buildings

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A series of military exercises taking place in empty buildings across the Southland are scaring residents and rattling neighbors as the sound of gunfire rings out in the dark and troops descend from helicopters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Neighbors knocked on doors and warned people about industrial buildings and massive electricity and water demands nobody could quantify.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Using a chart titled "Our Pool is Bigger than Skyscrapers," Trump compared the scale of the pool with the height of three famous buildings, including New York's Empire State Building.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Bakersfield City Hall, the local police headquarters, nearby buildings and multiple roads were closed during the hostage situation, as the police department's negotiation team began contacting the suspect via telephone.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The downtown mercantile district has covered walkways that link streets and buildings, providing shade and protection from rain.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly