Urban infrastructure stories

Jul 6, 2026

Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City reaches 46 cases with 22 hospitalizations

A Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side has grown to 46 confirmed cases as of July 10, with at least 22 hospitalizations and no deaths reported. Health officials are testing water towers as the likely source while experts warn of increased risk from the bacteria in warming climates.

Jul 6, 20264 sources

Jun 26, 2026

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower, the city's tallest building at 109 stories, causing damage and evacuations. The incident raises questions about how the plane could have flown into the heavily fortified Chinese capital.

Jun 26, 20269 sources