The verdict will likely influence similar lawsuits against other oil companies over coastal damage in the state.

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Workers said poor-quality materials were used during construction by a Chinese developer as it sought to cut costs. Investigators also said they found substandard steel bars in the rubble.

Despite our worst actions, nature still delivers us miracles, above and below.

We’re unplugging the monitors of the Earth’s vital signs.