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Conflict & Security · United StatesUS to build new military base via state competition
The US plans to build a new military base, to be selected through a merit-based competition among states. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the initiative, which aims to replace aging infrastructure with a modern installation.
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Politics · United StatesTrump announces completion of White House granite heliport
President Trump announced the completion of a new granite heliport on the White House South Lawn, describing it as a "work of art" and "essentially indestructible." He stated the project was finished ahead of schedule and under budget.
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Business & Economy · United StatesReno breaks ground on wastewater-to-drinking-water plant
Reno, Nevada, has begun construction on its first Advanced Purified Water Facility. The plant will treat wastewater to drinking water standards, aiming to bolster the region's water supply and lessen dependence on the Truckee River.
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Politics · IndiaGurugram waterlogging: BJP MP blames Congress, suggests tunnels
Gurugram MP Rao Inderjit Singh attributed the city's waterlogging to development during the Congress era and proposed underground tunnels as a solution. The Congress party responded by highlighting Singh's own tenure as MP.
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Politics · United StatesNational Park Service projects delayed for White House initiatives
Hundreds of approved maintenance projects at national parks have been relegated to a low priority list, potentially leaving them undone. Work prioritized by the White House, including repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, has taken precedence.
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PoliticsSteffen Bilger rules out German car toll but pledges infrastructure overhaul
Steffen Bilger, Germany’s new transport minister, told ARD he has no mandate to introduce a passenger car toll and called Deutsche Bahn’s performance ‘unacceptable’. He cited 300 billion euros for infrastructure and promised improvements by 2029, including at Stuttgart 21, which has cost at least 14.5 billion euros.
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Business & Economy · United StatesGordie Howe Bridge opens to cyclists and pedestrians after decades-long wait
The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened its multi-use path to pedestrians and cyclists at 8 a.m. on 5 August 2026, allowing cross-border travel on foot or by bike for the first time in decades. Around 100 people lined up at the Canadian entrance, with Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens calling the opening a historic moment for the community.
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