Joel Kaplan is stepping down after building stronger connections with Trump.
Joel Kaplan, who has been a significant figure in Meta and Mark Zuckerberg’s key advisor in Washington, DC, is set to resign next year from his position as chief global affairs officer, according to a company announcement on Tuesday. A Republican and former deputy chief of staff under President George W. Bush, Kaplan will continue […]
Firefighter Loses Life During Building Collapse with Unlawful Migrant Housing
Tragic Loss of Firefighter in Durham, North Carolina A firefighter in Durham, North Carolina, lost his life last week while battling a fire in a building that contained illegal apartments rented to migrants. The firefighter, Andrew Brokes, who was just 24 years old, died on October 8 when the structure collapsed while he was searching […]
Shooter targets California newsroom building in drive-by incident
A gunman opened fire at a news station in California early Tuesday morning, adding to the turmoil of a similar shooting that had occurred just days earlier. Local authorities are looking into the matter after multiple shots were fired into the KBAK/KBFX newsroom late last Friday night and again on Tuesday morning. Fortunately, no employees […]
The lease for the Chrysler Building raises uncertainties about the landmark’s future.
Tishman Speyer’s recent acquisition of the leasehold for the Chrysler Building from Cooper Union, along with a substantial $235 million investment, suggests a positive direction for this historical structure that has faced challenges over the years. However, last week’s announcements didn’t cover what’s next for the Trylons located at 145-155 E. 42nd Street. These prominent […]
Four Americans killed in Greece building collapse identified as a couple, her brother, and his pregnant wife
Four Americans, including a pair of newlyweds, have been identified as the victims of a tragic building collapse in Athens, Greece. Ian Alexander Kirkpatrick, 37, and his wife Florida Hoxha, 34, lost their lives alongside Florida’s older brother, Florin Hoxha, and his wife, Eris Cani, during the incident that occurred on September 25. This was […]
34-story building that will change the West Hollywood skyline moves towards approval
Potential Skyline Transformation in West Hollywood Is West Hollywood about to see a significant shift? This week, the West Hollywood Planning Commission will deliberate on a striking 34-story mixed-use tower that could transform the city’s skyline. On October 1, the commission will evaluate a proposal for a development featuring 514 apartments located at 1000 North […]
Four American Tourists Among Six Dead in Athens Building Explosion
Tragedy in Athens: Four Americans Among Six Dead in Building Explosion Six people, including four American tourists, lost their lives in a devastating explosion that destroyed a small residential building in Athens on Saturday. The building, located near the Acropolis in the popular tourist area of Plaka, collapsed early Friday morning, officials reported. The blast […]
Ukraine Sends 1,000 Drones to Russia, Strikes Oil Refinery and Apartment Building
Overnight, Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones into Russian territory, marking one of the most intense assaults on Moscow since the conflict began. Many of these drones targeted Moscow on the last day of Russia’s parliamentary elections, as reported by CBS News. The Mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, referred to this as the “largest ever” attack […]
Trump Approves Legislation for Building Medal of Honor Monument
Trump Signs Bill for Medal of Honor Monument ARLINGTON, Texas—On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed a bill that will enable the National Medal of Honor Museum to establish a monument in Washington, D.C., dedicated to Medal of Honor recipients. He put his signature on the “Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act” […]
One Vanderbilt surpasses the Empire State Building as the top observation deck in NYC
It seems there’s a new contender in town! One Vanderbilt’s Summit has surpassed the Empire State Building Observatory, which had held its title as the leading viewing deck in the city for 95 years, at least when it comes to revenue. For the first half of this year, just five years after its opening, Summit […]