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flashbak.comworld5 days ago
New York City to Add Area Code 465
New York City will introduce area code 465 to address growing demand for phone numbers. The change comes as existing area codes near exhaustion due to population and device growth.
freepressjournal.inai28 days ago
Dhaka Launches AI-Powered Traffic Enforcement System
Bangladesh's capital has introduced its first artificial intelligence traffic enforcement system. The technology targets congestion in one of the world's most densely populated cities.
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bstrategyhub.comworld30 days ago
U.S. Cities Test Alternatives to Asphalt Parking Lots
Cities and civic groups are installing cooler, permeable surfaces in place of traditional asphalt lots. The changes aim to reduce heat and manage stormwater runoff.
Nprscience33 days ago
Denver Plans Thermal Energy Network Using Sewage and Geothermal Heat
Denver will test a thermal energy network that uses water, geothermal boreholes, and wastewater heat to heat and cool downtown buildings. The project aims to replace an aging steam system that relies on natural gas. City officials say the network could cut emissions and lower lon…
bbc.co.ukpolitics33 days ago
Study Links Brighter Street Lighting to Reduced Nighttime Crime
A recent analysis examined the effects of upgraded street lighting on crime rates in one major city. Researchers found measurable drops in certain offenses after brighter lights were installed. The findings have drawn renewed attention to earlier arguments about reliable electric…
finance.yahoo.comai40 days ago
Samsara Develops AI Model to Detect and Track Pothole Deterioration
Fleet management company Samsara has created an AI model using data from vehicle cameras to identify different types of potholes and measure their rate of deterioration. The system, called Ground Intelligence, provides cities with mapped warnings and anonymized footage to address…
nasa.govworld45 days ago
Mexico City Sinks Up to 2cm a Month as NASA Satellite Tracks Subsidence
NASA's NISAR satellite has produced detailed radar maps showing parts of Mexico City, including its main airport, are subsiding by more than 2 centimetres per month. The phenomenon, caused by groundwater extraction from the ancient lake bed beneath the capital, has tilted histori…
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nbcnews.comworld47 days ago
Kyiv Subway Fare Stays at 18 Cents Compared to $3 in New York City
The subway in Kyiv, Ukraine, charges riders 18 cents per trip, in contrast to the $3 fare in New York City. CBS News reported on this disparity in one of Europe's conflict-affected capitals. Reporter Aidan Stretch explored the fare's role in the city's daily operations.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld49 days ago
NISAR Satellite Detects Mexico City Subsidence Rates of Up to Half Inch Per Month
NASA released a satellite image from the U.S.-India NISAR mission showing parts of Mexico City subsiding by more than half an inch each month. The data, captured between October 2025 and January 2026, highlights ongoing land subsidence affecting over 20 million residents. Researc…
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Waymo Integrates Pothole Detection Data with Waze for Sharing with Cities
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has begun using its robotaxi fleet to detect potholes and share the data with Waze, another Alphabet-owned service. This collaboration allows the information to be distributed to Waze users and local authorities. The initiative aims to improve roa…