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Copiapó to Launch First 100% Electric Public Bus System in South America

Copiapó, Chile, will be the first South American city with a 100% electric public bus system, starting operations in October with 121 Chinese-made King Long buses imported by Vivipra, demonstrating Chile's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050.

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Climate Action
theguardian.com
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China's Maglev Train Solves 'Tunnel Boom' Problem

Researchers in China have developed soundproofing buffers that reduce shockwaves from high-speed trains exiting tunnels by up to 96%, solving the 'tunnel boom' problem for their new 600km/h maglev train prototype.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Baidu and Lyft Partner to Bring Autonomous Ride-Hailing to Europe

Baidu's Apollo Go and Lyft announced a strategic partnership to launch autonomous ride-hailing services in Europe by 2026, starting in Germany and the UK, with plans to expand to thousands of vehicles across the continent.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
cbsnews.com
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United Airlines Ground Stop Causes Hundreds of Flight Delays

On Wednesday evening, a technology issue at United Airlines caused a nationwide ground stop affecting major hubs, resulting in hundreds of flight delays and significant airport congestion; the issue was resolved around 9 p.m. CT, but residual delays persist.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
foxnews.com
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Italy Approves Construction of World's Longest Suspension Bridge

Italy approved the construction of the Strait of Messina Bridge, a $15.5 billion, 2-mile-long suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland, despite concerns about mafia involvement and seismic risks; construction is expected to start in early 2026.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
cnn.com
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United Airlines Technology Outage Causes Widespread Flight Disruptions

A technology issue at United Airlines caused widespread flight delays and cancellations on Wednesday evening, impacting numerous airports and stranding passengers for hours; the airline resolved the issue, but residual delays continued.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
dailymail.co.uk
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Italy Approves "12 Billion Strait of Messina Bridge Despite Opposition

Italy approved a "12 billion project to build the world's largest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland by 2032, despite concerns about earthquakes, mafia infiltration, and environmental damage.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
abcnews.go.com
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Italy and China Announce Record-Breaking Bridges

Italy approved a \$15.5 billion project to build the world's longest suspension bridge across the Strait of Messina, while China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, nearing completion, will be the world's tallest, showcasing a global trend in ambitious infrastructure development.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
dutchnews.nl
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Dutch Firefighters Struggle with Rising EV Fires

Rising EV fires in the Netherlands pose significant challenges for firefighters due to battery design; a 10% increase in 2024 saw 221 vehicle fires, prompting calls to ban EVs from underground parking.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
elpais.com
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Spain Sees 6% Drop in Urban Traffic Fatalities in 2024

Spain reported a 6% decrease in urban traffic fatalities in 2024, totaling 488 deaths, while vulnerable road users accounted for 79% of these deaths; this positive trend requires continued focus on safety measures for pedestrians, motorcyclists, and cyclists.

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Good Health and Well-being
us.cnn.com
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United Airlines Technology Outage Causes Widespread Flight Delays

A technology issue at United Airlines caused widespread flight delays and cancellations on Wednesday evening, impacting numerous airports and thousands of passengers; the FAA is assisting in recovery efforts.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Cheadle's A34 Speed Limit Reduced to 40mph: Safety Concerns Raised"

Part of the A34 in Cheadle, Stockport, will see its speed limit reduced from 50mph to 40mph from mid-August to improve safety, despite resident concerns about increased pollution and congestion.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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