Italy Approves Project to Link Sicily to the Mainland by Bridge

The government says the road and rail link will create jobs and lift the economy of the region, but critics are concerned about the environmental and social impact.

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Nashville Is a ‘Tough Place to Tunnel.’ Musk Is Digging Anyway.

State leaders fast-tracked plans by Elon Musk’s company for a tunnel to Nashville’s airport, ignoring the city’s concerns.

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N.Y.C. Subway and Bus Fares Are Likely to Increase to $3 in January 2026

The proposed 10-cent increase, the first since 2023, has been long in the works and would come after the mothballing of the MetroCard.

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Dozens Rescued From Tunnel That Collapsed in Los Angeles

The workers climbed over a mound of soil nearly 15 feet tall inside the tunnel, before being shuttled to the entry point more than five miles away.

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Touring a Tunnel in Gaza That Leads Underneath a Hospital

To Israelis, the location of an underground passageway highlights Hamas’s abuse of civilians. To Palestinians, Israel’s decision to target it highlights Israel’s own disregard for civilian life.

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At the Canadian Border, One Wrong Turn Leads to Immigration Limbo

An accidental trip over the Peace Bridge in Buffalo typically means a toll and a loss of time. But for Victor and Johanna, crossing an international border carried a higher cost.

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The Pacific Coast Highway, a Mythic Route Always in Need of Repair

The highway embodies the California promise of freedom. But it keeps breaking. A recent trip along the roadway revealed the frustrations of many residents.

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Mexican Ship in Fatal Crash Accelerated Before Hitting Brooklyn Bridge

As a federal investigation began, officials said the Cuauhtémoc backed into the bridge, killing two, less than five minutes after leaving a Manhattan pier.

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What to Know About the Mexican Navy Ship That Crashed Into the Brooklyn Bridge

The ship ARM Cuauhtémoc — with 277 people on board, including 175 naval cadets — was on a good-will tour throughout the world.

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Elon Musk’s Boring Company Is in Talks With Government Over Amtrak Project

The Federal Railroad Administration has brought in the tunneling company to help with a multibillion-dollar rail project.

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