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Over caves and over budget, Mexico's train project barrels toward disaster

Over caves and over budget, Mexico's train project barrels toward disaster

Pitched as a way to develop the country’s poorest region, the Maya Train is threatened by a ballooning budget and rushed construction over fragile terrain. But Mexico’s president has refused to slow it down.
Florida utility is fined $500,000 for 2017 explosion that killed 5

Florida utility is fined $500,000 for 2017 explosion that killed 5

Tampa Electric Company pleaded guilty in May to “willfully” violating an OSHA rule that required workers to receive a pre-job briefing about the work they were to perform.
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At least six die in glacier collapse in Italy’s Dolomites

The glacier has been shrinking for years, and recent high temperatures may have contributed to the collapse, a rescue service official said.
Combat at nuclear plant adds radioactive dangers to Russian invasion
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Combat at nuclear plant adds radioactive dangers to Russian invasion

While Zaporizhzhia appeared secure on Friday, Russia’s seizure of the vast energy production site and potential targeting of another nuclear plant created risks of an accident.
Tornadoes tear througout South and Midwest with at least 70 dead in Kentucky
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Tornadoes tear througout South and Midwest with at least 70 dead in Kentucky

Power was out across the region on Saturday, and severe storms were expected to continue.
California regulators fine PG&E $125 million for 2019 Kincade fire

California regulators fine PG&E $125 million for 2019 Kincade fire

Pacific Gas & Electric settled claims that one of its transmission lines caused the Kincade fire.
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