A report card from an engineering group found that American roads, ports and other infrastructure got better last year but could be hurt if federal funding is reduced.
Category: Infrastructure (Public Works)
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UK Counterterrorism Police Investigating Fire Near Heathrow
With counterterrorism police leading the investigation, the possibility of sabotage was being taken seriously, though officials say there is no evidence of foul play.
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What Oil Executives Want From President Trump
Tariffs, tax credits and deregulation are among the industry’s top priorities.
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L.A. County Sues Southern California Edison over Eaton Fire
The county says electrical equipment owned by the electric utility is to blame for the blaze that killed 17 people and destroyed 9,400 buildings.
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California’s Push for Electric Trucks Sputters Under Trump
The state will no longer require some truckers to shift away from diesel semis but hopes that subsidies can keep dreams of pollution-free big rigs alive.
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U.K. Government Backs Heathrow Expansion in Push for Faster Growth
The country’s top finance official supported adding a third runway to the London hub, a decision that has been held up for decades, and other measures intended to strengthen economic growth.
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E.V. Owners Don’t Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees.
States are using higher registration fees for electric cars to make up for declining fuel taxes, but some are punitive, environmentalists say. A federal tax could be coming.
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U.S. Weighs Ban on Chinese Drones, Citing National Security Concerns
The Commerce Department requested that private companies comment on the implications of the rule by March. The final decision will fall to the Trump administration.
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Is This the Year Laos Breaks Through?
The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists.
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Iran’s Energy Crisis Hits ‘Dire’ Point as Industries Are Forced to Shut Down
Although Iran has one of the biggest supplies of natural gas and crude oil in the world, it finds itself in a full blown energy emergency, coming just as it also suffers major geopolitical setbacks.