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Paid articlePaywall China Struggles to Drive EV Adoption in Poorer Towns, Cities: While wealthy cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen have led electric car adoption ...
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Home prices in these 9 cities are surging 10+% from low mortgage rates: Mortgage rates are falling, but home prices are skyrocketing. Here are the top 9 cities ...
businessinsider.com/home-prices-top-cities-surging-low-mortgage-rates-housing-market-2024-9
In Asia, Zero Waste Is Proving to Be a Climate Solution: Decentralized and community-led zero waste practices are a low-hanging fruit in addressing the climate ...
thediplomat.com/2024/09/in-asia-zero-waste-is-proving-to-be-a-climate-solution/
Key FactsZero Waste: A Climate Solution in Asia
Sep 14, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thediplomat.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thediplomat.com
- The zero waste movement in Asia promotes both individual and systemic changes to combat the climate crisis.
- Methane, a significant driver of global warming, is primarily released from organic waste in landfills, highlighting the need for waste segregation and composting.
- Initiatives like the Zero Waste Cities Network strengthen the sharing of best practices and integrate zero waste strategies into national climate action plans.
- By focusing on zero waste principles, cities and communities can not only reduce methane emissions but also contribute to global sustainability.
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Where in the world is closest to becoming a '15-minute city'?: Paris and Milan are among the cities closest to reaching the urban planning goal of being a ...
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Are You Fast, or Furious? The Best Cities for Commuters: U.S. commuters average nearly 55 minutes round trip to get to and from work. In some cities ...
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India's Stock Market Boom Triggers Rush to Mutual Funds by Small-Town Investors
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-22/india-s-stock-market-boom-triggers-rush-to-mutual-funds-by-small-town-investors
A version of Stonehenge may be in your city. How to see this solar spectacle.: Cities with gridded streets and landmarks around the world boast magnificent ...
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China’s EV Revolution Is Leaving Poorer Rural Cities Behind: While wealthy cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen have led electric car adoption ...
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Europe doing better at creating 15-minute cities than Australia, research finds: Few cities in the world could be classified as a 15-minute city ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-09-17/europe-doing-better-at-creating-15-minute-cities-than-australia/104359056
Key FactsDublin Among World’s Most Accessible Cities
Sep 17, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: irishtimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: irishtimes.com
- A recent study indicates that Dublin ranks alongside Zurich and Milan as highly accessible cities, with over 95% of residents able to reach essential services within 15 minutes.
- The research highlights significant disparities in urban accessibility, with sprawling North American cities like San Antonio and Dallas ranking low.
- Dublin would need to relocate only 10% of its services to meet the study's accessibility standards.
- The study encourages improving urban living by reducing car dependency and promoting sustainable transport solutions.
trib.al Sep 21 24
Spain’s Pedro Sanchez Picks a Fight Over Media Law: Welcome to the weekend issue of Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-09-21/spain-s-pedro-sanchez-picks-a-fight-over-media-law
Paid articlePaywall Shanghai Slammed by Strongest Typhoon to Hit City Since 1949: The strongest typhoon in more than seven decades has struck China’s financial capital ...
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Key FactsTyphoon Bebinca Hits Philippines and Japan
Sep 15, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: lemonde.fr
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: lemonde.fr
- Typhoon Bebinca caused multiple fatalities and displaced around 13,000 people in the Philippines.
- In Malabang, four children died when a tree fell on their vehicle, and a two-year-old girl and woman were killed in Zamboanga by falling trees.
- After affecting Japan, the Meteorological Agency warned of landslide risks due to heavy rainfall.
- All flights in Shanghai were canceled as authorities prepared for the typhoon's expected landfall on Sunday night or Monday morning.
Belfast’s Grand Central Station to Ease Commute: CityLab Daily: Also today: China’s EV revolution leaves poorer rural cities behind, and how trash-eating flies ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-09-20/belfast-s-grand-central-station-to-ease-commute-citylab-daily
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Paid articlePaywall Floods in Central Europe: Shock Turns to Counting Economic Cost: What’s already clear is that the Polish and Czech economies will take a knock and government ...
