Gateway Tunnel Project Under Hudson River Gets Final Green Light
An agreement for the federal government to pay for most of the $16 billion project means the long-delayed plan is “all systems go,” Senator Chuck Schumer of New York said.
U.S. to Send Another Patriot Missile Battery to Ukraine
The system is one of the best air-defense weapons, but the United States and its allies have a limited supply.
Ukraine Reconstruction Official Resigns, Highlighting Tensions
The departure of the official, who had pointed up mismanagement of funds, was a blow to government efforts to assuage allies’ concerns about how aid is spent.
Does New York City Really Need These Giant 5G Towers?
A 32-foot “smartpole” is coming to a block near you.
United Kingdom Country Analysis Brief
(Mon, 10 Jun 2024) The United Kingdomâs Rosebank field is expected to contain 300 million barrels of recoverable oil with a peak flow of 70,000 barrels per day starting in 2027; this new field could slow the UKâs declining oil production. U.S. liquefied natural gas has become a major source of natural gas in the UK, while five new international interconnectors have led to a surge in the UKâs electrical trade.
Air-Conditioning Gives Us a False Sense of Security
Why heat waves are the harbinger of what’s to come.
Rush-Hour Delays Again Hit New Jersey Transit Commuters
A track inspection held up travelers for more than an hour, two weeks after a suspension of service stopped all Amtrak trains into New York’s Penn Station.
Storms, Blackouts and Extreme Heat Can Mean Catastrophe
The hotter it gets, the more difficult it is for our bodies to cope.
After Pipes Burst in Atlanta, Many Residents Lose Water, Then Patience
Major main breaks resulted in closed businesses, canceled events and angry residents who were upset over a lack of updates.
In Colorado, an Ambitious New Highway Policy Is Not Building Them
The state has made it harder to widen highways, and transportation officials are turning their eyes to transit.