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New Mexico’s senior US senator is calling for the closure of one of his state’s most notorious immigration detention facilities.

Why some transit systems thrive while others struggle.

A nuclear reactor near Miami is threatening the drinking water of 3 million people.

The Trump administration escalated its fight against top American colleges by targeting Columbia’s access to federal student loans — a new tactic in the drive to wield power over academia and key financial streams.

As Brightline advances plans for high-speed trains linking Southern California and Las Vegas, this LA suburb is embracing an urban rethink.

Why are some public transit agencies thriving post-Covid while others are on the verge of drastic service cuts?

"We have no more runway left.” Chicago faces a singular disadvantage in grappling with economic challenges: Its deeply strained finances.

I spent about a month asking if anyone had done a comparison of how major metro systems around the world have fared (pun intended) post-Covid. I got a lot of "No"s. So I did it myself for Bloomberg News. There is a clear divide between transit agencies in North/South America, which are generally struggling to regain ridership, and Europe/East Asia, which are at, near, or even above pre-Covid levels. Why the difference? There is no one answer, but some factors are: 1. Design: Systems need flexibility to accommodate more than just commuters 2. Government support: Madrid has slashed fares 50% thanks to subsidies whereas Buenos Aires fares have increased 1000% since December 2023 (seriously) 3. Fast, frequent service matters. Read the entire article here: https://lnkd.in/eRQQDg64

Extensive staff cuts at the US housing agency could put mortgage insurance claims, apartment building sales and other critical agency functions at risk, according to an internal memo.

Boston’s office buildings stand to lose nearly half their value over five years, costing the city as much as $1.7 billion in cumulative tax revenue.