planning rules in memo going before cabinet

Prison capacity in Ireland is critically high, prompting plans for significant expansions across multiple facilities.
#supreme-court
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
SF politics

Supreme Court Rules That Environmental Impact Reports Must Focus on Project at Hand

Supreme Court rules that environmental law doesn't require accounting for all downstream effects on other businesses, potentially speeding up infrastructure projects.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Law

Supreme Court sharply limits environmental impact statements in victory for developers

The Supreme Court's ruling limits environmental impact statements, favoring developers and potentially expediting infrastructure projects.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court Rules That Environmental Impact Reports Must Focus on Project at Hand

Supreme Court rules that environmental law doesn't require accounting for all downstream effects on other businesses, potentially speeding up infrastructure projects.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Supreme Court sharply limits environmental impact statements in victory for developers

The Supreme Court's ruling limits environmental impact statements, favoring developers and potentially expediting infrastructure projects.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sidi Ould Tah named African Development Bank president

'Tah secured 76% of the total vote, defeating his closest rival, Samuel Maimbo, who received 20%. This marks the beginning of a new era for the AfDB.'
US Elections
NYC startup
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Expanded cell service is coming to more trains in NYC

Expanded cell service is coming to NYC subway tunnels, enhancing connectivity for riders on select train lines.
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Work on controversial autoroute in south-west France to resume after court stay

On February, the Toulouse administrative court had ordered work on the long-planned 53km stretch of autoroute to be shut down because the expected benefits were not sufficient.
France news
London food
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Iver station getting a second entrance to meet Elizabeth line passenger demand

Iver station is expanding with a new entrance and car park to accommodate increased passenger demand.
#central-asia
fromeuronews
3 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Central Asian nations push for regional development at Termez Dialogue

Central Asian countries are collaborating to enhance economic opportunities and support Afghanistan's integration following years of isolation.
fromeuronews
3 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Who will dominate Central Asia's new Silk Roads?

Central Asia and the Caucasus are evolving as crucial transit hubs amid shifting global trade routes.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Suffolk County is full of crap - but taxpayers just flushed $3.8M into solving the problem

"We're addressing this crisis with sewer systems that don't just pump wastewater out to the ocean or the Sound - but systems that actually treat it properly and help protect our aquifer."
NYC politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

HUD approves Asheville's Hurricane Helene recovery plan

Asheville has already submitted all of the documentation necessary for HUD and is awaiting certification. Once certified, HUD will distribute a grant agreement.
Renovation
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Why Germany's new goverment is already facing a black hole in its budget

Germany anticipates a significant tax revenue shortfall from 2025 to 2029, impacting government budget and plans for infrastructure and defense spending.
London food
fromianVisits
3 months ago

New images and details released for Liverpool Street station rebuild

The rebuilding of Liverpool Street station focuses on increasing capacity and improving accessibility for expected growth in passenger numbers.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Newly-built Passageways Help Wildlife Safely Cross Roads | KQED

Brown conducted another survey after the crossings were built, and found that not only were animals using the ramps, they were also getting killed less often on the roads - by something like 75%. And these secret crossings only cost $350,000.
San Francisco
Toronto startup
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Elon Musk's new city puts SpaceX in the driver's seat. Could public services be at risk?

Residents near SpaceX formed a new city called Starbase, Texas, with elected officials closely tied to the company.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Minister Jack Chambers objected to 'monstrosity' Lidl development which included apartments

Jack Chambers advocates for changing the mindset around aesthetic objections to housing developments, highlighting the need for more housing supply.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Cambodia seeks China's financial support as Xi visits amid US tariff war

Cambodia aims to bolster financial support from China during Xi Jinping's visit to counteract US tariffs.
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Is Private Capital Up to a Texas-Sized High Speed Rail Challenge Now That the Feds Have Pulled Out? - Streetsblog USA

"The first Trump Administration gave this project the green light, but after President Trump left office, the project got hung up in the politics of the Biden Administration's efforts to jam Amtrak and politics into the equation."
Alternative transportation
Business intelligence
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

Bluebird Fiber and Cuivre River Electric Cooperative Partner for Missouri Network

Bluebird Fiber partners with Cuivre River Electric to enhance connectivity for utility operations through tailored fiber infrastructure.
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