California and Midwest Vie for 8 Billion High Speed Rail Funds
Federal criteria favor projects with stable revenue and multistate cooperation. California voters backed nearly 10 billion in bonds to pair with federal money for 800 miles of track. The Midwest network orbits Chicago as hub linking 12 metros within 400 miles. deadlines: pre applications by July 10 and final by Aug 24 with first grants by mid-September.
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Martin KY to be rebuilt on higher ground after repeated floods
Flood-prone Martin Kentucky plans a decade long redevelopment to raise homes and businesses 16 feet on a mountainside to escape Beaver Creek floods. Army Corps of Engineers will relocate key structures and build new dry neighborhoods while razing aging buildings along Main Street. City residents hope for dry homes and a safer, rebuilt town.
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One Dog Limit Sparks Discontent in Guangzhou
Residents in Guangzhou confront a new regulation limiting dogs amid rapid middle class growth and stray concerns. Critics say the rule targets pets as many fear police enforcement and loss of family dogs. The city, home to 12 million, also prepares for the Asian Games with cleaner streets a stated aim.
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German prostitutes feel squeeze as economy falters
In Berlin and across Germany, the legal prostitution industry adapts to tighter wallets and fewer tourists. Prices stay steady while demand shifts. many workers now push for higher volume and stricter minimums amid a rise in brothel and street activity.
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