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Temporary shutdown of Northern Aqueduct for pipeline repairs
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KTLA 5
· Jun 25, 2026
Cleanup now underway after Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Cleanup efforts were underway Thursday at the Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse that burned for eight days after firefighters officially declared the massive blaze knocked down Wednesday evening. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
The Independent
· Jun 23, 2026
Reflecting Pool’s ‘350-foot gash’ can’t be fixed before America 250 celebration as Trump steps up police presence around landmark
Contractors say repairs could take weeks and will require draining the Reflecting Pool
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 10, 2026
Mumbai-Pune rail disruption: Central Railway cancels 30 trains till July 17
While restoration work is underway on a war footing, difficult terrain and dangerous working conditions are delaying the full resumption of normal services
Upworthy
· Jun 22, 2026
Beavers were brought to the desert to save a dying river. Six years later, here are the results.
Their engineering feats are pretty dam incredible. The post Beavers were brought to the desert to save a dying river. Six years later, here are the results. appeared first on Upworthy.
Global News
· Jul 7, 2026
Cleanup underway but Alberta town faces long road to recovery after recent rains
The cleanup from the recent heavy rains and flooding that hit the town of Tofield, Alta., will take months. But some residents say it's a miracle the damage wasn't even worse.
Irish News
· Jul 8, 2026
Restoration work begins at Belfast’s Assembly Rooms
Restoration work begins at Belfast's Assembly Rooms
CBC News
· Jul 7, 2026
Workers rush to stabilize New York City highrise that officials fear could collapse
Workers began making emergency repairs to stabilize a Manhattan high-rise Tuesday evening after buckled columns and sagging floors forced evacuations in and around the midtown construction site.
MaltaToday
· Jun 29, 2026
Malta’s second interconnector ready for cable-laying later this year
Energy Ministry says cable-laying works can proceed safely after the marine route was cleared of obstructions last week
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 7, 2026
Manhattan high-rise to be stabilized after columns buckle, forcing evacuations
Workers were expected to begin stabilizing a Manhattan high-rise after buckled columns and sagging floors at the site forced evacuations in and around the midtown construction site.
Limerick Post Newspaper
· Jul 1, 2026
Water works in Abbeyfeale underway
UISCE Éireann has commenced works replacing old and damaged water mains in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick. The works, currently being carried out by Ward and Burke on behalf of Uisce Éireann, are expected to be completed in October. The water utility will be carrying out works along Main Street, Killarney Road, and Colbert Terrace, installing over [] The post Water works in Abbeyfeale underway appeared first on Limerick Post.
TASS
· Jul 4, 2026
Battlegroup West completes destruction of Ukrainian formations in Krasny Liman area
The reinforcement units are carrying out mine clearance and mopping up of the settlement
South China Morning Post
· Jul 8, 2026
New York City races to secure unstable skyscraper after columns buckle and floors sag
Workers have started making emergency repairs to stabilise a Manhattan high-rise after buckled columns and sagging floors forced evacuations in and around the midtown construction site. The scene unfolded throughout Tuesday after the precarious conditions were spotted in the morning at the 1970s-era building, which is being converted into luxury flats. Construction workers at the site and people in nearby buildings – including a school, diplomatic offices and several hotels – in the busy...
The Standard
· Jul 12, 2026
Stratford station remains partially closed as fire near tracks causes travel chaos
Urgent repairs are being carried out at Stratford Station forcing some lines to close, with disruption expected until the end of the day
The Japan Times
· Jun 22, 2026
Fukushima town contaminated following 2011 nuclear meltdown eases entry restrictions
Extensive decontamination work has been carried out in areas impacted by the 2011 nuclear disaster in order to enable registered residents to return to their original homes.
Commercial Observer
· Jul 8, 2026
Pfizer Building Collapse Stabilized as Metro Loft, David Werner Assess Damage
Workers managed to stabilize the former Pfizer headquarters building at 235 East 42nd Street and 219 East 42nd Street overnight after columns buckled under the weight of added floors early Tuesday. The near-disaster put the surrounding blocks of Midtown East on high alert as city authorities evacuated the area and suspended activity in neighboring buildings. []
ArcaMax
· Jul 8, 2026
NYC building threatening to collapse stabilized with emergency jacks; some street closures lifted
NEW YORK — The sagging upper floors of a midtown Manhattan building under construction that threatened to collapse and caused a massive evacuation of the area has been stabilized with galvanized steel beams and emergency jacks, city officials ...
The Moscow Times
· Jun 24, 2026
Moscow Oil Refinery Unlikely to Resume Production Until 2027 – Reuters
“It will take at least half a year to repair,” an industry source said of the damage to the refinery, which was attacked twice this month.
BOL News
· Jun 21, 2026
Gas supply suspended in THESE Karachi areas
The repair work started immediately. The post Gas supply suspended in THESE Karachi areas appeared first on BOL News.
Associated Press
· Jul 8, 2026
LIVE: New York building will be stabilized after columns buckle
Workers were expected to begin stabilizing a Manhattan high-rise Tuesday evening after buckled columns and sagging floors forced evacuations in and around the midtown construction site.