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trib.al Sep 18 24
Europe Weather: Cities Brace for Peak Flood Levels as Cleanup Starts: Cities from Budapest to Wroclaw in Poland are racing to build up their defenses as ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-18/european-cities-brace-for-peak-flood-levels-as-cleanup-starts
Michael Jordan Finally Finds Buyer for His Chicago Mansion: Basketball legend Michael Jordan has found a buyer for his ultra custom mansion in suburban Chicago ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-16/michael-jordan-finds-buyer-for-his-suburban-chicago-mansion
London's Oxford Street Gets New Plan to Ban Cars: A past effort failed, but Sadiq Khan says he has the backing of the new Labour government.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-16/london-s-oxford-street-gets-new-plan-to-ban-cars
Key FactsOxford Street: A Shadow of Its Former Self
Sep 18, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: inews.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: inews.co.uk
- Oxford Street was once the heart of British retail, famous for stores like Big Topshop and HMV.
- The rise of online shopping has led to a decline in Oxford Street's relevance and quality.
- Sadiq Khan plans to revitalize the street by creating a pedestrian zone and public spaces, though the implementation remains unclear.
- The hope for a return to its former glory seems unrealistic, as changes in the types of businesses are necessary to attract the interest of tourists and locals.
Paid articlePaywall DraftKings Sued by MLB Players Union for Using Names, Images: Sports-betting platform DraftKings Inc. has been using names and images of Major League Baseball ...
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Houthi Missile Reaches Central Israel, Riddling Air Shield: A missile fired by Yemen’s Houthis reached central Israel on Sunday, setting off sirens from Tel ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-15/yemeni-missile-evades-aerial-shield-to-reach-central-israel
Central Europe braces for worst floods in decades: Cities across put up anti-flood barriers and prepare sandbags to battle the elements
gulfnews.com/world/europe/central-europe-braces-for-worst-floods-in-decades-1.1726284594211
The Most Popular U.S. Cities to Have a Cat: U.S. News’ 360 Reviews conducted a study to determine the 25 most popular U.S. cities to have a cat based on cat ...
usnews.com/insurance/pet-insurance/top-cat-loving-cities
Drunk driving kills about one person every 39 minutes. Here are the states with the worst DUI rates
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/drunk-driving-dui-worst-cities-states-b2612435.html
Are these the dullest cities in the world?: We often hear people say cities such as Zurich, Brussels, Adelaide and Wellington are boring ...
smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/why-you-should-reconsider-the-world-s-dullest-cities-20240909-p5k911.html
How Cities Are Clamping Down on Traffic to Help Fight Emissions: Dublin has joined a flock of global cities that have banned or limited vehicle traffic on a ...
time.com/7020410/traffic-emissions/
trib.al Sep 10 24
Built-Up Cities Get More Rain Than Rural Outskirts, Study Finds: From Miami to Lagos to Kuala Lumpur, many cities around the world receive more rainfall than ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-10/built-up-cities-get-more-rain-than-rural-outskirts-study-finds
Chinese cities suspend schools, cancel flights ahead of super typhoon Yagi: Cities in southern China suspended schools and canceled some flights on Thursday ...
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trib.al Sep 04 24
Ukraine Says Russian Strike Kills 5, Injures Dozens in Lviv: Ukraine said Russia launched a combined aerial strike at Lviv, in a rare attack on the western city ...
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Key FactsUkraine Developments: Attacks and Government Reshuffle
Sep 4, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dw.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dw.com
- The IMF has commenced a fifth review of its lending program for Ukraine to secure $1.1 billion in additional financing.
- In Lviv, seven people, including three children, died in a Russian attack, prompting President Zelenskyy to renew calls for long-range weaponry.
- Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has submitted his resignation amid a larger government reshuffle that has seen multiple ministers step down.
