Tag: transportation
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Dartmouth Program Expands Student Horizons; Professor Discusses Airline Rebooking
Dartmouth's 'Discourse Beyond Dartmouth' program is expanding student horizons. Additionally, Professor Vikrant Vaze shared insights on airline rebooking policies for delayed passengers, offering a look into operational decisions.
BusinessEntertainmentMediaFilm and TVEducationTransportationSocial Issues Dartmouth CollegeDiscourse Beyond DartmouthStudentsVikrant VazeAirline RebookingEngineering
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Media Monitor: Americans from hantavirus-hit cruise ship to be monitored in Nebraska
The Washington Post reports 17 Americans from a hantavirus-hit cruise ship are heading to a federal quarantine facility in Nebraska for assessment and monitoring by public health officials.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentTransportation HantavirusCruise ShipNebraskaQuarantinePublic HealthAmericansMonitoringThe Washington Post
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Historic May 10: Transcontinental Railroad Completed, Jefferson Davis Captured
May 10 marks two pivotal historical events: the 1869 completion of the first transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah, and the 1865 capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis by Union troops in Georgia.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTransportationMilitary Transcontinental RailroadGolden SpikeJefferson DavisCivil WarPromontory SummitUtah TerritoryGeorgiaU.S. Library of Congress
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Governors DeWine, Beshear Launch Major Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project
Ohio and Kentucky Governors Mike DeWine and Andy Beshear broke ground on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, a $4.05 billion initiative to build a new companion bridge and ease traffic congestion on a critical interstate commerce route.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyTransportation Brent Spence Bridge Corridor ProjectOhioKentuckyInfrastructureBridge ConstructionTraffic CongestionEconomic DevelopmentOhio Governors Office
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Media Monitor: The Washington Post Reports U.S. Officials Monitoring Passengers for Hantavirus
The Washington Post is reporting that U.S. health officials across five states are actively monitoring seven returning passengers for symptoms of hantavirus as authorities work to limit a potential global outbreak.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentWorldMedical ScienceState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentTransportation HantavirusThe Washington PostInfectious DiseasesPublic HealthArizonaCaliforniaTexas
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May Community Report
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsTransportationRoboticsMilitary Fairfax County GovernmentVA
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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsEducationEconomyMedical ScienceLegalTransportation Kentucky Governor's Office
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Two Oklahoma Volunteer Firefighters Killed in Tanker Truck Crash While Responding to Fire
Two volunteer firefighters from Goldsby, Oklahoma, lost their lives when their 3,000-gallon water tanker crashed while responding to a structure fire. The accident is part of the eight firefighter fatalities reported by the U.S. Fire Administration in 2026.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsTransportationLegalEmployment and Labor Firefighter FatalitiesGoldsby Volunteer Fire DepartmentOklahomaEmergency ServicesAccidentsU.S. Fire AdministrationTanker Crash
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American Airlines Introduces New California Wines to Premium Cabins
American Airlines is enhancing its premium inflight experience by introducing a new selection of California wines. Passengers flying in select premium cabins will be able to enjoy these new beverage offerings starting on May 13.
BusinessEconomyTransportationAgriculture American AirlinesCalifornia winesPremium cabinsInflight experienceTravelFood & DrinkAviation
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact examines Spirit Airlines closure, political violence polling and recent partisan claims
PolitiFact is reporting on the political fallout from the Spirit Airlines shutdown, shifting polling on political violence, and recent fact-checks of statements made by President Donald Trump and Senator Bernie Sanders.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthWorldEconomyElectionLegalMedical ScienceTransportationLaw Enforcement PolitiFactSpirit AirlinesDonald TrumpPoliticsAirlinesPolitical violence
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Governor Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Former State Representative Steve Adamini
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered flags at the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on May 8 to honor the life, public service, and legacy of former state Representative Steve Adamini.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsDemocratic PartyLegalTransportationEducation PoliticsState GovernmentGretchen WhitmerSteve AdaminiMichiganHalf-staffMemorialOffice of Michigan Governor
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Amazon Pharmacy Expands Access to Oral Ozempic with Same-Day Delivery and Kiosk Pickup
Amazon Pharmacy is expanding access to the oral Ozempic pill for type 2 diabetes, offering transparent pricing, automatic coupon savings, and Same-Day Delivery to thousands of cities, with in-office kiosk pickups launching soon.
