In October 1932, the first transatlantic liner to exceed 1,000 feet was launched in the depths of the Great Depression.

Do you know what a standpipe is? Us neither, until this week when we heard that London’s tallest one could soon be re-opening to the public. A remnant of the Victorian era, standpipe towers (not to be ...

It was a tragedy that shook the nation and made headlines around the world: a plane crashing into the tallest building on Earth. It happened 80 years ago Monday, July 28, 1945, when a twin-engine ...

Street standpipes were last used in the heatwave of 1976 - but the introduction of a hosepipe ban has paved the way for their return. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Star, you can get ...

Private water company Epcor has asked Scottsdale to extend a water agreement for Rio Verde Foothills. If approved, an extension would ensure continued water access for the community until September ...

Aesthetically, the Branch desk riser has a minimalist Scandinavian style that can blend into all kinds of home offices. Unlike most bulky black options on the market—and in line with the modern design ...

The BMC is planning to introduce a Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) to enhance firefighting efficiency in the high-rise buildings. “CAFS offers superior fire suppression capabilities. This technology ...

Coeur d’Alene may become the first city in North Idaho to adopt a firefighting ordinance focused on high rises. “Coeur d’Alene is starting to see growth that is up, not out, because we’ve run out of ...

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Revised throughout at 12:56 p.m. to include additional details about the settlement. The city of Dallas is going to pay what will likely be hundreds of thousands of dollars to a police officer that ...

Bed risers for under-bed storage: DormCo Suprima Ultimate Height Bed Risers Bed risers are an easy and typically affordable way to lift your bed higher off the floor to make use of the space under it ...