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fromTheregister
8 hours ago

White House told only way to move Discovery is to chop it up

The Space Shuttle was never designed to be dismantled. In addition to its frame and internals, the vehicle is covered with delicate ceramic tiles, capable of withstanding the heat of re-entering the Earth's atmosphere, along with thermal blankets. Then there are the cables and connectors underneath. If it must be moved and legal hurdles such as ownership are overcome, then dismantling it and accepting damage to an irreplaceable artifact is unavoidable.
Science
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Commuters spend thousands of dollars a year on transportation, as related costs rise in NYC: study

Low-income New Yorkers spend nearly 10% of income on transportation, averaging about $2,000 annually, and rising tolls and fare hikes reduce transit use.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: Why building more homes near transit will transform lives across state

In Los Angeles, thousands of families face long commutes due to unaffordable housing, spending over $14,000 annually on transportation while red tape obstructs housing development near transit.
LA real estate
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Should I buy a car for freedom when Uber is cheaper and I work from home?

Many younger Americans are choosing ride-hailing over car ownership due to high associated costs.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Asian shares sell off as US curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China fuel trade fears; UK inflation slows to 2.6% business live

UK inflation has slowed, influenced by falling prices in transport and recreation sectors.
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