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Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier
When he was still a boy making the long, tedious trips between his school and his woodsy home in the mountains during the 1980s, JoeBen Bevirt began fantasizing about flying cars that could whisk ...ABC News - Jan. 8 -
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Black sailors exonerated for mutiny not alive to see justice prevail
Fifty Black sailors refused to go back to work after the deadly Port Chicago explosion, citing unaddressed safety concerns. Convicted of mutiny, they weren't exonerated until last year.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Black sailors exonerated for mutiny 80 years after WWII
After a deadly ammunition blast at California's Port Chicago during World War II, 50 Black sailors were convicted of mutiny for refusing to go back over subpar safety conditions. Eight decades ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
'It's tricky, they fly a lot' - Arteta on EFL Cup balls
Mikel Arteta still believes Arsenal can reach the Carabao Cup final - but says they must first master the "tricky" football used in the competition.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
IV fluid shortage likely to extend into early 2025
This is a MedPage Today story. In late September, Hurricane Helene damaged a major supplier of intravenous (IV) fluids. In this report, we follow up on what has happened since. Hurricane Helene ...ABC News - Jan. 7 -
‘He wouldn’t hurt a fly – literally’: remembering Gerald Durrell at 100
The beloved conservationist, who died in 1995, would have turned 100 today. A new collection, Myself and Other Animals, traces the origins of his lifelong rapture with animals. As a toddler, Gerald ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Controversial Trump picks like Sebastian Gorka likely to bypass Senate scrutiny
Sebastian Gorka failed security screenings during Trump's first term, but could return as White House counterterrorism chief.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Moment over 100,000 teddy bears fly onto ice rink
The ice hockey event saw a "world record" 102,343 teddy bears fly into the ice rink in a moment of "sweet cuddly mayhem", with the stuffed toys set to be collected for charity.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
NFL Black Monday: Colts part ways with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley
Bradley spent the past three seasons in IndyCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Investigators receive black box data from plane that crashed in Kazakhstan
Authorities now have access to cockpit dialogue from Azerbaijan Airlines plane that went down on Christmas Day. Brazil’s air force has extracted the data from two black box recorders belonging to a ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
How to Tell Stories Like Steve Jobs
A professor came up with four principles that anyone can use to make messaging more memorable.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Bruno on Utd draw: Why not like this every week?
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has said he and his teammates are not satisfied despite earning a draw at league leaders Liverpool, asking why his team cannot perform similarly every week.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
An N.B.A. Star Was Suspended. Now, He’ll Likely Be Traded.
If Jimmy Butler will really play anywhere other than Miami, a columnist for The Athletic believes there are four potential scenarios.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Arteta: 'Never seen' decision like Brighton penalty
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he has "never seen" a decision like the penalty awarded to Brighton in his team's 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Giorgia Meloni meets Donald Trump in flying visit to Mar-a-Lago
US president-elect praises Italian prime minister at Florida resort for ‘really taking Europe by storm’. Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, made a flying visit to Donald Trump’s Florida golf ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Freeman, Franklin eye boost to all Black coaches
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Penn State's James Franklin are aware they are on the brink of making history in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
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JetBlue fined $2 million for flying chronically delayed routes
JetBlue has agreed to pay a $2 million penalty after federal regulators charged the U.S. carrier with operating multiple chronically delayed flight routes.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Don’t we care about disproportionate Black victimization?
The government has a fundamental duty to provide security for all its citizens and to punish those who victimize them. It is time for the local, state and federal governments to live up to that ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has become the longest-serving Black senator in U.S. history, as the 119th Congress begins on Friday. Scott was appointed to the Senate in 2012 by then-Gov. Nikki Haley (R) ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Tim Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator in US history
Sixty years after Black Americans gained the right to vote, Sen. Tim Scott has made history, becoming the longest-serving African American in the United States Senate.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Here’s what Congress’s first day will look like
The 119th Congress kicks off Friday as lawmakers return to Washington with a long January to-do list and a packed first day. Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees are ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
NFL hot seat index: which coaching jobs will open on Black Monday?
There are already three openings – the Jets, the Saints and the Bears – and Black Monday will probably see at least four new vacancies. Whose seats are the toastiest?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
NFL hot seat index: which coaching jobs will open on Black Monday?
There are already three openings – the Jets, the Saints and the Bears – and Black Monday will probably see at least four new vacancies. Whose seats are the toastiest?. The NFL’s coaching carousel ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
‘A lesson like no other’: readers’ favourite learning holidays
From surfing to singing, mastering a new skill can add an inspiring new dimension to a holiday. Our tipsters share their most rewarding experiences. We took the train to Birkenhead then overnight ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Why supporters of South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol are flying US flags
The prominence of the US flag at conservative rallies reflects a complex intersection of religion, politics and identity that defines South Korea’s far-right movement. Live updates: investigators ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Live ones go in paper bags, dead ones in the freezer: the volunteers saving birds that fly into windows
Across Toronto, a team sets out at dawn to rescue migrating birds that have collided with buildings, and keep a record of the thousands each year that don’t make it. Every morning at dawn, a dozen ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Baby to fly to Mexico for 'life-changing' stem cell therapy after fundraiser
Celine was born in December 2023 weighing less than a bag of sugar.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Truck used in New Orleans attack was flying large black flag from rear bumper, authorities say
New information is coming out about the truck attack in New Orleans early on New Year's Eve that killed at least 10 people. Law enforcement officials have confirmed to CBS News that the truck ...CBS News - Jan. 1 -
‘We can be weirdos too’: the Black mermaids creating their own fantasy worlds
Mermaiding has gained popularity in the US – and Black mermaids are using the activity to advocate for aquatic safety, raise environmental awareness and connect to African spirituality. Dressed in ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Investigators turn to black boxes for answers in South Korea plane crash
The black boxes from the Jeju Air plane that crashed in South Korea are the center of focus as investigators work to determine the cause of the deadliest aviation disaster of 2024.NBC News - Jan. 1