- Ukraine repelled new airstrikes while Poltava declared three days of mourning following an attack that resulted in numerous casualties.
Cities have gotten rainier. Here’s why.: A study has found most cities receive significantly more rain than nearby rural regions, an effect that has become more ...
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Richard Morecombe, Corporate Broker and Numis Co-Founder, Dies: Richard Morecombe, a British investment banker who co-founded corporate broker Numis, has died ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-09/richard-morecombe-corporate-broker-and-numis-co-founder-dies
JD Vance forgot one thing: Childless cat ladies vote in swing states: Pittsburgh is the city with the most childless cat ladies, while Washington D.C. ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/jd-vance-childless-cat-ladies-city-b2603450.html
Key FactsJD Vance's Controversial Remarks on Childless Women
Aug 26, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- Republican VP candidate JD Vance faced backlash for insulting childless women in an interview, which resurfaced after his nomination as Trump's running mate.
- An analysis revealed that Pittsburgh has the highest number of childless cat owners, highlighting a demographic that contradicts Vance's comments.
- The ranking considered cities with high rates of single women, low child populations, and significant cat ownership.
- In response to criticism, Vance claimed his remarks were sarcastic and directed at the Democratic Party's policies, not at individuals without children.
Here are the worst cities for drunk driving (California dominated the rankings) : Raleigh, North Carolina took the top spot as the city with the highest DUI ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/drunk-driving-dui-worst-cities-b2607814.html
Paris Plan to Keep Olympic Rings on Eiffel Tower Divide Residents: Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants to transform the Eiffel Tower by leaving up the Olympic rings ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-09-08/paris-plan-to-keep-olympic-rings-on-eiffel-tower-divide-residents
Merdeka 118 Tests Malaysia's Appetite for Skyscrapers, Property Market: Building tall landmarks had long been a source of prestige and national pride for ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-09-05/merdeka-118-tests-malaysia-s-appetite-for-skyscrapers-property-market
Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural Hub Turns to Selling Land to Stay Afloat: In a city where real estate has long ruled the economy and the cultural scene ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-03/hong-kong-s-west-kowloon-cultural-hub-turns-to-selling-land-to-stay-afloat
Smash Burgers Have Officially Taken Over London's Restaurant Scene: Even non-burger joints have gotten into the game, redesigning spaces ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-05/smash-burgers-have-officially-taken-over-london-s-restaurant-scene
These are the 10 best 'workcation' cities in the world for hybrid workers: Budapest topped the list as the best destination for a 'workcation' in 2024 ...
cnbc.com/2024/08/21/here-are-the-10-best-workcation-cities-in-the-world-for-hybrid-workers.html
trib.al Sep 02 24
Ukraine Allies Expect Iran to Ship Missiles to Russia Imminently: European officials expect Iran to deliver ballistic missiles to Russia imminently ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-02/ukraine-allies-expect-iran-to-ship-missiles-to-russia-imminently
Singapore Is Bringing Blockchain Into Mutual Funds: A $112 billion industry is crunching its settlement delays with smart contracts replacing faxes and emails at ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-09-05/singapore-is-bringing-blockchain-into-mutual-funds
26 hot cities where homes cost at least $100,000 less than US median: Mortgage rates are set to fall alongside interest rates. Here are 26 popular cities where ...
businessinsider.com/real-estate-housing-market-cities-home-affordability-prices-mortage-rates-2024-8
Hicks: Cities dominate the economy. Indiana's small towns need better schools.: High-performing schools are the No. 1 attraction for families, columnist Michael ...
indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/2024/09/03/urban-rural-divide-is-all-about-education/75013053007/
Did Tri-Cities scientist eat uranium to show radiation was safe? Snopes investigated
columbian.com/news/2024/sep/02/did-tri-cities-scientist-eat-uranium-to-show-radiation-was-safe-snopes-investigated/
Paid articlePaywall London Workers Are in the Office Just Half the Week, Study Finds: London lags behind other major global cities when it comes to working in the office ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-02/london-workers-are-in-the-office-just-half-the-week-study-finds
Paid articlePaywall Mpox Outbreak: Missed Warnings, Vaccine Delays Fuel Global Emergency: Scientists talk of lost opportunities and a lack of funding that have contributed to the ...