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceEconomyComputers and InternetTransportation Amazon PharmacyOzempicType 2 DiabetesPharmaceuticalsMedical HealthPrescription DeliveryOne MedicalAmazon
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Lexus Unveils the All-New 2027 TZ Three-Row Electric SUV
Lexus has introduced the 2027 TZ, its first three-row, all-electric all-wheel-drive SUV. Built on the TNGA platform, the luxury vehicle features two lithium-ion battery options, an evolved DIRECT4 system, and advanced safety technology for refined driving.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyEnvironmentTransportationEnergy LexusLexus TZAutomotiveElectric VehiclesSUVsTNGA platformDIRECT4 AWD
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Fairfax County Hosts Rec Center Open Houses and Announces Key Leadership Appointments
Fairfax County invites residents to explore local recreation centers during open houses on May 7, featuring free admission and fitness demonstrations. The county also announced key leadership appointments and upcoming community events including a transportation study meeting.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWeatherState GovernmentsTransportationEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducationGeneral Weather Fairfax CountyRecreation CentersCommunity EventsLocal NewsHealthy LivingGovernment AppointmentsTransportation StudyFairfax County GovernmentVA
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Averitt to Invest $113 Million in New Regional Logistics Campus in Kentucky
Averitt is investing $113 million to construct a massive regional logistics campus in Bullitt County, Kentucky. The expansion will consolidate operations, create 64 new jobs, retain 182 existing positions, and significantly boost the local supply chain infrastructure.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborTransportation LogisticsEconomic DevelopmentSupply ChainAverittBullitt CountyAndy BeshearKentuckyKentucky Governor's Office
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USPS Failed to Verify Pricing on 1.8 Billion Packages in 2025, OIG Reports
The Office of the Inspector General issued a management alert revealing the U.S. Postal Service failed to verify postage on 1.8 billion packages in 2025 due to incomplete integration of a $1.2 billion equipment investment.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyTransportationLegal USPSOffice of the Inspector GeneralAutomated Package VerificationLogisticsGovernmentRevenue LossPostal Service
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Media Monitor: The 1600 Highlights Potential US-Iran Deal and Domestic Political Developments
The 1600 is reporting that the United States and Iran are nearing an agreement to end the war. The newsletter also highlighted a hantavirus outbreak, Baltimore bridge delays, and Kamala Harris's potential 2028 run.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictHealthGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseState GovernmentsElectionMiddle EastTransportation News and PoliticsInternational RelationsIranKamala HarrisWes MooreBaltimore Key BridgeNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Spirit Airlines Collapse Expected to Raise Fares and Shift Routes
USA Today is reporting on the collapse of Spirit Airlines, noting that the airline's demise is expected to increase passenger fares, shift flight routes, and spark intense competition among rival carriers for its remaining planes.
BusinessEconomyTransportation Spirit AirlinesAirlines and AviationTravelAir TravelFaresUSA Today
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports WHO Investigating Human-to-Human Hantavirus Spread on Cruise Ship
Newsweek is reporting that the World Health Organization is investigating a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. The probe is examining potential human-to-human transmission, which challenges previous beliefs about how the virus spreads.
HealthBusinessWorldPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceTransportationGeneral PoliticsLegalBankingEnvironment NewsweekWorld Health OrganizationHantavirusMV HondiusMedical HealthDiseases and ConditionsCruise Ships
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Why Israel wants more F-35s and F-15s
ConflictScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMilitaryMiddle EastTradeTransportationIsrael Breaking Defense
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Media Monitor: Newsletter Highlights Fox News Panel Blaming Trump for High Prices and Administration Controversies
Crooks and Liars is reporting on a Fox News panel blaming President Donald Trump for high prices, alongside updates on Pete Hegseth's Pentagon meetings, Mike Lee's controversial remarks, and Todd Blanche's contradictions regarding political merchandise.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseEconomyTransportationLegalElection PoliticsGovernmentDonald TrumpFox NewsPete HegsethMike LeeCrooks and Liars
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National Fire Academy Reopens with Immediate Openings for May 2026 Classes
The National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, has officially reopened and is urgently seeking applicants for several upcoming training courses. Prospective students must submit their applications by May 13 for classes beginning the week of May 24.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEducationLegalTransportation National Fire AcademyU.S. Fire AdministrationEmmitsburgFirefighting TrainingGovernmentEmergency Services
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Major Rehabilitation Work Begins on Northbound Span of Connecticut's Gold Star Memorial Bridge
Connecticut has launched the next phase of a major rehabilitation project for the northbound span of the Gold Star Memorial Bridge. The federally backed upgrades will improve safety and traffic flow, with completion anticipated by 2030.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyTransportationEmployment and Labor InfrastructureRoad ConstructionGold Star Memorial BridgeNed LamontConnecticut Department of TransportationInterstate 95Connecticut Governors Office
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Flexport Announces Webinar on AI Data Center Logistics and Infrastructure Challenges
Flexport is hosting a webinar on May 6 to address the complex logistics of moving hyperscale AI infrastructure. Industry experts will discuss the limitations of traditional freight networks and strategies for managing high-value data center build-outs.
BusinessScience & TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetTransportationEconomyTrade FlexportData CentersLogisticsSupply ChainKonstantina GeorgakiAlexis Boutet
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What to know about Hantavirus amid a cruise-ship outbreak
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessHealthMedical ScienceTransportationLaw EnforcementMiddle EastAsiaAfrica TIME magazine
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Amazon Business Launches Same-Day Fresh Grocery Delivery for US Organizations
Amazon Business now offers same-day delivery of fresh groceries to US business customers in over 2,300 cities. The service allows organizations to combine perishable foods with everyday office supplies in a single order, with expansion planned through 2026.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyTradeComputers and InternetTransportation Amazon BusinessSame-Day DeliveryFresh GroceriesShelley SalomonBusiness & FinanceFood & DrinkRetailAmazon
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Toyota Unveils Hydrogen Ecosystem Advancements at 2026 ACT Expo
Toyota Motor North America showcased its commitment to a hydrogen-powered future at the 2026 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Las Vegas, announcing new milestones in commercial trucking, fueling infrastructure, and stationary power generation.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyTransportationEnergyEnvironment Toyota Motor North AmericaAdvanced Clean Transportation ExpoHydrogen EcosystemCommercial TruckingClean MobilityAutomotiveGreen Energy
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Governor Newsom to Attend Annual CHP Memorial Ceremony in Yolo County
California Governor Gavin Newsom and state transportation officials will attend the annual California Highway Patrol Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday to honor the 232 uniformed officers who have died in the line of duty since 1929.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsTransportationSocial Issues Gavin NewsomCalifornia Highway PatrolMemorial CeremonyToks OmishakinSean DuryeGovernment and PoliticsCalifornia Governors Office
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Port of Long Beach and Port of Valencia Explore Green Partnership to Decarbonize Trade
Officials from the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Valencia met in Spain to discuss a strategic green partnership. The collaboration aims to advance shared sustainability goals, develop green shipping corridors, and decarbonize global trade routes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldSpainEnvironmentClimate ChangeTradeTransportationEurope Port of Long BeachPort of ValenciaGreen Shipping CorridorsDecarbonizationLogisticsEnvironmental PolicyInternational Trade
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Fairfax County to Close West Springfield Public Health Center in June
Fairfax County is closing the West Springfield Public Health Center on June 12, shifting services to the Franconia-Springfield facility. The county also announced the relocation of TurbineOne's headquarters and the start of summer class registrations on May 5.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementBusinessState GovernmentsTransportationSocial IssuesEducationEconomy Public HealthGovernmentFairfax CountyWest SpringfieldFranconia-SpringfieldTurbineOneSummer ParktakesFairfax County GovernmentVA