Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam's bustling economic hub, is grappling with severe traffic congestion due to rapid urbanization. The city's ambitious metro and transit-oriented development (TOD) projects aim to transform urban transport, offering a sustainable solution to these challenges. This
The contentious rezoning request in Keweenaw County, involving 80 acres in Grant Township leased by Black Bear, Inc. and owned by The Nature Conservancy, has sparked a vigorous debate among residents and county officials. Black Bear, Inc. seeks to change the zoning designation from single-family
Brockville's city council is grappling with a significant challenge as they consider over 100 proposed capital projects for the 2025 budget. These projects, essential for maintaining and enhancing the city's infrastructure and services, could nearly double the city's tax levy increase. The council
In a city often celebrated as a global financial hub, the stark contrast of socioeconomic inequalities is glaringly evident. Among the most affected are the homeless populations in Hong Kong, particularly in the Yau Tsim Mong and Sham Shui Po districts. From August 2023 to December 2024, Médecins
The implications of Michigan's new tipped-wage law are stirring significant debate among local restaurants and the employees who depend on tips. Set to be implemented next month, the law will increase the current tipped wage from $3.93 an hour to $5.99 an hour starting February 21. This proposed
As Martin Gruenberg, outgoing Chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), prepares to leave the agency on January 19, his reflections offer a deep dive into the challenges and future of financial regulation. Gruenberg's insights, shared during a discussion with Aaron Klein at the
Recent reports from Port Douglas, Australia, have raised concerns about dingoes attacking pet dogs and displaying threatening behaviors towards residents, making many wonder if these animals are becoming a significant public safety threat. Victorian-based dingo advocate Jenny Parker initially
The recent acquisition of Calpine Corporation by Constellation Energy Corporation marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the US clean energy sector with its staggering $16.4 billion value, creating the largest low-emission power generation company in the nation. This acquisition not only
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, and Defense, has conducted a comprehensive study on the potential for expanding renewable energy production on federal lands across the contiguous
Maryland is taking a comprehensive and coordinated approach to combat climate change, driven by Governor Wes Moore's executive order mandating state agencies to develop strategies for reducing carbon emissions. This initiative involves twenty-five state agencies, each crafting detailed plans
