“Jet fuel can’t melt steel beams” became one of the most famous claims in 9/11 conspiracy culture. But did the steel need to melt for the towers — or World Trade Center 7 — to collapse? In this highlight from The Brief, Gerald Posner explains the engineering argument behind the World Trade Center collapses, including why steel can lose strength or expand from heat long before it melts, how fireproofing mattered in the Twin Towers, and why investigators concluded that uncontrolled fires and structural failure brought down WTC 7. Posner also addresses why World Trade Center 7 looked like a controlled demolition to many viewers — and why he believes the evidence points to fire-induced collapse, not explosives. Watch the full…
Structural repairs are underway at a Manhattan high-rise after buckling beams were discovered by construction workers, prompting emergency evacuations and street closures.
The Hill's Blake Burman discusses the New York City building at risk of collapse after columns were found buckled. The event prompted evacuations Tuesday and remained an ongoing incident as of Tuesday night. 00:00 - Introduction 1:56 - "Buckling" NYC building triggers evacuations 15:18 - US launches new strikes against Iran 17:15 - Trump revives criticism of NATO allies at summit, reignites calls for USA control of Greenland 23:25 - Accused Charlie Kirk killer in court, prosecutors share video evidence 30:47 - Bernie Sanders, Democrats drop Graham Platner support amid sexual assault allegations 35:33 - Airfares still high despite cheaper jet fuel #nyc #mamdani #buildingcollapse
Video exclusively obtained by NewsNation shows buckling steel columns. Nearby buildings, housing thousands of workers and students, are being evacuated. LATEST: http://newsnationnow.com/us-news/northeast/buckled-columns-nyc-high-rise-evacuations/
