Lai Chi-wai didn’t reach his goal of ascending a skyscraper by rope. It hardly made his feat any less impressive.
Tag: Buildings (Structures)
India Building Collapse Leaves Scores Trapped in Debris
At least 17 people were injured in the collapse of an apartment building, according to news reports, and about 30 people were pulled to safety.
New Genoa Bridge Inauguration Is Bittersweet
Built in less than two years to replace the collapsed Morandi bridge, the new span is already a point of pride for Italy. But residents fear it will not be enough to revive their aging port city.
Aboard the Diamond Princess, a Case Study in Aerosol Transmission
A computer model of the cruise-ship outbreak found that the virus spread most readily in microscopic droplets light enough to linger in the air.
Macron Drops Idea of a Modern Spire for Notre-Dame
The French president had floated the idea of replacing the fire-ravaged cathedral’s 19th-century spire with a “contemporary architectural gesture.” Few were in favor.
239 Experts With 1 Big Claim: The Coronavirus Is Airborne
The W.H.O. has resisted mounting evidence that viral particles floating indoors are infectious, some scientists say. The agency maintains the research is still inconclusive.
Border Officials Seek to Evict Defecating Vultures From Texas Radio Tower
United States Customs and Border Protection, which operates the tower, wants to attach a net to deter the birds.
Building Collapse in Nairobi Leaves at Least Four Dead, 29 Injured
The collapse in Kenya’s capital, after exceptionally heavy rains, happened months after a school building collapse in the city killed seven students.
In Albania, a Race to Save Lives on Ground That Keeps Shaking
With time running out to find survivors under the wreckage of a devastating earthquake, crews keep searching, while thousands of people search for shelter.
School Collapses in Kenya, Killing at Least 7 Students
The wooden structure at Precious Talent Top School crumbled as the school day began on Monday, officials said.