Maintenance

The Kerala High Court ruled that non-payment of maintenance constitutes economic abuse and domestic violence. The court stated that victims' claims do not require independent corroboration as harassment typically occurs within private homes.

Over 2,000 Contra Costa County union workers voted by more than 90% to authorize a strike if a new contract cannot be agreed upon. The workers include those in health services, maintenance, licensed vocational nursing, and over 250 other county classifications.

Several federal prisons, including the Prince George federal prison, are closing due to unaffordable maintenance costs and staffing challenges. The U.S. government cannot cover the billions required to maintain these facilities.

New York City's rent-freeze policy is criticized for requiring landlords of rent-controlled units to cover rising inflationary costs without compensation. These costs include expenses for salaries, maintenance, fuel, and insurance, which the letter argues devalues property equity.

High mortgage rates, slowing home price appreciation, and rising carrying costs like property taxes, insurance, and maintenance are creating financial challenges for homebuyers. These factors are highlighted as simultaneous issues contributing to potential debt for Americans pursuing homeownership.

A vessel undergoing maintenance at a private yard in Kochi caught fire, causing anxiety in the neighborhood due to concerns about the presence of fuel. The vessel had conducted a trial run the day before the incident.

SpaceX aims to build AI data centers in space to meet growing computing demands driven by AI. These orbital facilities could leverage abundant solar energy and avoid Earth's environmental challenges but face hurdles like cooling, maintenance, radiation, and orbital debris.

The city is considering selling a Virginia Beach National property to fund course refurbishment and add 659 for-sale housing units. A council decision on the proposal is expected in July, which would address maintenance needs.

The Delhi court ruled that a husband cannot avoid paying child maintenance by citing unemployment, ordering him to pay ₹6,000 monthly until the child reaches maturity. The court found the husband, described as able-bodied, capable of fulfilling his financial duty towards the child.

A 2023 fire at the Longview mill started at a conveyor belt with aging parts, according to investigators who analyzed burn patterns and video. Employees reported that maintenance had been reduced prior to the fire.

The article argues that nationalisation of failing water utilities can be beneficial, as it allows for easier funding of maintenance and infrastructure upgrades without the pressure to pay large dividends. This approach removes the temptation to prioritize shareholder returns over necessary public service investments.

Three Navy sailors were injured after a fire broke out on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during maintenance at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The fire was quickly contained, and the sailors were treated for minor injuries before returning to duty. The cause remains under investigation.

Kazakh oil production from the Black Sea is projected to reach record levels in May. Maintenance activities at an oilfield near Atyrau, Kazakhstan, highlight ongoing operational efforts in the region.