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Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

At least three people killed after train derails in southern Germany

A regional passenger train derailed in southwestern Germany, resulting in three fatalities and several injuries.
fromTESLARATI
2 weeks ago

Tesla's Robotaxi geofence in Austin grows, and its shape is hard to ignore

Hydrogen-fueled vehicles like the Toyota Mirai face legal issues as drivers claim they've been misled about fueling infrastructure viability.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Newark's air traffic outages were just the tip of the iceberg

Optimism about Newark Liberty International Airport's improvements quickly faded due to air traffic controller shortages causing delays shortly after the reopening of runway 4L-22R.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Thousands of homes across east London left with no water

Thousands of east London homes are without water, with Thames Water investigating and working to restore supply by midday.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Bay Area bridge to partially close this week for repairs

Ney emphasized that the current cracking situation, while concerning in appearance, is actually normal for an older bridge like the Richmond-San Rafael, highlighting that quick repairs can mitigate further issues.
San Francisco
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Leaks and crumbling ceilings: Met says half its buildings face closure

The Metropolitan Police faces severe budget constraints, risking increased crime and building closures.
#hudson-river-greenway
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Uptown Portion of Hudson River Greenway Closed For Another Month - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Uptown Portion of Hudson River Greenway Closed For Another Month - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

India's 'Silicon Valley' flooded after heavy rains

Bengaluru faces severe flooding due to heavy pre-monsoon rainfall, impacting daily life and operations of tech companies.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Hornchurch car park redevelopment plans approved

Council officers argued any overspill would be negligible and the development would encourage residents to move away from driving.
London politics
NYC parents
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Why This Latest Air Traffic Controller Kerfuffle Should Scare You

Newark International Airport currently poses safety concerns following a brief system outage that left controllers unable to communicate with incoming flights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison for most ruthless offenders'

Trump proposes reopening and expanding Alcatraz to detain violent criminals, aiming to address crime in America.
NYC politics
fromsilive
3 months ago

#fyiSI: The dangerous utility poles in your neighborhood that no one is fixing - and what you can do about it

Staten Island's utility poles are precariously leaning, raising safety concerns.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Did Weight and Noise Make a Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse?

"God warned us, but the music and the party didn't let people hear it... When the first piece fell with the water, I looked up and saw what looked like repairs."
NYC music
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
3 months ago

SWR apologises for Arterio train delays, promises accelerated rollout ahead of Summer

South Western Railway is addressing delays in introducing the new Arterio trains to ensure faster service implementation.
#heathrow-airport
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
London

Flights resume at London Heathrow after a daylong closure sparked travel chaos

Heathrow Airport is fully operational after an electrical fire, but travelers face significant delays and cancellations in the aftermath.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
London

What we know about the closure at London's Heathrow Airport

A fire at an electrical substation caused a significant power outage at Heathrow Airport, leading to widespread travel disruptions.
London
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Flights resume at London Heathrow after a daylong closure sparked travel chaos

Heathrow Airport is fully operational after an electrical fire, but travelers face significant delays and cancellations in the aftermath.
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

What we know about the closure at London's Heathrow Airport

A fire at an electrical substation caused a significant power outage at Heathrow Airport, leading to widespread travel disruptions.
fromInsideEVs
4 months ago

America's Best And Worst EV Charging Networks: These Fail Half The Time

Shell Recharge and EVgo stations have high failure rates, causing problems for EV drivers approximately half the time they attempt to charge.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
4 months ago

Deutsche Bahn pays out compensation to millions of rail passengers in Germany

Deutsche Bahn's punctuality in 2024 was historically poor, resulting in €197 million paid to compensate passengers for delays.
London politics
fromianVisits
5 months ago

The London Buzz - 18th February 2025

London's declining birth rate is affecting demand for school places.
Brixton residents face prolonged disruption due to infrastructure issues.
Sadiq Khan confronts criticism over declining office attendance.
A schoolboy's tragic death has prompted an investigation.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 months ago

Islington councillors slam 'greedy' Thames Water after bills soar and leaks increase

"People are going to pay for your mistakes. It's shameless. You can't treat people like this. You need to get on with your job. It's horrendous."
London
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
6 months ago

St Helier Hospital apologises for cancelling urgent blood tests in mass flooding

Significant flooding at St Helier Hospital caused by building disrepair disrupted blood testing services, highlighting concerns over infrastructure safety.
fromeuronews
7 months ago

At least 25 people dead after boat capsizes in DR Congo

River transport in DRC is perilous due to overcrowding and poor infrastructure, resulting in repeated tragedies.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Rural Kent on the frontline of PM's battle to build

Monique Bonney, an independent councillor for 18 years, expresses her deep concern over the proposed 8,400 homes, emphasizing their disproportionate impact on Rodmersham's community, which currently consists of only 275 homes.
UK politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

A major power plant fails in Cuba, plunging the island into darkness again

Cuba is suffering from widespread power outages due to failures in major power plants, impacting daily life nationwide.
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago

What to watch on TV and streaming today: Hector Caribbean, Ali & Ava and Meet Me Next Christmas

"The Diplomat" offers an intricate tapestry of political drama where US Ambassador Kate Wyler faces a tumultuous career, relationship issues, and cascading crises that test her resolve and resilience.
Miscellaneous
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Dock Collapse in Georgia Strikes Sapelo Island Community Fighting for Its Culture

The Gullah Geechee community on Sapelo Island is grieving a tragic dock collapse while demanding accountability for infrastructure failures impacting their safety.
Science
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

America's competence gap reveals a culture of failure - but there's hope

America's competence gap is alarming as both government and private sectors fail in basic operational tasks.
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