Senate inches closer to US infrastructure permitting reform billThe US Senate is nearing a deal to reform laws to speed up permitting of large infrastructure projects after the White House compromised on how renewable energy is treated, though a vote is uncertain before the midterm elections, a top Senate Democrat said on Thursday.Reuters11d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetinfrastructure permitting reform
US fixed 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 7.12%, MBA saysThe rate on the most popular US home loan rose last week to its highest in more than two years, after the Federal Reserve lifted short-term interest rates to combat inflation, and rising oil prices drove up Treasury yields that underpin residential borrowing costs.Reuters12d agoWhole story →BuildEconomymortgage rate increase
Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Tigray region after takeover of Mekelle airportEthiopian Airlines suspended flights to Ethiopia's northern Tigray region on Wednesday after Tigrayan forces seized the airport in the regional capital Mekelle from federal police, according to local sources.Reuters13d agoWhole story →BuildGovernmenttigray conflict escalation
Trump arch drone plan needs FAA review, lawmaker saysA Democratic lawmaker said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's plan to base military drones at his proposed triumphal arch near a major Washington airport would require the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a new safety analysis.Reuters13d agoWhole story →JusticeBuildtrump arch drone plan
FAA begins use of AI tool in bid to reduce flight delaysThe Federal Aviation Administration on Monday said it began using a new software-based system that uses predictive analytics to improve how flights are managed.Reuters14d agoWhole story →BuildTechnologyfaa ai tool launch
Sydney Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic controller shortageA shortage of air traffic controllers caused flight cancellations and major delays at Sydney Airport on Friday morning, the federal agency responsible for managing Australia's air traffic said.Reuters25d agoWhole story →Build
US FCC proposes to open more spectrum for space-based wireless serviceThe Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it is moving to open more wireless spectrum for space-based broadband service.Reuters27d agoWhole story →BuildTechnologyfcc spectrum proposal
Supreme Court lets Trump's White House ballroom construction continueThe U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 ruling on Monday let Donald Trump's administration continue construction of his White House ballroom complex while the president challenges a judicial order that would halt much of the development, with Chief Justice John Roberts in a dissent calling the project "likely unlawful."Reuters1mo agoWhole story →BuildGovernmentJohn Robertswhite house ballroom construction ruling