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Key FactsNigeria Receives Africa's First Mpox Vaccines
Aug 27, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Nigeria has received 10,000 doses of a mpox vaccine, becoming the first African country to do so amid the ongoing outbreak.
- The vaccines, donated by the US, come as Nigeria reports 40 confirmed cases of mpox, with estimates suggesting the real number could exceed 700.
- The Africa CDC estimates a need for 10 million doses across the continent, with DR Congo facing the most significant challenges from the virus.
- Critics have highlighted the slow vaccine distribution, citing the WHO's overly cautious regulatory processes that must be reevaluated in emergencies.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi ranked as top destinations for remote working execs: Execs want to be digital nomads just as much as you do. Cities like Dubai and Málaga can ...
businessinsider.com/top-10-destinations-executives-remote-working-abroad-dubai-abu-dhabi-2024-8
10 best European cities to study as per QS Best Student Cities 2025: Are you planning to move to Europe for higher education? Then you must check out these 10 ...
hindustantimes.com/web-stories/education/10-best-european-cities-to-study-as-per-qs-best-student-cities-2025-101725181053535.html
Paid articlePaywall Solingen Germany Knife Attack Latest Casualties: SOLINGEN, Germany (AP) — An attacker with a knife killed three people and seriously wounded at least five late ...
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Key FactsMerz Demands Stricter Measures Against Knife Violence
Aug 25, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- CDU leader Friedrich Merz criticizes Chancellor Olaf Scholz for insufficient actions against knife violence in Germany and calls for a halt on accepting refugees from Syria and Afghanistan.
- Merz emphasizes that the issue lies not with the knives but with the individuals wielding them, pointing to Islamist motives behind many incidents.
- He demands swift decisions to prevent further terrorist attacks and proposes measures including deportations and enforcement of border controls.
- Additionally, Merz advises Scholz to adopt Danish asylum policies to implement stricter migration policies within the SPD.
More Londoners Buying Houses Farther Away From Capital Amid High Cost of Living: More and more Londoners are purchasing homes further away from the capital in a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-25/londoners-are-increasingly-buying-houses-miles-away-from-the-capital
Windbag: The moral case for urbanism: Your neighbourhood could change someone's life.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/20-08-2024/windbag-the-moral-case-for-urbanism
After Swimming the Seine, Take a Dip in London, Amsterdam, Berlin: CityLab Daily: Also today: Sweltering Lagos has zero free public beaches, and gig worker ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-08-30/after-swimming-the-seine-take-a-dip-in-london-amsterdam-berlin-citylab-daily
Dense Cities Are Sustainable, But Have Health Trade-Offs: CityLab Daily: Also today: The threat of war redefines 'normal' life in Beirut ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-08-29/dense-cities-are-sustainable-but-have-health-trade-offs-citylab-daily
Australia’s luxury property market outperformed its international peers. Here’s how
theage.com.au/property/news/australia-s-luxury-property-market-outperformed-its-international-peers-here-s-how-20240826-p5k5cu.html
Cities throughout Ukraine have been hit during two days of deadly bombing from hundreds of drones and missiles.
Zoya Sheftalovich from POLITICO says the ... Show more
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China’s Sichuan Sees Blistering Heat Stress Grid and Stunt Crops: Temperatures over 40C (104F) in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan are putting pressure ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-27/china-s-sichuan-sees-blistering-heat-stress-grid-and-stunt-crops
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Paid articlePaywall Shanghai Plans Offshore Solar Projects Next to Wind Farms at Sea: Shanghai is looking to the sea for its clean energy future, mapping out a plan to build ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-26/shanghai-plans-offshore-solar-projects-next-to-wind-farms-at-sea
Russian attack on August 26th was one of the most extensive aerial assaults on Ukraine, targeting several regions and causing significant damage to ... Show more
Crackdowns and bans: How the world’s cities are dealing with e-scooters: As Melbourne announces a ban on the controversial shared scooters, let’s take a look at ...
theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/crackdowns-and-bans-how-the-world-s-cities-are-dealing-with-e-scooters-20240823-p5k4q9.html
Cities aren't ready to handle EV fires, experts say: EV fires last longer, are harder to put out and have a tendency to reignite.
axios.com/2024/08/08/ev-fires
Key FactsFire Destroys Six-Storey Construction in Vancouver with Crane Collapse
Aug 7, 2024 · Reading time: ~20 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timescolonist.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timescolonist.com
- Blaze leads to a gas explosion, downed power and transit lines, and spreads to eight nearby homes.
- A fire destroys a six-storey wood-frame development in Vancouver and spreads to nearby homes.
- An incredibly dangerous situation arose as the fire caused a crane collapse and ignited nine other fires from airborne embers.
Sydney Gets a New Metro and a Snazzy Train Station Renovation: Plus: Hardcore legends Scream perform at a Brutalism exhibit at the National Building Museum.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-08-25/sydney-gets-a-new-metro-and-a-snazzy-train-station-renovation
Brazil wildfires leave at least two dead: A crisis cabinet has been set up by the state government to deal with the wildfires.
bbc.com/news/articles/cze56wn278zo
Paid articlePaywall Should Parents of School Shooters Go to Jail?: The US has to do something to curtail the horror of gun violence. But is sending the gunman’s parents to jail the ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-08-24/should-parents-of-school-shooters-go-to-jail
Why turning cities into ‘sponges’ could help fight flooding: For over a decade, Kongjian Yu has designed nature-based “sponge cities” intended to soak up and ...
cnn.com/2024/08/13/style/china-sponge-cities-kongjian-yu-hnk-intl/
These cities will be too hot for the Olympics by 2050: Most of the world’s cities will be unable to host the Games during summer in the coming decades as they ...
ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/these-cities-will-be-too-hot-for-the-olympics-by-2050-1.6996726
UK riots live news: Thousands of police on standby across country: The United Kingdom braces for another day of unrest with more far-right race riots reportedly ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/8/7/uk-riots-live-news-thousands-of-police-on-standby-across-country
The most affordable cities to live in (and why the Midwest did best): Green Bay, Wisconsin got the number one spot for most affordable city in the country ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/most-affordable-cities-midwest-b2596959.html
Paid articlePaywall Tycoon Adrian Cheng Sees Hong Kong Becoming Top Wealth Hub for Family Offices: The scion of one of Hong Kong’s richest families said he expects the city to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-14/hong-kong-tycoon-cheng-expects-city-to-become-no-1-hub-for-rich
Key FactsHong Kong Emerges as a Global Wealth Hub
Aug 15, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: robbreport.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: robbreport.com
- Hong Kong is increasingly attracting wealthy individuals and positioning itself as one of the leading financial centers in the world. Adrian Cheng, CEO of New World Development Co., expressed optimism about the city becoming a global hub for billionaires and aims to create a premier destination for family offices.
- With the establishment of the Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy, Cheng seeks to support the high number of affluent families in the city. A Deloitte survey commissioned by the Hong Kong government revealed that over 2,700 single-family offices were managing assets in the city by the end of last year, with one-third of them managing at least $100 million.
- In 2023, Hong Kong reported the largest population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals globally, with 12,615 individuals worth $30 million or more. However, a recent report by Altrata indicated a slight decrease to 12,546, placing Hong Kong just behind New York, which has the highest number of millionaires.
- The city has established itself as a proven global financial hub, supported by its connectivity to mainland China and a stable legal framework. Cheng announced plans for a tax-free art hub to attract even more wealthy residents to Hong Kong.
