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Oilprice.com 

Spending By World Nuclear Powers Soared To $91.4 Billion in 2023

The world’s leading nuclear powers spent a record $91.4 billion on their nuclear defense systems in 2023--good for a 13.4% increase over 2022 spending--the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapon (ICAN) has revealed. In its fifth annual audit of the global nuclear arms trade, ICAN has reported that the United States increased its nuclear spending by 18% to a record 51.5 billion, with China and Russia coming a distant second and third after spending $11.9 billion and $8.3 billion, respectively. Читать дальше...

Archdaily.com 

Seongsan-dong Mix-use / a round architects

In old neighborhoods, design begins with thinking about how a building should relate to its predecessors to create continuity in the neighborhood. We analyzed the approach to the old building, the role of the fence and garden, the exterior materials, and the shape of the roof, and metaphorized them to the new building. The first floor is the client's design office, the second and third floors are rental offices, and the fourth and fifth floors are the client's residence.

Transportinfo.org.uk 

SNP proposal for 2025 diesel bus ban denounced

Route One (Bus and Coach) - The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has criticised the Scottish National Partys (SNP) manifesto proposal to ban the sale of new diesel buses in the UK by 2025.

Transportinfo.org.uk 

Attitudes to fare cap, concessions and EES analysed by survey

Route One (Bus and Coach) - Nearly half of people who are aware of the £2 bus fare cap in England say the scheme has led to them making additional journeys, according to the latest results from a Department for Transport survey.

Transportinfo.org.uk 

OBC reaches battery-electric buses milestone

Route One (Bus and Coach) - To mark Clean Air Day, Oxford Bus Company (OBC) has announced it has rolled out three quarters of its order of 104 battery-electric buses from Wrightbus.

Transportinfo.org.uk 

First Travel Solutions offers Driver Companion app to partners

Route One (Bus and Coach) - First Travel Solutions has launched its Driver Companion app. It is for use by vehicle supplier partners that lack robust tracking systems of their own or have not adopted the Kinesis hard-wired solution offered by the business.

Transportinfo.org.uk 

Council issues stark warning over new bus services

Other Regional Press - Leaders of North Yorkshire Council, which oversaw one of the UKs most severe programme of cutbacks in public transport funding during austerity, have issued a stark warning use new services or lose them.

NBC4i.com 

Scooters block Columbus sidewalks causing problems for people with mobility issues

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – People with mobility issues are speaking out about a problem they face almost daily. Electric scooters are a common sight in Columbus, and while they provide a fun and different way to get around, leaving them in the middle of a sidewalk creates a challenge.  Those with mobility issues are asking [...]

Variety 

Peso Pluma Unpacks His ‘Éxodo’ Era, Cardi B Co-Sign and Coachella Glory

Peso Pluma’s “Éxodo” double album — the follow-up to the Mexican singer and rapper’s chart-topping debut, “Génesis” — has a long and thoughtfully curated guestlist. The 24-song effort packs a loaded story with characters ranging from bubblegum pop artist Kenia Os, who switches into reggaeton for a song called “Tommy & Pamela,” along with rap […]

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

LEDs... and ACtion: White goods PLI may see light of day, again

The government is considering reopening the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for White Goods (PLIWG) to boost domestic manufacturing of high-value components like compressors, copper tubes, and aluminium foils. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is reaching out to industry players to gauge their interest in investing in the scheme, which aims to increase production of air-conditioner and LED light components.