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12783 STORIES · UPDATED 31D AGOSão Paulo City Hall issues start order for Lot 3 of BRT Radial Leste I, with an 18-month construction deadline
- São Paulo City Hall issued the start order for Lot 3 of BRT Radial Leste I, with an 18-month construction deadline.
- The Lot 3 contract's original value is R$ 135.39 million, updated to R$ 147 million via an addendum.
- Construction began on July 31, 2026, and is expected to run until early 2028, barring extensions.
- The start order authorizes Consórcio SEA – Radial Leste I to begin work on the stretch between Rua Armando Gardenghi and Rua Professor Miguel Russiano.
- Lots 2 and 3 combined now total over R$ 302.9 million after updates, with Lot 3's updated value at R$ 147,037,918.49.
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Read the full article on Google Notícias — São Paulo (cobertura local) (in Portuguese)Google Notícias — São Paulo (cobertura local) · 37d ago · translated from Portuguese
Miami cost of living soars past New York
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach cost of living surpassed New York City by about 5% in 2024, a first on record.
- Miami's Regional Price Parity hit 114.2 vs. New York's 112.6; only San Francisco scored higher.
- Florida homeowners pay the highest insurance premiums in the U.S., averaging $8,292 a year, nearly four times New York's.
- A single adult in Miami needs over $108,000 a year to live comfortably; a family of four needs over $230,000.
- Average Miami two-bedroom rent is $2,853; a minimum-wage worker would need 134 hours weekly to afford it.
IslanderNews.com · 37d ago
Dubai’s Passport-Free Future Begins as AI Takes Over Airport Immigration
- Dubai International Airport launched the 'Red Carpet Corridor,' a facial recognition system letting passengers pass immigration without passports or boarding passes.
- The AI system processes up to 10 passengers at once, with each traveler clearing in 6 to 14 seconds, and some cases as fast as 3.4 seconds.
- Over 500,000 travelers used the technology in 2025, and it will expand to all passengers after starting with first and business class at Terminal 3.
- The system improves accessibility for elderly and wheelchair users, but critics raise privacy, accuracy, and biometric data security concerns.
- The same technology is planned for Al Maktoum International Airport when it becomes Dubai's main hub in the early 2030s.
Taarifa Rwanda · 37d ago
Construction on R1.2bn affordable housing project kicks off in Cape Town
Engineering News · 37d ago
"Worasit" busts Phuket nominee network operating international school and restaurants, finds 361 companies illegally grabbing land
- Thai Deputy Interior Minister Worasit busted a Phuket nominee network in Phase 4 on Aug 6-7, 2026.
- 16 offenders were caught: 10 Thais and 6 foreigners (2 Canadians, 3 Russians, 1 Kazakh).
- Illegal businesses included car rentals, car care, an international school, restaurants, IT apps, electronics, and a pharmacy.
- Authorities found 361 companies illegally holding land; 149 cases filed, 4 sent to court, and 4 fined.
- The government vows to protect Thai rights while welcoming legal foreign investment.
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Read the full article on Thairath Online (ไทยรัฐ) — largest-circulation national daily (in Thai)Thairath Online (ไทยรัฐ) — largest-circulation national daily · 37d ago · translated from Thai
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card 125K Bonus Points + $150 Statement Credit Offer
- Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex Card offers 125,000 bonus points plus a $150 statement credit for applications through September 30, 2026.
- To earn the welcome offer, you must spend $5,000 within the first six months of card membership.
- The card has a $250 annual fee and includes Marriott Bonvoy Gold status plus 15 elite night credits annually.
- An anniversary free night award (up to 50,000 points) is earned only after spending $15,000 in a calendar year.
- The author values the welcome offer at $1,025 and recommends the Brilliant or Business Marriott cards over the Bevy.
One Mile at a Time · 37d ago
Crypto market maker Wintermute lands SEC approval to trade equities and ETF blocks
CoinDesk · 37d ago
At least five killed in Thailand school shooting, police say
- A suspected teenage gunman killed at least five people at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bangkok on 2026-08-07.
- The gunman fatally shot his grandparents at home before opening fire at the school, and was later found dead.
- At least 23 people were injured; the attacker fired at least 26 bullets and had 34 more rounds.
- The gun belonged to his grandfather, and the suspect was a student at the school, police said.
- Thailand has an estimated 10.3 million firearms, about 40% unregistered, sparking renewed gun control debate.
aljazeera.com · 37d ago
Athens Metro renewal project reaches 98% completion, five months ahead of schedule
- Athens Metro track renewal on Lines 2 and 3 is 98% complete, finishing in September 2026.
- The project finishes five months early, ahead of the original February 2027 deadline.
- Between November 2025 and 6 August 2026, 29.4 km of track were replaced with 1,950 welds.
- Remaining work is only between Monastiraki and Kerameikos, scheduled for September.
- STASY awaits Court of Audit approval to extend the contract by a further 7.3 km of track.
ProtoThema English · 37d ago
Da Nang to invest over $237 million in Lien Chieu Port expansion
- Da Nang approved over $237 million (VND6.2 trillion) for Lien Chieu Port infrastructure on Aug. 6, 2026.
- The project adds a 920-meter breakwater, two liquid cargo terminals with three berths, and 5.73 km of access roads.
- Implementation runs 2026-2030, funded by central and municipal budgets, in Hai Van Ward.
- It includes land clearance for a railway link and relocation of three petroleum terminals and one cement terminal.
- The investment aims to attract private container terminal investment and support converting Tien Sa Port into a cruise port.
