Thornton pipeline for Poudre River water faces Larimer County decision

It’s been more than five years since the Larimer County commissioners said no to Thornton burying miles of pipe in the county to transport water from the Cache la Poudre River. Now the northern Denver suburb is back in the same hearing room. And it has the same basic request: Let us move the water … Read more

China highlights data and ‘digital silk road’ in new plan to drive innovation as US tech rivalry intensifies

The plan was released by the National Development Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Data Administration (NDA), and excerpts were made public on the NDA’s WeChat account on Monday. China’s new data agency plans fast track to powerful national computing network The NDA is supervised by the NDRC, China’s top economic planner, and was inaugurated … Read more

U.S. Bridge Safety Standards Based On ‘Outdated’ Regulations Developed In West Germany

Protection around America’s bridges has been thrown into question in recent weeks after a massive container ship hit and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month. Now, it’s emerged that the safety standards many U.S. bridges are built to are actually based on antiquated models developed in West Germany decades ago. Weekend … Read more

Luxury Airbnb High-Rises Are Reshaping Miami’s Skyline

West Eleventh residences, a luxury building in downtown Miami slated to break ground this summer, promises “endless indulgences.” It will feature an entertainment center, food hall, and a resort pool with private lounges—no amenity is spared. But these condos are designed to lure more than just Miami residents. The tower is part of a new … Read more

Why Russia might be warming to China’s belt and road plans in Central Asia

Addressing the Boao Forum for Asia in the Chinese island province of Hainan, Russian deputy prime minister Alexey Overchuk said the Kremlin and Beijing had discussed the possibility of “improving connectivity” between the initiative and the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), a Russian-led effort to create an EU-like common market. China-Russia ties set to deepen with … Read more

Denver street sweeping begins for 2024 season, tickets possible

Denver street sweeping season begins Tuesday. Violators will risk tickets of $50 if they park on the wrong side of streets scheduled for sweeping on specific days now through November. The city’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure advises drivers to check the red-and-white parking signs posted on curbsides around town to make sure they are … Read more

REITs: More REITs enter fund house portfolios

Mumbai: Regular income, long-term cash flow visibility and better risk-adjusted returns have led to fund managers investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs). These products, considered by fund managers as a separate asset class, deliver returns between equity and fixed income. As per data from Accord Fintech and the ET … Read more

Ukraine war: Zelensky fires more aides in a reshuffle as Russia unleashes fresh attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed a long-time aide and several advisers on Saturday in a continuing reshuffle, while Russia unleashed fresh attacks overnight. Zelensky dismissed top aide Serhiy Shefir from his post of first assistant, where he had served since 2019. The Ukrainian president also let go three advisers, and two presidential representatives overseeing volunteer … Read more

Terminated staff owed thousands as NSW construction company Main Facilities collapses

Construction company Main Facilities has gone bust after over a decade reshaping the state. The state government contractor which worked on commercial projects across the education, justice, and health sectors entered administration last Wednesday. Vanguard Insolvency Australia liquidator Mohammad Najjar was appointed as the administrator to oversee the future of the company, according to ASIC. … Read more

Denver’s Globeville, Elyria-Swansea getting $36 million for bridges

Globeville and Elyria-Swansea in north Denver for decades have been boxed in and divided by highways, railroad tracks and the South Platte River. Now the neighborhoods have been selected for a $35.5 million infusion of federal grant money to boost city projects aimed at better stitching them back together. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston last week … Read more