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This Governor Could Lose His Primary. A Bridge May Be to Blame.

30 août 2026 à 05:00
The closure of a crucial Rhode Island bridge for safety reasons in 2023, and the traffic nightmare that followed, have dogged Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary.

© Cassandra Klos for The New York Times

Gov. Dan McKee, a Democrat seeking a second term in Rhode Island, is facing a close and heated primary showdown against Helena Foulkes.

Nepal Rescuers Bore Through Tunnels to Try to Reach 900 Workers Missing After Floods

29 août 2026 à 16:07
The Nepal Army, which is leading rescue efforts, turned to the trapped workers more than a day after the flood, according to army officials, industry groups and private rescuers.

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Rescuers evacuating people from the tunnel of a hydropower project in Rasuwa, Nepal, in an image released by Nepal’s Prime Minister Secretariat on Friday.

Rescuers in Nepal Face Devastated Roads and Tough Terrain After Deadly Flood

Par : John Yoon
27 août 2026 à 05:23
The deadly Himalayan torrent damaged roads and dozens of bridges. The devastation was impeding the search for survivors and relief deliveries, aid groups said.

© Prakash Mathema/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

The flood caused widespread damage to bridges, roads and communications infrastructure.

Six Years in Provence: An Ancient Castle and a Feud Over a Troublesome Bridge

18 août 2026 à 06:14
In a picturesque village, the mayor closed a road, setting off a storm with residents and the owners of a castle that once belonged to his family.

© James Hill for The New York Times

The closure of a main road under a bridge in Ansouis, France, has pitted the mayor against the owners of a castle who rely on the bridge to reach their home.
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