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#public-safety
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline and empty when firestorm exploded

The Santa Ynez Reservoir's inoperability during a major wildfire contributed to diminished water pressure and dry hydrants in the Pacific Palisades.
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago
New York City

Pakistan: Bus crashes leave dozens dead DW 08/25/2024

At least 35 people died in two separate bus accidents in Pakistan, highlighting ongoing transportation safety issues in the country.
fromsilive
2 days ago
NYC politics

#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.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline and empty when firestorm exploded

The Santa Ynez Reservoir's inoperability during a major wildfire contributed to diminished water pressure and dry hydrants in the Pacific Palisades.
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago
New York City

Pakistan: Bus crashes leave dozens dead DW 08/25/2024

At least 35 people died in two separate bus accidents in Pakistan, highlighting ongoing transportation safety issues in the country.
fromsilive
2 days ago
NYC politics

#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.
more#public-safety
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
6 days ago
London politics

Sutton's last remaining theatre calls for help and might not last through winter

Cryer Arts Theatre aims to raise £150,000 to repair essential infrastructure and secure its future as a community arts venue.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

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

The Jet Set nightclub disaster highlights severe safety oversight issues in the Dominican Republic, resulting in catastrophic loss of life.
#power-outage
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Massive outage hits Puerto Rico, leaving over a million in the dark

A massive power outage in Puerto Rico impacted over 1.2 million people, primarily caused by a failing underground power line.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

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.
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Massive outage hits Puerto Rico, leaving over a million in the dark

A massive power outage in Puerto Rico impacted over 1.2 million people, primarily caused by a failing underground power line.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

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.
more#power-outage
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

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
1 month 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
2 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.
#thames-water
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

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

Residents of Islington are facing high bills and disruptions due to Thames Water's poor infrastructure management.
Islington Council leaders criticize Thames Water for prioritizing profit over resident welfare.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
London

Water back for most homes after burst pipe fixed

Thames Water restored supply to most homes in south London affected by a burst pipe.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

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

Residents of Islington are facing high bills and disruptions due to Thames Water's poor infrastructure management.
Islington Council leaders criticize Thames Water for prioritizing profit over resident welfare.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
London

Water back for most homes after burst pipe fixed

Thames Water restored supply to most homes in south London affected by a burst pipe.
more#thames-water
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago
Medicine

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
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago

Stranded for hours: Downtown Brooklyn subway power outage exposes MTA challenges * Brooklyn Paper

New Yorkers demand accountability for recent subway service failures, linked to an electrical issue.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
UK politics

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

The government plans to force councils to consider building on green belt land to address the housing crisis.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Hector explores Jamaica's culture, focusing on Kingston's carnival and significant figures like Olympian Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 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.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Science

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.
fromTheregister
9 months ago
Tech industry

Microsoft services trip up in New Zealand

Azure outage in New Zealand impacted Microsoft 365 services, causing disruptions for users and administrators.
New York City
fromMyNorthwest.com
10 months ago

Amtrak service into and out of New York City is disrupted for a second day

Rail service in the Northeast experienced disruptions for a second day with Amtrak and NJ Transit facing delays and cancellations.
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