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New York City Implements Congestion Pricing to Ease Traffic and Fund Transit

New York City launched a congestion pricing plan on Sunday, charging drivers \$9 to enter Manhattan during peak hours to alleviate traffic, improve air quality, and fund transit upgrades; the plan follows similar initiatives in London, Singapore, and Stockholm.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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\"Assaults and Thefts Rise Sharply on German Trains in 2024\"\

\"German train stations experienced a significant increase in assaults in 2024, exceeding the total number reported for 2023 (10,600 vs 10,115), while thefts also saw a slight rise. Despite thousands of security personnel and increased camera surveillance, the number of violent incidents and theft i...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Snowstorm Cripples UK and German Airports, Transportation

Heavy snowfall across the UK and Germany on January 5th caused widespread airport delays and closures in Manchester, Liverpool, Frankfurt, and Munich, along with road closures, power outages, and train line shutdowns, impacting transportation and essential services.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Northern Europe Snowstorm Causes Widespread Flight Disruptions

Heavy snow in Northern Europe caused significant flight delays at major airports in Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands, with hundreds of cancellations and delays; the Liverpool-Manchester United football match was almost canceled due to severe weather conditions in England.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Antarctic Tourism Boom Raises Environmental Concerns

Antarctic tourism surged to a record 122,000 visitors in 2024, up from 44,000 in 2017, raising environmental concerns due to soot darkening snow, CO2 emissions (5.44 tons per passenger), and the risk of introducing non-native species; some companies are implementing mitigation strategies.

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Life Below Water
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Beibu Gulf Port Surpasses 9 Million TEUs in 2024

Beibu Gulf Port in Guangxi, China, surpassed 9 million TEUs in 2024, achieving eight years of double-digit growth through strategic cargo development, enhanced sea-rail intermodal transport, and a new direct route to Haiphong, Vietnam, strengthening its position as a major international gateway.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Widespread Snow and Ice Warnings Issued for Scotland

Scotland faces a significant weather disruption as snow and ice warnings blanket much of the country from Sunday morning until Monday morning, with up to 15cm of snow predicted in higher areas of the Borders, leading to football match cancellations and potential power outages.

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£100 Million Spent Repairing Scotland's Aging Ferry Fleet

Almost £100 million has been spent on repairs for eight of Scotland's largest publicly owned ferries over the past decade, adding to the controversy surrounding the country's ferry fiasco and causing major transport disruption. The MV Caledonian Isles alone cost over £22 million to repair.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Heavy Snow Disrupts Air and Ground Travel Across UK and Germany

Heavy snowfall caused significant travel disruption across the UK and Germany on Sunday, resulting in airport runway closures (Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol), flight cancellations (120 at Frankfurt), and train route disruptions across England, Scotland, and Wales due to snow ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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China Boosts Aviation Safety After Fatal Air Crashes

In response to recent fatal plane crashes in South Korea (179 deaths) and Azerbaijan (38 deaths), China's Civil Aviation Administration is implementing enhanced safety measures, including improved bird strike prevention, comprehensive runway inspections, and strengthened emergency response training,...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Greece's New Road Code: Stricter Penalties, Lower Speed Limits

Greece's revised Road Code, effective November 1st, 2025, lowers residential speed limits to 30 km/h, allows lane splitting for motorcyclists, and introduces stricter penalties for dangerous driving behaviors, including fines up to 1200 EUR, license suspensions, and potential jail time.

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Icy Roads in Saxony Cause Multiple Accidents, Resulting in Injuries and Significant Damage

Due to a sudden winter storm bringing icy conditions to Saxony, Germany, on Friday evening, multiple car accidents occurred, resulting in minor injuries and significant property damage totaling approximately €66,000 across five reported accidents. Causes included speeding and lack of winter tires.

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