Khaleej Mag Aug 01 24
Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 World Cup Across Five Cities with 15 Stadiums: Khaleej Mag is online magazine covering international news, Breaking news, business ...
khaleejmag.com/sports/saudi-arabia-to-host-2034-world-cup-across-five-cities-with-15-stadiums/
Top 10 Major Cities in Bangladesh: Top 10 Major Cities in Bangladesh
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Key FactsDhaka tribunal sentences Sheikh Hasina to death
Nov 13, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Sheikh Hasina fled by helicopter on 5 August 2024 amid student-led mass protests and has since lived in self-imposed exile in India.
- The tribunal found that Hasina had ordered the deadly crackdown on protesters between 15 July and 5 August 2024, which she denies.
- Police killed at least 52 people in a busy Dhaka neighbourhood on 5 August, making it one of the country's worst cases of police violence.
- According to the source, per-capita income tripled during her leadership over a decade, while critics simultaneously accused her of authoritarian repression.
It is a kangaroo court controlled by my political opponents to deliver a pre-ordained guilty verdict... and to distract the world's attention from the chaos, violence and misrule of [the new] government, she told the BBC in the week before her verdict.— Hasina in a BBC interview in the week before her verdict; Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Shade Will Make or Break American Cities: Trees are nice and all, but they’re not enough.
theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/08/shade-heat-cities-trees-awnings/679335/
Paid articlePaywall South Africa: Johannesburg Mayor Quits Amid Infighting, Financial Turbulence: The mayor of Johannesburg has quit after months of political infighting and as ...
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16 cities with inexpensive homes, thriving job markets: Home affordability is a major issue across much of the US. Here are 16 cities with hot job markets and ...
businessinsider.com/real-estate-housing-market-best-cities-for-homebuyers-unemployment-rate-2024-7
The rest of the world is building subways like crazy. The U.S. has pretty much given up
fastcompany.com/91166562/us-transit-exceptionalism
How Much Did the 2024 Paris Olympics Cost?: The Paris Games were wonderful — but they weren’t free. Let’s sort through the financial and environmental costs.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-08-11/how-much-did-the-2024-paris-olympics-cost-lzpij9d3
Key FactsThe Costs of the 2024 Paris Olympics
Aug 11, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bloomberg.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bloomberg.com
- The 2024 Paris Olympics have exceeded expectations in terms of budget management. With total spend reportedly coming in under $10 billion, 95% of the venues were reused, resulting in significantly lower overall costs compared to recent years.
- However, there is criticism regarding whether all the spending was justified. One example is the $1.5 billion effort to make the Seine swimmable, which had mixed results and affected some athletes.
- China is also heavily investing in sports to enhance its image. With a budget of over $1 billion, the question arises whether this is justified given economic challenges.
- The Olympics have also led to a surge in private jets in Paris. While this is reserved for a small, wealthy population, urgent measures need to be taken to regulate and decarbonize the aviation sector.
trib.al Aug 07 24
Paid articlePaywall China Cities Rush to Lure Homebuyers With Sweeteners, Price Cuts: Cities around China have taken steps to attract homebuyers with sweeteners and price cuts since ...
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trib.al Aug 07 24
Paid articlePaywall Crypto Market Rallies are Leaving Web3 and Metaverse Hype Behind (MANA, SAND): Even with recent market gyrations, the chill of crypto winter is becoming a ...
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Cities Now Grow Taller Instead of Wider, Satellites Reveal: Researchers used satellite data from the 1990s to the 2010s for over 1,550 cities ...
newsweek.com/cities-growth-urban-taller-skyscrapers-wider-population-1933969
Study suggests nearby rural land can cool cities by nearly 30 percent : Researchers looked at land surrounding urban areas and ranked the capacity of various ...
washingtonpost.com/science/2024/08/03/urban-heat-islands-rural-cooling/
trib.al Aug 04 24
Building More Beautiful Bus Stops and Stations Can Pay Off: Stations and shelters for bus riders don’t get much design attention from architects ...
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URGENT: UK police face far-right rioters seeking to enter hotel thought to be housing asylum seekers
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