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This article presents a quiz about notable buildings that inspired authors and feature in their novels, including locations like Belle da Costa Greene's workplace, a hotel in 'Death in Venice,' the House of the Seven Gables, a historic fort in Ghana, and a building by Mies van der Rohe that inspired a fictional house.
A three-alarm fire in northeast Minneapolis destroyed several buildings, including a vacant commercial structure, with the fire spreading to adjacent buildings. No injuries were reported, but access was difficult due to debris and collapse risks. The cause is under investigation.
A large fire in northeast Minneapolis caused several buildings to collapse early Sunday morning, with firefighters struggling to access the site due to debris, locked gates, and water pressure issues. No injuries were reported, and the fire is under investigation.
The latest patch for Palworld introduces a new raid boss, Bellanoir, along with a plethora of new items, buildings, and balance adjustments. Players can now summon Bellanoir at the Summoning Altar and receive Pal Eggs upon defeating her. Additionally, new items such as Training Manuals, Recovery Meds, and Ability Glasses have been added, along with the ability to produce Pal Fluids and High-Quality Pal Oil at the ranch. The patch also includes various balance changes and hints at more content planned for the future, including new pals, buildings, weapons, and tower bosses.
According to maps, approximately half of the buildings in northern Gaza have been destroyed as a result of the recent conflict.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck southeastern Indonesia, causing slight damage to houses and buildings but no reported casualties. The quake was strongly felt in several cities and villages, leading to panic among residents. The epicenter was located on the western side of Timor Island, and there was no risk of a tsunami. Indonesia, a seismically active region, frequently experiences earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis.
A landslide in Himachal Pradesh state, India, has destroyed several buildings, adding to a series of disasters in the Himalayas that have claimed numerous lives. No casualties were reported as residents had been evacuated from the area beforehand. Heavy rains and melting glaciers have caused landslides and flash floods in the region, with government officials attributing these incidents to climate change.
Researchers have developed nanofilms inspired by the nanostructures in butterfly wings that can significantly reduce the energy needed for cooling buildings or vehicles. These colored cooling films, which don't absorb any light, can be used on the exterior of buildings, vehicles, and equipment to lower temperatures and reduce the energy required for cooling. The films have demonstrated cooling performance and vibrant color options, and could potentially be used on textiles to create comfortable clothes in hot temperatures. The researchers plan to further optimize the films' properties and explore their scalability for commercial use.
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) Awards has unveiled its shortlist of almost 250 completed projects, including a Dubai mosque, a Singapore skyscraper, and a panda breeding research facility in Chengdu, China. The awards, which cover 18 categories, will be judged live by a panel of experts in Singapore in November, with the overall winner named "World Building of the Year" in December. Last year's winner was Australia's Quay Quarter Tower, and this year's shortlist also includes Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal A and national stadiums in Cambodia and Senegal.
A large fire, known as the 'Juniper Fire', has erupted in Riverside County, destroying buildings and prompting evacuations in the Perris area. The fire, which started in the 19000 block of Santa Rosa Mine Road, has spread to approximately 50 acres and has already consumed multiple homes and structures. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for several areas and closed down roads in the vicinity. The fire is considered an immediate threat to nearby buildings, and firefighters are working to contain the blaze.
Kingdoms And Castles has released the Infrastructure & Industry update, which adds larger versions of existing buildings, including a larger treasure room, produce storage, iron mine, quarry, charcoal maker, reservoir, and tavern. The update also includes a smaller version of the game's existing church. The update also comes with a handful of other tweaks, including larger fonts on Steam Deck and some bug fixes. The developer's next game, Nova Roma, was announced last week and looks like a similar style of citybuilder with a Roman twist.
A wildfire in Michigan has burned more than 3 square miles and threatened multiple buildings, but an emergency evacuation has been halted. The cause of the fire is not yet known, and firefighters from various agencies are working to combat the blaze with ground crews, airplanes, helicopters, and heavy equipment. The Red Cross has responded to assist those who were evacuated, and a temporary flight restriction has been enacted around the fire.
At least one person has died and almost 200 buildings have been destroyed in six "massive" fires that have been raging through Russia's Sverdlovsk region. The fires may have started at a sawmill before spreading with aid from high winds and dry vegetation. There have been reports of large fires erupting in other regions around the same time. An analysis shows major fires increased 26% in November and December, and then there were 212 in the first three months of 2023, compared to 414 for the entirety of 2022.