Regrets? Biden May Have a Few.
President Biden will seek solace and “relief” during a visit with Pope Francis next month, according to people familiar with his plans. His public comments have offered a glimpse into what is on his mind.
As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul
The Catholic Jubilee in 2025 is expected to draw 32 million visitors. Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s character.
Iran’s Energy Crisis Hits ‘Dire’ Point as Industries Are Forced to Shut Down
Although Iran has one of the biggest supplies of natural gas and crude oil in the world, it finds itself in a full blown energy emergency, coming just as it also suffers major geopolitical setbacks.
The 10 Architectural Sites You Should See in São Paulo
These buildings and places capture the city’s playful approach to concrete-and-asphalt Modernism.
Scenes of a Cyclone’s Destruction in Mayotte, France
A visit to the Indian Ocean islands of Mayotte, which were struck by Cyclone Chido last weekend, reveals the devastating toll of the storm on an impoverished territory that belongs to France.
Bronx Water Main Break Floods Streets and Submerges Cars
Some cars were submerged by the rising water. By Tuesday morning, the flooding had mostly stopped as crews worked to repair the problem.
PG&E Secures $15 Billion Loan From U.S. Energy Department
The loan, the biggest-ever commitment from the Loan Programs Office, is intended to fund the California utility’s grid and climate resiliency projects.
Bronx Water Main Break Floods Streets and Submerges Cars
Some cars were submerged by the rising water. Emergency workers were working overnight to identify the source of the break.
Orrin H. Pilkey, Geologist Who Fought to Save Beaches, Dies at 90
He argued against putting condos, hotels and other heavy infrastructure on vulnerable coastal landscapes. Environmentalists applauded; many others didn’t.
The Year in Review
(Mon, 16 Dec 2024) We released a list of our notable accomplishments for 2024, highlighting our products and programs from this year.