In Lagos, a heated confrontation unfolded as police used tear gas to break up a protest against the demolition of homes in Makoko, a large floating slum. The evictions have left many people without shelter, and tensions are running high. The authorities claim the structures are illegal, built too c
In Ulsan, South Korea, a tall tower at an old power plant came down during demolition. This happened on a Thursday afternoon. One person died, and six others got stuck under the wreckage. Rescuers found one person but couldn't get them out. Two others were saved right after the tower fell. Later, a
The recent demolition of the White House East Wing has sparked a heated debate about safety standards and public health risks. Critics are questioning whether the Trump administration and the contractors involved followed federal regulations, especially concerning hazardous materials like asbestos.
The White House has shared a list of those who put money into President Donald Trump's new ballroom. This comes after people criticized the tearing down of the old East Wing to build the new space. The ballroom is set to be huge, covering 90, 000 square feet. It is expected to cost a whopping $300 m
The White House is on the hunt for more cash to build a massive ballroom. The project, which was initially estimated to cost $200 million, has now ballooned to $300 million. The East Wing, which housed offices for the first lady and other staff, is currently being demolished to make way for the new
The White House is getting a major facelift, and it's not just about adding a new ballroom. The East Wing, which has stood since 1902, is being torn down and rebuilt. This part of the White House includes the first lady's office and many other workspaces. The demolition has already started, and it's
The University of Michigan has big plans for its Wyoming field station. They are going to spend $9. 2 million to tear down some old buildings. This includes a mess hall that's been around for 96 years. The university's board of regents said yes to this plan on October 16th. The field station is 120
The Greater Dhaka area has seen a massive boom in building and tearing down structures over the past 50 years. This rapid urban growth has led to a significant increase in construction and demolition waste. This waste is often overlooked, but it presents a unique opportunity. First, let's talk abo
Imagine if the whole world was talking about a new ice cream flavor, but you found out that a big factory was closing down. That's kinda what's happening with Donald Trump and Elon Musk. While everyone's busy talking about Greenland and Panama, they're actually in a secret war. The target? Facts and
Thirty years ago, Bloomington's iconic Metropolitan Sports Center, affectionately known as the Met Center, was torn down. The Minnesota Historical Society recalls that the first attempt to demolish the building on December 13th, 1994, using explosives, was a bit of a flop. The structure remained mos
