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Inside the Tumultuous Years Before the Florida Condo Collapse

Inside the Tumultuous Years Before the Florida Condo Collapse

By Patricia Mazzei, Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Alexandra E. Petri and Stephanie Saul

The condo board knew that Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Fla., needed major repairs. It did not know the complex was in a race against time.

Condo Wreckage Hints at First Signs of Possible Construction Flaw

Condo Wreckage Hints at First Signs of Possible Construction Flaw

By James Glanz, Mike Baker and Anjali Singhvi

Engineers studying the collapsed Florida tower said there seemed to be less steel reinforcement in certain areas than would have been expected from the 1979 design drawings.

In Case Against Trump's Company, Echoes of His Father's Tactics on Taxes

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In Case Against Trump's Company, Echoes of His Father's Tactics on Taxes

By Mike McIntire and Russ Buettner

The first criminal prosecution involving the former president's business hearkens back to Fred Trump's $16,135 purchase of boilers in the 1990s.

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Are Masks a New Signifier of Social Class?

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Are Masks a New Signifier of Social Class?

By Jacob Bernstein

Face coverings are coming off, though not for everyone.

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We've Come So Far With Vaccines, America. Now Keep Going.

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Many more people in the U.S. and abroad still desperately need the shots.

Today's Videos

Gas Leak Causes Inferno in the Gulf of Mexico

Video Video: Gas Leak Causes Inferno in the Gulf of Mexico

By The Associated Press

The swirling fire, ignited by a leak in an underwater gas pipe, burned for more than five hours on Friday. The pipeline is controlled by Pemex, Mexico's state-owned oil monopoly.

Mudslide Washes Away Homes in Japanese Resort Town

Video Video: Mudslide Washes Away Homes in Japanese Resort Town

By The Associated Press and Reuters

Japanese officials said at least 19 people were missing after heavy rains caused a mudslide in the city of Atami on Saturday.

Biden Congratulates New U.S. Citizens in White House Ceremony

Video Video: Biden Congratulates New U.S. Citizens in White House Ceremony

By The New York Times

President Biden hosted a naturalization ceremony at the White House on Friday for 21 new American citizens. The event was part of a federal effort to swear in almost 10,000 new citizens in celebration of Independence Day.

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‘Loveliest kindest soul’ Sarah (39) latest reported Covid-related death in NI

Your weekly news roundup from the Belfast News Letter
 
 
     
   
     
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A round up of the most popular news stories this week.

 
     
  'Loveliest kindest soul' Sarah (39) latest reported Covid-related death in NI  
     
  A south Down woman aged 39 has become the first reported Covid-19 related death in Northern Ireland in almost a month.  
     
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Ben Lowry: The mild DUP response to the protocol will cause Boris little concern
 
There he goes again.
 
     
 
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Long clarifies stance on criminalising school pupil confrontations
 
Justice minister and Alliance leader Naomi Long has said it is up to teachers, parents, and pupils whether or not to involve the police in schoolyard altercations.
 
     
 
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Loyalist activisit Jamie Bryson to sue Stephen Nolan tormentor, 'Pastor Jimberoo' for libel
 
Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson says he has begun libel proceedings against a social media user who has already paid out at least £100,000 to broadcaster Stephen Nolan.
 
     
 
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Sam McBride: Sir Jeffrey may want compromise on sea border, but DUP may not
 
As Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was being ratified as DUP leader on Wednesday night, there was symbolic weakening of the unionism he now leads.
 
     
 
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'I'm happiest with my hands and feet in the soil'
 
TV presenter Joe Mahon chats to JOANNE SAVAGE ahead of the beginning of his new UTV series that explores less considered beauty spots across Ulster and their surprising back histories
 
     
 
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OPINION: Remember old school video games that now seem so basic?
 
Space Invaders, Pac-Man and Mario Bros, the early days of character-led video games seem outdated in today's world of virtual reality headsets, writes JOANNE SAVAGE
 
     
 
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Wells: DUP risks 'alienating traditional base' with LGBTQ+ issues
 
Jim Wells has issued a warning to the party he has belonged to 46 years: do not alienate our conservative base over gay, transgender, and non-binary matters.
 
     
 
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Sir Jeffrey Do-Little shows that the Northern Ireland Protocol is safe in DUP hands
 
A letter from Councillor Tom Smith:
 
     
     
     
   
     
     
     
   
 
 
   
 
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