Báo VietNamNet · 37d ago
Curitiba Airport will have new flights starting in December 2026
- Curitiba's Afonso Pena airport adds new Latam flights starting December 2026.
- Rio de Janeiro (Galeão) route rises to 21 weekly flights in December 2026.
- Curitiba-Londrina and Curitiba-Cuiabá routes launch in March 2027.
- Porto Alegre route also reaches 21 weekly flights in February 2027.
- Direct Curitiba-Lisbon flight started July 2, boosting international connections.
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Read the full article on Google Notícias — Curitiba (cobertura local) (in Portuguese)Google Notícias — Curitiba (cobertura local) · 37d ago · translated from Portuguese
Dubai and Middle East flight disruption: regional airlines continue route suspensions amid ongoing US-Iran talks
- EASA extended its Gulf conflict zone advisory, urging airlines to avoid airspace over UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar until 31 August.
- Air France, Lufthansa, and KLM are among airlines amending their Middle East route relaunch dates due to the extended advisory.
- Emirates advises passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure, clear security 90 minutes early, and be at the gate one hour early.
- Emirates now flies to 140 destinations across 72 countries, about 97% of its pre-war network, with over 1,300 weekly flights at roughly 75% capacity.
- Qatar Airways has resumed flights to the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Erbil, now covering over 160 destinations, which is 85% of its pre-war network.
Condé Nast Traveller Middle East · 37d ago
Air Premia to resume Incheon-Ho Chi Minh City flights in November
- Air Premia resumes Incheon-Ho Chi Minh City flights on Nov. 5, 2026, after suspending the route in September 2023.
- The route will operate five times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flights use a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with premium and economy seats, in-flight meals and checked baggage.
- Tickets go on sale Aug. 10 at 10 a.m.; promo code SGNNEW15 gives up to 15% off through Aug. 17.
- The discount applies to travel from the launch date until March 27, 2027, pending government approval.
The Korea Times · 37d ago
Vietnam's 3rd largest airport to expand domestic terminal with $377M
- Da Nang airport's T1 expansion was approved to handle overload of 14 million passengers per year.
- The expanded area adds over 42,000 sq.m, creating 96,000 sq.m of standard floor space for passenger zones.
- The expansion project is funded with more than $377 million, scheduled from Q3 2027 to Q1 2029.
- A new cargo terminal at the airport, costing $24 million, will handle 100,000 tonnes of cargo per year.
- Da Nang is Vietnam's third largest airport, with 24 direct routes, 16 international, and about 112 flights daily.
VnExpress International · 37d ago
Plane cleaning at Malaga airport starts an indefinite strike: these are the reasons
- An indefinite strike by aircraft cleaners at Malaga airport has begun, called by CGT Andalusia over alleged labor abuses and poor safety conditions.
- The union says the first night saw majority support and warns the walkout may soon affect cleaning of planes and offices at the airport.
- Workers demand a bathroom or shower, denouncing that Ecolimpieza Facility Services is not paying AENA the fee for such facilities.
- CGT also criticizes part-time schedules despite increased workloads, causing saturation, stress, and overload among an insufficient workforce.
- The union plans legal action, alleging managers did cleaning work during the strike, which could be illegal replacement of strikers.
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Read the full article on Google News — Málaga (local) (in Spanish)Google News — Málaga (local) · 37d ago · translated from Spanish
Chase Raised World Of Hyatt Business Card Bonus Offer To 70,000 Points
- Chase raised the World of Hyatt Business Card bonus to 70,000 points after spending $7,000 in the first 3 months.
- The card earns 5 elite night credits per $10,000 spent annually, faster than the consumer card.
- The $199 annual fee is offset by up to $100 in Hyatt statement credits per year.
- After spending $50,000 in a calendar year, you get 10% back on redeemed points, up to 20,000 points back.
- Cardholders get Hyatt Discoverist status for themselves and up to five employees while the account is open.
View from the Wing · 37d ago
Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card: 70k welcome offer
- Barclays raised the Lufthansa Miles & More card welcome offer to 70,000 bonus miles after $4,000 spend in 90 days.
- The new offer is a 40% increase over the previous 50K bonus, but an 80K offer has appeared regularly and 100K was seen in 2023.
- The card has an $89 annual fee, earns 2X on Miles & More purchases and 1X elsewhere, and has no foreign transaction fees.
- Cardholders get a companion ticket and two Lufthansa Business Lounge vouchers annually after paying the fee.
- Miles & More miles expire after about 3 years unless you have elite status or this credit card, which helps keep them active.
Frequent Miler · 37d ago
Canada updates visa processing times for Nigerians as study permit wait rises
Vanguard News · 37d ago
"Thai Eggs Help Thais" 3.42 million eggs: Commerce Ministry lowers prices 10% below market, assures no shortage
- Thailand's Commerce Ministry launches 'Thai Eggs Help Thais' selling eggs at ~10% below market price.
- The program distributes 3.42 million eggs nationwide from Aug 13-31, 2026, across 76 provinces.
- Egg output is down about 3% from normal, with ~43.35 million eggs daily from 53.85 million hens.
- Authorities insist there is no shortage, only reduced production, and are coordinating to boost supply.
- Overpricing can be reported to hotline 1569, with penalties up to 140,000 baht fine or 7 years jail.
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Read the full article on Thai PBS (สำนักข่าวไทยพีบีเอส) — national public broadcaster (in Thai)Thai PBS (สำนักข่าวไทยพีบีเอส) — national public broadcaster · 37d ago · translated from Thai
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