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The Flatbush Tragedy Tells the Story of New York

The building was owned by a notorious slumlord, the developer next door was known for cutting corners, and the people killed were immigrants living—as newcomers to the city always have—in cramped and dilapidated conditions.

The Flatbush Tragedy Tells the Story of New York

We haven't written up this one. The New Yorker has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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Who Is L3Harris? Contractor Under Scrutiny Over FAA Shutdown

L3Harris, a longtime FAA contractor, faces scrutiny after officials linked a telecom upgrade to the nationwide aviation shutdown

  • L3Harris Technologies under investigation for FAA shutdown
  • Router failure caused network crash during fiber-optic upgrade
  • Company employs 45,000, handles critical FAA infrastructure

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