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拉脫維亞國會大選　總理有望勝出組挺烏克蘭聯盟政府

拉脫維亞總理庫爾伯格斯所屬中間派「聯合名單」於國會選舉中贏得自從1991年重獲獨立以來最大勝利，預計將繼續執政，籌組挺烏克蘭聯盟政府。 路透社報導，這個與俄羅斯接壤的北大西洋公約組織（NA...…

Liberty Times (中文) · 10h ago

Houston 1974 Ash Road Test: Waste ash road base holds up; foreshadows circular construction

In 1974, Houston pioneered the innovative use of incinerator ash in road construction instead of disposing of it in landfills. After three years of rigorous testing, an 89% ash mixture was found to perform comparably to traditional asphalt. This groundbreaking initiative sought to repurpose construction waste from municipal incineration, addressing…

The Times of India · 10h ago

Ship Reborn As Floating Hotel: Retired lighthouse tender becomes Fingal; guests sleep inside hull

The Fingal, once a lighthouse tender, has elegantly transitioned into a floating hotel in Edinburgh after extensive renovations. Initially constructed in 1963 for the Scottish lighthouse service, it was repurposed in 2019 by the Royal Yacht Britannia Trust. This unique hotel boasts 14 luxurious cabins and a variety of dining…

The Times of India · 10h ago

Coal Ash Road Base Performance: Georgia test shows strong results; engineers still flag leaching, cracks

Since the 1950s, coal ash—an inevitable by-product of coal power generation—has found its way into road construction. Recent endeavors have showcased its utility in reinforcing road bases across numerous states, exemplified by promising results on State Route 22 in Georgia. Despite these advancements, worries linger about shrinkage cracking and harmful…

The Times of India · 11h ago

Solar Parks Boost Biodiversity: Field study finds species thrive under panels; rules lag science

Gottesgabe solar park, operational since 2022, illustrates successful coexistence between renewable energy and biodiversity. A wide range of plant and animal species, including endangered ones, thrive in these areas post-installation. Research shows significant ecological benefits when solar parks are carefully designed and maintained. Ongoing studies indicate that traditional farming practices…

The Times of India · 11h ago

Yorkshire farmer turns 3,000-tonne potato store into padel club

A North Yorkshire farmer has found a new use for a potato store after disappointing returns from the crop prompted him to rethink part of his farming business. Callum Stark converted a 3,000-tonne potato storage building at Fridlington Farms near Sutton-on-the-Forest into two indoor padel courts. His new venture, The…

The Times of India · 11h ago

Swiss Silo Becomes Hostel: Basel cocoa store turns into budget design stay; concrete heritage endures

The Silo Erlenmatt in Basel, Switzerland, has undergone a remarkable transformation from a desolate grain and cocoa repository to vibrant multipurpose spaces. Originally constructed in 1912, it now houses studios, a conference area, a hostel, and a café. By preserving key historical features and incorporating energy-efficient designs, this revitalized space…

The Times of India · 11h ago

Bon Jovi’s foundation helped turn former Army Medical Center into housing for 77 homeless veterans

Jon Bon Jovi’s Soul Foundation backed a housing project at the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. The development opened in 2019 with 77 permanent supportive housing units for formerly homeless veterans. The project was part of a wider redevelopment of the former 66-acre military medical centre.

The Times of India · 11h ago

Woman at centre of Cornell gang rape lawsuit targeted with threats, lawyer says

The woman who alleged that she was drugged and raped by seven male students at a Cornell University fraternity house has been the target of threats, her lawyer told CNN on Sunday. Cornell's president earlier voiced support for an external review of the Ivy League institution facing widespread outcry over…

France 24 · 11h ago

قانون جديد لتنظيم الإعلام الكويتي يمدُّ سلطته على منصات التواصل وصناعة المحتوى

يمثل قانون تنظيم الإعلام الكويتي الجديد إعادة صياغة شاملة للمنظومة الإعلامية؛ حيث يوحِّد في تشريع واحد تنظيم الصحافة والمطبوعات والإعلام المرئي والمسموع.

Asharq Al-Awsat (العربية) · 11h ago