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Philippines hit by powerful doublet quakes leaving 7 dead

Two strong earthquakes struck off the coast of the southern Philippines on Friday, resulting in multiple fatalities, structural damage, and heightened public alarm. The twin events, occurring hours a...

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Four people killed as building under construction collapses in central Madrid

A building under construction in central Madrid collapsed on Wednesday, resulting in four confirmed fatalities and several injuries, according to emergency services and municipal reports. The inciden...

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6.6 magnitude earthquake hit northern Papua New Guinea

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck northern Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The agency initially recorded the quake at 6.7 but later adj...

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Construction of Slovenia’s tallest office building to be started

Strabag, Austria’s largest construction company, has secured a €134 million contract to develop a major project in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The plan includes a 100-metre-high office tower, a shopping cen...

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University of Oregon reopens historic halls After $96 million seismic and structural upgrade

The University of Oregon has reopened its two oldest campus buildings, University Hall (formerly Deady Hall) and Villard Hall, after a sweeping structural and system upgrade that spanned approximatel...

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Bridge in Alcala, Cagayan collapse amid heavy truck crossing

A bridge in Alcala, Cagayan province collapsed on Monday afternoon, October 6, cutting off vehicular passage on the route. The structure, known locally as the Piggatan Bridge, failed suddenly as seve...

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Thermopolis Broadway Bridge receives massive 300-yard single concrete pour

The Broadway Bridge spanning the Bighorn River at Thermopolis, Wyoming, has been closed since July as it undergoes full structural rehabilitation. On Thursday, as part of the upgrade, crews executed...

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Powerful earthquake in Philippines: death toll rises to 72

The death toll from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the central Philippines has risen to 72, authorities confirmed on Thursday. According to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management C...

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Indonesia school building collapse (update): Death toll rises to 37

The death toll from the collapse of a school building in Indonesia's East Java province has risen to 37, regional rescue authorities said Sunday. About 25 people remain missing, and thus the death to...

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Kentucky allocates $7.75 million for local bridge repairs across state

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has announced a $7.75 million investment for repairing, replacing, or preserving 17 local bridges across 13 counties and three cities under the state’s County and City...

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