Surfside condo showed failure weeks before collapse

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5 years after the Surfside condo collapse, the toll of the tragedy remains
A torch was lit just after 1 a.m. Wednesday in remembrance of the 98 people killed when the Champlain Towers South building collapsed on June 24, 2021, one of the largest structural failures in U.S. h...

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Structural damage began weeks before Surfside condo collapse, investigators say
Investigators: Surfside condo showed failure weeks before collapse
South Florida marks 5 years since Surfside's Champlain Towers collapse as families still seek answers
Residents, family members and community leaders gathered early Wednesday morning in Surfside to mark five years since the collapse of Champlain Towers South, a tragedy that killed 98 people and foreve...

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Surfside collapse was slow-motion failure weeks in making, report says
Champlain Towers South collapse survivor "eternally grateful" for those who saved her life
Investigators Reveal Failure Began Weeks Before Fla. Condo Collapsed and Killed 98 People
Investigators said that a divergence from building code requirements in the structure's construction and deviation from design plans contributed to the collapse

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Surfside condo started failing 3 weeks before total collapse, federal report says
Surfside condo collapse that killed 98 began weeks before disaster, report finds
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Deadly Surfside condo collapse stemmed from flaws dating back to 1981, probe finds

The deadly 2021 partial collapse of a condominium building in Surfside, FL, was rooted in severe design and construction flaws.

‘It is hallowed ground’: After Florida's Surfside condo collapse, a developer snatched up the land at a bargain price. Now it can't sell a single unit

A new condo development on the site promised sky-high luxury. Instead, sales never got off the ground, while locals say the land carries a heavy legacy.

Trump's luncheon with GOP senators devolves into shouting match

President Trump threw Capitol Hill into turmoil on Wednesday, abruptly canceling plans to sign a bill aimed at lowering housing costs. His closed-door luncheon with Republican senators turned into a shouting match over the war in Iran.
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Surfside collapse anniversary brings back emotional memories for Rep. Jimmy Patronis

Patronis says the disaster’s toll on first responders lingers, and he points to policy, market changes and ongoing resilience efforts.

Federal Probe Finds Surfside Collapse Started Three Weeks Before Final Breakdown

Government agency NIST concludes that an undetected structural failure in 2021 created a domino effect that ultimately claimed 98 lives.
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Dubai developer's $1.6B gamble flops as no one buys $15M condos on deadly Surfside collapse site

A Dubai developer hoped to cash in with a $1.6 billion luxury condo project on the site of the Surfside collapse - but the tragedy that claimed 98 lives continues to haunt sales.