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Dutch Highway Dispute Leads to Serious Accident, 240-Hour Sentence

A traffic dispute between two drivers in Almere, Netherlands, escalated into a serious accident on the A6 highway on May 5, 2021, resulting in serious injuries for two drivers; Eelke T. received a 240-hour work sentence, while Selima Z. received 80 hours.

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Major US Winter Storm Causes Widespread Disruption

A major winter storm brought ice, snow, and high winds across the US, causing power outages affecting over 218,000 customers, flight cancellations exceeding 2,300, and at least three weather-related fatalities, with impacts ranging from Texas to the Northeast.

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Good Health and Well-being
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US Traffic Congestion Surges in 2024, Costing $74 Billion

The 2024 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard reveals that New York City drivers faced the worst traffic congestion, losing 102 hours annually ($1,826 per driver), while a new congestion pricing program is underway; nationwide losses totaled $74 billion.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Grupo Ruiz: Diversification and Sustainability Fuel Growth in Passenger Transport

Grupo Ruiz, a family-owned Spanish transport company, reported €200 million in revenue in 2023, transporting 94.5 million passengers yearly across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco; they are actively diversifying into new transport models and sustainable technologies to maintain growth.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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NYC Subway Safety: Perception vs. Reality

New York MTA head Janno Lieber says recent high-profile subway attacks have created a perception of increased insecurity, despite a 12.5% drop in crime since 2019; he supports a new congestion pricing plan and tougher measures against repeat offenders to boost public trust.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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51 Road Deaths in Spain's 2023-2024 Christmas Operation

During Spain's 2023-2024 Christmas Operation (December 20-January 6), 51 people died in 48 fatal accidents across 20.8 million trips, a 2% increase from the previous year; pedestrian fatalities rose to 10, with half occurring on high-capacity roads.

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Surge in Antarctic Tourism Raises Environmental Concerns

Antarctic tourism has boomed, rising from 44,000 visitors in 2017 to 122,000 in 2024, raising concerns about environmental damage from increased carbon emissions, snow darkening, and potential introduction of non-native species.

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Life Below Water
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CES 2025: Software Defined Vehicles and Automotive Innovation

At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the automotive industry highlighted Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs), with Honda unveiling its all-electric 0 Series and the Honda-Sony joint venture showcasing the Afeela. BMW displayed its i Vision Dee prototype with an advanced head-up display, while Continental presente...

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zeit.de
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German Traffic Jams Increase by 3 Hours in 2024

German commuters spent an average of 43 hours in traffic jams in 2024, a 3-hour increase from the previous year; Düsseldorf saw the most significant increase, with 60 hours of lost time, while globally, Istanbul topped the list with 105 hours.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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Elbe Bridge Closure in Bad Schandau Triggers Economic Crisis

The unexpected closure of the Bad Schandau Elbe Bridge in Saxony, Germany, on November 7th, 2024, due to safety concerns, has caused significant economic disruption, with 31% of businesses fearing insolvency and 61% experiencing sales decline. Temporary solutions are underway, but a new bridge is no...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Driver Jailed for Fatal Argyll Crash

A 55-year-old driver, George Murphy, was jailed for seven and a half years for causing the death of Martin and Josephine Cousland in a head-on collision on the A85 near Dalmally in March 2023, after overtaking multiple vehicles and a bus on a blind bend.

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No Poverty
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World's Longest Road Tunnels: Current Top 10 and Future Developments

The Lærdal Tunnel in Norway, opened in 2000, is currently the world's longest road tunnel at 24.5 km, followed by the Yamate Tunnel in Japan (18.6 km) and the Zhongnanshan Tunnel in China (18.04 km); the upcoming Rogfast Tunnel (27 km) will become the longest upon its 2026 completion.

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