UrduPoint
· Jul 5, 2026
WASA restructures operations to ensure lasting solution to sewerage issues ahead of monsoon: MD
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DNyuz
· Jul 8, 2026
NYC buildings commissioner confident buckling Midtown building is ‘stabilizing’ after emergency work
City buildings department officials are confident the buckling Midtown high-rise at risk of collapse is “stabilizing” after emergency crews worked overnight to shore up the structure. Workers were able to successfully shore up the under-construction 37-story former Pfizer headquarters on East 42nd Street near Second Avenue — enough to shrink the evacuated “frozen zone” to []
Arutz Sheva
· Jul 1, 2026
Extensive construction works begin at the Cave of the Patriarchs
For the first time in history, extensive roofing and renovation works have begun at the Cave of the Patriarchs, after planning and construction authorities were transferred from the Hebron municipality.
WRAL News
· Jul 10, 2026
Crews repair water main break in Durham after massive fountain spews from the ground
Utility crews have controlled a large water main break in a Durham neighborhood.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 7, 2026
Workers find buckling beams inside Midtown building under construction; nearby buildings evacuated
Officers say the workers spotted structural support beams beginning to buckle on the 21st floor and self-evacuated.
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 21, 2026
IN PHOTOS: Montreal’s West Island assess flood damage after heavy rainfall
Residents across Montreal’s west island are beginning cleanup efforts after heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding and property damage. The post IN PHOTOS: Montreal’s West Island assess flood damage after heavy rainfall appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Hindustan Times
· Jul 7, 2026
Why was Pfizer building NYC evacuated? Here's what happened at 235 east 42nd street today
Former Pfizer HQ at 235 E. 42nd St. in NYC was evacuated after falling bricks led crews to discover buckling support beams on the 21st floor.
Boston.com
· Jun 29, 2026
Sewer spill closes North Shore beaches after Haverhill pipe breaks
Two sewer main breaks during Friday’s torrential rain sent wastewater into the Merrimack River, prompting beach closures. The post Sewer spill closes North Shore beaches after Haverhill pipe breaks appeared first on Boston.com.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 25, 2026
Water supply disruption continues as pipe repairs ongoing
Water supply disruption continues as pipe repairs ongoing
CNN
· Jul 8, 2026
Officials ‘confident’ temporary shoring has stabilized NYC high-rise at risk
New York officials said they are “confident” the installation of temporary shoring on a high-rise in Midtown Manhattan has stabilized the building after officials warned of a partial collapse Tuesday when structural columns buckled. #cnn #news #nyc
Off The Press
· Jul 8, 2026
New York City high-rise stable after columns buckled, officials say
A high-rise building under construction in midtown Manhattan that had been at risk of collapse appears to have stabilized, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Wednesday, a day after two support columns buckled and forced the evacuation of a half-dozen nearby buildings. The 37-story office building, which is being converted into residential apartments, []...Click to read more
Bisnow News
· Jul 9, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Google To Occupy 600K SF Of Redeveloped Chicago Landmark
Plans for Google's highly anticipated Thompson Center redevelopment are nearing completion, almost four years after the tech giant announced its intent to move into the iconic Central Loop building, with the company expected to occupy more than half of...
Caucasian Knot
· Jun 22, 2026
The mayor's report on municipal works has sparked skepticism among Anapa residents.
Anapa Mayor Svetlana Maslova reported that cleanup efforts at the resort areas are being carried out in several shifts. Commenting on her report on Telegram, city residents pointed out other problems. They noted that the slopes of some beaches are not reinforced, and the engineering structures, which were filled with sand, have still not been dismantled.
The Hill
· Jul 6, 2026
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repairs to be handled by company that won no-bid contract, Burgum says
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Sunday said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repairs will be completed by the same company that previously were hired to revive the landmark. “We'll use the same company, because they did a fantastic job,” Burgum said during an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union.” Green Water Solutions, based in...
The Daily Beast
· Jul 7, 2026
Manhattan Skyscraper Evacuated Over Collapse Fears
FDNYA Midtown Manhattan skyscraper has been evacuated after construction workers discovered structural problems that raised fears of a possible collapse. Crews cleared the 37-story building on East 42nd Street shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday after two support beams on the 21st and 22nd floors began buckling. Officials said floors 21 through 26 showed signs of stress and partial failure. The building, which previously housed pharmaceutical company Pfizer, was emptied as a precaution, with no injuries reported. Eight nearby buildings were also evacuated while emergency crews assessed the situation. The FDNY said it was responding to a “major technical rescue response,” while New York City Department of Buildings inspectors launched an investigation. A section of East 42nd Street between Second and Third Avenues has been closed to traffic and pedestrians as officials assess the building’s safety. The building is undergoing a luxury apartment conversion.Read more at The Daily Beast.
The Economic Times
· Jul 3, 2026
UP: Packaged drinking water unit shut
UP: Packaged drinking water unit shut
Raw Story
· Jul 7, 2026
Manhattan skyscraper at risk of collapse triggers evacuation
A 37-story tower under construction near Grand Central Terminal faced collapse risk Tuesday morning when firefighters responded to reports of falling bricks from 235 East 42nd Street.The former Pfizer global headquarters is being converted into apartments in what officials call the city's largest office-to-apartment conversion, reported 6 ABC News and The New York Times.Construction workers on the 21st floor discovered two structural support columns buckling and proceeded to self-evacuate. Inspectors confirmed the columns had buckled, with floors between the 21st and 26th sagging. Some reports allege floor collapses. Despite the structural failure, no injuries occurred, and all workers were accounted for. Officials evacuated the building and neighboring properties, including the Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central, and closed East 42nd Street between Second and Third avenues. Mayor Zohran Mamdani noted a nearby school with approximately 400 children was also evacuated.The redevelopment project, begun in 2024, is slated to create roughly 1,600 apartments, including over 400 affordable units.Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the video tag.
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