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The U.S. Department of Transportation just opened a $1.1 billion funding round to boost railroad crossing safety. This critical funding comes from the 2021 infrastructure law.
2025 marked a historic energy shift: clean energy growth outpaced global demand for the first time. Renewables met all new power needs, causing fossil fuel generation to decline.
Escape the rat race? Americans in Vietnam and Thailand found lower stress and costs. But TikTok's glamor hides the full story.
Hungary lifted its veto after oil deliveries resumed, clearing the way for the EU's 27 members to approve a €90 billion loan for Kyiv.
Nine major cities just demanded action. The Metropolitan Civic Leadership Alliance, a coalition of business-led organizations, sent letters to the House Transportation Committee...
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Struggling with cost-of-living under 35? New research from Southern Cross, QUT, and Griffith reveals financial literacy isn't enough. Discover three distinct "money behavior types" among young Australians.
Innovation fuels economic growth. To thrive, the U.S. must innovate strategically. An MIT-authored book identifies six tech areas crucial for economic drive and national security.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is funding projects to boost passenger rail ridership and improve connections with intercity buses.
Tired of ghosting after interviews? A new law demands employers respond to applicants, potentially transforming hiring. Laura Gemma Bond knows the frustration: 3 interviews, no reply.
Two months after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs, companies can finally request refunds starting Monday.
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Upzoning in NYC and Philly created thousands of new homes, but a new study warns it's not enough.
The Netherlands' 32km Afsluitdijk, a vital sea barrier since 1932, needed hundreds of millions in upgrades after a century. A decade ago, a consortium began revitalizing it.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's centrist Liberal government just secured a parliamentary majority in Canada, solidifying his power and clearing the path for his agenda without opposition reliance.
New research reveals a quiet workforce shift: AI is empowering 5,000 U.S. workers for career mobility, while 1,000 employers struggle to keep pace.
Rural bridges are crumbling. The U.S. Department of Transportation just awarded $517 million in grants to fix them.
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Viktor Orban's era of threats and vetoes with the EU is ending. Peter Magyar's landslide win signals a new chapter for Hungary, potentially unlocking crucial funds.
California's housing crisis could ease with a new bill directing the state to propose building standards for single-staircase buildings, potentially unlocking more affordable housing options.
Local leaders are betting livable wages for city employees will boost consumer stability and community investment. But an expert warns this policy could force tough tax and spending choices.
U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs last month, boosting the job market. The unemployment rate fell to 4.3% as fewer people sought work.
Poland just accelerated its energy future! State-owned PEJ submitted a construction permit for the nation's first nuclear power plant, a huge step towards long-term energy security and industrial stability.
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JFK and Houston airports report shorter wait times, but LaGuardia still sees delays up to two hours. US airport security lines are finally returning to normal.
Gen-Z protests toppled Nepal's government, paving the way for 35-year-old Balendra Shah and his three-year-old Rastriya Swatantra Party to win a landslide victory.
India, the world's 3rd largest crude importer, just slashed fuel taxes. This move protects consumers from soaring global energy prices, a direct result of the US and Israel's war on Iran.
A record one-third of American workers now have government-issued paid leave. The U.S. remains one of few nations without a federal paid leave policy for new parents or medical care.
In Africa's booming online gig economy, women comprise just 27% of the workforce. Meet Vivian, a Lagos resident whose 12-step commute to her home office exemplifies this evolving digital landscape.
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame declared his ambition to build civilian nuclear reactors, stating nuclear energy isn't "too complex or risky for developing countries." He aims to diversify Rwanda's energy mix.
Reeves vows £2.5bn for quantum computing and AI to stop UK tech "drifting abroad." She tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while pledging closer EU ties.
Georgia farmers devastated by Hurricane Helene's $5.5B economic hit just got a lifeline. USDA Secretary Rollins announced over $500M to help rebuild from the storm's widespread agricultural destruction.
For decades, the global fashion industry has quietly depended on a small city in southern India. T-shirts, cotton basics, and knitwear worn by millions across the world often trace their origins back to Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu — a city known as India’s knitwear capital. But a few years ago, the very ...
The Federal Transit Administration is investing $100.3 million to expand transit options around FIFA World Cup stadiums this summer.
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A decade of well-drilling experience wasn't enough to make Mike Fleming see geothermal energy as his future—until his boss changed everything with a single recommendation.
America's nuclear renaissance is officially underway: The NRC just approved TerraPower's Natrium reactor for construction—the first new U.S. reactor greenlit in a decade.
Canada's British Columbia is ditching daylight saving time for good—but research warns the shift itself increases heart attacks, strokes, and accidents.
The global shift to clean energy demands copper, cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements—but mining them strains ecosystems while a handful of countries control supply chains.
U.S. Customs plans to return seized importer funds within 45 days—no lawsuits required.
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A routine train ride from Menlo Park to San Francisco masked a transportation revolution: Caltrain's $2.4 billion electrification of 51 miles of track eliminated diesel trains overnight.
The American Public Transportation Association is pushing Congress to boost transit funding in the next surface transportation bill.
Washington lawmakers are racing to ban workplace microchip implants before dystopian fiction becomes reality. Two Democrats introduced legislation to criminalize the practice.
Solar power surged 35% in 2025, outpacing all other generation sources as renewables offset nearly 75% of new US power demand.
Drowsy driving poses a serious threat on America's roads, according to a new Governors Highway Safety Association report released Feb. 26.